ACA 8KCAB 2003, Flight Operations Manual

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FAA APPROVED
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AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL - MODEL 8KCAB Revision: H
Issued:
1.2.7 Maneuvers (Continued)
Basic Approved Acrobatic Maneuvers and Recommended Entry Speeds
Maneuver Aresti Symbol
Entry
Speed
IAS
MPH
Remarks – Airspeeds I.A.S. MPH
Spin
Normal – Inverted
Stall
Recover with Positive Movement of Stick to
Neutral Position & Opposite Rudder Until
Rotation Stops – Then Neutral Rudder &
Smooth Recovery from Dive to Level Flight.
Free Release at Control is Not Adequate for
Recovery. Positive Movement of Controls by
the Pilot is Required for Spin Recovery.
Note: Refer to Section 2.1.8 for acrobatic operation procedures that apply to all
approved maneuvers.
Note: Variations or combinations of the above maneuvers are approved, provided that
the speed and load factor limitations are not exceeded.
Note: The following maneuvers are not approved:
(1) Tail Slide
(2) Lomcevak
*
No Full or Abrupt use of flight controls above V
A
(Maneuvering Speed).
**
Proper use and application of controls and maneuvering load factors are essential
to speed control. Improper and/or inadequate application of maneuvering load
factors may result in rapid acceleration resulting in unsafe flight situations.
2.0 Procedures
2.1 Normal Procedures
2.1.1 Emergency Fuel Pump
The emergency fuel pump is used only to (1) provide fuel pressure for priming
prior to starting engine and (2) provide fuel pressure in case the engine-driven
pump fails. The emergency pump should be off during normal flight.
2.1.2 Parachutes
Backpack style parachutes may be used by removing seat back cushions.