Pilot Operating Handbook
Cavalon
SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
AutoGyro_POH_Cavalon 915iS
Revision 1.0 – Issue Date 08.MAY.2019
4-15
Bring pneumatic mode selector to BRAKE position and return to wheel brake with left
hand
Apply full rotor brake pressure by using AFT TRIM. Monitor pressure gauge. Adjust
brake effectiveness by varying forward stick pressure, and park rotors in line with the
aircraft axis.
Taxi carefully, preferably not above walking speed and mind high centre of gravity
when taking turns
Turn off the underbody landing light (where fitted and if used) when practical to
reduce electrical current draw.
Do not vacate gyroplane until engine and rotor is at a complete stop
WARNING
Mind the spinning rotor and propeller when taxiing close to obstructions or
persons. A fast turning rotor or propeller is almost invisible, but contains
enough energy to cause significant and serious injury, or substantial damage
to the aircraft or other structure.
CAUTION
Try to park the blades fore/aft of the aircraft, to avoid high stick loads in roll
when taxying. Depress the pre rotator interlock release (OVERDRIVE) button &
engage the pre-rotator to wind the rotor into the desired position. The use of
abrupt pedal inputs to do this during taxiing should be avoided.
NOTE
It is advisable to let the rotor spin down while the gyroplane is at a complete
stop. However, in order to vacate the runway, it is possible to taxi while the
rotor is spinning down. In this case, be aware of the effects of relative wind on
advancing and retreating blade, compensate with lateral control input, and
adjust taxi speed carefully as to avoid blade flapping.
4.17 Engine Shut-down
Throttle ........................................................................................................ Idle
Parking brake................................................................................................Set
Engine cool-down ..................................................................................perform
Turbo charger cool-down at 2000rpm ............................................... min. 2mins
Second fuel pump (Pump 2) ....................................................................... OFF
Avionics/Radio/Intercom/Lights (except ACL / Strobe) ................................ OFF
Both LANE switches sequentially................................................................ OFF
ACL / Strobe, navigation and landing lights (if installed).............................. OFF
FAN ...................................................................................... activate if required
Master switch.................................................................. OFF and key removed
