Take-Off Run; Climb - AUTO GYRO Rotax 916 IS Pilot Operating Handbook

To avoid unintended engagement in flight the pre-rotator can only be activated
4.9

Take-off Run

 Check engine has reached full power for take-off. Otherwise, abort take-off
 Commencing the take-off run with high rotor rpm (280-320) and the stick fully back
means that there is a high starting drag load. The aircraft has to accelerate to approx.
50mph (80kmh, 45KIAS) (depending on loading) to take off, and achieve the rotor
rpm for the loading conditions.
Therefore, to minimise the drag and enable maximum acceleration at high rotor rpm,
move the stick forwards to approximately the mid position as the aircraft starts to
move. Monitor rotor rpm carefully ensuring that it is increasing, if the stick is too far
forwards the rotor rpm will decay, and a serious accident can be caused!
 When the nose comes up allow nose wheel to float at about 10 – 15 cm above the
runway by a balanced change of control stick position
 Minimize lateral drift by applying appropriate lateral control stick input into cross wind
direction
 Maintain directional control i.e. runway alignment with sensitive pedal input
 Maintain attitude until speed increases and gyroplane lifts off (at about 80kmh
(50mph, 45KIAS) depending on loading and rotor)
 Allow gyroplane to build-up speed in ground effect
CSP/VPP: With a variable pitch propeller installed, refer to the
respective flight manual supplement in CHAPTER 9 for correct power
setting and handling procedure. The automatic control version needs no
pilot input.
Gyroplanes are fully controllable at very low speeds without exhibiting any
signs of wing stall or soft flight controls, as it would be perceived in a fixed
wing aircraft. However, operation 'behind the power curve' may have fatal
consequences during take-off, initial climb or in any other situation within
close ground proximity. Always achieve a safe climb speed before starting to

4.10 Climb

 Perform initial climb at safe climb speed and adjust trim
 Set power to maximum take-off power
Full take off power will require right rudder input to counteract the high thrust
AutoGyro_POH_MTOsport-Model2017
915/916iS
Pilot Operating Handbook
MTOsport Model 2017
915iS & 916iS
with the control stick in its forward position.
WARNING
climb away.
Caution
and torque load.
Revision 2.0 – Issue Date 01.APR.2024
NOTE
SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
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