ELA 10-Eclipse PILOT OPERATOR´S
HANDBOOK
Version: V10-05
Issue date: 26
th
July 2016.
Last modification: 04
th
February 2019.
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Contents
Section I – Introduction.
1.1
General.
1.2
Applicability.
1.3
Acceptance of risk.
1.4
Terminology.
1.5
Conversion table.
Section II – Description of the aircraft.
2.1 General.
2.2 Constructional details.
2.3 Overall dimensions.
2.4 Technical data and performance.
2.5 Engine.
2.6 Gyroplane identification.
2.7 Main parts.
2.8 Controls.
Section III – Operational limits.
3.1 General
3.2 Speed limits
3.3 Aerobatic maneuvers.
3.4 Weight and load factor.
3.5 Weight and balance.
3.6 Height/Speed envelope.
3.7 Weather.
3.8 Wind.
3.9 Limitations tables.
3.10 Fuel.
3.11 Placards.
Section IV – Normal procedures.
4.1 Pre-flight check procedure.
4.2 Starting the engine.
4.3 Taxiing procedure.
4.4 Pre-take-off checks.
4.5 Rotor pre-rotation.
4.6 Take-off.
4.7 Flight manoeuvres.
4.8 Landing.
4.9 After landing.
