STRAIGHT & LEVEL

AIM:

To fly the gyro at a constant height, speed & direction.

CONSIDERATIONS:

The 4 Forces Acting on a Gyro in Flight.

Equilibrium     – constant direction & constant airspeed

Lift = Weight                Thrust = Drag

If a stick force is required to maintain S&L   

• trim to remove the stick force

AIRCRAFT MANAGEMENT:

• Smooth throttle & stick operation
• Cruise RPM – 4800rpm        
• Fuel management     - pre-flight
• Oil T’s & P’s - green & normal        
• VFR  - Clear of cloud and in sight of the surface, visibility not less than 1500 m

HUMAN FACTORS:

- IMSAFE

- LOOKOUT -sectored scan

 20degrees/2sec

- Orientation – local landmarks

AIR EXERCISE:

Select ref point on horizon

Select ref altitude

Demo:             S&L @ 70kts/80mph @ 4800rpm

Note                - attitude relative to horizon (level in pitch)