EVEKTOR-AEROTECHNIK SPORTSTAR Owner's manual

EVEKTOR-AEROTECHNIK a.s. Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [email protected]
Letecká 1384
686 04 Kunovice
CZECH REPUBLIC http://www.evektor.cz
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Summary
1. Introduction..................................................................................3
1.1 Purpose of this Manual...................................................................3
1.2 Recommended Reading.................................................................4
1.3 Recommended Links......................................................................5
2. Description of Sportstar Light Sport Airplane..........................6
2.1 Light Sport Airplane Definition........................................................6
2.2 Sportstar Brief Description .............................................................8
3. Flight training...............................................................................9
3.1 Introduction to Flight Training.........................................................9
3.2 About the Sport Pilot certificate....................................................10
4. Flight Training on SPORTSTAR...............................................18
4.1 Sportstar Purpose of Use.............................................................18
4.2 Sportstar limitations......................................................................19
4.3 Ground Training............................................................................22
4.4 Sportstar Cockpit Layout..............................................................23
4.5 Pre-flight Inspection......................................................................61
4.6 Engine Starting.............................................................................62
4.7 Taxiing..........................................................................................67
4.8 Take-off Roll.................................................................................76
4.9 Takeoff..........................................................................................77
4.10 Climb ............................................................................................83
4.11 Level Flight...................................................................................85
4.12 Turns ............................................................................................88
4.13 Descent ........................................................................................90
4.14 Slips..............................................................................................93
4.15 Landing.........................................................................................94
4.16 Airport Traffic Patterns ...............................................................100
4.17 Slow Flight Airplane Characteristics...........................................107
4.18 Stalls...........................................................................................109
4.19 Spins...........................................................................................114
4.20 Emergency Procedures Practice................................................115
5. Table of Contents ....................................................................126

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1. Introduction
1.1 Purpose of this Manual
This Pilot flight training supplement was carefully prepared by the test
pilots, flight instructors, and test engineers of Evektor-Aerotechnik – the
manufacturer of the Sportstar light sport aircraft. These individuals have
significant experience with the airplane’s flight qualities and performance,
as well as information on the design, manufacture, and testing of this
airplane.
This Manual provides the instructors and pilot-students with information on
the Sportstar specific features and characteristics, which will help them to
learn to fly with in the airplane or transition to it from another plane.
This supplement does not propose to substitute for more comprehensive
handbooks explaining a theory and aerodynamic of flying, weather theory,
airport operations, airspace classification, navigation etc.
It is highly recommended that pilot-students refer for such information to
the handbooks listed in Section 1.2 - Recommended Reading, any other
suitable aeronautical publications, or available information on Internet.
In any case, we greatly appreciate any comments and suggestions that you
might have to improve this Supplement.
We wish you enjoyable flying in the Sportstar!
The Sportstar manufacturer EVEKTOR-AEROTECHNIK a.s.
Letecká 1384
686 04 Kunovice
CZECH REPUBLIC
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1.2 Recommended Reading
[1] Aircraft Operating Instructions for SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft:,
Document No. S2004AOIUS, Date of Issue July 22, 2004 or latest
[2] Aircraft Maintenance and Inspection Procedures for SPORTSTAR Light
Sport Aircraft, Document No. S2004AMIPUS, Date of Issue July 22,
2004 or latest.
[3] FAA-H-8083-25 Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, 2003,
U.S. Department of Transportation
[4] FAA-H-8083-3 Airplane Flying Handbook, Revised 1999, U.S.
Department of Transportation
[5] Certification of Aircraft and Airmen for the Operation of Light-Sport
Aircraft (Final Rule), issued by FAA, Doc. No. 4910-13, Effective
September 1, 2004
[6] Standard Specification for Design and Performance of a Light Sport
Airplane, designation F 2245-04 or latest

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1.3 Recommended Links
Visit the Evektor-Aerotechnik home page on http://www.evektor.cz
to see the latest news from the Sportstar manufacturer.
The best information sources on light sport aircraft category are:
http://www.sportpilot.org and http://www.eaa.org

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2. Description of Sportstar Light Sport Airplane
The SPORTSTAR aircraft has been designed to comply with all applicable
requirements of Light Sport Aircraft category, recently established in USA.
2.1 Light Sport Airplane Definition
(taken from reference [5])
-Maximum gross takeoff weight-1,320 lbs (599 kg.), 1,430 lbs. if float
equipped.
-Lighter-than-air light-sport aircraft maximum gross weight-660 lbs (300
kg.)
-Maximum stall speed-51 mph (45 knots)
-Maximum speed in level flight with maximum continuous power (VH)-
138 mph (120 knots)
-Two-place maximum (pilot and one passenger)
-Day VFR operation only (unless the aircraft is equipped per FAR
91.209 and the pilot holds at least a Private Pilot certificate and a
minimum of a third-class medical).
-Single, non-turbine engine only
-Fixed or ground adjustable propeller
-Unpressurized cabin
-Fixed landing gear
-Repositionable landing gear for seaplanes allowing the wheels to be
rotated for amphibious operation.
-Can be manufactured and sold ready-to-fly under a new Special Light-
Sport aircraft certification without FAR Part 23 compliance. Aircraft
must meet ASTM (American Society of Testing and Materials, Int'l)
consensus standards. Aircraft under this certification may be used for
sport and recreation, flight training, and aircraft rental.
-Can be licensed Light-Sport Aircraft Experimental if kit- or plans-built.
Aircraft under this certification may be used only for sport and
recreation and flight instruction for the owner of the aircraft.
-Can be licensed Light-Sport Aircraft Experimental if it was kit- or plans-
built and operated as an ultralight trainers. Application must be
submitted within 36 months after the effective date of the rule.
-Will have FAA registration-"N" number.

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-Aircraft category and class includes: Airplane (Land/Sea), Gyroplane,
Airship, Balloon, Weight-Shift-Control (Trike Land/Sea), and Powered
Parachute.
-U.S. or foreign manufacture of light-sport aircraft is authorized.
-Aircraft with a standard airworthiness certificate that meet above
specifications may be flown by sport pilots. However, that airworthiness
certification category will not be changed to a light-sport aircraft.
Holders of a sport pilot certificate may fly an aircraft with a standard
airworthiness certificate if it meets the definition of a light-sport aircraft.

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2.2 Sportstar Brief Description
The SPORTSTAR is light sport aircraft built by Evektor-Aerotechnik,
a certified aircraft manufacturer from the Czech Republic, which has more
than 35 years experience in aircraft industry.
The Sportstar is all-metal, low-wing monoplane of semimonocoque
construction with side-by-side seat arrangement and dual controls. The
airplane is fitted with a tricycle landing gear with the steerable nose wheel.
The standard power unit consists of four-cylinder four-stroke engine Rotax
912 (80 or 100hp) and on-ground adjustable propeller, WOODCOMP
KLASSIC 170/3/R. Optionally, other engines and propellers may be
installed. The airplane’s maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) is 1213 lbs. (550
kg).
Refer to the Aircraft Operating Instructions and Aircraft Maintenance and
Inspection Procedures for more details on the Sportstar technical data,
description of systems, limitations, equipment installed in a particular
airplane, and for other required information.

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3. Flight training
3.1 Introduction to Flight Training
It is highly recommended that any pilot-student obtain all necessary
information on pilot training requirements in your country, prior to beginning
pilot training. Such information pertinent to Light Sport Aircraft category
may be found on web address http://www.sportpilot.org or other web
locations. Some of the information available on that address is provided in
section 3.2 of this manual.
We also highly recommend reading the FAA Publication FAA-H-8083-3,
Airplane Flying Handbook, Revised 1999, issued by U.S. Department of
Transportation to get information on:
•Choosing a flight school in the USA
•Instructor/student relationship
•Role of the FAA
•Study materials
•Collision avoidance
•Phases of Pilot Training
and to get other useful information not provided in this Flight Training
Supplement.

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3.2 About the Sport Pilot certificate
The sport pilot certificate is a new pilot certification category created by the
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) specifically to address the desire of
individuals wishing to fly aircraft primarily for recreational purposes. A sport
pilot may only operate an aircraft during daylight hours (civil twilight).
The requirements to earn a pilot certificate in this category are aimed at
teaching the core knowledge that individuals must understand and
demonstrate in order to safely operate in the airspace system. By passing a
knowledge (written) and practical (flight) test, a prospective sport pilot will
demonstrate the proficiency necessary to operate a variety of aircraft
safely.
Sport pilots will be limited to operating aircraft that meet the definition of a
light-sport aircraft. That includes aircraft in the following categories:
•Airplanes (single-engine only) – your SPORTSTAR
•Gliders
•Lighter-than-air ships (airship or balloon)
•Rotorcraft (gyroplane only)
•Powered Parachutes
•Weight-Shift control aircraft (e.g. trikes)
3.2.1 Sport pilot applicant
A sport pilot applicant must:
•Be a minimum of 16 years of age to become a student sport pilot
(14 for glider)
•Be 17 years of age before testing for a sport pilot certificate (16 for
gliders).
•Be able to read, write, and understand the English language.
•Hold either a valid airman's medical or a valid U.S. driver's license
as evidence of medical eligibility (provided you do not have an
official denial or revocation of medical eligibility on file with FAA).
3.2.2 Medical Certification
To obtain a sport pilot certificate you must have either an FAA airman
medical certificate or a current and valid U.S. driver's license issued by a
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Federal government, provided you do not have an official denial or
revocation of medical eligibility on file with FAA..
You then must comply with the restrictions placed on whichever method
you choose. For example, if you choose to use your driver's license as your
medical certificate, you must comply with all restrictions on that license. In
addition, and this is very important, you must not act as a pilot- in-
command of an aircraft if you know or have reason to know of any medical
condition that would make you unable to operate the aircraft in a safe
manner.
However, a pilot who has had his or her last medical "denied" or "revoked"
by FAA will be required to obtain a special issuance medical (or alternative
evidence of medical eligibility under a separate procedure being developed
by FAA) before being allowed to base his or her medical fitness solely on
driver's license requirements.
3.2.3 Restrictions on a sport pilot certificate:
•no flights into Class A airspace, which is at or over 18,000' MSL;
•no flights into Class B, C, or D airspace unless you receive training
and a logbook endorsement;
•no flights outside the U.S. without advance permission from that
country(ies)
•no sightseeing flights with passengers for charity fund raisers;
•no flights above 10,000' MSL;
•daytime flight only; no night flights
•no flights when the flight or surface visibility is less than 3 statute
miles;
•no flights unless you can see the surface of the earth for flight
reference;
•no flights if the operating limitations issued with the aircraft do not
permit that activity;
•no flights contrary to any limitation listed on the pilot's certificate,
U.S. driver's license, FAA medical certificate, or logbook
endorsement(s);
no flights while carrying a passenger or property for compensation
or hire (no commercial operations);
•no renting a light-sport aircraft unless it was issued a "special"
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any qualified and current pilot (recreational pilot or higher) may fly a
light-sport aircraft;
•a light-sport aircraft may be flown at night if it is properly equipped
for night flight and flown by a individual with a private pilot (or
higher) certificate who has a current and valid FAA airman's
medical certificate.
See other areas of website http://www.sportpilot.org for more detailed
information on obtaining a sport pilot certificate, including sport pilot
instruction, and on the light-sport aircraft category.
3.2.4 New Sport Pilots
If you are an aviation enthusiast seeking your first pilot certificate, the sport
pilot certificate provides the easiest and least costly way to fly for fun and
recreation.
EAA (www.eaa.org) and its affiliate, the National Association of Flight
Instructors (NAFI, www.nafinet.org), stand ready to assist you in this
experience. Visit the websites to learn more about the opportunities and
experiences flying offers.
To earn a sport pilot certificate, one must:
•Be at least 16 to become a student sport pilot (14 for glider).
•Be at least 17 to test for a sport pilot certificate (16 for gliders).
•Be able to read, write, and understand English.
•Hold a current airman's medical certificate or a current and valid
U.S. driver's license as evidence of medical eligibility (provided the
FAA didn't deny, revoke, or suspend the pilot's last medical
certificate application).
•Pass an FAA sport pilot knowledge test.
•Pass a FAA sport pilot practical (flight) test.
The minimum required training time for the airplanes are 20 hours
The following table, taken directly from the FAA's final sport pilot rule,
details the training requirements for a new pilot seeking a sport pilot
certificate. It provides information about the training requirements for
Airplane category of light-sport aircraft.

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In addition to this flight training, a new sport pilot will be required to study
the required aeronautical knowledge (ground school course) for a sport
pilot and pass a knowledge (written) test.
If you are applying
for a sport pilot
certificate with...
Then you must log at least... Which must include at least...
(a) Airplane
category and
single-engine land
or sea class
privileges,
(1) 20 hours of flight time,
including at least 15 hours of flight
training from an authorized
instructor in a single-engine
airplane and at least 5 hours of
solo flight training in the areas of
operation listed in §61.311,
(i) 2 hours of cross-country flight
training,
(ii) 10 takeoffs and landings to a full
stop (with each landing involving a
flight in the traffic pattern) at an
airport;
(iii) One solo cross-country flight of
at least 75 nautical miles total
distance, with a full-stop landing at a
minimum of two points and one
segment of the flight consisting of a
straight-line distance of at least
25 nautical miles between the
takeoff and landing locations, and
(iv) 3 hours of flight training on those
areas of operation specified in
§61.311 preparing for the practical
test within 60 days before the date of
the test.

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3.2.5 Airman Certification - Operating Privileges and Limitations
This chart, taken directly from FAA's final sport pilot & light-sport aircraft
rule, provides a quick summary of the privileges allowed to ultralight pilots
and holders of various pilot certificates.
Airman Certification - Operating Privileges and Limitations
Ultralight
Pilot Sport Pilot Recreational Pilot Private Pilot CFI - Sport Pilot CFI
Day Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Night No No No Yes No if
exercising
sport or
recreational
pilot
privileges
Yes
VFR-visibility
3 miles or
more
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
VFR-visibility
less than 3
miles
Yes No No Yes No if
exercising
sport or
recreational
pilot
privileges
Yes
IFR No No No Yes with
instrument
rating
No without an
instrument
rating
Yes with
instrument
rating
Passenger
carriage No Yes - One Passenger Yes - One Passenger Yes Yes Yes
Compensation No No No Limited Limited if
exercising
sport or
recreational
pilot
privileges;
Yes otherwise
Yes
Class A
airspace Yes with ATC authorization No No Yes with instrument
rating
No if
exercising
sport or
recreational
pilot
privileges;
Yes otherwise
Yes with
instrument
rating
Class B, C, D Yes with ATC Yes with Yes with Yes Yes Yes

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Airman Certification - Operating Privileges and Limitations
Ultralight
Pilot Sport Pilot Recreational Pilot Private Pilot CFI - Sport Pilot CFI
airspace authorization training training (additional
training may
be required)
Class E, G
airspace Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
> 10, 000
MSL Yes No No Yes No if exercising
sport or
recreational
pilot
privileges.
Yes otherwise
Yes
< 10, 000
MSL Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Cross country Yes Yes Yes with
training Yes Yes (for recreational
pilot
additional
training is
required)
Yes
> 120 knots
CAS No No Yes Yes No if exercising
sport pilot
privileges.
Yes otherwise
Yes
< 87 knots
CAS Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
> 87 knots
CAS Yes Yes with training Yes Yes Yes (additional
training may
be required)
Yes

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3.2.6 Airman Certification-Privileges for Which Additional Training
Is Required
Airman Certification-Privileges for Which Additional Training Is Required
Ultralight Pilot Sport Pilot Recreational
Pilot Private Pilot CFI - Sport Pilot CFI
Added
Cat/Class
Privilege
N/A Yes N/A N/A N/A N/A
Make and
Model
Privilege
N/A Yes N/A N/A N/A N/A
Added
Cat/Class
Rating
N/A N/A Yes Yes N/A Yes
Class B, C,
and D No Yes Yes No Yes if exercising sport or
recreational pilot
privileges
No
> 87 knots
CAS No Yes No No Yes if exercising sport or
recreational pilot
privileges
No
Cross
country No No Yes No Yes if exercising recreational pilot
privileges
No
IFR N/A N/A N/A Yes N/A Yes
Tail wheel No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
High-
Performance N/A N/A N/A Yes N/A Yes
Complex No N/A Yes Yes N/A Yes
High Altitude No N/A N/A Yes N/A Yes
Type N/A N/A N/A Yes N/A Yes
Towing No (additional
training
required if
operating
under Part 103
exemption)
N/A N/A Yes
(additional
experience
required)
N/A N/A
Sales demo No No (N/A if
aircraft
salesman)
No (N/A if
aircraft
salesman)
Yes
(additional
experience
required)
N/A N/A

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Airman Certification-Privileges for Which Additional Training Is Required
Ultralight Pilot Sport Pilot Recreational
Pilot Private Pilot CFI - Sport Pilot CFI
Agricultural
(non-
commercial)
N/A No No No N/A N/A
Charitable
Flights N/A N/A N/A Yes (additional
experience
required)
N/A N/A
Provide Flight
Training No (additional training
required if
operating
under part 103
exemption)
N/A N/A N/A Yes Yes

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4. Flight Training on SPORTSTAR
4.1 Sportstar Purpose of Use
As already stated in Introduction of this manual the SPORTSTAR meets
the Light Sport Aircraft category requirements as described in reference [5]
and [6].
The airplane is intended primarily for sport and recreation, cross-country
flying and flight training. The Sportstar limitations are stated in section 3.
Always refer to the Aircraft Operating Instructions (reference [1]) of each
particular Sportstar to see all its valid limitations.
The uses for the Sportstar also depends on the category and airworthiness
certificate issued to the airplane:
1. The factory built Sportstar to which a special light-sport airworthiness
certificate was issued, may be used for sport and recreation, flight
training, or rental.
2. The Sportstar built from a kit could get an experimental airworthiness
certificate, and may be used only for sport and recreation, and flight
training.
3. You could get also an experimental airworthiness certificate to operate a
light-sport aircraft, if it previously had been issued a special, light-sport
aircraft airworthiness certificate and you do not want to comply with the
operating limitations associated with a special light-sport certificate. For
example, you could do this if you wanted to alter the aircraft without the
manufacturer’s authorization, or you choose not to comply with the
mandatory safety-of flight actions. You could use these aircraft only for
sport and recreation, and flight training.
Refer to reference [5] Certification of Aircraft and Airmen for the Operation
of Light-Sport Aircraft (Final Rule), issued by FAA, Doc. No. 4910-13,
Effective September 1, 2004 or latest for more details on Light Sport
Aircraft category and its limitations.

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4.2 Sportstar limitations
4.2.1 Introduction
The limitations below are for your information. Always refer to the Aircraft
Operating Instructions [1] of the specific aircraft you intend to fly for a
complete list of limitations.
4.2.2 Operating Limitations
The aircraft is limited to non-aerobatic flight in conditions with no icing.
Flight is normally according to VFR (visual flight rules) but IFR (instrument
flight rules) operation is possible if the required instrumentation is installed
and the pilot is so qualified.
4.2.3 Approved Maneuvers
The SPORTSTAR is approved for the following maneuvers:
-steep turns up to bank angle of 60°
-climbing turns
-lazy eights
-stalls (except for steep stalls)
-normal flight maneuvers
WARNING
AEROBATICS as well as INTENTIONAL SPINS are prohibited !

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4.2.4 Airspeed Limitations
Speed KIAS mph IAS Meaning
VNE Never exceed
speed 146 168 Do not exceed this speed at any time.
VNO Maximum
structural
cruising speed
103 118 Do not normally exceed this
speed. If this speed is
exceeded, do so only in smooth
air and even then only with
caution
VAManeuvering
speed 86 99 Do not make full or abrupt control movement above this
speed, because under certain
conditions the aircraft may be
overstressed by full control
movement.
VFE Maximum flap
extended
speed
70 81 Do not exceed this speed with
any amount of flap extended.
4.2.5 Limit Load Factors
Maximum positive limit load factor.......4.0
Maximum negative limit load factor ....-2.0
4.2.6 Wind Limitations – Take Off and Landing
Maximum demonstrated headwind 24 kts 28 mph
Maximum demonstrated crosswind 10 kts 12 mph
Maximum demonstrated tailwind 6 kts 7 mph
Refer to the Aircraft Operating Instructions [1] for all limitations of the
aircraft.