Game Composites GB1 GameBird Technical specifications

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This Manual includes the material required by EASA and FAA regulations to be
furnished to the pilot, plus additional information provided by the manufacturer.
This Manual constitutes the EASA Approved Airplane Flight Manual, and
FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual for US operations in accordance with FAR 21.29
Document No. AFM-GB1-0000-00-02
Valid for S/N_____
Manufacturer: Game Composites LLC
3201 SW I Street, Bentonville,
72712 Arkansas, USA
www.gamecomposites.com
FAA approved in the acrobatic category based on FAR 23.
This document must be carried in the airplane at all times.
This handbook meets GAMA specification no.1, October 1996
for pilot’s operating handbook
FAA TCDS A00073CE EASA TCDS A.610
Revision A03 FAA approved by: ________________________
For Manager Southwest Flight Test Section, AIR-713
Federal Aviation Administration
Fort Worth, TX 76177
0083

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List of Revisions
Obtaining Revisions
Actual revisions of Airplane Flight Manual & Supplements,
Airplane Maintenance Manual and Service Bulletins
are freely available on the Game Composites website.
TableofContents
List of Revisions.............................................................................................i
Obtaining Revisions ......................................................................................i
Table of Contents..........................................................................................i
Warnings, Cautions and Notes ....................................................................ii
Introduction and Notes...............................................................................iii
General ............................................................................................. 1-1
Limitations........................................................................................ 2-1
Emergency Procedures..................................................................... 3-1
Normal Procedures........................................................................... 4-1
Performance..................................................................................... 5-1
Weight & Balance, Equipment List ................................................... 6-1
Description of Airplane & Systems ................................................... 7-6
Handling, Service and Maintenance................................................. 8-1
List of Supplements .......................................................................... 9-1
Revision
Changes
Date
A01
First issue
22 September 2018
A02
Title Page revised
7-17 ASI type revised
Various editorial revisions
21 February 2019
A03
Addition of information on Landing Lights, COM Swap Switch,
External Power in chapters 2.13, 4.3, 7.3.1, 7.15, added 7.19,
removed details in 7.3.1, 7.1.4, Added data in 5.5 and 5.10
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Warnings, CautionsandNotes
The following definitions apply:
WARNINGS Operating procedures which, if not carefully followed,
could result in personal injury or loss of life
CAUTIONS Operating procedures, techniques, etc., which if not
carefully followed could result in damage to
equipment
NOTES Operating procedures, techniques, etc., which are
considered important to emphasise

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Introduction and Notes
This Airplane Flight Manual contains 9 chapters, and includes the material
required to be known by the pilot as per:
14 CFR, amendment 62,
and CS-23, amendment 3
This manual also contains supplementary information provided by Game
Composites for optional equipment.
This AFM applies only to the S/N printed on the cover.
This AFM is only valid at its latest approved revision which is freely available on
the Game Composites website. The operator is responsible for ensuring that the
most recent revision is used.
It is the responsibility of the pilot to be familiar with the contents of this AFM
including revisions and any relevant supplements.
Pages of this AFM must not be exchanged and no alterations or additions may
be made to the approved contents without the approval of either Game
Composites Ltd or a relevant airworthiness authority.
Amendments, which affect the airworthiness of the airplane, will be announced
in Service Bulletins, issued by the manufacturer Game Composites along with
"Airworthiness Directive" (AD) publication by EASA.

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General
1.1 Description and Category ...............................................................1-1
1.2 General Arrangement Drawing.......................................................1-2
1.3 Engine .............................................................................................1-3
1.4 Propeller .........................................................................................1-3
1.5 Exhaust............................................................................................1-3
1.6 Fuel .................................................................................................1-3
1.7 Smoke Oil........................................................................................1-3
1.8 Engine Oil........................................................................................1-4
1.9 Wing and Power Loadings at MTOW ..............................................1-4
1.10 Units and Conversions ..................................................................1-4
1.11 Glossary of Terms, Abbreviations and Symbols............................1-5
1.1 Description and Category
The GB1 is a two-seat, high performance aerobatic airplane, main structure
constructed from carbon and glass fiber composites, epoxy resin and foam or
honeycomb sandwich materials.
The GB1 is certified in the aerobatic category in accordance with 14 CFR,
amendment 62, and CS-23, amendment 3.
Type certificate data sheet EASA.A.610 and FAA A00073CE.

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1.2 General Arrangement Drawing
Minimum Turning Radius:
pivot around either main wheel
Wing Area 11.3 m2/ 122 ft2
006

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1.3 Engine
Type: AEIO 580 B1A
Rated power: 303 hp (225 kW) @ 2600 rpm
Manufacturer: Lycoming Engines, Williamsport, PA 17701, USA
1.4 Propeller
Type: MTV-14 –B-C/C190-130, four blade constant speed, diameter
1900mm (75 inches)
Manufacturer: MT-Propeller Entwicklung GmbH, 94348 Atting, Germany
1.5 Exhaust
Type: GB1-7800-00-00, 2 x 3-in-1
Manufacturer: Sky Dynamics, 1900 Skyway Drive, Moneta, PA 24121, USA
1.6 Fuel
Avgas 100 / 100LL
Acrotank, located in the forward fuselage: 25 Gal (95 liters)
Wings fuel tanks, left and right: 28 Gal (108 liters) each
Total fuel capacity: 81 Gal (311 liters)
1.7 Smoke Oil
Only paraffin-based oil is approved for use in the smoke system,
for example: Fauth FC05 or Aeroshell Smoke Oil.
Tanks of 3.7 Gal (14 liters) each are located in each wing root,
7.4 Gal (28 liters) total capacity.

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1.8 Engine Oil
Maximum sump capacity: 16 US quarts
Minimum oil quantity: 8 US quarts
Suggested grades:
Average Ambient Temp.
Mil-L6082
Grades
Mil-22851
Ashless Dispersant Grades
All temperatures
---
SAE 15W50 or 20W50
> 27°C (80°F)
SAE 60
SAE 60
> 16°C (60°F)
SAE 50
SAE 40 or SAE 60
-1°C to 32°C (30°F to 90°F)
SAE 40
SAE 40
-18°C to 21°C (0°F to 70°F)
SAE 30
SAE 30, SE 40 or 20W50
-18°C to 32°C (0°F to 90°F)
SAE 20W50
SAE 20W50 or SAE 15W50
< -12°C (10°F)
SAE 20
SAE 30 or 20W30
1.9 Wing and Power Loadings at MTOW
Wing Loading: 89 kg/m2(18 lb/ft2)
Power Loading: 4.3 kg/kW (7.0 lb/hp)
1.10 Units and Conversions
•1 Gallon of 100LL fuel weighs 6.0 lb
•1 liter of 100LL fuel weighs 0.72 kg
•1 Gallon = 3.8 liters
•1 lb = 0.454 kg
•1 metre = 39.4 inches
•1 foot = 0.305 metres
•1 knot = 1.85 kilometres per hour

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1.11 Glossary of Terms, Abbreviations and Symbols
ACL
Anti-Collision Lights
AD
Airworthiness Directive
AFM
Airplane Flight Manual
ADS-B
Automatic Dependant Surveillance - Broadcast
AHRS
Attitude Heading and Reference System
ADHRS
Air Data and Attitude Heading and Reference System
ALT
Alternator
AMM
Aircraft Maintenance Manual
BAT
Battery
oC
Degrees Celsius
CAS
Crew Alert System
CAS
Calibrated Airspeed
CG
Center of Gravity
CHT
Cylinder Head Temperature
CNS
Communication, Navigation, Surveillance
CO
Carbon monoxide
conn
Connections
dB(A)
A-weighted decibels
DC
Direct Current
EASA
European Aviation Safety Administration
EDC
Engine Data Converter
EGT
Exhaust Gas Temperature
ELT
Emergency Locator Transmitter
oF
Degrees Fahrenheit
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
FAR
Federal Aviation Regulations
G
Vertical acceleration
GDU
Garmin Display Unit
GPS
Global Positioning System
hp
Horsepower
HSI
Horizontal Situation Indicator
IAS
Indicated Airspeed
ICAO
International Civil Aviation Organization
ISA
International Standard Atmosphere
kg
Kilograms
kW
Kilowatt
l
Liter (0.26 gal)

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LE
Leading Edge
lb
Pounds
m
Metres
MAC
Mean Aerodynamic Chord
MFD
Multi-Function Display
mm
Millimetres
MP
Manifold Pressure
MTOW
Maximum take-off weight
NDB
Non-Directional Beacon
oC
Degrees Celsius / Centigrade
oF
Degrees Fahrenheit
OAT
Outside Air Temperature
PIC
Pilot In Command
psi
Pounds per square inch
Qty
Quantity
rpm
Revolutions per minute
SD
Secure Digital (Data Cards)
SN
Serial Number
Gal
US Gallon (3.8 liters)
TAS
True Airspeed
TCDS
Type Certificate Data Sheet
TE
Trailing Edge
TOW
Take Off Weight
VFR
Visual Flight Rules
VHF
Very High Frequency radio
VNE
Never exceed speed
VNO
Maximum structural cruising speed
VS
Stall speed
VO
Maximum operating manoeuvring speed
VOR
Very High Frequency Omni-Directional Range
Vx
IAS for best angle of climb
Vy
IAS for best rate of climb
WAAS
Wide Area Augmentation System
XPDR
Transponder

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Limitations
2.1 Flight Crew Limitations ...................................................................2-2
2.2 Kinds of Operations ........................................................................2-2
2.3 Airspeed Limitations .......................................................................2-3
2.4 Weight Limitations..........................................................................2-3
2.5 Center of Gravity Limitations..........................................................2-3
2.6 Maneuver and Load Factor Limitations ..........................................2-3
2.7 Altitude Limitation ..........................................................................2-4
2.8 Tire Pressure ...................................................................................2-4
2.9 Powerplant Limitations...................................................................2-4
Engine 2-4
Propeller 2-5
Fuel 2-5
Oil 2-5
2.10 Instrument Markings ....................................................................2-6
Airspeed Indicator Markings 2-6
MFD Markings 2-6
2.11 Structure Temperature.................................................................2-7
2.12 Smoke Oil......................................................................................2-7
2.13 Kinds of Operation Equipment List ...............................................2-8
2.14 Placards.......................................................................................2-10
The limitations in this Section are approved by EASA & FAA.

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2.1 Flight Crew Limitations
The minimum crew is one pilot flying from the rear seat only.
The maximum number of occupants is two;
Pilot in command is in the rear seat.
The full seatbelt system must be worn and tight at all times.
2.2 Kinds of Operations
Flying is only allowed under VFR day conditions.
Flight in icing conditions is prohibited.
Areas with risk of lightning should be avoided.
Smoking is prohibited.

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2.3 Airspeed Limitations
Item
IAS (kts)
CAS (kts)
VOMaximum operating manoeuvring speed
170
166
VNO maximum structural cruising speed
200
196
VNE never exceed speed
234
230
NOTE: The structure is designed for full and rapid aileron deflection
up to VNE, with empty wing tanks only!
2.4 Weight Limitations
Maximum take-off weight MTOW
and maximum landing weight: 999 kg (2200 lbs) *
Maximum zero wing fuel weight: 880 kg (1940 lbs)
*Limited to 880 kg for aerobatic flights
(with the wing tanks and baggage empty)
2.5 Center of Gravity Limitations
Reference plane for CG calculations:
Vertical: firewall, vertical face
Forward Limit: 580 mm (22.8’’) = 25% MAC
Aft Limit: 780 mm (31.1’’) = 34% MAC
2.6 Maneuver and Load Factor Limitations
•Load factor limits: +/- 10G at TOW up to 880 kg (1940 lb)
The wing fuel tanks and baggage bay must be empty for aerobatics.
•Load factor limits: +/- 6G at TOW 881 to 999 kg (2200 lb)
With fuel in the wings, aerobatics and intentional spins are prohibited.

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2.7 Altitude Limitation
Maximum operating altitude is 15,000 ft.
2.8 Tire Pressure
Tire pressure must be between 3.5 and 3.8 bar (50 –55psi)
2.9 Powerplant Limitations
Engine
Lycoming AEIO-580 B1A, 303hp (225kW) @ 2600 rpm
Maximum RPM (take-off and continuous): 2600 rpm
Maximum engine oil temperature: 245oF (118oC)
Oil Pressure Ranges:
Minimum at idle speed: 25 psi (1.7 bar)
Normal operating: 55 to 95 psi (3.8 to 6.5 bar)
During start and take-off: up to 115 psi (7.9 bar)
CAUTION: In prolonged knife-edge and zero-g flights, oil pressure
may drop, indicated to the pilot an audible, significant
reduction of RPM.
If oil pressure drop during aerobatics is observed, return
to level flight.
NOTE: It is normal for the oil pressure to "flicker" when going
from upright to inverted flight.
Maximum CHT: 465oF (240oC)
Fuel pressure:
Idle minimum 12 psi
Normal operation 18 - 65 psi

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Propeller
MT-Propeller MTV-14-B-C/C190-130, four blade constant speed,
diameter 1900mm (75 inches)
Maximum propeller speed (take-off & continuous): 2600 rpm
Fuel
Avgas 100LL or Avgas 100
Acrotank 25 Gal (95 liters)
Unusable fuel Acrotank 0.13 Gal (0.5 liters)
Wings fuel tanks, left and right, each 28 Gal (108 liters)
Unusable fuel each wing tank 0.13 Gal (0.5 liters)
Total capacity, all 3 tanks 82 Gal (311 liters)
Total useable fuel 81 Gal (309 liters)
Oil
Oil contents: 8 to 16 quarts
Suggested grades:
Average Ambient Air Temp.
Mil-L6082
grades
Mil-22851 Ashless
dispersant grades
All temperatures
-
SAE 15W50 or 20W50
> 27°C (80°F)
SAE 60
SAE 60
> 16°C (60°F)
SAE 50
SAE 40 or SAE 60
-1°C to 32°C (30°F to 90°F)
SAE 40
SAE 40
-18°C to 21°C (0°F to 70°F
SAE 30
SAE 30, SE 40 or 20W50
-18°C to 32°C (0°F to 90°F)
SAE 20W50
SAE 20W50 or SAE 15W50
< -12°C (10°F)
SAE 20
SAE 30 or 20W30
Single or multi-viscosity aviation grade oils see latest issue of Textron
Lycoming S.I. No. 1014.

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2.10 Instrument Markings
Airspeed Indicator Markings
Green arc VSto VNO 60 to 200 kts
Yellow arc VNO to VNE 200 to 234 kts
Red line VNE 234 kts
MFD Markings
Normal
Operation
Caution
Limit
Green
Yellow
Red
Manifold Pressure
11 to 32 “Hg
-
-
RPM
700 to 2600
-
above 2600
Oil Pressure
55 to 95 psi
25 to 55 psi
below 25 psi
95 to 115 psi
above 115 psi
Oil Temperature
100 to 245oF
-
below 100°F
above 245oF
Fuel Pressure
12 to 65 psi
0 to 12 psi
0 psi
Fuel Flow
-
-
-
CHT
200 to 465°F
100 - 200°F
above 465°F
EGT
1100 to 1500°F
-
above 1550°F
Volts
12.4 to 15.5
below 12.4
-
above 15.5
Amperes
3 to 40
0 to 3
-
Structure
Temperature
-30°C to 72°C
-
below -30°C / 22°F
22°F to 161°F
above 72°C / 161°F
Fuel Quantity
Acrotank
7 to 25 Gal
0 to 7 Gal
Red line at 0
26 to 95 liters
18 to 26 liters
Fuel Qty Left Wing
3.4 to 28 Gal
0 to 3.4 Gal
Red line at 0
13 to 108 liters
0 to 13 liters
Fuel Qty Right Wing
3.4 to 28 Gal
0 to 3.4 Gal
Red line at 0
13 to 108 liters
0 to 13 liters
Accelerometer
±10 G
-
Red line at +10
Red line at -10

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2.11 Structure Temperature
The structure is qualified up to 72°C / 161°F.
Structure temperature is displayed on the MFD1 when powered-up.
Flying with structure temperature above 72°C / 161°F is prohibited.
Should the structure temperature indicating system be inoperable, the
airplane may still be flown if:
ambient temperature is less than 30°C (86°F),
or,
if the ambient temperature is greater than 30°C (86°F), the airplane
must be parked out of direct sunlight for at least one hour before
flight.
NOTE: It is recommended to minimise repeated exposure of the
airframe to temperatures above limitations.
2.12 Smoke Oil
Only paraffin-based oil is approved for use in the smoke system,
for example: Fauth FC05 or Aeroshell Smoke Oil.
•Flash point 200°C (390°F)
•Auto-ignition point >320°C (600°F)
Tanks of 3.7 Gal (14 liters) each are located in each wing root,
7.4 Gal (28 liters) total capacity.

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2.13 Kinds of Operation Equipment List
The GB1 may be operated in day VFR only, for which the following systems
and items of equipment must be installed and operable for their indicated
function:
Standard /
Optional /
Not available
Rear
Panel
Front
Panel
Communication
VHF transceiver, intercom
O
O
N/A
Electrical Power
Battery
S
Alternator
S
External Power Socket
O
Regulator
S
USB 12V Power supply
O
O
O
Flight Control System
Elevator and aileron trim
S
Fuel
Boost pump
S
Light
Wingtip Position/ Strobe Lights
S
Landing / Recognition Lights
O
Navigation
Compass
S
S
N/A
Transponder
O1
O1
N/A

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Cockpit equipment
Airspeed Indicator
S
S
S
Altimeter
S
S
S
Accelerometer
S
S
N/A
Annunciator Lights
S
S
N/A
MFD1 display: RPM, Man. P, Oil P, Oil
T, Fuel P, Fuel quantity (3 tanks)
Voltage, Amperes, CHT (6x), EGT (6x),
Fuel Flow, Accelerometer, Clock, CO-
Monitor, structural temp. indication
S
S
N/A
MFD1 display:
Electronic Flight Instruments
Own-ship position indication (GPS)
O
O
N/A
MFD2 display: RPM, Man. P, Oil P, Oil
T, Fuel P, Fuel quantity (3 tanks)
Voltage, Amperes, CHT (6x), EGT (6x),
Fuel Flow, Accelerometer, Clock, CO-
Monitor, structural temp. indication,
Electronic Flight Instruments
Own position indication (GPS)
O
N/A
O
MFD2 display:
Electronic Flight Instruments
Own-ship position indication (GPS)
O
N/A
O
Flight Crew Equipment
Parachute
O2
O2
O2
Headset / Helmet
O3
O3
O3
Seatbelt system
S
S
S
Safety Equipment
ELT
O1
O1
O1
Fire Extinguisher
S
S
N/A
1 - check local regulations for required specification
2 - recommended for aerobatics, check local regulations
3 - recommended, and required for use of VHF, if installed

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2.14 Placards
GB1-1120-00-06 Placard, Smoke Oil Filler
GB1-1120-00-07 Placard, Fuel Tank Drain
GB1-1120-00-08 Placard, Fuel Tank Vent
GB1-1120-00-10 Placard, Acrotank Fuel Filler