3.
Maintains proper spacing from other traffic.
4.
Remains aware of the possibility of wind shear and/or wake turbulence.
5.
Maintains proper ground track with crosswind correction, if necessary.
6.
Remains oriented with runway and/or landing area in use.
7.
Maintains traffic pattern altitude, –100 feet (30 meters), and the appropriate airspeed, –5 knots.
8.
Completes the prescribed checklist, if applicable.
C. TASK: AIRPORT MARKINGS AND LIGHTING
REFERENCE: AIM.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1.
Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to airport markings and lighting.
2.
Identifies and interprets airport markings and lighting.
IV. AREA OF OPERATION: TAKEOFFS, LANDINGS, AND GO-AROUNDS
A. TASK: NORMAL AND CROSSWIND TAKEOFF AND CLIMB
REFERENCE: Gyroplane Flight Manual.
NOTE: If a calm wind weather condition exists, the applicant’s knowledge of the crosswind elements shall be evaluated through oral testing; otherwise a crosswind takeoff and climb shall be demonstrated.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1.
Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to normal and crosswind takeoff and climb, including factors affecting performance.
2.
Properly positions the controls.
3.
Prerotates rotor blades to appropriate RPM.
4.
Clears the area, taxies into the takeoff position, and aligns the gyroplane with takeoff path.
5.
Advances the throttle as required.
6.
Maintains proper directional control during acceleration on the surface.
7.
Attains the proper lift-off attitude, and airspeed.
8.
Accelerates to appropriate climb airspeed, ±5 knots.
9.
Maintains takeoff power to a safe maneuvering altitude, then sets climb power.
10. Maintains proper ground track with crosswind correction, if necessary.
11. Remains aware of the possibility of wind shear and/or wake turbulence.
12. Completes the prescribed checklist, if applicable.
B. TASK: NORMAL AND CROSSWIND APPROACH AND
LANDING
REFERENCE: Gyroplane Flight Manual.
NOTE: If a calm wind weather condition exists, the applicant’s knowledge of the crosswind elements shall be evaluated through oral testing; otherwise a crosswind approach and landing shall be demonstrated.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1.
Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to normal and crosswind approach and landing.
2.
Considers the wind conditions, landing surface, and obstacles.
3.
Selects a suitable touchdown point.
4.
Establishes and maintains a stabilized approach at the recommended airspeed, with gust correction factor applied, ±5 knots.
5.
Maintains proper ground track with crosswind correction, if necessary.
6.
Remains aware of the possibility of wind shear and/or wake turbulence.
7.
Makes smooth, timely, and correct control application during the flare and touchdown
8.
Touches down smoothly, beyond and within 100 feet (30 meters) of a specified point with no appreciable drift, and with the longitudinal axis aligned with the intended landing path.
9.
Completes the prescribed checklist, if applicable.
C. TASK: SOFT-FIELD TAKEOFF AND CLIMB
REFERENCES: AC 61-21; Gyroplane Flight Manual. Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1.
Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to a soft-field takeoff and climb including factors affecting performance.
