Aeros Combat-12.4-GT, Owner'S Service Manual

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1. TECHNICAL INFORMATION AND OPERATING LIMITATIONS
The Combat has been designed for foot launched soaring flight. It has not been designed to be motorized, tethered,
or towed. However it can be towed successfully using proper procedures.
Flight operation of the Combat should be limited to non-aerobatic maneuvers; those in which the pitch angle will not
exceed 30 degrees nose up or nose down from the horizon, and the bank angle will not exceed 60 degrees.
Combat GT 13.5 12.7 12.4
Sail area, sq.m.(sq.ft.) 13.5
(143)
12.7
(137)
12.4
(134)
Wing span, m (ft) 10.7
(35.1)
10.35
(34)
10.00
(33)
Aspect ratio 8.5 8.4 8.05
Nose angle, º 129-131 129-131 129-131
Pilot clip weight optim., kg (lb) 90 -100
(200-222)
85-95
(187-209)
70-80
(154-176)
Weight (without bags,), kg (lb) 35
(78)
34
(75)
33
(73)
Number of upper sail battens 24 24 24
Number of bottom sail battens 6 6 6
Breakdown length, m (ft) 4.15/5.9
(13.4/19.3)
4.1/5.8
(12.8/19)
4.00/5.8
(12.8/19)
Tested load, G +6 / -3 +6 / -3 +6 / -3
Wind speed max, m/sec (mph) 12
(27)
12
(27)
12
(27)
Min. airspeed with optimal pilot clip weight, km/h
(mph) 29-31
(18-19)
29-31
(18-19)
29-31
(18-19)
Max. airspeed with optimal pilot clip weight, km/h
(mph) 110+
(69)
110+
(69)
110+
(69)
Min. clip pilot weight, kg (lb) 75
(165)
80
(176)
60
(132)
Max. clip pilot weight, kg (lb) 110
(243)
100
(220)
90
(198)
WARNING
It is prohibited to fly
Combat 13.5-GT, Combat-12.7 GT and Combat-12.4 GT
without the tail.
WARNING
Aeros recommends that no attempt should ever be made to deliberately spin the glider.
WARNING
The stability, controllability, and structural strength of a properly maintained Combat have been
determined to be adequate for safe operation when the glider is operated within the entire
manufacturer specified limitations. No warranty of adequate stability, controllability, or structural
strength is made or implied for operation outside of these limitations.
WARNING
Operation of the glider by unqualified pilots may be dangerous.
WARNING
Flying the Combat in the presence of strong or gusty winds, or turbulence may result in loss of
control of the glider, which may lead to injury and death.
WARNING
We do not recommend using Combat for motorized and aerobatic flights.
WARNING
It requires recommended pilot proficiency not less than pilot 40 hours or equivalent Safe
Pro rating to fly Combat.
WARNING
Operating the Combat outside of the above limitations may result in injury and death.