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envelope in Section V also reflects this change. For this reason, baggage is NOT allowed during
acrobatic flight.
AEROBATICS (Continued)
A person learning to fly must be taught how to do so safely. The same holds true for a pilot
learning aerobatics. To attempt an acrobatic manoeuvre with no prior instruction is extremely
dangerous and NOT recommended.
Aerobatic flight places a greater demand on both the pilot and the aircraft. A thorough preflight
inspection/evaluation for both is considered essential. The pilot must know and abide by the
limitations of the aircraft and his own personal limitations as well. At the completion of the flight,
a post flight inspection of the aircraft should also be conducted. If any discrepancies of doubts
exist that concern the airworthiness, consult a mechanic prior to the next flight.
DESCENT
1) Mixture
– FULL RICH 2)
Throttle
– REDUCE as desired
3) Airspeed
– AS DESIRED
The descent should be made with enough power to maintain cylinder head and oil temperatures
in green arc. If possible, avoid wind milling the engine with the propeller by reducing airspeed or
increasing power.
LANDING (Normal)
1) Seat and Shoulder Harness
– FASTENED
2) Mixture
– RICH
3) Brakes
– CHECK FIRM (Park Brake – OFF)
4) Flaps
– AS DESIRED (7GCBC)
5) Approach Airspeed
– 60-70 MPH
6) Throttle
– AS DESIRED to control rate of descent
7) After Touchdown
– FLAPS UP (7GCBC) – Brake as required
Aircraft landing characteristics are conventional. Either wheel landings or fill stalls (3 point) are
permissible. During gusty wind conditions, increase airspeed approximately 5 MPH above
normal followed by a wheel landing.
Full stall (3 point) landings are recommended for soft or rough fields.
LANDING (Normal) (Continued)
Crosswind approaches can best be accomplished by using-the wing down top rudder method
followed by a wheel landing. Keep the lower wing into the wind after touchdown. Do not drop
the tail until airspeed is well below flying speed.
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