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M24 Gyrocopter

Pre-Start Checklist

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Before engine start

Check fuel quantity (external visual inspection) Doors closed and locked (red DAS warning light OFF) Seat belts fastened (lap and shoulder belts) Parking brake SET Throttle IDLE Choke (yellow lever) - use when engine is cold, below +20 °C Master ON Both fuel pumps ON Key switch BOTH Strobe lights ON Check "PROPELLER CLEAR" Operate starter (max. 10 sec.) until engine starts

Before taxi

Release choke again after a short warm-up phase Check oil pressure and oil temperature (min. +50 °C) Trim fully forward/head-heavy (green light ON, TRIM OFF) Perform magneto check at 3,000 RPM Hold stick fully forward / into the wind

Before departure / ready for take-off

Unhook pull cord from the stick Release rotor brake (red lever, red light OFF) Release parking brake and use hand brake All warning/indicator lights OFF

English translation prepared from the German checklist. Use the approved aircraft flight manual and applicable operating procedures as the controlling reference.