ELA 07-07S PILOT OPERATOR´S HANDBOOK
Version: V07-05
Last modification: September 2017.
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3.2 SPEED LIMITS
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Velocity never exceed
(Vne)
: 160 kph (100 mph / 86 kts)
Do not exceed this speed this speed as it may cause structural
damage to the aircraft.
-
Turbulence speed
(Vb
): 105 kph (65 mph / 57 kts)
When flying in high turbulence conditions reduce the speed as it may
cause structural damage to the aircraft.
3.3 AEROBATIC MANOEUVRES
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Any aerobatic manoeuvre is prohibited.
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Low-G manoeuvres are prohibited.
3.4 WEIGHT AND LOAD FACTOR
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Maximum take-off weight (
MTOW
):
o
912 ULS engine ----------------------- 450 kg (990 lb).
o
914 UL engine ------------------------ 500 kg (1100 lb).
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Maximum load factor is
+3.5g
. A higher value could permanently
deform the gyroplane structure.
WARNING
Manoeuvres involving a deliberate reduction in normal g shall be
avoided as they can cause a significant drop in rotor rpm with
resultant loss of control response and danger to life.