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installed on the aircraft.

Unit 3.2.3 TYPG:  Pilot type rating – gyroplane

1. General note for this unit
The following knowledge standards may not be relevant for all aircraft type ratings and can be ignored if not applicable to an aircraft type.

2. Gyroplane limitations and documentation
         2.1.1 Identify aircraft limitations and locate information contained in the aircraft flight manual.
         2.1.2 Perform pre-flight inspection and determine serviceability of the gyroplane for flight.
         2.1.3 Apply MEL and CDL, where applicable.
         2.1.4 Determine the effects of ADs, ASB/SB where pilot action may be required, as applicable to type.
         2.1.5 Aware of licensing obligations for variants, where applicable.

3. Weight and balance
    3.1.1 Calculate CG for gyroplane and determine if within prescribed limits.
    3.1.2 Determine trim settings, where applicable.
    3.1.3 Describe the effects of fuel use and management on CG, if any.
    3.1.4 Describe the effects of changes to CG on aircraft performance.
         3.1.5 Awareness of aircraft weight limitations, loading limits, cargo hold limitations, and any load/weight limitations for operational equipment contained in the aircraft flight manual supplement.

4. Meteorology and adverse weather operations
    4.1.1 Interpret weather forecasts typically required to conduct a flight in the gyroplane.
    4.1.2 State the requirements for low-visibility operations.
    4.1.3 Describe the effect on aircraft operations of the following conditions:
     (a) ice, slush or snow (as applicable);
     (b) turbulence penetration;
     (c) heavy rain or falling snow;
     (d) windshear techniques during take-off, approach and landing (as applicable);
     (e) cold weather operations (as applicable);
     (f) low-visibility operations (as applicable).

5. Aerodynamics and performance
    5.1.1 Describe basic aerodynamics for single main rotor.
    5.1.2 Describe the following aerodynamic effects as they apply to the particular gyroplane:
     (a) rotor blade flap;
     (b) retreating blade stall;
     (c) effect of engine torque;
     (d) ground resonance.
         5.1.3 Determine the airspeeds to meet performance requirements for different configurations and phases of flight.
    5.1.4 Describe limits of normal operating envelope.
    5.1.5 Discuss the meteorological performance limiting factors.
         5.1.6 Discuss any unique operational characteristics, including terrain and environment and runway requirements/limitations.
    5.1.7 Describe the operation and application of the following:
     (a) trim devices;
     (b) rotor RPM gauge;
     (c) rotor brake;
     (d) prerotator/spin-up control;
     (e) height-velocity diagram;
     (f) securing rotor blades.
    5.1.8 Determine the airspeeds to meet performance requirements for different phases of flight.
    5.1.9 Describe manoeuvring below minimum level speed and recovery.

6. Fuel and engine oil systems
    6.1.1 Describe the following in relation to the gyroplane's fuel system:
     (a) location of fuel tank/s and capacity;
     (b) normal and abnormal fuel system operation and distribution;
     (c) location and type of pumps used;
     (d) vents system and location of vents and drains;
     (e) system controls and indicators;
     (f) minimum grades, colour and additives required, if any;
     (g) minimum fuel temperature;