Familiarisation with the Aircraft

AIM: 

To become familiar with the component parts, controls, and systems of the aircraft.

Explanation of the Aircraft;

An autogyro ("self-turning"), also known as a gyroplane or gyrocopter, is a type of rotorcraft that uses an unpowered rotor in free autorotation to develop lift.

Forward thrust is provided independently, by an engine-driven propeller.

Component Parts of the Aircraft

• Fuselage
  • Seats
  • Instrument panel
  • Cockpit controls
• Rotorhead, Rotorblades and Mast
• Tail section
  • Keel
  • Vertical stabiliser with rudder attached
  • Horizontal stabiliser
• Undercarriage 
• Engine and Propeller

Main Flight Controls

• Rotorhead
  • operated by the control stick
• Rudder
  • operated by the rudder pedals
   

Engine Controls

• Throttle
  • controls the engine rpm
   

Explanation of the Cockpit Layout and Systems;