Copyright of RotorSport UK Ltd
Document number RSUK0011
Page 7 of 64 Page issue 8, dated 17.12.10
GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 INTRODUCTION
This manual is provided to give pilots and instructors information which contributes to the
safe and efficient operation of this autogyro.
It also contains basic information from the aircraft manufacturer, as well as the legal basis
for flight.
Pilots of this aircraft must hold an appropriate type licence, with type conversion training
by an authorised instructor.
Pilots must make themselves familiar before flight with the special characteristics of this
autogyro. You are obliged to read both this pilots manual and the maintenance manual to
ensure you are familiar with all equipment and aircraft structure/engine.
1.2 AUTHORITY FOR FLIGHT WITHIN THE UK
The legal basis for the operation of this MT-03 autogyro is regulated in the Airworthiness
Approval Notification (AAN29134), issued by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). It has
been shown to comply with the requirements of BCAR Section T issue 3, and is
considered as a factory built aircraft.
It is supplied by RotorSport UK Ltd.
The aircraft is equipped and permitted for daytime VFR flight only.
1.3 EXPLANATIONS AND SENSIBLE SAFETY MEASURES
The manual is not a replacement for theoretical and practical training on the operation of
this machine. Failure to take proper instruction can have fatal consequences.
The following definitions are used in this manual with warnings, precautionary measures
and remarks. Their sense and their meaning are described as follows.
WARNING: means that the neglect of the appropriate procedure will result in a direct or
critical reduction of flight safety.
NOTE: means that the neglect of the appropriate procedure will lead, on a longer time
base, to a reduction of flight safety.
REMARK: stresses the attention for a special circumstance, which does not affect safety
directly, but is still important.
PRECAUTIONARY & SENSIBLE SAFETY MEASURES
Before flight pilots should familiarise themselves with the appropriate navigational,
weather and safety information pertinent to their planned route.
Flight in severe turbulence is prohibited.
Flight near thunderstorms is prohibited
Aerobatics and manoeuvres resulting in reduced “g” are prohibited
Smoking in the aircraft is prohibited
