Section 1 - General; Introduction; Certification; Performance Data And Operating Procedures - AUTO GYRO Rotax 916 IS Pilot Operating Handbook

SECTION 1 - GENERAL

1.1

Introduction

This manual is designed as an operating guide for pilots, instructors, and owners/operators,
providing information for the safe and efficient operation of this gyroplane. It includes material
required to be furnished to the pilot by the competent certification authority. However, this
handbook is not designed as a substitute for adequate and competent flight instruction.
Pilots of this aircraft must hold a proper license including the class rating 'gyroplane',
corresponding to the aircraft's registration. A special endorsement may be required to fly with
passengers. It is the pilot's responsibility to be familiar with this handbook, the special
characteristics of this gyroplane, and all other information and legal requirements relevant for
the operation in his country. The pilot is responsible to determine the gyroplane is safe for
flight, and to operate the aircraft with respect to the procedures and limitations provided in
this manual.
It is the owner's/operator's responsibility to have this gyroplane registered and insured,
according to country-specific regulations. The aircraft owner/operator is also responsible for
maintaining the gyroplane in airworthy condition. Maintenance instructions are provided in the
Maintenance Manual and in SECTION 8 of this manual. Note that depending on the kind of
operation, type of maintenance activity, or component involved, the competent authority may
dictate qualified personnel and/or respective facilities.
1.2

Certification

The MTOsport Model 2017Fehler! Verweisquelle konnte nicht gefunden werden. is
designed, tested and certified according to the German design specifications for microlight
gyroplanes ("Bauvorschriften für Ultraleichte Tragschrauber", BUT 2001) including its latest
amendment published in "Nachrichten für Luftfahrer" NfL II 13/09 issued 12.02.2009, as well
as the British Civil Airworthiness Requirements (BCAR) Section T.
The corresponding certification documents (Geräte-Kennblatt) have been issued by the
responsible Germany department DULV (Deutscher Ultraleichtflugverband e.V.), respectively
the German national certifying authority.
The UK CAA issue an Airworthiness Approval Notice (AAN) and Type Approval Data sheet
(TADS), available from the UK CAA website.
The noise certificate was granted according to the German requirements for noise protection
for microlight gyroplanes ("Lärmschutzverordnung für Ultraleichte Tragschrauber").
1.3

Performance Data and Operating Procedures

The legal basis for operating a gyroplane is provided by national law and its respective
regulations. The instructions and conditions contained have to be considered when operating
the gyroplane. In addition the gyroplane must be operated in compliance with the technical
specifications and limitations from the national approval (e.g. Type Approval Data Sheet).
All documented performance data and operating procedures have been identified within the
certification processes for this gyroplane by means of flight test and analysis.
AutoGyro_POH_MTOsport-Model2017
915/916iS
Pilot Operating Handbook
MTOsport Model 2017
915iS & 916iS
Revision 2.0 – Issue Date 01.APR.2024
SECTION 1
GENERAL
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