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Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L01451
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 24859–28237

speed;
       (h) circuit patterns and procedures;
       (i) dangers of wind shear, turbulence and wake turbulence;
       (j) aircraft systems;
       (k) aircraft performance;
       (l) aircraft weight and balance;
       (m) hazards when performing performance manoeuvres;
       (n) relationship between induced drag and operating at slow airspeed;
       (o) engine considerations during prolonged climbing and descending;
       (p) contents of the aircraft flight manual;
       (q) environmental conditions that represent VMC;
       (r) day VFR flight rules;
       (s) local area operating procedures;
       (t) relevant sections of the AIP;
       (u) principles of aerodynamics;
       (v) function of primary controls;
       (w) theory and application of best rate and angle of climb;
       (x) forces and moments acting during straight and turning level, climbing and descending flight;
       (y) relationship of attitude and power to trim.

G4 Land gyroplane

    1 Unit description
     This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct a landing in a gyroplane.

    2 Elements and criteria

    2.1 G4.1 – Land gyroplane
       (a) maintain a constant landing position aim point;
       (b) achieve a smooth, positively-controlled transition from final approach to touchdown, including the following:
          (i) control ballooning during flare;
          (ii) touchdown at a controlled rate of descent, in the specified touchdown zone within tolerances;
          (iii) control bouncing after touchdown;
          (iv) touchdown aligned with the runway centreline;
       (c) ensure aircraft separation is maintained;
       (d) maintain positive directional control and cross-wind correction during the after‑landing roll;
       (e) use drag techniques and braking devices, as applicable, to bring the gyroplane to a stop;
       (f) complete the applicable after-landing checks.

    2.2 G4.2 – Land gyroplane in a cross-wind
       (a) verify existing wind conditions, correct for drift and maintain ground track;
       (b) configure the gyroplane for the cross-wind landing;
       (c) control the gyroplane during the transition from final approach to touchdown and during after-landing roll to compensate for the cross-wind conditions.

    2.3 G4.3 – Conduct a missed approach
       (a) recognise the conditions when a missed approach should be executed;
       (b) execute a missed approach when it is safe to do so;
       (c) transition from approach to missed approach smoothly, and with positive control:
          (i) select power, pitch attitude and configuration to control gyroplane; and
          (ii) manoeuvre gyroplane clear of the ground and conduct after take-off procedures; and
          (iii) make allowance for wind during go-around; and
          (iv) complete after take-off checks.

    2.4 G4.4 – Perform recovery from missed landing
       (a) recognise when a missed landing is occurring and when it is appropriate to take recovery action;
       (b) execute recovery from a missed landing only when it is safe to do so;
       (c) transition from missed landing to missed approach smoothly, and with positive control:
          (i) select power, pitch attitude and configuration to control gyroplane; and
          (ii) manoeuvre gyroplane clear of the ground and conduct after take-off procedures;