Flight and Operation Manual Rev 3.0 on 09-04-2013 - Trixy Aviation

3.4 Before engine start check Passenger briefing Passenger secured Loose objects aboard secured Rotor free (rotor securing bag removed) Stick moves freely in all directions Embark <strong>and</strong> fasten seatbelt Parking break set Wind checked Propeller area clear Main instrument (glass cockpit) turned on Set pilot’s name, QNH <strong>and</strong> amount of fuel3.5 Operating procedures with external power sourceWhen charging the battery with an external charger, it is recommendedto use one for iron phosphate. While charging, the battery must bedisconnected from the on-board circuit <strong>and</strong> connected to the chargerwith the correct polarity. The circuit voltage is 12V. The battery is to beexchanged, if the voltage drops under 8 V.3.6 Start-upWhen the engine is started, a person who is authorized <strong>and</strong> trained tooperate the gyrocopter must be in the pilot’s seat. The function of thecontrols in the cockpit can be found in section 7 of this book.Warning: This manual does not replace a theoretical or practicaltraining to operate this gyrocopter.Disregard to this may result in death or severe injury! Only trained<strong>and</strong> authorized persons (e.g. flight technician) <strong>and</strong> pilots may startthe engine!Warning: The propeller area must be clear with some distance!There is a high risk of severe injury <strong>and</strong> death!<strong>Flight</strong> <strong>and</strong> operation manual G 4-2 <strong>Rev</strong>ision <strong>3.0</strong> – 09.04.2013 33