Airplane Factory SLING 4
Pilot Operating Handbook
Page | 7-3
DC-POH-001-X-C-3
Revision : 1.3
7.1
Introduction
This section provides information applicable to the various systems found
on the Sling 4 aircraft.
7.2
Airframe
The aircraft has an all-metal construction with single curvature stressed
aluminum alloy skins riveted to stiffeners. Construction is of 6061-T6
aluminum alloy sheet metal riveted to aluminum alloy angles with high
quality blind rivets. This high strength aluminum alloy construction
provides long life and low maintenance costs due to its durability and
corrosion resistant characteristics. The wing has a high lift airfoil
(NACA 4415) and is equipped with semi-slotted Fowler type flaps.
7.3
Control system / pilot controls
Control stick(s)
The aircraft is equipped with dual control sticks. Refer to paragraph 7.11.
The control sticks operate in the standard pitch and roll (elevator and
aileron) configuration. See the picture below for control stick button
allocation:
Button
Function
1
Trim down
2
Autopilot control
3
Trim up
4
Not allocated
5
Radio PTT
1
2
3
4
5
AI
RCRAF
T
NOS
E
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