ELA 07-07S PILOT OPERATOR´S HANDBOOK
Version: V07-04
To make turns above 15º angle, would be necessary to increase the engine
power in order to keep height/speed and use the rudder pedals to favour to
turn.
Max. Bank angle: 60º.
SLOW FLIGHT
Before perform this maneuver be sure you have at least 500 ft above the
ground and go into wind.
Reduce the engine power from cruise speed keeping the nose attitude, the
gyroplane will decelerate. Before arrive to the desired speed increase the
power to keep a level flight.
To regain the speed gently move the nose down and adjust power at
desired speed.
VERTICAL DESCENT
To do a vertical descent with zero speed, do the following:
Before perform this maneuver be sure you have at least 500 feet above the
ground and go into wind.
Reduce the engine power to 3000 rpm approx., gently raise the nose, the
gyroplane will decelerate.
Keep aligned with a reference on the horizon using the rudder and control
stick.
Vertical descent is permitted but do not fly backwards.
Don´t do this maneuver with engine stopped, you will lose the steering
control.
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