Take-Off And Landing Data - AUTO GYRO Rotax 916 IS Pilot Operating Handbook

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Take-off and Landing Data

Take-offs and landings have been demonstrated up to a crosswind component of 40km/h
(25mph, 22KIAS).
As an additional information the following data is valid for operation of an MTO Sport 2017
equipped with an ROTAX 9xx iS engine, at a gross mass of 560 kg at an even air strip with
short grass,, and pre-rotation to 300 RPM. Take-off distances are to clear a 15 m obstacle
915iS
Take-off roll ......................................................................................... 80 –120 m
Take-off distance, 560kg, HTC Prop .......................................................... 300 m
Take-off distance, 560kg, Woodcomp Prop ............................................... 260 m
916iS
Take-off roll ......................................................................................... 80 –120 m
Take-off distance, 560kg, Woodcomp Prop ............................................... 250 m
These distances depend on the aircraft take-off weight and environmental conditions.
Reduced weight reduces take-off distance, and the environmental effects are shown in the
2.2 paragraph. Wet grass or boggy conditions will significantly increase these distances
Landing roll............................................................................................. 0 – 20 m
Landing distance ........................................................................................ 150 m
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Pilot Operating Handbook
MTOsport Model 2017
915iS & 916iS
Revision 2.0 – Issue Date 01.APR.2024
SECTION 5
PERFORMANCE
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