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Cavalon 915iS (autgyro)
For FlightGear
Release 0.80 (Alpha)
Tested on FG v2020.3.13.
Author: Sergei "Skydive" Solyshko
Based on JT-5B by Edin Hozic AKA mr_no
INTRODUCTION
The Autogyro Cavalon is a German autogyro, designed and produced by AutoGyro GmbH of Hildesheim.
It was introduced at the 2011 Aero show in Friedrichshafen.
The aircraft is supplied as a complete ready-to-fly-aircraft
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Seats: ....................................... Two/Side by Side
Empty Weight: ................................ 760lbs (305 kg)
Max Takeoff Weight: .......................... 1235 lbs (560 kg)
Maximum Pilot Weight: ........................ 242 lbs
Useful Load: ................................. 475 -525 lbs
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PERFORMANCE
Max Speed: ................................... 120 mph
Cruise Speed: ................................ 75-110 mph
Minimum Speed: ............................... 25 mph
Range (100 mph): ............................. 380 sm +30 minute reserve
Range (87 mph): .............................. 430 sm +30 minute reserve
Range (78 mph): .............................. 470 sm @ (+30 minute reserve)
Maximum Climb Rate (MGTW): ................... 1000 ft/min
Service Ceiling: ............................. 12,000 feet
Take off Roll (MGTW no wind): ................ 300 feet
Landing Roll (no wind): ...................... 60 feet
Maximum Endurance: ........................... 6 hours + 30 minute reserve
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AIRSPEEDS FOR SAFE OPERATION
Climb ........................................ 116 km/h (70mph, 60KIAS) IAS
Best rate of climb / best endurance .......... 100 km/h (60mph, 50KIAS) IAS
Best range ................................... 110 km/h (70mph, 60KIAS ) IAS
Approach ..................................... 100 km/h (60mph, 50KIAS) IAS
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DIMENSIONS
Length ....................................... 15 feet 7 inches (4,6 m)
Height ....................................... 9 feet 1 inches (1,9 m)
Width ........................................ 5 feet 10 inches (2,8 m)
Rotor Diameter ............................... 27 feet 7 inches / 28 feet 3 inches
Airframe Construction Material ............... Composite / 4130 Chromoly Steel
Hull ......................................... Composite Monocoque
Tail ......................................... Carbon Fiber
Propeller Material ........................... Composite
Power Outlet Voltage ......................... 12 volt
Nav/Strobe/Recognition Lights ................ Yes
High Intensity Landing Light ................. Optional (not implemented)
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WEIGHT
Empty weight ................................. 760 lb
Max take off weight .......................... 1235 lb
Max pilot weight ............................. 242 lb
Useful load .................................. 475 -525 lbs
Engine weight ................................ 183.6 lb
Propeller weight ............................. 27.6 lb
Propeller+engine ............................. 211.2 lb
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ENGINE
Engine Model: ................................ Rotax 915iS
Weight: ...................................... 82.2 kg (lb 181.2)
Propeller speed reduction gearbox: ........... i = 2,54 (0.39)
Overload clutch: ............................. Yes
Turbocharger: ................................ Yes
Intercooler: ................................. Yes
Exhaust system: .............................. Yes
Engine suspension frame: ..................... Yes
External alternator: ......................... Yes
Air guide hood: .............................. Yes
Fuel pumps assy: ............................. Yes
Fire Warning System: ......................... Yes
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FUEL
Fuel Tank Capacity ........................... 100 l / 25.9 gal (155.5 lb)
Fuel Consumption ............................. 3.5-7 gallons/ hour
Fuel Type .................................... Premium Automotive (min. MON 85 RON 95 min. AKI 91, leaded, unleaded, AVGAS 100LL, Ethanol 10)
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ENGINE PERFORMANCE
Horsepower (max 5 min): ...................... 141 hp (104kW)
Horsepower (max continuous): ................. 135 hp (99.0kW)
Torque (5800 1/min): ......................... 121 Nm / 89 ft. lb.
Torque (5500 1/min): ......................... 125 Nm / 92 ft. lb.
Max RPM: ..................................... 5800 1/min.
Engine speed at idle: ........................ 1800 rpm
Displacement: ................................ 1352 cm³ (82.6 cu in)
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PRE-ROTATION & ROTORBLADE
Pre-rotation Range ........................... 200-320 RPM
Pre-rotation Engagement ...................... Electronically Initiated, Pneumatically Actuated
Pre-rotation Protection ...................... Yes
Pre-rotation Interruptible ................... No
Pre-rotation From Either Seat ................ Yes
Rotor Type ................................... NACA 8H12 extruded aluminum RSII TOPP 8.44m
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PROPELLER
Propeller model .............................. KW-30
Number of blades installed: .................. 3
Blade type: .................................. 038 (“WA”)
Diameter: .................................... 1950 (± 4mm)
Min. angle setting: .......................... 5°
Max. angle setting: .......................... 50°
Max. engine power output, Nmax (HP / kW): .... 141 / 104
Max. propeller RPM – nmax: ................... 2300
Temperature Service Rate: .................... -25°C / +45°C
Moment of mass inertia (kg m2): .............. 0.74
Mass of complete propeller (kg): ............. ~ 12 kg (27.6 lb)
Mass of Jihostroj governor (kg): ............. 0,90
Maximum pitch change range: .................. +8° to +40° - measured at 75% radius station
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AVIONICS
Standard: .................................... Analog Flight Instruments, Funkwerk ATR833 VHF Comm Radio, TRIG TT22 Transponder w/ ADS-B Out, Card Compass
Optional: .................................... Garmin Flight Deck Suites (Single G3X 10.6” Touch Display, Dual G3X 7” Touch Displays, G3X 10.6” & G3X 7” Touch Displays) ELT Kannad AF 406 Emergency Location Transmitter
INSTALLATION
Extact and copy to data/Aircraft folder in FlightGear.
LINKS
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autogyro
https://autogyronewyork.com/cavalon
https://github.com/Sky4Viper/Cavalon-915IS
https://www.auto-gyro.com/chameleon/public/741cd10c-7c2e-ffd8-2f6d-1ceb2e46e430/POH_CV915_1-0_EN.pdf
https://www.rotax-owner.com/pdf/OM_915iA_Series_Ed0_R2.pdf
https://www.rotax-owner.com/pdf/OM_915iAC24Series.pdf
https://www.easa.europa.eu/downloads/7633/en
http://www.woodcomp.cz/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/EASA-TCDS-P.177-issue-02.pdf
VERSION
0.80 Alpha release