Pilot Operating Handbook
Cavalon
SECTION 3
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
AutoGyro_POH_Cavalon 915iS
Revision 1.0 – Issue Date 08.MAY.2019
3-4
In case of fire the following action is recommended:
Smoke or fire on ground
Both LANE switches OFF and master switch OFF to shut-down engine and fuel
pumps
Close fuel shut-off valve
Evacuate aircraft
Extinguish fire and have damage inspected
Fire in flight
Open ventilation for fresh air
Initiate an emergency landing
Initiate emergency call, if time and situation permits
As soon as a power-off landing can be assured, close fuel shut-off valve, shut down
engine by switching LANE switches OFF and master switch OFF
Continue procedure as described in “Engine Failure” and “Smoke or fire on ground”
3.7
Off-field Landing
A precautionary landing at a non-prepared site may be performed at pilot’s discretion in
order to avoid unexpected weather, in case of severe illness of the pilot or a passenger, or if
technical defects are suspected, for example sudden and severe rotor vibrations.
Select a suitable landing site from safe altitude, considering slope, wind speed and
direction
Fly a reconnaissance pattern to check for obstacles, especially power lines, wires,
and cables in the approach and go-around path
Overfly the landing site to check for obstructions such as fences, ditches, rocks,
height of vegetation, and select most suitable touch-down zone
Perform a normal approach and touch-down into wind with minimal ground speed
3.8
Flight Control Malfunction
In case of a flight control failure the gyroplane can be controlled with the remaining primary
and secondary controls, including power and trim. An immediate reduction of power, and
corresponding reduction in speed may be necessary to avoid pitch oscillations (phugoid) or
other effects affecting dynamic or static stability. Navigate to a suitable landing site with
wide and shallow turns and approach against the wind.
3.8.1
Engine Power Control / Throttle
Throttle jammed open or max
Navigate to a suitable landing site with the power set. When within gliding distance to the
selected landing site, shut-down engine to perform a power-off landing as per Emergency
Procedure “Engine failure”.
