Section V - Emergency Procedures - ELA Aviacion ELA 10-Eclipse Pilot Operator's Handbook

Section V - EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

It is not very probable that a properly pre-flight checked and maintained
gyroplane to have an emergency due to a failure. This section contains the
procedures to follow in case of emergency. It is important to know these
procedures to be able to solve the situation with maximum safety.
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.
Do not fly this gyroplane over areas where a forced landing cannot be
The "Emergency Procedures" contained in this section consist of the
following procedural sets:
5.1 Engine failure during take-off run.
5.2 Engine failure on take-off (below 150 ft)
5.3 Engine failure on take-off (above 150 ft)
5.4 Engine failure in flight.
5.5 Engine restart procedure.
5.6 Smoke or fire on the ground.
5.7 Engine or electrical fire or smoke in flight.
5.8 Canopy open in flight.
5.9 Evacuating the aircraft.
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