JMB VL-3E-1 Owner's manual

Pilot Operating Handbook
for aeroplane VL-3E-1
Registration number :
Serial number : VL-3-
Date :

VL-3E-1 Pilot Operating Handbook
date of issue:
2/39
0. Table of Contents
0. Table of Contents.......................................................................................................................................... 2
1. General........................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................. 5
1.2 Warnings, cautions and notes ............................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Descriptive data....................................................................................................................................... 6
1.3.1 Aeroplane description................................................................................................................... 6
1.3.2 Basic Technical data ...................................................................................................................... 7
1.4 Two-view drawing.................................................................................................................................. 8
2. Limitations..................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................. 9
2.2 Airspeed limits ........................................................................................................................................ 9
2.3 Airspeed indicator markings................................................................................................................. 9
2.4 Powerplant............................................................................................................................................. 10
2.5 Engine instrument markings ............................................................................................................... 11
2.6 Miscellaneous instrument marking .................................................................................................... 11
2.7 Weight .................................................................................................................................................... 12
2.8 Centre of gravity ................................................................................................................................... 12
2.9 Approved manoeuvres......................................................................................................................... 12
2.10 Manoeuvring load factors .......................................................................................................... 12
2.11 Crew .............................................................................................................................................. 13
2.12 Kinds of operation ....................................................................................................................... 13
2.13 Fuel ................................................................................................................................................ 13
2.14 Other limitations.......................................................................................................................... 13
2.15 Limitation placards ..................................................................................................................... 14
3. Emergency procedures .............................................................................................................................. 15
3.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 15
3.2 Engine failure......................................................................................................................................... 15
3.2.1 Engine failure during take-off run ............................................................................................ 15
3.2.2 Engine failure immediately after take-off ................................................................................ 15
3.2.3 Engine failure in flight (Forced landing) .................................................................................. 15
3.2.4 In-flight engine start.................................................................................................................... 15
3.3 Smoke and fire....................................................................................................................................... 16
3.3.1 Fire on ground ............................................................................................................................. 16
3.3.2 Fire during take-off ..................................................................................................................... 16
3.3.3 Fire in flight .................................................................................................................................. 16
3.4 Glide........................................................................................................................................................ 16
3.5 Landing emergencies............................................................................................................................ 17
3.5.1 Emergency landing ..................................................................................................................... 17
3.5.2 Precautionary landing................................................................................................................. 17
3.5.3 Landing with a flat tire ............................................................................................................... 17
3.5.4 Landing with a defective landing gear..................................................................................... 17
3.5.5 Landing with landing gear in retracted position .................................................................... 17
3.5.6 Landing gear emergency extension .......................................................................................... 17
3.6 Recovery from unintentional spin ...................................................................................................... 19
3.7 Other emergencies ................................................................................................................................ 19
3.7.1 Vibration ....................................................................................................................................... 19
3.7.2 Carburettor icing ......................................................................................................................... 19
3.7.3 Alternator or power supply failure........................................................................................... 19
3.7.4 Cabin opening in flight ............................................................................................................... 19
3.7.5 Tranceiver communication failure ............................................................................................ 19
4. Normal procedures .................................................................................................................................... 20

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4.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 20
4.2 Pre-flight inspection.............................................................................................................................. 20
4.3 Normal procedures............................................................................................................................... 22
4.3.1 Before entering cockpit ............................................................................................................... 22
4.3.2 After entering cockpit ................................................................................................................. 22
4.3.3 Before engine starting and starting of engine.......................................................................... 22
4.3.4 Engine warm up, engine check.................................................................................................. 23
4.3.5 Taxiing........................................................................................................................................... 23
4.3.6 Before take-off.............................................................................................................................. 23
4.3.7 Climb ............................................................................................................................................. 24
4.3.8 Retraction and extension of the landing gear .......................................................................... 24
4.3.9 Cruise ............................................................................................................................................ 25
4.3.10 Descent.......................................................................................................................................... 25
4.3.11 Check before landing .................................................................................................................. 25
4.3.12 On base leg ................................................................................................................................... 25
4.3.13 On final ......................................................................................................................................... 25
4.3.14 Landing ......................................................................................................................................... 25
4.3.15 Balked landing or „go around“ ................................................................................................. 26
4.3.16 After landing ................................................................................................................................ 26
4.3.17 Engine shut-down ....................................................................................................................... 26
4.3.18 Flight in rain ................................................................................................................................. 26
5. Performance ................................................................................................................................................ 27
5.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 27
5.2 Performance........................................................................................................................................... 27
5.2.1 Airspeed indicator system calibration...................................................................................... 27
5.2.2 Stall speeds ................................................................................................................................... 28
5.2.3 Take-off performance.................................................................................................................. 28
5.2.4 Landing ......................................................................................................................................... 28
5.2.5 Climb performance...................................................................................................................... 28
5.3 Additional information ........................................................................................................................ 29
5.3.1 Cruise ............................................................................................................................................ 29
5.3.2 Demonstrated crosswind performance .................................................................................... 29
6. Weight and Balance.................................................................................................................................... 30
6.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 30
6.2 Permitted payload range...................................................................................................................... 30
6.2.1 Weight limitations ....................................................................................................................... 30
6.2.2 C.G. calculation............................................................................................................................ 30
7. Aeroplane and Systems Description........................................................................................................ 32
7.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 32
7.2 Airframe ................................................................................................................................................. 32
7.2.1 Fuselage ........................................................................................................................................ 32
7.2.2 Wing .............................................................................................................................................. 32
7.2.3 Horizontal Tail Unit .................................................................................................................... 32
7.3 Instrument panels and controls in the cockpit.................................................................................. 33
7.4 Landing gear.......................................................................................................................................... 34
7.5 Seats and Safety harness ...................................................................................................................... 34
7.6 Baggage compartment.......................................................................................................................... 34
7.7 Canopy ................................................................................................................................................... 34
7.8 Engine ..................................................................................................................................................... 34
7.9 Fuel system ............................................................................................................................................ 34
7.10 Electrical system .......................................................................................................................... 35
7.11 Hydraulic system......................................................................................................................... 35
7.12 Pitotstatic system ......................................................................................................................... 35
7.13 Miscellaneous equipment........................................................................................................... 35

VL-3E-1 Pilot Operating Handbook
date of issue:
4/39
7.14 Avionics ........................................................................................................................................ 35
8. Aeroplane handling, servicing and maintenance .................................................................................. 36
8.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 36
8.2 Aeroplane inspection periods.............................................................................................................. 36
8.3 Aeroplane alterations or repairs ......................................................................................................... 36
8.4 Ground handling / Road transport.................................................................................................... 36
8.4.1 Towing .......................................................................................................................................... 36
8.4.2 Parking .......................................................................................................................................... 36
8.4.3 Tying-Down ................................................................................................................................. 37
8.4.4 Lifting............................................................................................................................................ 37
8.4.5 Road transport ............................................................................................................................. 37
8.4.6 Aeroplane disassembly and assembly...................................................................................... 37
9. Supplements................................................................................................................................................ 38
9.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 38
9.2 List of inserted supplements................................................................................................................ 38
9.3 Supplements inserted ........................................................................................................................... 39

VL-3E-1 Pilot Operating Handbook
date of issue:
5/39
1. General
1.1 Introduction
This Pilot Operating Handbook provides information useful for the safe and efficient operation of
VL-3E-1 Evolution aeroplane. It also contains supplemental data supplied by the aeroplane manufacturer.
1.2 Warnings, cautions and notes
The following definitions apply to warnings, cautions and notes in the flight manual.

VL-3E-1 Pilot Operating Handbook
date of issue:
6/39
1.3 Descriptive data
1.3.1 Aeroplane description
VL-3E-1 Evolution aeroplane is intended for recreational and cross-country flying. It is not
approved for aerobatic operation.
VL-3E-1 Evolution is a single engine, composite aeroplane with two side-by-side seats. The
aeroplane is equipped with retractable tricycle landing gear with a steerable nose wheel. The fuselage is
a carbon shell with carbon/kevlar seats integrated
The wing is a monospar construction with a sandwich skin composed of two layers of carbon and
special foam. Control surfaces and empennage is of the same construction.
The aeroplane is controlled by dual push-pull control system, rudder drive is controlled by cables
and on the right elevator is trim connected by 2 cables with trim lever. The ailerons and elevator are
controlled by the control stick located between the pilot's legs (co-pilot's). The rudder is controlled by the
rudder pedals, flaps are manyally operated by a control lever located between the pilots on the fuselage
main spar.

VL-3E-1 Pilot Operating Handbook
date of issue:
7/39
1.3.2 Basic Technical data
Wing
span …………………………………………… 8.44 m
area of wing …………………………………… 9.8 m2
M.A.C. …………………………………………. 1,236 m
loading …………………………………………. 46 kg/m2
Ailerons
area ……………………………………………... 0.207 m2
Flaps
area ………………………………………………0.8 m2
Fuselage
length ..…………………………………………… 6.2 m
width …………………………………………….. 1.15 m
height …………………………………………….. 1.5 m
Horizontal tail unit
span …………………………………………….. 2.68 m
area ………………………………………………1.69 m2
elevátor area …………….. ………………......... 0.73 m2
Vertical tail unit
height …………………………………………… 1.03 m
area …………………………….……………….. 0.876 m2
rudder area …………………………………….. .0.309 m2
Landing gear
wheel track ……………………………………….1.83 m
wheel base ………………………………………..1.285 m
main wheel diameter ……………………………0.35 m
nose wheel diameter …………………………… 0.3 m

VL-3E-1 Pilot Operating Handbook
date of issue:
8/39
1.4 Two-view drawing

VL-3E-1 Pilot Operating Handbook
date of issue:
9/39
2. Limitations
2.1 Introduction
Section 2 includes Operating limitations, instrument markings, and basic placards necessary for safe
operation of the aeroplane, its engine, standard systems and standard equipment.
2.2 Airspeed limits
Airspeed limitations and their operational significance are shown below:
Airspeed
IAS
[km/h]
Remarks
VNE
Never exceed
speed
305
Do not exceed this speed in
any operation.
VA
Manoeuvring speed
165
Do not make full or abrupt
control movement above this
speed, because under
certain conditions the aircraft
may be overstressed by full
control movement.
VNO
Maximum
structural
cruising speed
225
Do not exceed this speed
except in smooth air, and
then only with caution.
VFE
Maximum flap
extension speed
120
Do not exceed this speed with
flaps extended
VLE
Maximum landing
gear extension
speed
150
Do not exceed this speed with
undercaridge extended
2.3 Airspeed indicator markings
Airspeed indicator markings and their colour-code significance are shown below:
Marking
Range or value
[IAS km/h]
Significance
White
arc
55 - 120
Positive Flap Operating
Range
Green
arc
75 –225
Normal Operating Range
Yellow
arc
225 –305
Manoeuvres must be
conducted with caution
and only in smooth air.
Red
line
305
Maximum speed for all
operations.

VL-3E-1 Pilot Operating Handbook
date of issue:
10/39
2.4 Powerplant
Engine Manufacturer : Bombardier-Rotax GMBH
Engine Model : Rotax 912 ULS
Power :
Max. Take –off : 73.5 kW / 100 hp
Max. Continuous : 69 kW / 95 hp in 5500 rpm
Cruising : 66 kW / 90 hp in 4800 rpm
Engine RPM :
Max. Take-off : 5800 RPM max 5 min
Max. Continuous : 5500 RPM
Cruising : 4800 RPM
Idling : 1400 RPM
Cylinder head temperature :
Minimum : 60 °C
Maximum : 120 °C
Oil temperature :
Minimum : 50 °C
Maximum : 130 °C
Operating : 90 °C – 100 °C
Fuel pressure (if the fuel gauge and sensor are instaled):
Minimum : 0,15 bar
Maximum : 0,40 bar
Fuel : see chapter 2.13
Oil : (refer to engine Operator’s Manual).