Fantasy Air ALLEGRO 2007 SW Technical specifications

ALLEGRO 2007 SW
Ultralight Aircraft
Type Certificate DEAC e.V.Germany No.61173 and 1249 from December 23.1999
Type Certificate LAA Czech Republic No.05/2000 from October 17.2000
FLIGHT MANUAL
FANTASY AIR s.r.o
Kollárova 511
397 07 Písek
Czech Republic
Tel.: [phone] Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [email protected]
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Contents……………………………………………………………………………………….. 2
Ten Rules of Safe Flying............................................................................................................ 3
Introduction................................................................................................................................ 4
Caution....................................................................................................................................... 4
Amendments to the Manual – Changes...................................................................................... 4
General Information................................................................................................................... 5
Serial Numbers ………………………………………………………………………………...6
Brief Technical Description ....................................................................................................... 7
Drawing……………………………………………………………………………………… 8
Main Specifications…………………………………………………………………. …….9-10
Aircraft Control........................................................................................................................ 11
Manoeuvring and Gust Envelope......................................................................................……11
Operation Limitations .............................................................................................................. 12
How to Determine the Aircraft’s Centre of Gravity Position .................................................. 13
Allowable Turns....................................................................................................................... 14
Load Factors............................................................................................................................. 14
Cautions.................................................................................................................................... 14
Kinds of Operation................................................................................................................... 14
Emergency Procedures……………………………………………………………………14-15
How to Use the Emergency System......................................................................................... 15
Normal Operation Procedures.............................................................................................15-22
Performance and Recommended Speeds...…………………………………………. …. 23-24
Other Information..……………………………………………………………………......24-25
Aircraft Assembly…………………………………………………………………………..... 25
Aircraft Disassembly……………………………………………………………………....….25
Aircraft Anchoring................................................................................................................... 26
Aircraft Repairs........................................................................................................................ 26
Aircraft Cleaning and Washing ………………………………………………………………26
Periodic Inspections……………………………………………………………………….27-30
Compulsory Adjustments Prescribed by the Manufacturer…………………………………..31
Enclosure No. 1: Manufacturer ENGINE LOG BOOK
Enclosure No. 2: Manufacturer PROPELLER LOG BOOK
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Ten Rules of Safe Flying
1) Observe the relevant regulations for microlight aircraft.
2) Do not overestimate your piloting skills and never show off for the sake of spectators.
On the contrary, try to use suitable strips of land for practising the procedure of
emergency landing.
3) Watch the weather all the time. Do not set off on a long flight if thunderstorms, fog or
icing are likely to occur.
4) Pay attention to how much fuel you have left, not only by watching the gauge but also
by comparing the current flight duration to the known actual fuel consumption rate.
5) Always choose the flight direction and altitude with respect to the possibility of making
a safe emergency landing manoeuvre.
6) Always fly with sufficient speed margin, especially during the take-off and landing
manoeuvres.
7) Do not make any aerobatics (e.g. wing-overs) even if you might feel that your piloting
skills and the flying qualities and handling characteristics of the aircraft were good
enough for that.
8) Under no circumstances exceed the maximum allowable speed (Vne) even if it were just
for a few seconds.
9) Do not underestimate navigation. Do not fly to unknown terrain without appropriate
navigating preparation and tools (a map and compass).
10) Make a flight only if you are in good physical and mental condition.
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Introduction
The Allegro is a 2-seat microlight aircraft with strut-construction high-wing monoplane
designed for sport, leisure-time recreational or tourist flying as well as for the
training of new student pilots. Among its major merits we should mention are its excellent
handling characteristics, high convenience for the crew and the fuel economy, which is due to
the aerodynamic efficiency of the aircraft. If you pay the necessary attention to the
maintenance, you will definitely appreciate its remarkably long service life.
Our company guarantees the airframe for 100 flight hours or 2years, whichever occurs
sooner. The guarantee terms regarding the engine and the propeller are specified in the
manufacturers manuals entitled ”ENGINE LOG BOOK” and ”PROPELLER LOG BOOK”,
which form integral parts of this manual as its enclosures No. 1 and 2.
During the flight you should always bear in mind that the aircraft is not equipped with a
certified aircraft engine and therefore you should fly the aircraft in such a way that in case of
a failure of the engine you could make a safe emergency landing manoeuvre.
We wish you that each of your flights be finished with graceful landing.
The microlight aircraft Allegro received the official Type Licence from the Light
Aircraft Association of the Czech Republic No.05/2000 dated October 17.2000
Caution
This Flight & Operating Manual must be thoroughly studied by every owner, aircraft business
operator and pilot of this aircraft. The manual describes the necessary flight and maintenance
procedures and it must be always present on board of the aircraft.
This microlight aircraft is not subject to the certification by the Civil Aviation Authority
of the Czech Republic and it is operated at the user’s own risk.
Amendments to the Manual – Changes
In case of any changes in the construction or operation of the aircraft, which every owner
should be notified of, you will be sent the respective amendments to the text of this manual.
The amendments will be numbered progressively and you shall be obliged to record them in
this manual. If you sell the aircraft you are obliged to inform the BMAA, Fantasy Air UK and
the BMAA inspector, who has the aircraft on his records, about the name and address of the new
owner. The same applies when you change your address.
In case of any damage of the aircraft you need to inform the BMAA and your inspector who can
advise you about the best method of repair.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
AIRCRAFT OWNER
Name:
Address:
Date: From: To:
Assigned Aircraft Identification Sign:
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AIRCRAFT ALLEGRO
AIRCRAFT SERIAL NUMBER:
FUSELAGE SHELL SERIAL NUMBER:
WING SERIAL NUMBERS:
HORIZONTAL TAIL UNIT SERIAL NUMBER:
VERTICAL TAIL UNIT SERIAL NUMBER:
CENTROPLANE WELDMENT SERIAL NUMBER:
MAIN LANDING GEAR SERIAL NUMBER:
NOSE LANDING GEAR SERIAL NUMBER:
STRUT SERIAL NUMBERS:
ENGINE MOUNT SERIAL NUMBER:
ENGINE
Manufacturer:
Engine Type: Year of Manufacture:
Serial Number: Reduction Gearbox (type, reduction ratio)
Further information can be found in the ”ENGINE LOG BOOK”.
PROPELLER
Manufacturer:
Type:
Serial Number: Further information can be found in the ”PROPELLER LOG BOOK”.
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Brief Technical Description
The Allegro aircraft is an aerodynamically controlled, two-seat side by side, high-wing
microlight aircraft with the engine at the front and a T-shaped tail. Tricycle landing gear with
main wheel brakes, steerable nose wheel, landing gear suspension by rubber pads.
The aircraft is made of duralumin wings and empanage combined with laminate fuselage with
a wing centre section/safety cage of welded steel tubes.
The wing is divided in the middle into two halves, both of which are mounted to the
centre section by means of bolts and supported by struts. The wing is designed as a rectangle
with composite tips. The load-bearing part of the wing is represented by a torsion box
consisting of a duralumin spar and the skin made of duralumin sheet. The spar flanges are
made of duralumin L-sections, the spar web is made of duralumin sheet. The aerofoil section
is maintained by ribs made of duralumin sheet.
The ailerons and flaps are separated.
The tail is T-shaped, its construction is similar to that of the wing.
The fuselage is all-laminate, stiffened by means of several ribs. The engine mount and the
nose wheel leg are attached to the front (=”engine”) bulkhead made of laminate sandwich.
The central (=”pilot”) bulkhead serves for attaching adjustable seats, at the rear end of the
fuselage there are two ribs made of laminate sandwich to stiffen the tail fin. The centroplane
is welded together from duralumin tubes, the cockpit is covered by a transparent windshield
made of polycarbonate splinter-proof material.(Beware of fuel staining which damages this
material!!!) Below the seats there is a fuel tank made of laminate, whose inner surface is
covered by a conductive layer of graphite.
The landing gear is front tricycle undercarriage. The wheels are equipped with brakes
controlled by a mechanical lever located on the control stick. The nose wheel is steerable , it
is connected to the foot control system. The nose wheel has a rubber suspension shackle as
well.
The powerplant of the aircraft consists of an engine, the type of which is specified in the
”ENGINE LOG BOOK”, and a propeller, the type of which is specified in the ”PROPELLER
LOG BOOK”.
The aircraft has single control, the control sticks is situated in the middle between the two
seats. The foot control system consists of two sets of pedals(one set for either of the pilots).
The flaps are actuated by means of an electric switch located at the top between the two
pilots.
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Main Specifications – Allegro Pr. No.
Airframe Dimensions Aileron and rudder deflection
Wing Span 10800 mm(VLA) or 9600mm(SW-450kg)Aileron: up 165 mm +- 5 mm
Airframe Length 6360 mm down 55 mm +- 5 mm
Total Height 2050 mm Elevator: up 79 mm +- 5 mm
Wing Area 11.37 m2 down 66 mm +- 5 mm
Aspect Ratio 9.5
Wing Chord-max. 1200 mm Rudder: right 134 mm +- 5 mm
- min. 655 mm left 134 mm +- 5 mm
Airfoil Section SM 701
Other Data
Undercarriage tricycle front landing gear
Main Wheel Track 1550 mm
Tyre Dimensions
main wheels 14 x 4 (350 x 100)
nose wheel 14 x 4 (350 x 100)
Tyre Inflation Pressure 17 p.s.i. (1,2 atm) - nose wheel
26 p.s.i. (1,8 atm) - main wheels
Suspension Laminated main undercarriage legs+ rubber damper in nose wheel
Wheel Brakes Hydraulic brakes
Engines Rotax 912 UL This is not a certificated aircraft engine and its sudden
stoppage can occur at any time. It has not received any safety or durability testing, and conforms to no aircraft
standards.
Never fly the aircraft equipped with this engine at locations, airspeeds, altitudes, or other circumstances from
which a successful no-power landing cannot be made, after sudden engine stoppage . For all eventual
consequences of such a sudden engine stoppage is always responsibility of the pilot of the aircraft.
Tank volume 64 Litre /47Kg fuel /Max
Weights Maximumusefulload
Maximum Take-off Weight 450 Kg 55 litre 144Kg
Typical Empty Weight 265 Kg 25 litre 165Kg
12,5 litre 174Kg
Fuel for a 30 minutes flight and absolute minimum fuel quantity for take-off: 6,0 litre 179Kg
Aircraft equipment
Instruments (type, serial number)
Airspeed Indicator ............................................
Altimeter ............................................
Compass ............................................
Climb Indicator ............................................
Fuel Gauge ............................................
Tachometer ............................................
CHT ............................................
Engine Oil Thermometer
Engine Operating Hour ............................................
Oil pressure gauge ...........................................
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Aircraft Control
FOOT CONTROL – when the left pedal is depressed the aircraft turns to the left, both on land and in
the air, and vice versa.
HAND CONTROL (located in the middle of the cockpit) – when the control stick is pulled
backwards, the nose of the aircraft raises upwards (the angle of incidence increases); when the control
stick is pushed forward, the nose of the aircraft goes down. When the stick is deflected to the left, the
aircraft banks to the left and vice versa.
THROTTLE LEVERS – are located on the outer side of each seat. The more is the lever pushed
forward, the more the engine speed increases. There is a screw for adjusting the mechanical friction of
the lever’s movement , located in the middle of the operating rod (under the central cover of the
control panel).
ENGINE IGNITION SWITCHES – are located on the control panel in the middle of the front side of
the cockpit. The ignition is enabled when the switch is set to the up position.
MAIN WHEEL BRAKES – are controlled by means of a lever located on the control stick. The lever
is also equipped with a control of the parking brake.
Manoeuvring and Gust Envelope
Operation Limitations – Allegro
Limiting Speeds (never to be exceeded):
Wing flaps – lever position Flaps Deflection Never Exceed Speed
(knots)
Cruise position 0 -4,5 °V NE 118
Take-off 1 15 °V FE 60
Landing 2 48 °V FE 60
THESE SPEEDS MAY NOT BE EXCEEDED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES !!!
Stall Speed at maximum take-off weight – direct flight:
Wing Flaps Position Engine Power Output Stall Speed
IAS [knots] CAS [knots]
0idle run 46 43
1idle run 40 39
2idle run 37 35
Maximum Level Speed with extended flaps: VFE = 60 knots
Do not exceed this speed with the flaps extended!
Design Manoeuvring Speed: VA= 80 knots
When flying faster than this you must not suddenly use the full deflection of the direction controls
(rudder and elevator) nor do any quick manoeuvres otherwise a plane overload could occur. Do not
exceed this speed at a turbulence!
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Limiting Speed: VNE = 118 knots Do not exceed this speed in any event!
Limiting Wind Speeds: Maximum Allowable Crosswind Speed (i.e. 90 degrees to the
direction of the flight)...............12 knots
Do not try to take off or land with a tail-wind except for emergencies!
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Weights:
Minimum Front-Seat Pilot Weight.............................................................65 kg
Maximum Weight of the Crew and Fuel .................................................185 kg out of
which max in the baggage compartment....................................................10 kg
Maximum Take Off Weight ......................................................................450 kg
Typical Empty Weight................................................................................267 kg
Extreme Distances of the Centre of Gravity from the Wing Leading Edge
Max CG forward position..........................................................................278 mm = 25 %
Max CG rearward position........................................................................390 mm = 35 %
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How to Determine the Aircraft’s Centre of Gravity
Position
Place the aircraft with its wheels onto three scales. The aircraft must be in the cruise position, i.e. with its
fuselage axis levelled horizontally.
Determine the total weight of the aircraft (G) in kilograms as a sum of the weight readouts from the scales
located under the main wheels (Gh) which is the total of the weight readouts from the scales located under the
left and right main wheels/ and the weight readout from the scales located under the nose wheel (Gp).
Measure the distance between the main undercarriage axis and the nose wheel axis (Lp) in millimetres.
Measure the distance of the wing leading edge (using a plummet) from the main undercarriage axis (La) in
millimetres.
Measurements chart:
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CALCULATION FOR DETERMINING
THE AIRCRAFT’S CENTRE OF GRAVITY POSITION:
]G
px Lp
Lt= ————— = the distance of the aircraft centre of gravity from the main undercarriage axis G (mm)
G
Xt= La- Lt– XSAT/ Allegro/- bSAT = 1115mm XSAT =14mm
This distance expressed as the percentage of the mean aerodynamic chord (SAT) is:
X%= 100 x Xt/bSAT
Determined values:
bMAC =...............................mm La=.............................mm * one pilot ........ kg
Gp=............. / *……….kg Lp=.............................mm
Gh =……. …/ *….........kg Lt=............/*..............mm
G =............. / *.............kg
Xt =............. / *... ......... mm X% =…........./*…….......%
The position of the aircraft’s centre of gravity has to be from 25 % to 35 % of SAT.
Note: The position of the centre of gravity of an empty aircraft almost exactly equals to that of an aircraft in the
cruise position with one or two pilots and with the fuel tank empty or full.
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Load Factors
Maximum positive load factor in the centre of gravity................................... + 4.0 g
Maximum negative load factor in the centre of gravity.............................…. - 2.0 g
Cautions
Besides the prohibitions ensuing from the relevant valid regulations it is also forbidden to:
- start the engine by rotating the propeller manually;
- get on or off the plane when the engine is running;
- taxi with the cockpit open;
- to manipulate the aircraft by holding its wing struts, horizontal tail unit or propeller.
Kinds of Operation
It is allowed to fly the aircraft only during the day (and on condition the earth is visible) = VFR and when no
danger of ice accretion exists. Other kinds of flight are forbidden.
MINIMUM OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE ALLOWED FOR TAKE-OFF : - 250C
MAXIMUM OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE ALLOWED FOR TAKE-OFF : + 350 C
Emergency Procedures
If the engine fails while the aircraft is less than 200 meters (600 feets) above the ground:
At a small flight altitude: - by pushing the control stick forward bring the aircraft to the glide path;
- make the landing in the original direction of the flight;
-set the wing flaps to the landing position.
At a greater flight altitude: - by pushing the control stick forward bring the aircraft to the glide path;
- turn off the ignition and set the throttle lever fully backwards;
- tighten the safety harness;
- set the wing flaps to the landing position when the aircraft is approximately 30
meters above the ground;
- make the landing manoeuvre in the open area free from any obstacles, against the
wind if possible.
If the engine fails while the aircraft is more than 200 meters (600 feets) above the ground:
- by pushing the control stick forward bring the aircraft to the glide path;
- check the ignition, throttle lever and the fuel gauge;
- try to start the engine again;
- follow the steps described above for the case when the engine fails at the flight
altitude of 200 meters (600 feets) above the earth or less;
In case of fire: - turn off the fuel supply;
- set the throttle lever fully forward and wait until the engine runs out of fuel;
- switch the ignition off;
- do not try to start the engine again;
- land the aircraft immediately by following the steps of emergency procedures
In case of excessive vibrations:
- adjust the engine speed to such RPM value which minimizes the vibrations;
- make an emergency landing or if the vibrations keep increasing, turn
the engine off and make an emergency landing with the engine stopped.
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Normal Operation Procedures
Attention: All inspection steps mentioned in this chapter must be done very
carefully before each flight.
At first check magneto switches 1+2 – are off and key is out
1. Front fuselage – left side
Nose undercarriage
- wheels axis Fixed and tightened
- distance between pneumatic tyre and wheel spats Sufficient
- tyre : inflation, creep marks aligned Check
- nose leg: nuts and split pins, damper Check
Front cowling
- camlocks Fixed and checked
- obvious damages, cracks Check
- oil or fuel leakage Check
- fuel tank cap Fixed
- fuel tankcap tightness Check
2. Front fuselage
Propeller
- propeller cone: - no cracks, no clearance problems Check
- cone screws tightness Check
- propeller blades: no damage Check
- attachment screws Fixed
3. Front fuselage – right side
Cowling
- camlocks Fixed
- obvious damage, cracks Check
- oil and fuel leakage Check
Engine room
- engine mount, and engine fixing silentblock-rubber Check
- spark plug cable fixing Check
- air filter clearness Check
- exhaust: - obvious damages Check
- spring and screws fixing Check
- engine Bowden cables and choke state control Check
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4. Right wing - front part
- wing surface leading edge state
- deformation, damages Check
- dirt and water on the wing leading edge Clean
- wing and strut attachment screws, bolts and metal cover
fixing control Check
- fittings of spar fixing Check
- rivets inspection Check
- drive control Connected, fixed
5. Right wing – rear part
- leading edge: entirety, deformations Check
- surface state Check
- Right aileron and flap:
- no deformation Check
- no cracks on the rivet fastening spot Check
- drive control axis fixed
- up and down movement free and fluent
- drive control axis fixed
6. Main undercarriage – right leg
Undercarriage leg:
- no cracks, no surface breaks Check
- wheel axes right placed and secured
- general state, no deformations Check
Wheel:
- rim no damage
- tyre inflation, no damage Check
- creep marks on the rim Check
- distance between tyre and wheel cover sufficient
- rotation axle fixed
- brakes axis, free run, no damage Check
- brake cable, fixed, no torsion Check
- brake system pipes Check
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7. Tail unit
Tail fin:
- leading edge no deformation, no damage Check
Rudder:
- general state, no deformation Check
- rivets no cracks Check
- feathering hinge, clearance, corrosion, securing Check
- rudder free movement , after the tail is pushed
down and nose wheel is up Check
- fixing and rudder cables Check
- control placing, corrosion, securing Check
Elevator:
- leading edge no damages Check
- skin and rivets state Check
- two screws of elevator fixing fixed and secured
- elevator hinge; clearance, corrosion Check
- elevator movement free and fluent
- control no corrosion Check
- trim tab placing and hinge Check
8. Main undercarriage – left leg
- identical as by No. 6
9. Left wing – rear part
- identical as by No. 5
10. Left wing – front part
- identical as by No.4
Pitot tube
- Pitot tube cover Removed and put aside
- hose for static and dynamic pressure connected
- static inlets Check
11. In cabin
Instrument panel:
-fuses intact
- instruments state, altimeter adjustment Check
- ignition key green checking light on
- fuel gauge indicates fuel state
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Control stick:
- Movement Full and free
-Operating rod seating Check
Pedal-operation:
- no deformation Check
- nose leg+rudder+pedals adjustment Check
Control - throttle, choke, brakes, trimmer:
- movements Full and free
-bowden cable condition Check
Centre-section:
- no deformation, welded points without damage Check
Safety belts:
- general state Check
- fixing to fuselage Check
Doors:
- general state, clean, no scratch Check
- fixing to the centre-section Check
- closing system Functional
Baggage compartment
- flaps drive cover In position and fixed
- baggage fixed
Emergency BRS System(If fitted)
-readiness of the system Check
- securing against unadvisable explosion Check
General inspection of the fuselage shell for damage, cracks, etc.
12. Fuel tank desludging
- stand the aircraft on a horizontal area;
- loosen the tank drain plug, prospectively the tank desludging plug;
- drain off 120 ccm fuel into a prepared transparent cup and Check its quality (impurities, water,
etc…repeat until fuel is clear)
- tighten the drain plug, prospectively the desludging plug and Check the tank tightness, after
having finished the complete operation .
Refuelling:
-To be made only after the engine and all aircraft electric installation is switched off
It is strictly prohibited to smoke and to manipulate with an uncovered flame in the 20 m vicinity of the aircraft
-Fill the tank by means of a filter insert (eg funnel with fuel screen) and to check the fuel purity as well
as the cleanliness of the vessels used
-Avoid any use of poor quality fuel or fuel stored for a long time, and buy the fuel at registered
trade mark companies and fuel stations only
-Attach the earth cable on the aircraft left undercarriage leg before the re-fuelling
-It is prohibited to fuel the tank from any plastic canister
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Operations to be done before the take-off
A. Operations to be done on the aircraft stand
1. Inspection according to the Flight & Operating Manual
2. Position the seat for height and fore and aft.
3. Position and fasten safety belts – check also the second crew member
4. Make sure the cockpit is closed – check also the side of the second crew member
5. Fuel cock – open
6. BRS Rescue System (If fitted) – unlocked
7. Parking brake - ON
8. Main switch – ON
9. Check the fuel state – sufficient for intended flight
10. Engine choke – open – cold engine only
11. Fuel pump – ON
12. Check the fuel pressure – min. 0,2 bar
13. Beacons (If fitted) – switched on
14. Check the engine – key in the position 1
15. Magnetos both – ON
16. Check the space around the aircraft – Call “Clear prop”
17. Starter – turn the key into the position 2
18. Set RPM to 2000 – 2500
19. Check the oil pressure – minimum 2,0 bar
20. Close the choke slowly, keep RPM by throttle lever on 2000 – 2500
21. Turn off the electric fuel pump –Then check fuel pressure minimum. 0,2 bar
22. Radio + Intercom – switch on
23. Transponder (if fitted) – switch on – control position “stand by”
24. Artificial horizon(if fitted) – reset horizon
25. Taxing/Landing light – switch on
26. After reaching the CHT minim. 600C – start taxiing
Starting the engine:
Before you first start the engine,
- secure the aircraft so that it could not move spontaneously (by means of wedges)
- make sure there is nobody standing in the vicinity of the propeller;
- turn the fuel cock on;
- pump the fuel into the carburettor by hand or electric fuel pump;
- switch the magneto on;
- start up the engine by turning the key into the position 2
- let the engine warm up according to the engine manual
Engine test:
-according to the engine producer manual.
B. Taxiing:
- taxi slowly (at the walking speed) and adjust the speed to the condition of the terrain;
- when taxiing, keep the control stick fully pulled backwards (so that the load upon the nose undercarriage
is relieved)
-under crosswind conditions move the control stick accordingly to deflect the ailerons in such a way that
the aircraft is sufficiently banked against the wind.
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C. Operations to be done on the holding point
1.Cockpit door closed - Check – check the passenger side too
2.Check the security and tightness of safety belts – check the passenger side too
3. Choke – closed
4. Rescue system – unlocked (if fitted)
5. Fuel cock – open
6. Trimmer in the position take-off – green line
7. Flaps main switch – ON
8. Flaps position “take-off No.1” – visual check both flaps extended
9. Electrical fuel pump – switched on
10. Check both magnetosat 4000 RPM – maximum allowed drop of RPM 200 – 300
11. Set up the altimeter QFE or QNH as required
12. Set up the transponder “Set to 7000” (Mode”A”) unless instructed otherwise by ATC
13. Check the beacon light is on (if fitted)
14. Check the engine instruments -fuel pressure min. 0,2 bar
- oil pressure min. 2.0 bar
- CHT min. 500C, max. 1100C
- oil temperature min. 500C, max. 1100C
15. Manoeuvrability checking
16. Check the base leg traffic
17. Wing lights (If fitted) – switched on
18. Release the brake and line up
D. Operations to be made on the runway threshold
1. Position the plane into the centreline of runway
3. Maximum engine power
4. Check engine revolutions, oil and fuel pressure
Take-off:
- by opening the throttle make the aircraft move; when you reach the take-off speed, pull the control stick
slightly backwards to get the aircraft off the ground;
- after you take off, keep on flying level close above the earth for a while until you reach the climbing
speed and then maintain that speed until you get into safe altitude in case the engine failed;
- set the flapsto the cruise position (0) after reaching the altitude 150 -250 feet.
Do not take off:
- if the engine does not run smoothly (when you turn off any one of the magneto ignition circuits, the engine speed
must not drop by more than 200 RPM) and/or minimum recommended RPM at full throttle not acheived;
- if the instrument readouts fall outside the prescribed operation tolerances;
- if the take-off runway is not free;
- if the circumstances do not comply with the requirements of the microlight flight regulations.
Flight:
- observe the recommended speeds.
Flying in turbulence:
- in a strong turbulence preferably maintain the speed of about 55 to 65 knots
- when making a turn do not bank more than 20°.
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Flying in the rain:
- it is not recommended to take off in the rain!
- if you get into the rain during the flight, maintain the speed above 60knots
- if you must land during the rain, approach at higher speed 60 knots
-keep in mind that both the stall speed and the landing speed are higher when the airfoil is wet
Landing:
- maintain the landing approach speed according to the table;
- in 150 feet above the ground set the flaps to the landing position;
- bring the aircraft to approximately 2 feet above the runway and bring the throttle lever to minimum
pull the control stick slightly backwards to make the aircraft stall;
-the aircraft lands at the speed of about 38 to 35 knots.
Operations to be made after landing:
- set the wing flaps to the cruise position - 0;
- observe the recommended taxiing speed;
- before turning the engine off let it cool down to the recommended temperature according to the engine
manual and switch off all electrical equipment;
- after you have stopped the aircraft and turned the engine off, secure the aircraft so that it cannot move,
take the key out of the ignition lock;
-if the aircraft is likely to stay parked for a longer period, anchor it.
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Performance and Recommended Speeds
TOTAL WEIGHT OF THE AIRCRAFT (kg) 360 kg 450 kg
Take-off Speed (knots) 40 45
Climbing Speed (knots) 60 60
Landing Approach Speed (knots) 60 60
Maximum Rate of Climb with Engine R912 –ft/min 1200 1000
Caution: All above mentioned IAS speeds values were measured at a company aircraft test flight made
on June 19, 2002 on the airfield Pisek-Krasovice. ELEV: 412 m / 1351 ft, outside air temperature: + 270C
Within any aircraft flying bellow different condition , ie. different altitude above sea level and different air
temperatures, the mentioned values can differ!
Normal Cruise Speed (Vopt) ...................................................................................................................70- 95knots
Economical Cruise Speed – 11 litres/hour (Vecon)........................................................................................75 knots
Power Off Glide Ratio (by engine off)..............................................................................................................1 : 12
Power Off Descent Rate (60knots, flaps – Position 0)………………………………………………….300 ft/min
Power Off Descent Rate (60knots, flaps – Position 1)………………………………………………….400 ft/min
Power Off Descent Rate (60knots, flaps – Position 2)………………………………………………….700 ft/min
Fuel Consumption at the Cruise Speed of 85knots and Maximum Weight..........approx. 12litres/hour
Flight Range…………………………………………………………………….. 4 hour 30 minutes
Take-off distance MSL,15ºC,wind 0 knots,MTOW 450 KG…………………………………………… 100 m.
Take-off distance over 15 metres obstacle: with engine R 912 – 450 Kg…………………………… .260 m
: with engine R 912 S - 450 Kg…………… …………… 250 m
Caution : The take-off distance is longer by higher temperatures and higher MSL!
Loss of altitude in stalling by level flight – engine idle : flaps 0 30 m
flaps1 26m
flaps2 25m
Loss of altitude by slipping turn – engine idle: flaps 0 65 m
flaps1 58m
flaps2 57m
Transition time from the left to the right turn by
a bank of aircraft of 30°: 1,5 – 2 sec
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