Pilot Operating Handbook
Cavalon
SECTION 3
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
AutoGyro_POH_Cavalon 915iS
Revision 1.0 – Issue Date 08.MAY.2019
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SECTION 3 - EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
This chapter contains the check lists and procedures to be executed in emergency
situations.
Emergencies due to defects of the gyroplane or its engine are extremely unlikely if the
aircraft is checked thoroughly before each flight, and maintained in accordance with the
AMM. If there an emergency does occur, follow the appropriate guidelines below. These
procedures do not replace the pilot’s appreciation of the individual situation.
This gyroplane, like most recreational air vehicles, is fitted with a non-certified engine. This
means that there may be a higher risk of engine failure than with a certified aircraft engine,
with the associated risks of damage or injury as the result of an unplanned landing.
Therefore strict compliance with the engine manufacturer’s maintenance schedules,
operational procedures and any additional instructions is essential. The aircraft must always
be flown with the risk of engine failure in mind, and must not be flown over any areas where
a forced landing cannot be safely executed.
The most common cause for engine failure is still improper fuel management!
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Engine Failure
In case of an engine failure the following action is recommended:
Engine failure during take-off run
Maintain directional control using sensitive but appropriate pedal input
With the rotor/stick remaining aft, let the gyroplane decelerate. Wheel brakes may be
used to assist
At walking speed level-off rotor disc, use wheel brakes and bring rotor to a stop
Engine failure after lift-off and below 150 ft AGL
The climb-out should be performed according to the Height-Velocity-Diagram
in CHAPTER 5
When engine failure occurs, immediately lower nose to enter glide attitude
Continue straight ahead – a 180 turn back to the airfield may be a bad option
Maintain airspeed until ground is approached, then perform flare
If a low level engine failure, with low groundspeed, then an aggressive and immediate
flare may be required.
Engine failure at or above 150 ft AGL
Consider wind speed and direction
Select a suitable landing site
If time allows, a restart may be attempted, see “Air restart procedure” below
Perform a landing into wind and/or upslope if possible
Prior to touch-down switch OFF Main Switch
Engine failure at night
Consider wind speed and direction
Both landing lights should be turned on at 400ft or below
