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G2.6 – Take-off gyroplane from 'rough or soft field'
       (a) perform take-off in gyroplane to achieve the minimum ground roll during take-off;
       (b) accelerate gyroplane in ground effect to achieve climb speed.
3 Range of variables
       (a) sealed, gravel and grass runways and taxiways;
       (b) engine start and shutdown malfunctions and emergencies covered by the aircraft flight manual;
       (c) simulated hazardous weather;
       (d) for take-off in cross-wind, the cross-wind component must be as follows:
(i) for RPL, greater than 10 kts;
(ii) otherwise, 70% of the maximum permitted for the type of gyroplane being flown.
4 Underpinning knowledge of the following:
       (a) aircraft flight manual limitations;
       (b) calculating take-off and landing performance;
       (c) obtaining and calculating the cross-wind and down or up wind components;
       (d) factors affecting take-off and initial climb performance;
       (e) interpreting windsock indications and determining wind direction and speed;
       (f) take-off distance required calculation;
       (g) aerodrome charts and an ability to interpret them;
       (h) local topographical charts to identify safe areas for engine-failure purposes and noise abatement considerations.

G3 Control gyroplane in normal flight

1 Unit description
    This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to control a gyroplane while performing normal flight manoeuvres.

2 Elements and performance criteria
2.1 G3.1 – Climb gyroplane
       (a) set and maintain climb power as altitude is increased;
       (b) operate and monitor all aircraft systems when commencing, during, and completing a climbing flight manoeuvre;
       (c) select power, attitude and configuration as required for the flight path, balance and trim the gyroplane accurately (if applicable), and apply smooth, coordinated control inputs for the following climbing manoeuvres:
(i) normal climb;
(ii) best angle of climb (Vx);
(iii) best rate of climb (Vy);
       (d) anticipate level-off altitude and achieve straight and level flight.
2.2 G3.2 – Maintain straight and level flight
       (a) operate and monitor all aircraft systems during straight and level flight manoeuvres;
       (b) select power, attitude and configuration as required, balance and trim the gyroplane accurately (if applicable), apply carburettor heat as applicable and apply smooth, coordinated control inputs for the following straight and level manoeuvres:
(i) slow speed;
(ii) normal cruise;
(iii) high-speed;
(iv) during acceleration and deceleration;
(v) except for the RPL, maximum range speed;
(vi) except for the RPL, maximum endurance speed;
       (c) maintain altitude;
       (d) maintain desired speed.
2.3 G3.3 – Descend gyroplane
       (a) operate and monitor all aircraft systems during descending flight manoeuvres;
       (b) select power, attitude and configuration as required, balance and trim the gyroplane accurately (if applicable), apply carburettor heat as applicable and apply smooth, coordinated control inputs for the following straight descending manoeuvres:
(i) glide;
(ii) powered;
(iii) approach configuration;
       (c) monitor and control engine temperature;
       (d) anticipate level-off altitude and achieve straight and