AEROPRAKT-22LS Pilot Operating Handbook
A22LS-XXX-POH-01
7.9 Cruise
1. Flight altitude – OCCUPY and monitor, in strong turbulence – at least 100 m (300 ft).
2. Cruise speed – SET, in strong turbulence – min. 100 kph (54 kts), max.183 kph (99 kts).
3. Elevator trim tab – ADJUST as required.
4. Fuel level – MONITOR.
5. Fuel valves – check OPEN for fuel tank with fuel, CLOSE empty fuel tank.
6. Turns – perform with caution in strong turbulence and at low altitudes.
7.10 Approach
1. Speed – REDUCE below 154 kph (83 kts), minimum 100 kph (54 kts).
2. Flaps – EXTEND position 1. Wind stronger 8 m/s (16 kts) – FLAPS UP.
3. Elevator trim tab – ADJUST as required.
4. Approach speed on final – 100 kph (54 kts), +10 kph (+5 kts) in rain or strong turbulence.
5. Too high on final – REDUCE RPM, at idle – SLIP.
6. Too low on final – INCREASE RPM.
DO NOT RETRACT FLAPS when flying low over
high obstacles or close to the ground!
7.11 Normal landing
1. Direction – ALIGN the airplane WITH THE RUNWAY using rudder pedals.
2. Side drift – ELIMINATE by banking against the drift (crosswind, if any).
3. Flare – start at 5 m (15 ft), level off at approximately 0.3 m (1 ft).
Gradually reduce bank and side drift while flaring and leveling off.
4. Throttle – IDLE.
5. Touchdown – at minimum speed.
Avoid touching ground with the tail.
6. Yoke – HOLD to reduce the speed and PUSH gently to lower the nose wheel slowly.
7. Flaps – RETRACT.
8. Brakes – ENGAGE as required.
Avoid braking at a high speed or nose wheel up!