Aeros SkyRanger, Operator'S Manual

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Skyranger Operators Manual, Issue 3, Feb 2011
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3. Limitations
3.1 Introduction
This section includes the basic operating limitations for the Skyranger.
The full limitations are contained in Homebuilt Aircraft Data Sheet
(HADS) HM4, which is used by the Inspector at Annual Permit renewal
to ensure, amongst other things, that the correct limitations are
placarded in the cockpit.
3.2 Units
When noting limitations, it is important to ensure that the limitations
which you are using use the same units and calibrations as the
instruments in the cockpit. The limitations shown below use knots
CAS (Calibrated Airspeed); your aircraft may have an instrument in
mph, and in any case will read IAS (Indicated Airspeed). The difference
between IAS and CAS is basically the accuracy of your Pitot-static
system. The IAS limits for your aircraft were determined when the
aircraft was test flown, and are shown in Annex A to this manual.
There will also be a placard in the cockpit, however space is allowed
below for you to insert the IAS limitations and calibration details for
your aircraft.
IAS Calibration Card for Skyranger G-_______.
Kn CAS
(Calibrated)
33
Vso
36
VS1
40 50
min
sink
53
climb
55
approach
speed
60
Best
Glide
65 66
Vfe
72
Va
80 90 100 108
Vne
IAS
(Indicated)
Unless all errors are less than 2 knots, a copy of this calibration card must be
displayed in the cockpit near to the ASI.
3.3 Operational Limitations
3.3.1 The Skyranger must only be flown in day VMC conditions, with sight of
the surface. It may not be flown over built up areas except in an
emergency or on an approach to land at a government or licensed
aerodrome in accordance with normal aviation practice.