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and the table of content.
This gyroplane may be operated only in strict compliance with the limitations and
procedures contained in this manual.
The manual is not a substitute for competent theoretical and practical training on the
operation of this aircraft. Failure to adhere to its provisions or to take proper flight
instruction can have fatal consequences.
Applicability
This manual is applicable for Cavalon models from serial number V00154 and on. For
earlier models please refer to previous manual versions which will be maintained in current
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CONTENTS
GENERALSECTION 1 -
1.1 Introduction....................................................................................................1-1
1.2 Certification...................................................................................................1-1
1.3 Performance Data and Operating Procedures...............................................1-1
1.4 Definition of Terms ........................................................................................1-2
1.5 Important Note...............................................................................................1-2
1.6 Three-view of the Cavalon.............................................................................1-3
1.7 Description....................................................................................................1-4
1.8 Technical Data ..............................................................................................1-4
1.9 Rotor.............................................................................................................1-4
1.10 Engine...........................................................................................................1-5
1.11 Propeller........................................................................................................1-5
1.12 Unit Conversion.............................................................................................1-6
1.13 Abbreviations and Terminology .....................................................................1-7
LIMITATIONSSECTION 2 -
2.1 General .........................................................................................................2-1
2.2 Environmental Limitations..............................................................................2-2
2.3 Colour Code for Instrument Markings ............................................................2-2
2.4 Airspeed Limitations and Instrument Markings...............................................2-3
2.5 Rotor Speed Limitations and Instrument Markings.........................................2-3
2.6 Power Plant Limitations and Instrument Markings..........................................2-4
2.7 Weight and Balance ......................................................................................2-6
2.8 Flight Crew....................................................................................................2-7
2.9 Kinds of Operation.........................................................................................2-7
2.10 Fuel...............................................................................................................2-8
2.11 Minimum Equipment......................................................................................2-9
2.12 Placards......................................................................................................2-10
EMERGENCY PROCEDURESSECTION 3 -
3.1 Engine Failure...............................................................................................3-1
3.2 Air Restart Procedure....................................................................................3-2
3.3 Landing into Trees or High Vegetation...........................................................3-2
3.4 Degradation of Engine Power........................................................................3-3
3.5 Evacuating the Aircraft...................................................................................3-3
3.6 Smoke and Fire.............................................................................................3-3
3.7 Off-field Landing............................................................................................3-4
3.8 Flight Control Malfunction..............................................................................3-4
3.9 Warning and Caution Lights...........................................................................3-5
3.10 Parameters out of Limits................................................................................3-8
3.11 Outside Air Temperature and Rotor Bearing Temperature.............................3-8
3.12 Loss of Visibility.............................................................................................3-8
3.13 Recovery System / Rotor System..................................................................3-8

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3.15 Landing with a Deflated Tyre.........................................................................3-9
3.16 Failure of CSP/VPP Propeller (if installed).....................................................3-9
3.17 Alternative Method of Engine Shut-down.....................................................3-10
NORMAL PROCEDURESSECTION 4 -
4.1 Airspeeds for Safe Operation........................................................................4-1
4.2 Preparation for Flight.....................................................................................4-1
4.3 Daily or Pre-flight Checks..............................................................................4-1
4.4 Before Boarding............................................................................................4-5
4.5 Before Starting Engine..................................................................................4-5
4.6 Starting Engine..............................................................................................4-5
4.7 Taxi and Run-up............................................................................................4-7
4.8 Take-off Procedure .......................................................................................4-7
4.9 Take-off Run.................................................................................................4-9
4.10 Climb.............................................................................................................4-9
4.11 Cruise ...........................................................................................................4-9
4.12 Descent.......................................................................................................4-10
4.13 Approach.....................................................................................................4-10
4.14 Landing.......................................................................................................4-10
4.15 Go-around................................................................................................... 4-11
4.16 After Landing...............................................................................................4-11
4.17 Engine Shut-down.......................................................................................4-12
4.18 Parking........................................................................................................ 4-13
4.19 Special Procedure: Short Field Take-off......................................................4-13
4.20 Special Procedure: Slow Speed Sink and Recovery.................................... 4-13
4.21 Flight with Doors Removed .........................................................................4-13
4.22 Training Engine In-flight Shut-down and Air Restart ....................................4-14
4.23 Noise Abatement.........................................................................................4-15
PERFORMANCESECTION 5 -
5.1 Demonstrated Operating Temperature..........................................................5-1
5.2 Airspeed Correction.......................................................................................5-1
5.3 Height-Velocity Diagram................................................................................5-2
5.4 Speeds..........................................................................................................5-3
5.5 Rate of Climb................................................................................................5-3
5.6 Take-off and Landing Data............................................................................5-3
5.7 Influence on Take-off Distance and Climb Rate.............................................5-4
5.8 Sink Rate and Glide Ratio.............................................................................5-6
5.9 Additional Performance Data.........................................................................5-6
5.10 Sound Exposure Level / Noise Characteristics..............................................5-6
WEIGHT AND BALANCESECTION 6 -
6.1 General.........................................................................................................6-1
6.2 Weight and Balance Record..........................................................................6-1
6.3 Compliance with Weight and Balance ...........................................................6-1
6.4 Lateral Centre of Gravity ...............................................................................6-1

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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
SECTION 7 -
7.1 Introduction....................................................................................................7-1
7.2 Airframe and Undercarriage...........................................................................7-1
7.3 Doors, Windows and Exits.............................................................................7-1
7.4 Fuel System ..................................................................................................7-1
7.5 Pneumatic System.........................................................................................7-3
7.6 Power Plant...................................................................................................7-4
7.7 Propeller........................................................................................................7-4
7.8 Rotor System.................................................................................................7-5
7.9 Vibration Damping.........................................................................................7-5
7.10 Flight Controls...............................................................................................7-5
7.11 Electrical System...........................................................................................7-7
7.12 Lighting System.............................................................................................7-8
7.13 Instrument Panel ...........................................................................................7-8
7.14 Intercom......................................................................................................7-12
7.15 Pitot Static...................................................................................................7-12
7.16 Indicators and Sensors................................................................................7-12
7.17 Seats and Seatbelts ....................................................................................7-12
7.18 Stowage Capacity........................................................................................7-12
HANDLING AND SERVICINGSECTION 8 -
8.1 Maintenance Obligations...............................................................................8-1
8.2 General .........................................................................................................8-1
8.3 Ground Handling ...........................................................................................8-2
8.4 Cleaning........................................................................................................8-2
8.5 Refuelling......................................................................................................8-2
8.6 Checking of Engine Oil Level.........................................................................8-3
8.7 Checking of Engine Coolant Level.................................................................8-3
8.8 Tire Pressure.................................................................................................8-3
8.9 Lubrication and Greasing...............................................................................8-4
8.10 Replenishing of Fluids ...................................................................................8-4
8.11 Engine Air Filter.............................................................................................8-4
8.12 Propeller........................................................................................................8-4
8.13 Battery...........................................................................................................8-5
8.14 Winter Operation ...........................................................................................8-5
8.15 Removal, Disassembly, Assembly and Installation of the Rotor.....................8-6
8.16 Road Transport .............................................................................................8-9
8.17 Repairs........................................................................................................8-10

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SUPPLEMENTS
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9-1 Variable Pitch Propeller - IVO
9-2 Lights
9-3 GPS/Moving Map Systems
9-4 Fire Indication
9-5 Air Conditioning System
9-6 ELT (Emergency Locator Transmitter)
9-7 Removal/Installation of Doors
9-8 Instructor Throttle Lever
SAFETY TIPSSECTION 10 -
APPENDIX
Operator Registration Form
Customer Feedback Form
Incident Reporting Form

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1.2 Certification...................................................................................................1-1
1.3 Performance Data and Operating Procedures...............................................1-1
1.4 Definition of Terms ........................................................................................1-2
1.5 Important Note...............................................................................................1-2
1.6 Three-view of the Cavalon.............................................................................1-3
1.7 Description....................................................................................................1-4
1.8 Technical Data ..............................................................................................1-4
1.9 Rotor.............................................................................................................1-4
1.10 Engine...........................................................................................................1-5
1.11 Propeller........................................................................................................1-5
1.12 Unit Conversion.............................................................................................1-6
1.13 Abbreviations and Terminology .....................................................................1-7

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GENERALSECTION 1 -
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. This
handbook is not designed as a substitute for adequate and competent flight instruction,
however.
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 Cavalon 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 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.
All documented performance data and operating procedures have been identified within the
certification processes for this gyroplane by means of flight test and analysis.

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1.4 Definition of Terms
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 equipment.
NOTE
A note stresses the attention for a special circumstance, which is essential to
emphasize.
1.5 Important Note
Before each flight pilots must make themselves familiar with the appropriate navigational,
weather and safety information pertinent to their planned route.
The limitations provided in SECTION 2 of this manual must be respected at all times. Check
the manufacturer’s web site www.auto-gyro.com regularly for flight manual updates,
airworthiness directives, service bulletins, or safety information.
Abrupt manoeuvres or flight in heavy turbulence must be avoided as this could lead to rotor
speed variations associated with high stress, possible damage to the aircraft, or
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1.7 Description
General Characteristics
Gyroplane with nose gear wheel chassis
Aircraft structure is a GRP/CRP monocoque
Two-seat side-by-side configuration (monocoque design)
Main landing gear with GRP (glass fibre reinforced plastic) spring spar and
hydraulic disc brakes
Extruded aluminium rotor
Rotor head controlled with push-pull control cables
Rudder controlled with cables
Rudder and stabilizer surfaces made of GRP (or carbon fibre)
1.8 Technical Data
Length: ...................................................................................................4.73 m
Width: .....................................................................................................1.77 m
Height: ....................................................................................................2.77 m
Empty weight:.......................................................................250.0 kg (nominal)
Payload:............................................................................... 250.0 kg (nominal)
Take-off weight/mass (max.):..............................................450.0 kg / 500.0 kg
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Fuel tank capacity: ...................................................................................100 ltr
1.9 Rotor
General
Type: ...........................................................2-bladed, fixed pitch, free to teeter
Material: ............................................... EN AW 6005A T6 aluminium extrusion
Blade profile: .................................................................................NACA 8H12
Rotor diameter.......................................................................................... 8.4 m
Rotor disc area....................................................................................55.4 sqm
Rotor disc load .................................................................................8.1 kg/sqm
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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 valve adjustment by hydraulic tappet
2 carburettors
Mechanical and electrical fuel pump
Electronic dual ignition
Propeller speed reduction unit, engine mount assembly
Electric starter (12V 0.6kW)
Air intake system, exhaust system with muffler
ROTAX 914 UL
4-cylinder, four-stroke spark-ignition engine with opposed cylinders with turbo
charger
Liquid cooled cylinder heads
Air cooled cylinders
Dry sump forced lubrication with separate oil tank
Automatic valve adjustment by hydraulic tappet
2 carburettors
2 electrical fuel pumps
Electronic dual ignition
Propeller speed reduction unit, engine mount assembly
Electric starter (12V 0.6kW)
Air intake system, exhaust system
1.11 Propeller
HTC 3 Blade
Airscrew with ground adjustable pitch made of CRP / GRP
Model .........................................................................HTC 3 Blade 172 ccw 3B
Number of blades ............................................................................................3
Diameter ............................................................................................... 172 cm
In-flight pitch adjustment ...........................................................................none

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kts (knots)
1.852
km/h
km/h (kilometres per hour)
0.54
kts
mph (miles per hour)
1.61
km/h
km/h (kilometres per hour)
0.62
mph
ft (feet)
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m
m (metres)
3.28
ft