Aeros SkyRanger, Operator'S Manual

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Skyranger Operators Manual, Issue 3, Feb 2011
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4.18 Aerobatics Aerobatics are not permitted in this aircraft.
4.19 Departures from Controlled Flight
4.19.1 The Spin Deliberate spinning of the Skyranger is prohibited.
However, it is possible through mishandling of the aircraft to
inadvertently enter a spin, either through stalling the aircraft in a turn,
or by failing to keep the rudder pedals straight at the point of stall.
Should this happen, the spin can be seen by a steep nose-down pitch
attitude (about 45° nose down) and the aircraft rapidly yawing in one
direction. Some higher than normal 'g' forces may also be experienced.
Should this occur, close the throttle and centralise the stick and rudder
pedals immediately. The aircraft should stop turning almost
immediately and be established in a steep nose down attitude with the
airspeed rising rapidly. At this point gently ease out of the dive, and
then normal flight can be resumed.
4.19.2 Other Departures Other departures from controlled flight are likely
either to be due to damage to the aircraft, or hazardous flying
conditions. In either case, land as soon as possible and examine the
aircraft, particularly the flying controls, for any damage.
4.20 Flight with doors open
If fitted with the two piece door option the Skyranger may be flown
with the top half of the door open. The maximum speed for flight with
the doors open is 72kn CAS [ IAS].
4.20.1 When the doors are opened in flight they must be latched on the wing
mounted hooks. Failure to do this can result in the door unexpectedly
slamming shut during flight out of balance (sideslips).
4.20.2 Pilots should be aware that as the doors are opened the aircraft will
experience a tendency to pitch up slightly and re establish trim some
5kn or so slower.
4.20.3 The Skyranger exhibits greater directional stability when flown with
the doors open. This then requires slightly more rudder input to
maintain balance with the engine running at full power in the climb.
4.20.4 Climb and glide performance is slightly reduced when flying with the
doors open. Stall and spin characteristics remain unchanged.