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TERCEL
PILOT OPERATING HANDBOOK
Chapter 7
Gyrocopter and its Equipment
7.6 Main gear, Wheel Brakes
The gyrocopter is equipped with fixed tricycle landing gear. The main landing
gear leg is reinforced elastic, made of a composite. The forward leg, dampened
with the pneumatic wheel unit, is controlled by using the rudder pedals.
Normal operating range of the tyre pressure is 2,5 - 4 bar.
The main landing gear wheels are equipped with hydraulic disc brakes. The
brakes are activated with the lever on the control stick and act simultaneously
on both wheels.
To lock the brake lever in Position 1, or Position 2 pull it to the required position
and press the red button (marked no 1). In order to release the brake, pull the
lever harder to enable the automatic release of the lock.
CAUTION
Do not use the brake during a long-lasting stopover.
It can cause damage to the braking system
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