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position within limits during prerotation and ground manoeuvring.
2.3 G1.3 – Taxi gyroplane
    The person must be able to demonstrate their ability to do the following while taxiing a gyroplane:
       (a) check and confirm proper functioning of the wheel brake system;
       (b) taxi gyroplane in accordance with prevailing aerodrome conditions;
       (c) perform applicable taxi checks, including checking the following:
(i) steering function normal and take appropriate action in the event of a malfunction;
(ii) instruments for correct readings;
(iii) altimeter setting;
       (d) maintain taxi speed and control of the gyroplane;
       (e) manage engine and rotors on ground;
       (f) maintain rotor clearance from other aircraft, obstructions, and persons;
       (g) maintain the gyroplane on the taxiway centreline;
       (h) ensure correct handling techniques are applied to take into account wind from all 4 quadrants;
       (i) coordinate taxi speed and rotor disc position to control rotor RPM and prevent blade flap.
3 Range of variables
       (a) activities are performed in accordance with published procedures;
       (b) sealed, gravel and grass runways and taxiways;
       (c) sufficient wind that requires control adjustment (may be simulated);
       (d) hazardous weather (may be simulated);
       (e) hot and cold engine starts in accordance with appropriate checklists.
4 Underpinning knowledge of the following:
       (a) typical single-engine aircraft systems;
       (b) differences between normally aspirated and fuel-injected systems;
       (c) carburettor icing;
       (d) cause and effect of fuel vaporisation;
       (e) typical aircraft performance characteristics of single-engine gyroplanes and the effects of local weather conditions on performance;
       (f) gyroplane weight and balance and how to calculate the gyroplane CG;
       (g) the contents of the aircraft flight manual applicable to the gyroplane being flown;
       (h) the environmental conditions that represent VMC and day VFR flight rules;
       (i) propeller wash, rotor wash and jet blast and how they affect other aircraft;
       (j) effects of wind on rotor blades;
       (k) the meaning of the following:
(i) light and marshalling signals;
(ii) aerodrome markings, signals and local procedures;
       (l) care of propellers and rotors;
       (m) the actions to be taken in the event of a rotor brake failure or failure of the wheel brake, tyre or steering;
       (n) the relevant sections of the AIP;
       (o) rotor prerotation procedures;
       (p) the effects of wind on rotor blades;
       (q) performing weight and balance calculations;
       (r) loading within specified limitations;
       (s) cause and effect of ground resonance and recall actions in the event of ground resonance;
       (t) correct handling techniques in the event of blade flap;
       (u) aerodrome markings;
       (v) light and marshalling signals.

G2 Take-off gyroplane

1 Unit description
    This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to complete pre-take-off checks, take-off gyroplane into wind and in cross-wind conditions and perform after take-off checks in a gyroplane.

2 Elements and performance criteria