Phoenix S-LSA Glider 02/U15 User manual

Phoenix S-LSA Glider
02/U15
Aircraft Operating
Instructions

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Table of Contents
0. Table of Contents ......................................................1-4
1. Pilot operating handbook ..............................................5
2. General information ......................................................5
2.1 Read this before your first flight!..................................................7
2.2 Manufacturer...............................................................................8
2.3 Warnings, cautions and notes .....................................................9
2.4 Descriptive data........................................................................ 10
2.4.1 Airplane description............................................................ 10
2.4.2 Basic Technical data.......................................................... 11
2.5 Three-view drawing...................................................................13
3. Aircraft and systems descriptions¨...............................14
3.1 Operating weights and loading..................................................15
3.2 Propeller................................................................................... 17
3.3 Fuel and fuel capacity ............................................................... 18
3.4 Oil............................................................................................. 19
3.5 Engine ...................................................................................... 20
4. Operating limitations ...................................................23
4.1 Stalling speeds at maximum takeoff weight (vS1 and vS0) ...........24
4.2 Flap extended speed range (vS0 and vFE)...................................24
4.3 Maximum maneuvering speed (vA)............................................ 25
4.4 Never exceed speed (vNE)......................................................... 25
4.5 Maximum aerotow speed (vT).................................................... 25
4.6 Maximum winch tow speed (vW) ................................................25
4.7 Maximum landing gear extended operating speed (vLO).............25
4.8 Never exceed speed (vNE)......................................................... 26
4.9 Crosswind and wind limitations for takeoff and landing .............. 26
4.10 Load factors.............................................................................. 26
4.11 Prohibited maneuvers ............................................................... 26
5. Weight and Balance Information .................................27
5.1 Installed equipment list..............................................................27
5.2 Center of gravity (CG) range and determination ........................ 29
6. Performance .......................................30
6.1 Gliders...................................................................................... 31
6.2 Powered gliders........................................................................31

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6.2.1 Takeoff distances...............................................................31
6.2.2 Rate of climb......................................................................32
6.2.3 Climbing speeds ................................................................32
6.2.4 Maximum RPM ..................................................................32
6.2.5 Time limit for the use of takeoff power ................................ 33
6.2.6 Fuel consumption and total usable fuel volume .................. 33
6.2.7 Crosswind and wind limitations for takeoff and landing ....... 33
6.2.8 Speeds for extracting and retracting powerplant................. 33
7. Emergency procedures...............................................34
7.1 Engine failure............................................................................35
7.1.1 Engine failure during take-off run........................................ 35
7.1.2 Engine failure immediately after take-off............................. 35
7.1.3 Engine failure in flight (Forced landing)............................... 36
7.2 In-Flight start.............................................................................37
7.3 Smoke and fire..........................................................................37
7.3.1 Fire on ground ...................................................................37
7.3.2 Fire during take-off............................................................. 38
7.3.3 Fire in flight ........................................................................ 39
7.5 Landing emergencies................................................................40
7.5.1 Emergency landing ............................................................40
7.5.2 Precautionary landing ........................................................41
7.5.3 Landing with a flat tire ........................................................42
7.5.4 Landing with a defective landing gear................................. 43
7.6 Recovery from unintentional spin ..............................................44
7.7 Other emergencies ...................................................................45
7.7.1 Vibration ............................................................................45
7.7.2 Carburettor icing ................................................................45
8. Normal Procedures.....................................................46
8.1 Pre-flight check......................................................................... 47
8.2 Powered glider normal procedures............................................52
8.2.1 Ground engine starting....................................................... 52
Before entering cockpit .................................................................... 52
After entering cockpit .......................................................................52
Before engine starting and Engine starting....................................... 53
Engine warm up, Engine check........................................................54
8.2.2 Taxiing............................................................................... 55
8.2.3 Normal takeoff ...................................................................56

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Before take-off .................................................................................56
Take-off ..........................................................................................57
8.2.4 Engine extraction and retraction......................................... 58
8.2.5 Best rate of climb ............................................................... 58
8.2.6 In-flight starting of engine...................................................58
8.2.7 Ground shutdown of engine ...............................................58
8.3 Cruise.......................................................................................59
8.4 Approach .................................................................................. 59
Descent ..........................................................................................59
Check before landing .......................................................................60
On base leg ..................................................................................... 60
On final ..........................................................................................60
8.5 Normal landing..........................................................................61
Landing ..........................................................................................61
Balked landing .................................................................................61
After landing .................................................................................... 62
Engine shutdown ............................................................................. 62
8.6 Information on stalls, spins and any other usefull pilot info......... 63
Recovery from unintentional spin and stall........................................... 63
Flight in rain.....................................................................................64
Feathering of the propeller............................................................... 64
Engine restarting.............................................................................. 64
9. Airplane Ground Handling and Servicing.....................65
9.1 Servicing fuel, oil, coolant..........................................................66
9.2 Towing and tie-down instructions ..............................................69
Towing ..........................................................................................69
Parking ..........................................................................................69
Tie-down..........................................................................................70
Jacking ..........................................................................................71
Levelling ..........................................................................................71
Road transport ................................................................................. 71
Airplane Assembly ...........................................................................72
Airplane Disassembly....................................................................... 74
10. Required Placards and Markings ................................77
10.1 Airspeed indicator range markings ............................................78
10.2 Operating limitations on instrument panel.................................. 81
10.3 Passenger warnings..................................................................81

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10.3 Passenger warnings..................................................................81
10.4 No intentionall spins..................................................................82
10.5 Empty weight............................................................................ 82
10.6 Maximum takeoff weight...........................................................82
10.7 Maximum and minimum weight of crew..................................... 82
10.8 Seat for solo operations of two seated gliders ........................... 83
11. Supplementary Information.........................................84
11.1 Familiarization flight procedures................................................84
11.2 Pilot operating advisories ..........................................................84
12. Maintenance Manual...................................................84

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1.0 Pilot operating handbook
In accordance with the specification F 2564 each U15 Phoenix in-
cludes Aircraft Operating Instructions (AOI). The content and format here-
with is defined by F 2564. Additions to F 2564 are considered where nec-
essary. All flight speeds are given in terms of calibrated airspeeds (CAS).
All specifications and limitations are determined from the specification F
2564.
2.0 General information

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2.1 Read this before your first flight!..................................................7
2.2 Manufacturer...............................................................................8
2.3 Warnings, cautions and notes .....................................................9
2.4 Descriptive data........................................................................ 10
2.5 Three-view drawing..................................................................2-7

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2.1 Read this before your first flight!
Every pilot has to understand the limitations and specifications of
this light sport glider. The AOI must be read thoroughly. Please pay atten-
tion to the pre-flight and daily checks. Maintenance instructions for the
aircraft are given in a separate Maintenance Manual. For maintenance of
the Rotax® engine, emergency parachute system and other installed
equipment refer to the original manufacturer´s manuals.
Flying the U15 Phoenix must be always done with the possibility of
a safe landing due to loss of the engine power.
U15 Phoenix is a VFR aircraft only. Because of cruising speed and
range of U15 Phoenix flight into vastly different weather patterns and me-
teorological conditions can occur. The entry into bad weather with IFR
conditions with VFR aircraft is extremely dangerous. As the owner or op-
erator of an aircraft you are responsible for the safety of your passenger
and yourself. Do not attempt to operate U15 Phoenix in any manner that
would endanger the aircraft, the occupants or persons on ground.

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2.2 Manufacturer
Lochmanova 64
562 01 Ústí nad Orlicí
Czech Republic

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2.3 Warnings, cautions and notes
The following definitions apply to warnings, cautions and notes in
the flight manual.
Warning
Means that the non-observation of the corresponding proce-
dure leads to an immediate or important degradation of the flight
safety.
Caution
Means that the non-observation of the corresponding proce-
dure leads to a minor or to a more or less long term degradation of the
flight safety.
Note
Draws the attention of any special item not directly related to
safety but which is important or unusual.