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Pilot Operating Handbook MTOsport Model 2017

Pilot Operating Handbook for Gyroplane MTOsport Model 2017 Revision 1.1 – Issue Date 10.01.2018

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Pilot Operating Handbook for Gyroplane MTOsport Model 2017 Serial number: Type certificate number: Aircraft manufacturer and type certificate holder: Distribution partner: Where required by the local country approval, this flight manual is always to be carried on board of the aircraft and must be kept in current, up-to-date status. The latest revisions and version status is available at www.auto-gyro.com. Extent and revision status of the manual is recorded in the revision log and the table of contents. This gyroplane may be operated only in strict compliance with the limitations and...

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Pilot Operating Handbook MTOsport Model 2017 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...

Pilot Operating Handbook MTOsport Model 2017 This manual uses WARNINGs, CAUTIONs and NOTEs in bold capital letters to indicate especially critical and important instructions. Additionally, the colour of the panel (red, yellow, and grey shading) highlights the significance of the instruction. Definitions for each term are given below. WARNING A warning means that the neglect of the appropriate procedure or condition could result in personal injury or loss of life. CAUTION A caution means that the neglect of the appropriate procedure or condition could result in damage to or destruction of...

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Pilot Operating Handbook MTOsport Model 2017 Description General Characteristics Gyroplane with nose gear wheel chassis Framework manufactured from inert-gas welded stainless steel tube Two-seat tandem configuration Main landing gear with GRP (glass fibre reinforced plastic) spring spar and hydraulic disc brakes Extruded aluminium rotor Rotor head controlled with connecting rods Rudder controlled with cables and push-pull cables Rudder and stabilizer surfaces made of carbon fibre Revision 1.1 – Issue Date

Pilot Operating Handbook MTOsport Model 2017 1.10 Engine ROTAX 912 ULS 4-cylinder, four-stroke spark-ignition engine with opposed cylinders Liquid cooled cylinder heads Air cooled cylinders Dry sump forced lubrication with separate oil tank Automatic adjustment by hydraulic valve tappet 2 carburettors Mechanical fuel pump Optional backup electric fuel pump Electronic dual ignition Propeller drive via reduction unit with integrated mechanical shock absorber and overload clutch  Electric starter (12V 0.6kW)  Air intake system, exhaust system           ROTAX 914 UL 4-cylinder,...

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Pilot Operating Handbook MTOsport Model 2017 1.13 Abbreviations and Terminology ACL Anti-Collision Light AGL Above Ground Level ATC Air Traffic Control CAS Calibrated AirSpeed - indicated speed corrected for installation errors ccw Counter Clock Wise CHT Cylinder Head Temperature CRP Carbon Reinforced Plastic CSP Constant Speed Propeller DULV Deutscher UltraLeichtflugVerband e.V. ECT Engine Coolant Temperature Empty Wt Empty Weight of the gyroplane including oil, cooling liquid and unusable fuel G / g G-loading as a factor of gravity GPS Global...

Pilot Operating Handbook MTOsport Model 2017 SECTION 1 GENERAL RPM Revolutions Per Minute TAS True AirSpeed - calibrated airspeed corrected for air density TCU Turbo Control Unit (engine) VA Design manoeuvring speed Vb Design speed for maximum gust intensity VFR Visual Flight Rules Vh Maximum level-flight speed at maximum continuous power VHmin Minimum level-flight speed Vne Never-Exceed Speed - maximum speed that must never be exceeded VOX Voice Operated exchange, means: voice activation (level) VPP Variable Pitch Propeller VSI Vertical Speed Indicator...