Taxiing Procedure - ELA Aviacion ELA 10-Eclipse Pilot Operator's Handbook

Choke: After a few seconds, if choke was applied, disengage slowly.
Warm-up: Move the throttle to hold 2500 rpm until the oil temperature
rises to 50°C (120ºF).
Radio: ON if required.
Transponder: ON if required.
Altimeter: QNH or QFE as appropriate
Navigation system and lights: ON if necessary.

4.3 TAXIING PROCEDURE

Do not exceed 15 kph (10 mph) during taxiing. Use gently the wheel brakes
to reduce the speed and do not forget to reduce the throttle to idle position.
Rotor: Align the rotor with the gyroplane during taxiing.
Engine: Make sure the oil temperature is not less than 50°C before taxiing
to the runway.
Steering: The aircraft is steered by the pedals which turn the nose wheel in
standard fashion (right foot forward, nose wheel turns to the right). Taxi
slowly and be extremely careful on rough terrain.
It is very important to proceed very carefully during taxiing:
When taxiing on uneven ground hold the control stick to avoid the rotor
blades and control system hitting their mechanical stops.
Close the canopy when taxiing on uneven ground or lateral wind to
When taxiing on uneven ground with stopped rotor, go very slowly to
avoid high vertical loads on the rotor blades.
ELA 10-Eclipse PILOT OPERATOR´S
HANDBOOK
Version: V10-05
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Issue date: 26 July 2016.
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February 2019.