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Pilot’s Operating Handbook

Publication Number: AAPOHLS-1, Issue B
Revision Date: 1 December 2011

Airplane Name & Model Number: Lightning LS-1

Airplane Registration Number: _____

Airplane Serial Number: _____

POH Date of Issue: 1 December 2011

This Handbook must be kept current and carried
within the aircraft at all times.

Summary of Contents for LS-1 Lightning

Page 1: ...Pilot s Operating Handbook ...

Page 2: ...Issue B Revision Date 1 December 2011 Airplane Name Model Number Lightning LS 1 Airplane Registration Number _____ Airplane Serial Number _____ POH Date of Issue 1 December 2011 This Handbook must be kept current and carried within the aircraft at all times ...

Page 4: ...ection Description Signature Original All Initial Release Arion Aircraft LLC A1 27 May 2010 All CG Range Arion Aircraft LLC A1 27 May 2010 All Flap range limited to 25 Arion Aircraft LLC Issue B 1 Dec 2011 All ASTM F2746 Compliance Arion Aircraft LLC ...

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Page 6: ...his page Supplements are issued and controlled separately by the Log of Supplements in Section 10 Section Change Date Table of Contents B0 1 Dec 2011 Foreword B0 1 Dec 2011 Section 1 B0 1 Dec 2011 Section 2 B0 1 Dec 2011 Section 3 B0 1 Dec 2011 Section 4 B0 1 Dec 2011 Section 5 B0 1 Dec 2011 Section 6 B0 1 Dec 2011 Section 7 B0 1 Dec 2011 Section 8 B0 1 Dec 2011 Section 9 B0 1 Dec 2011 Issue B ...

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Page 9: ...bbreviations I 9 Section 1 General Information 1 1 Aircraft Type and Model 1 1 1 2 Three View Drawing 1 2 1 3 Aircraft Summary 1 3 Section 2 Operating Limitations 2 1 Introduction 2 1 2 2 Airspeed Limitations 2 2 2 3 Service Ceiling 2 3 2 4 Load Factors 2 3 2 5 Prohibited Maneuvers 2 3 2 6 Fuel Limitations 2 3 2 7 Environmental Limitations 2 4 2 8 Powerplant Limitations 2 5 2 9 Other Limitations 2...

Page 10: ...ons 3 10 3 7 Engine Troubleshooting 3 12 3 8 Inadvertent Spin 3 16 3 9 Emergency Descent 3 17 3 10 Inadvertent Icing 3 17 3 11 Loss of Flight Controls 3 17 3 12 Abnormal Events Procedures 3 18 Section 4 Normal Procedures 4 1 Introduction 4 1 4 2 Speeds for Normal Operation 4 1 4 3 Preflight Inspection 4 3 4 4 Aircraft Operational Checklists 4 11 4 5 Detailed Normal Procedures 4 25 Section 5 Perfor...

Page 11: ...mation 6 3 6 6 Weight Balance Determination for Flight 6 4 6 7 Aircraft Equipment List 6 7 Section 7 Description of Airplane Systems 7 1 General Description 7 1 7 2 Flight Ground Controls 7 2 7 3 Instrument Panel 7 3 7 4 Flight Instruments 7 4 7 5 Engine Systems 7 6 7 6 Propeller 7 7 7 7 Electrical System 7 8 7 8 Fuel System 7 8 Section 8 Ground Handling Servicing 8 1 General 8 1 8 2 Ground Handli...

Page 12: ... 11 8 6 Propeller Care Servicing 8 12 8 7 Cleaning and Care 8 13 8 8 Removal of Cowling Wheel Pants 8 15 8 9 Trickle Charger 8 18 Section 9 Supplements 9 1 Introduction 9 1 9 2 Improvements Corrections 9 1 9 3 Continued Operational Safety Reporting 9 1 9 4 Owner Change of Address 9 2 9 5 Log of Supplements 9 3 ...

Page 13: ... the following standards F2245 Standard Specification for Design and Performance of a Light Sport Airplane F2279 Standard Practice for Quality Assurance in the Manufacture of Fixed Wing Light Sport Aircraft F2295 Standard Practice for Continued Operational Safety Monitoring of a Light Sport Aircraft This handbook includes the material required to be furnished to the pilot by ASTM Standard F2245 as...

Page 14: ... Safety Monitoring systems require the cooperation of both the aircraft owner operators and manufacturer Service difficulties or potential safety of flight issues must be reported to the Manufacturer on the Service Difficulty Report form located in the Aircraft Maintenance Manual OWNER CONTACT INFORMATION UPDATE It is mandatory for LS 1 owners to keep their contact information updated with Arion A...

Page 15: ...and Air Safety Alerts the Airworthiness Certificate of the aircraft may become invalid In the event of changes to email address and or postal address please submit the updated information to the manufacturer using the contact details above RECOVERY OF CERTIFICATION DOCUMENTATION Should certification documentation need to be recovered for this aircraft please contact the manufacturer In the event t...

Page 16: ...or of this aircraft shall read and comply with the maintenance and continued airworthiness information and instructions provided by the manufacturer 2 Each owner operator of this aircraft shall be responsible for providing the manufacturer with current contact information where the manufacturer may send the owner operator supplemental notification bulletins 3 The owner operator of this aircraft sh...

Page 17: ...uirement the aircraft shall be considered not in compliance with applicable ASTM standards and may be subject to regulatory action by the presiding aviation authority Handbook Information This Pilot s Operating Handbook POH is provided by Arion Aircraft LLC as a guide to the operation of the Lightning LS 1 This POH applies to the particular aircraft identified by the registration marking and seria...

Page 18: ...ng information not included in this manual reference should be made to the appropriate operations or manufacturer s manuals REVISIONS CHANGES This handbook utilizes section level revision control Each page of the handbook contains a revision indication in the lower inside corner Revision indicators are consistent throughout an entire section but vary from section to section A major release of the ...

Page 19: ...inal release of a section in Issue A and Change B3 is the third revision of a section in Issue B of the entire handbook The List of Effective Sections near the front of the handbook documents the applicable section Changes associated with a given handbook revision Revisions to this Pilot s Operating Handbook will be distributed to all Arion Aircraft dealers and owners of aircraft registered with A...

Page 20: ...n Aircraft whenever the revision status of their POH is in question or if they find discrepancies or errors Symbols This handbook uses the following symbols and definitions to emphasize important information WARNING Identifies an instruction which if not followed may cause serious injury or death CAUTION Denotes an instruction which if not followed may severely damage the aircraft or aircraft hard...

Page 21: ...irspeed of the aircraft corrected for position and instrument error Calibrated airspeed is equal to true airspeed in standard atmosphere at sea level KCAS Knots Calibrated Airspeed is calibrated airspeed expressed in knots IAS Indicated Airspeed is the speed of an aircraft obtained from an airspeed indicator uncorrected for airspeed system errors KIAS Knots Indicated Airspeed is indicated airspeed...

Page 22: ...wing flaps extended in the prescribed position VNO Normal Operating Speed Maximum Structural Cruising Speed is the speed that should not be exceeded except in smooth air and then only with caution VNE Never Exceed Speed is the speed limit that must not be exceeded at any time VS1 Stalling Speed or minimum steady flight speed at which the airplane is controllable in a specified configuration VS0 St...

Page 23: ...fects RPM Revolutions Per Minute is the speed of the engine crankshaft and propeller Static RPM Static RPM is the engine speed attained during a full throttle engine run up when the airplane is on the ground and stationary WOT Wide Open Throttle is the power setting at which the throttle is fully open MCP Maximum Continuous Power is the normal cruise RPM in Lightning LS 1 aircraft It should not be...

Page 24: ...is the center of the fixed fuel tank Center of Gravity CG Center of Gravity is the point at which an airplane or equipment would balance if suspended Standard Empty Weight Standard Empty Weight is the weight of a standard airplane including unusable fuel full operating fluids and full engine oil Basic Empty Weight Basic Empty Weight is the standard empty weight plus the weight of optional equipmen...

Page 25: ...mation 1 1 Aircraft Type and Model The Arion Aircraft Lightning LS 1 has been manufactured to the requirements of the United States Light Sport Aircraft Rule and applicable ASTM Standards accepted by the Federal Aviation Administration Type Arion Aircraft Lightning Model LS 1 Manufacturer Arion Aircraft LLC ...

Page 26: ...Section 1 Lightning LS 1 General Information Pilot s Operating Handbook Page 1 2 Issue B 1 2 Three View Drawing Figure 1 1 Three View Drawing ...

Page 27: ...l MCP 2850 rpm 110 KIAS Cruise Speed 8 000 MSL MCP 2850 rpm 108 KIAS Maximum Engine Power Output 3300 rpm 120 hp Rate of Climb MGTOW 1200 fpm Stall speed flaps up 45 KIAS Stall speed flaps down 40 KIAS Total Fuel Capacity 30 US gal Usable Fuel 28 US gal Approved Fuel Grades 100LL Full Fuel Range 30 gal tanks 30 min reserve no wind assuming 120 KTAS 4 5 gph 2850 rpm 8 500 MSL 746 nm ...

Page 28: ...Section 1 Lightning LS 1 General Information Pilot s Operating Handbook Page 1 4 Issue B THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK ...

Page 29: ...tion This section includes operating limitations necessary for the safe operation of the airplane its engine standard systems and standard equipment Observance of these operating limitations is required Limitations and instructions included in this section and in applicable supplements must be observed when operating the aircraft ...

Page 30: ... operation VNO Maximum structural cruising speed bottom of yellow arc 110 Do not exceed this speed except in smooth air and then only with caution VA Maneuvering speed 87 Do not make full or abrupt control movements above this speed Max Straight Level 140 Full power straight and level VFE Maximum flap extended speed top of white arc 75 Do not exceed this speed with flaps down VS1 Stall speed flaps...

Page 31: ...Maneuvers All aerobatic maneuvers including intentional spins are prohibited 2 6 Fuel Limitations FUEL CAPACITY Total Capacity 30 0 US gallons Capacity Each Wing Tank 15 0 US gallons Total Useable 28 0 US gallons APPROVED FUEL TYPES AND GRADES 100LL grade aviation gasoline is recommended and approved for all operations Automotive fuel is not recommended CAUTION Alcohol of any type or quantity is P...

Page 32: ...dbook Page 2 4 Issue B 2 7 Environmental Limitations Operations in Instrument Meteorological Conditions IMC PROHIBITED Operations in Day VFR and Night VFR Conditions APPROVED Maximum Demonstrated Crosswind Component 15 KNOTS Maximum Air Temperature for Operations 110o F ...

Page 33: ...32 76 11 6 31 80 Cylinder Head Temperature F 167 356 356 394 394 Minimum Oil Temperature for Takeoff 120o F Minimum Oil Pressure in Level Flight or Climb 32 PSI Minimum Oil Pressure at Idle Power 11 6 PSI Maximum Cylinder Head Temperature 394o F Maximum RPM for All Operations 3300 Maximum Engine Power Output at 3300 rpm 120 hp Full Throttle Static RPM 2600 3000 Maximum Continuous Engine RPM cruise...

Page 34: ...Section 2 Lightning LS 1 Operating Limitations Pilot s Operating Handbook Page 2 6 Issue B 2 9 Other Limitations Smoking Prohibited Maximum Permissible Number of Occupants 2O ...

Page 35: ...Y RESTRAINED REFER TO PILOT S OPERATING HANDBOOK FOR WEIGHT BALANCE CALCULATION On instrument panel in plain view of occupants Passenger Warning THIS AIRCRAFT WAS MANUFACTIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH LIGHT SPORT AIRCRAFT AIRWORTHINESS STANDARDS AND DOES NOT CONFORM TO STANDARD CATEGORY AIRWORTHINESS REQUIREMENTS FLIGHT INTO IMC PROHIBITED SPINS AND AEROBATIC MANEUVERS ARE PROHIBITED On Instrument Panel...

Page 36: ...Section 2 Lightning LS 1 Operating Limitations Pilot s Operating Handbook Page 2 8 Issue B On Instrument Panel Flap Indicator On Instrument Panel Flap Switch Fuel Selector ...

Page 37: ...ook Operating Limitations Issue B 2 9 Adjacent to each fuel filler cap Must be 11 US Gallons when equipped with standard fuel tanks 15 US Gallons 100LL Rear baggage bulkhead or canopy frame LIGHT SPORT On propeller near the hub wooden propellers only ...

Page 38: ...tions must be conducted with caution and only in smooth air Arc range is from VNO to VNE Green Arc 42 110 Normal Operating Range Lower limit is maximum weight VS at most forward C G with flaps retracted Upper limit is maximum structural cruising speed White Arc 38 75 Full Flap Operating Range Lower limit is maximum weight VS0 in landing configuration Upper limit is VFE maximum speed permissible wi...

Page 39: ...and maintenance are practiced Enroute weather emergencies may be minimized by careful flight planning and good judgment when unexpected weather is encountered However should an emergency arise the guidelines in this section should be considered and applied as necessary to correct the problem In any emergency situation the most important initial actions are First Maintain aircraft control Then Anal...

Page 40: ...IAS Maneuvering Speed at all weights 87 KIAS Best Glide Speed Still Air Flaps UP 75 KIAS Precautionary Landing Approach With Engine Power Wing Flaps 25 60 KIAS Landing Approach Without Engine Power Wing Flaps Up 75 KIAS Wing Flaps 25 60 KIAS 3 3 Engine Failure Checklists ENGINE FAILURE DURING TAKEOFF RUN Throttle IDLE Brakes APPLY Ignition OFF Master Switch OFF ...

Page 41: ... OFF 3 Ignition OFF 4 Wing Flaps AS REQUIRED 5 Master Switch OFF 6 LAND Safest Available Area ENGINE FAILURE DURING CRUISE 7 Airspeed BEST GLIDE ANGLE 75 KIAS 8 Carburetor Heat ON 9 Fuel Boost Pump ON 10 Fuel Selector Valve FULLEST TANK 11 Ignition TEST Cycle L R Both 12 Air Start ATTEMPT if time permits If engine fails to restart 13 Emergency Landing PERFORM ...

Page 42: ...suitable landing area is chosen NOTE In the event that the engine is stopped during flight it may be restarted by application of fuel and ignition without use of starter motor if propeller is still windmilling NOTE The JABIRU 3300 engine is a high compression 8 1 engine Therefore when the propeller has stopped rotating air starts without use of starter are unlikely before reaching VNE or 140 KIAS ...

Page 43: ...6 Fuel Selector Valve ON FULLEST TANK 7 Ignition START if prop stopped 8 If engine fails to restart perform Emergency Approach and Landing 3 4 Emergency Approach and Landing EMERGENCY APPROACH AND LANDING WITHOUT ENGINE POWER 1 Landing Area CHOOSE and establish landing pattern 2 Airspeed 75 KIAS Flaps UP 60 KIAS Flaps DOWN As Altitude Allows 3 Ignition OFF 4 Fuel Selector Valve OFF 5 Wing Flaps AS...

Page 44: ...lished 9 Touchdown SOFT FIELD TECHNIQUE 10 Brakes AS REQUIRED PRECAUTIONARY OFF AIRPORT LANDING WITH ENGINE POWER 1 Airspeed 75 KIAS 2 Carburetor Heat ON 3 Fuel Pump ON 4 Selected Field FLY OVER noting terrain and obstructions 5 Landing Pattern ESTABLISH 6 Wing Flaps AS REQUIRED 7 Airspeed 60 65 KIAS 8 Touchdown SOFT FIELD TECHNIQUE 9 Ignition Switch OFF 10 Brakes AS REQUIRED ...

Page 45: ...cation and intentions 2 Heavy Objects SECURE 3 Approach ESTABLISH High Winds Heavy Seas INTO WIND a Light Winds Heavy Swells PARALLEL TO SWELLS 4 Wing Flaps FULL DOWN 5 Canopy UNLATCH 6 Descent Rate ESTABLISH 50 fpm 60 KIAS 7 Touchdown TAIL LOW 8 Face CUSHION at touchdown with folded coat or cushion 9 Airplane EVACUATE If necessary break canopy 10 Life Vests INFLATE ...

Page 46: ...ated fuel through the carburetor and into the engine If engine starts 2 Power 1500 RPM 3 Fuel Boost Pump OFF 4 Fuel Selector Valve OFF and allow engine to empty carburetor 5 Engine INSPECT for damage If engine fails to start 6 Ignition OFF 7 Fuel Selector Valve CONFIRM OFF 8 Electrical Switches OFF 9 Aircraft EXIT 10 Fire EXTINGUISH using fire extinguisher wool blanket or dirt 11 Fire Damage INSPE...

Page 47: ...ition OFF 5 Cabin Heat CLOSED 6 Cabin Vents CLOSED 7 Airspeed INCREASE UP TO VNE if required to extinguish fire 8 Emergency Landing EXECUTE ELECTRICAL FIRE IN FLIGHT 1 Master Switch OFF 2 All other switches OFF 3 Cabin Vents OPEN If fire does not go out 4 Emergency Landing EXECUTE If fire appears to be out 5 Master Switch ON 6 Circuit Breakers CHECK for faulty circuit DO NOT reset ...

Page 48: ...ractical to inspect for damage CABIN FIRE 1 Master Switch OFF 2 Cabin Heat OFF 3 Vents Cabin Air CLOSED until fire extinguished 4 Land as soon as possible to inspect for damage 3 6 Electrical System Malfunctions LOW VOLTAGE WARNING 1 Alternator Failure DETERMINE a Engine Tachometer 0 RPM b System Voltage 12 0 or less 2 Battery Power CONSERVE a TURN OFF unnecessary electrical items 3 Aircraft LAND ...

Page 49: ...is essential to safety of flight 4 Aircraft LAND as soon as practical CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIP 1 Circuit Breaker NOTE tripped circuit breaker 2 Equipment on tripped circuit breaker OFF 3 Circuit Breaker RESET If circuit breaker trips again DO NOT RESET 4 Aircraft LAND as soon as practical MASTER SWITCH CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIP 1 Aircraft LAND as soon as practical 2 Master Switch Circuit Breaker RESET by f...

Page 50: ...Y to break ice free from throttle plate 3 Carb Heat ON for a period of at least one minute IGNITION MALFUNCTION 1 Ignition Key SWITCH to R then L 2 Ignition Key LEAVE on smoothest magneto 3 Aircraft LAND as soon as practical NOTE A sudden engine roughness or misfiring is usually evidence of ignition problems The problem could be a malfunctioning ignition system component fouled spark plug or simpl...

Page 51: ... Engine Operation OBSERVE for smoothness If all above indications are normal 6 Aircraft LAND as soon as practical and check engine for oil quantity and leakage If engine roughness leaking oil or high or rising CHT Oil Temp is observed 7 Aircraft PREPARE for engine stoppage and emergency approach and landing LAND at nearest airport or safe area NOTE High oil temperatures and low oil pressures may b...

Page 52: ...ne keeps running smoothly the oil pressure sender may be faulty Land as soon as practical to verify and correct HIGH CHT WARNING In Flight 1 Climb Angle REDUCE Lower nose to increase volume of air through cooling ducts 2 Throttle REDUCE slightly if necessary 3 CHTs OBSERVE If CHTs do not stabilize below 356 F within 5 minutes of corrective action 4 Aircraft LAND at nearest airport and check inlets...

Page 53: ...E If CHTs continue to rise or do not decrease below 356 F within 2 minutes of corrective action 3 Shut engine down until CHTs stabilize below 356 F LOW CHT WARNING in flight 1 Descent rate DECREASE 2 Throttle 1800 RPM until CHTs warmer than 167 F CAUTION Do not exceed 1800 RPM with CHT below minimum threshold unless necessary to maintain safe altitude ...

Page 54: ...llows 1 Throttle IDLE 2 Ailerons NEUTRAL 3 Rudder APPLY FULLY AND HOLD in direction OPPOSITE OF ROTATION Just AFTER rudder reaches the stop 4 Control Stick FORWARD to break stall Full down elevator may be required for recovery at aft CG loadings 5 Control Inputs HOLD UNTIL ROTATION STOPS Premature relaxation of control inputs may extend the recovery As Rotation Stops 6 Controls NEUTRALIZE and smoo...

Page 55: ...to areas of known forecast or probable icing is PROHIBITED Proper preflight planning is essential to avoidance of airframe ice AT THE FIRST SIGN OF AIRFRAME ICING 1 Aircraft CHANGE DIRECTION OR ALTITUDE to find an OAT less conducive to airframe ice and or avoid visible moisture 3 11 Loss of Flight Controls In any situation where flight controls appear inoperable consider the following 1 ENSURE AUT...

Page 56: ...ure 5 Use wing flaps with caution as they will affect pitch attitude and airspeed 3 12 Abnormal Events Procedures CANOPY OPEN IN FLIGHT 1 Aircraft MAKE NORMAL LANDING as soon as practical then latch canopy NOTE The Lightning has a front hinged canopy which will float open a few inches in the slipstream during flight An unlatched canopy does not affect aircraft handling but is IMPOSSIBLE to close a...

Page 57: ...QUIRED NOTE Normal landing distance increases significantly when landing with flaps UP LANDING WITH A FLAT MAIN TIRE 1 Wing Flaps FULL DOWN 1 Approach NORMAL 2 Touchdown GOOD TIRE FIRST holding airplane off flat tire as long as possible with aileron control and maintaining runway centerline with rudder Consider touching down on side of runway opposite that of bad tire to allow room for possible ya...

Page 58: ...Section 3 Lightning LS 1 Emergency Procedures Pilot s Operating Handbook Page 3 20 Issue B THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK ...

Page 59: ...uct of normal operations 4 2 Speeds for Normal Operation The following speeds are based on a maximum weight of 1320 lbs and may be used for any lesser weight Normal Takeoff Initial Climb Out Flaps 10 75 KIAS Short Field Takeoff 10 Degrees Flap Speed at 50 Feet 70 KIAS Clear of Obstacles Flaps Up 85 KIAS Climb Flaps Up Normal 80 KIAS Best Rate of Climb Vy 80 KIAS Best Angle of Climb Vx 75 KIAS ...

Page 60: ...sue B Landing Approach Normal Approach Flaps 25 52 KIAS Short Field Approach Flaps Full 52 KIAS Balked Landing FULL POWER allow speed to increase to 70 KIAS Clear of obstacles Flaps 10 70 KIAS Flaps UP Normal Climb 85 KIAS Maximum Recommended Turbulent Air Penetration Speed 90 KIAS ...

Page 61: ...ng Handbook Normal Procedures Issue B 4 3 4 3 Preflight Inspection Prior to flight the aircraft should be inspected in accordance with the following checklists and in the sequence shown in Figure 7 1 Figure 7 1 Preflight Inspection 1 5 4 3 2 ...

Page 62: ... aircraft 2 Rear Fuselage General surface condition Rudder Condition attachment movement Elevators Condition attachment movement Trim Tab Condition attachment servo door pushrod 3 Right Wing Surface condition Flap Attachment condition Aileron Movement and attachment Wing Tip Lights condition Wheel Brake Condition and fluid leaks Wheel Fairings Condition and attachment Bottom surfaces Overall condi...

Page 63: ...Quantity Visually Check Fuel Sump Drain sample check for contaminants Wheel Brake Condition and fluid leaks Wheel Fairings Condition and attachment Lower surfaces Overall condition of wing fuselage Wing Tip Lights condition Fuel Tank Vent Clear Aileron Movement and attachment Flap Attachment condition WARNING In cold weather remove even small accumulations of frost ice or snow from wing tail and c...

Page 64: ...s SAMPLE NOTE Before first flight of the day and after each refueling use sampler cup and drain small quantity of fuel from each fuel tank quick drain and check for water and sediment d Fuel Filler Cap SECURE 2 CABIN a Pilot s Operating Handbook AVAILABLE in the airplane within reach of PIC b Control Lock REMOVE and check controls for free motion c Ignition OFF d Master Switch OFF e INST Switch OF...

Page 65: ...and free travel j Baggage SECURE and within weight balance limits 3 REAR FUSELAGE a Tail Tie down DISCONNECT b Rudder CHECK freedom of movement control cables and and hinge security c Elevator CHECK freedom of movement control rod and hinge security d Trim Tab CHECK security of hinge servo door and trim pushrod 4 RIGHT WING Trailing Edge a Flap CHECK hinge security b Aileron CHECK freedom of movem...

Page 66: ...edown DISCONNECT b Wing Tip Lights CHECK condition and operation c Right Fuel Vent CHECK for blockage d Landing Light CHECK for condition and operation e Pitot Tube REMOVE cover and CHECK openings for blockage f Right main gear leg CHECK condition g Right main wheel fairing CHECK condition and security h Right brake CHECK for condition and fluid leaks i Right main tire CHECK for proper inflation a...

Page 67: ...ine oil level is 1 8 from bottom of dipstick NOTE Excess oil may cause higher than normal oil temperature and lower than normal oil pressure Excess oil in the system vents into oil recovery bottle b Cowl CHECK security of Camlock fasteners and lower cowl attachment screws c Lower Cowl INSPECT outlet for evidence of oil leaks d Air inlets CHECK for blockages e Propeller and Spinner CHECK for damage...

Page 68: ...lean if necessary 7 LEFT WING a Left main gear leg CHECK condition b Left main wheel fairing CHECK condition and security c Left brake CHECK for condition and fluid leaks d Left main tire CHECK for proper inflation and excessive wear e Left Wing Tiedown DISCONNECT f Landing Light CHECK for condition and operation g Left Fuel Vent CHECK for blockage h Wing Tip Lights CHECK condition and operation ...

Page 69: ... bearings for freedom of rotation and excessive movement c Flap CHECK hinge security 4 4 Aircraft Operational Checklists Refer to Flight Training Supplement for detailed information regarding operation of the aircraft and flying techniques BEFORE STARTING ENGINE 1 Preflight Inspection COMPLETE 2 Seatbelts Shoulder Harnesses ADJUST LOCK 3 Fuel Selector Valve ON fullest tank 4 INST Switch OFF 5 Brak...

Page 70: ...TH after engine starts 10 INST Switch ON 11 Engine Instruments MONITOR 12 Throttle ADJUST for 900 1000 RPM 13 Choke CLOSE SLOWLY NOTE If engine cranks below 300 RPM it will not start If system voltage drops below 10 5V do not attempt further start until battery is recharged or external power source is applied NOTE With throttle closed and choke on engine may idle at approximately 1200 RPM Idle spe...

Page 71: ...N position COLD WEATHER OPERATIONS For engine start in temperatures below 32 F preheating is recommended A warm air source should be directed through the rear opening in the lower cowling to warm the carburetor intake manifold and engine oil sump Once the intake area is sufficiently warm start engine using the Cold Engine Start procedure LET ENGINE WARM ITSELF to normal operating oil temperature a...

Page 72: ...Choke and Fuel Boost Pump OFF FLOODED ENGINE START If an engine start is attempted with too much choke for example full choke applied to a hot engine the engine may flood Waiting for the fuel to vaporize will usually allow normal start after several minutes Otherwise the following procedure may be followed immediately after the engine floods 1 Brakes APPLY HOLD 2 Choke OFF 3 Fuel Boost Pump OFF 4 ...

Page 73: ...cessary items switched off until warm up is complete to avoid overloading the charging system CAUTION Monitor cylinder head temperatures and turn aircraft into the wind if necessary to aid engine cooling during ground operations TAXIING 1 Area CLEAR 2 Brakes TEST and RELEASE 3 Throttle SLOWLY ADVANCE 4 Steering USE DIFFERENTIAL BRAKING to assist rudder control at low taxi speeds 5 See Section 4 5 ...

Page 74: ...Tank 6 Elevator Trim NEUTRAL 7 Wing Flaps SET 10 normal takeoff Engine Run Up 1 Throttle 1800 RPM 2 Ignition CHECK MAGS R BOTH L BOTH a Normal drop 10 30 RPM b If drop exceeds 100 RPM inspect ignition system prior to flight 3 Carburetor Heat and Idle Check a Throttle 1800 RPM b Carburetor Heat PULL to ON c Engine Speed CHECK for RPM drop NOTE If no ice is present there will be little or no drop in...

Page 75: ...le smoothly with Carb Heat ON 5 Carburetor Heat OFF 6 Engine Speed 800 900 RPM CHECK for smooth idle 7 Engine Instruments CHECK all within normal flight limits WARNING If idle speed is too slow or the engine runs roughly the cause must be determined and the condition corrected to avoid the potential for an in flight stoppage ...

Page 76: ...OTHLY ADVANCE to FULL 6 Elevator Control LIFT NOSE WHEEL at 40 KIAS Apply rudder as necessary to maintain runway centerline WAIT for aircraft to lift off at approximately 50 KIAS 7 Climb Speed 75 KIAS flaps 10 At 500 feet or safe altitude 8 Wing Flaps UP 9 Climb Speed 85 KIAS 10 Fuel Boost Pump OFF SHORT FIELD TAKEOFF 1 Wing Flaps 10 2 Trim NEUTRAL 3 Carburetor Heat OFF 4 Fuel Boost Pump ON 5 Brak...

Page 77: ...titude 10 Wing Flaps RETRACT SLOWLY 11 Airspeed 85 KIAS 12 Fuel Boost Pump OFF CROSSWIND TAKEOFF 1 Wing Flaps 10 2 Trim NEUTRAL 3 Carburetor Heat OFF 4 Fuel Boost Pump ON 5 Ailerons INTO WIND as necessary 6 Throttle SMOOTHLY ADVANCE to FULL 7 Rudder Control MAINTAIN runway centerline 8 Elevator Control LIFT NOSE WHEEL at 50 55 KIAS Apply rudder as necessary to maintain runway centerline as aircraf...

Page 78: ...OFF 13 Climb Speed 85 KIAS ENROUTE CLIMB 1 Airspeed 85 KIAS 2 Throttle OPEN as necessary to maintain desired climb rate NOTE Monitor cylinder head and oil temperatures to avoid exceeding their limits during extended climb periods in hot weather CRUISE 1 Throttle 2750 2850 RPM NOTE Time above maximum continuous power of 2850 RPM is limited to 15 minutes 2 Pitch Trim ADJUST for level flight ...

Page 79: ...TE Carburetor heat should be applied below 1800 RPM or when required by ambient conditions NOTE Plan descent to keep cylinder head temperatures within limits If CHTs drop below limits decrease rate of descent and increase power up to 1800 RPM Avoid high power settings when one or more CHT is below 167 F NORMAL TRAFFIC PATTERN AIRSPEEDS AND WING FLAP SETTINGS Downwind 75 KIAS Flaps 10 Base 65 KIAS ...

Page 80: ...FIELD LANDING 1 Airspeed 52 KIAS 2 Wing Flaps 25 3 Power REDUCE to idle as obstacle is cleared 4 Touchdown MAIN WHEELS FIRST 5 Nose Wheel LOWER GENTLY 6 Brakes APPLY AS REQUIRED 7 Wing Flaps RETRACT when convenient for better braking SOFT FIELD LANDING 1 Airspeed 52 KIAS 2 Wing Flaps 25 3 Touchdown MAIN WHEELS FIRST 4 Nose Wheel KEEP ELEVATED as aircraft slows to safe taxi speed then softly set on...

Page 81: ...vailable runway distance Wing low method of crosswind landing is recommended 1 Airspeed 55 60 KIAS 2 Wing Flaps MINIMUM REQUIRED 3 Touchdown UPWIND MAIN WHEEL FIRST 4 Ailerons INTO THE WIND 5 Rudder AS NECESSARY to maintain runway centerline 6 Nose Wheel LOWER GENTLY 7 Braking AS REQUIRED BALKED LANDING 1 Throttle SMOOTHLY TO FULL OPEN 2 Rudder MAINTAIN RUNWAY CENTERLINE 3 Airspeed 70 KIAS 4 Carb ...

Page 82: ... clear of obstacles 6 Wing Flaps UP 7 Climb Speed 85 KIAS AFTER LANDING 1 Wing Flaps UP 2 Fuel Boost Pump OFF 3 Carb Heat OFF 4 Lights AS REQUIRED 5 Trim NEUTRAL ENGINE SHUTDOWN 1 Throttle IDLE 2 Electrical Switches OFF 3 Ignition OFF 4 Master Switch OFF 5 Fuel Selector OFF 6 Controls LOCK with Seatbelt ...

Page 83: ...to a minimum and that all controls be utilized see Figure 7 2 to maintain directional control and balance Taxiing over loose gravel should be done at low engine speed to avoid abrasion and stone damage to the propeller Figure 7 2 Wind Correction During Taxi Right Aileron UP Elevator Neutral Left Aileron UP Elevator Neutral Left Aileron DOWN Elevator DOWN Right Aileron DOWN Elevator DOWN ...

Page 84: ...ttling back to the runway while drifting Once clear of the ground make a coordinated turn into the wind to correct for drift CRUISE Normal cruise is performed between 65 and 75 power Continuous cruise should not exceed 2850 RPM for more than 15 minutes Flights should be planned at 5 5 gallons per hour with 45 minutes reserve with appropriate allowances for wind conditions which will assist in dete...

Page 85: ...e airspeed the flaps should be slowly retracted to the full up position while allowing the aircraft to accelerate to the best climb speed FUEL MANAGEMENT Take Off and Landing Always switch the Fuel Selector Valve to the fullest tank for takeoff and landing Cruise Flight Pilots can manage fuel flow from the wing tanks to help trim the aircraft in flight To help balance the aircraft when there is on...

Page 86: ... quality of our environment requires renewed effort on the part of all pilots to minimize the effect of airplane noise on the public As pilots we can demonstrate our concern for environmental improvement by application of the following procedures 1 At altitudes less than 2000 feet avoid flying in close proximity to houses or over parks and recreational areas 2 During approach to or departure from ...

Page 87: ...y be started with external power WARNING Wheels must be chocked WARNING Ensure propeller is clear WARNING Ensure qualified person is in the operator seat 1 Remove top cowl 2 Inspect aircraft battery for signs of damage leaks corrosion etc 3 Connect electrical leads in the order that follows ensuring that the leads are only touching the intended connection points i Positive terminal on aircraft pos...

Page 88: ...cal equipment off except those items necessary to monitor the engine CAUTION Extended ground runs particularly with the cowling off may lead to elevated cylinder head temperatures Monitor temps and and shut down engine if CHTs meet or exceed limits 6 Stop engine 7 Disconnect electrical leads in the exact reverse order of how they were connected 8 Refit top cowl 9 Fly the aircraft for at least an h...

Page 89: ...Flap 52 KIAS Sea level takeoff distance to 50 with zero wind or slope on a short dry grass surface 900 ft NOTE Sea level take off distance exceeds sea level landing distance Takeoff and landing distance increase per 1000 of pressure altitude 380 ft Figure 5 1 Takeoff Distance Chart 800 900 1000 1100 1200 SL 800 1600 2400 3000 Takeoff distance in feet Elevation in Feet 90 degrees F 60 degrees F ...

Page 90: ...Section 5 Lightning LS 1 Performance Pilot s Operating Handbook Page 5 2 Issue B 5 2 Rate of Climb Sea Level Standard Day MGTOW 1200 fpm ...

Page 91: ...s Operating Handbook Performance Issue B 5 3 5 3 Cruise Speed Cruise speed at maximum continuous power 2850 RPM sea level 120 KCAS 5 4 Cruise RPM Maximum engine speed 3300 RPM Maximum continuous 2850 RPM Cruise range 2700 to 2850 RPM ...

Page 92: ...Section 5 Lightning LS 1 Performance Pilot s Operating Handbook Page 5 4 Issue B 5 5 Fuel Consumption At 2850 rpm sea level 5 1 US Gallons hr At 2850 rpm 8500 feet 4 5 US Gallons hr ...

Page 93: ...Lightning LS 1 Section 5 Pilot s Operating Handbook Performance Issue B 5 5 ...

Page 94: ...ion 5 Lightning LS 1 Performance Pilot s Operating Handbook Page 5 6 Issue B 5 6 Maximum Glide NOTE Best glide speed decreases approximately 1 5 percent or 1 125 knots for each 100 pounds below gross weight ...

Page 95: ...aps 30 degrees 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 Glide Distance in thousands of feet Speed in knots Glide Distance Horizontal distance traveled while descending 1 000 feet Note 25 September 2008 5 degrees warmer than standard day Glides timed for 1 minute between 3 000 feet and 2 000 feet Aircraft weight 1300 lbs ...

Page 96: ...85 105 125 145 165 185 205 225 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 Time in seconds to descend 1 000 feet Speed in knots Represents a Glide Ratio of 17 5 to 1 Note 25 September 2008 5 degrees warmer than standard day Glides timed for 1 minute between 3 000 feet and 2 000 feet Aircraft weight 1300 lbs ...

Page 97: ...ing of the aircraft The N number of the aircraft as delivered is listed in the footer of each page The airplane was weighed and basic empty weight determined at the factory with all optional equipment installed prior to initial delivery Modifications equipment changes or loss of records may be cause for re weighing to keep basic empty weight and CG information current Refer to the Aircraft Mainten...

Page 98: ...B 6 2 Center of Gravity CG Limits Datum Firewall Forward Limit 30 0 inches aft of datum Up to and including 1320 lbs Aft Limit 34 0 inches aft of datum 6 3 Weight Limits Maximum takeoff weight 1320 lbs Maximum landing weight 1320 lbs 6 4 Baggage Zone Definition Figure 6 1 Baggage Zone Definition Baggage Area ...

Page 99: ...ilot s Operating Handbook Weight Balance and Installed Equipment Issue B N 6 3 6 5 Moment Arm Information Cockpit Seat Station 44 1 inches aft of datum Fuel Station 37 4 inches aft of datum Baggage Area 69 76 inches aft of datum ...

Page 100: ...ble 6 1 as a guide and Table 6 2 for aircraft specific data 1 Basic Empty Weight Enter the basic empty weight and moment from the Airplane Weight and Balance Record 2 Fuel Loading Enter the total combined weight and moment of usable fuel in the airplane 3 Pilot and Passenger Enter the total combined weight and moment of the pilot and passenger 4 Baggage Enter the total combined weight and moment o...

Page 101: ... IN Moment LB IN 1 Basic Empty Weight Ensure use of appropriate values from Airplane Weight and Balance Record 2 Fuel Loading 30 US gallons maximum at 6 lbs gal 180 37 4 3366 3 Total Pilot and Passenger Weight 44 1 4 Baggage Weight 50 lbs maximum 69 76 5 Total Weight and Moment CG Total Moment Total Weight 1 320 0 CG Acceptable CG Location arm is between 30 0 and 34 0 Maximum allowable weight is 1...

Page 102: ...nsure use of appropriate values from Airplane Weight and Balance Record 2 Fuel Loading 35 4 US gallons maximum at 6 lbs gal 37 4 3 Total Pilot and Passenger 44 1 4 Baggage Zone A 50 lbs maximum 69 76 5 Total Weight and Moment CG Total Moment Total Weight CG Acceptable CG Location arm is between 30 0 and 34 0 Maximum allowable takeoff weight is 1320 lbs Table 6 2 Blank Weight and Balance Loading Fo...

Page 103: ...ns is issued its own supplement which must be contained in the Pilot s Operating Handbook if the equipment is installed in the aircraft The Log of Supplements is found at the beginning of Section 9 of this handbook and controls the issuance and revisions of each supplement Information provided in equipment supplements adds to or replaces information from the basic instructions of aircraft operatio...

Page 104: ...n This Aircraft INSTRUMENTS AVIONICS X S Single GRT Sport 8 4 EFIS flight display O Dual GRT Sport 8 4 EFIS displays O Garmin GDU375 multifunction display O Dynon Skyview System X S 2 Analog Airspeed Indicator X S EIS 6000 Engine Monitor X S Garmin SL40 Radio O Garmin SL30 Nav Com O Garmin GTX327 Mode C Transponder O Garmin GTX330 Mode S Transponder X S PM1000II Intercom O PM3000 Intercom X O TruT...

Page 105: ...rbon Ground Adjustable Propeller X S Kannad 406 MHz ELT with panel remote X S Vertical Card Compass X S 12V Charging Outlet X S Music Input Jack x S Hobbs meter X S AeroLED wingtip Nav Strobe light package X S Wing mounted LED landing lights O Tanis Engine Heater X S Cloth Interior O Vinyl Interior O Leather Interior X S Wheel Pants X S Clear Canopy O Tinted Canopy O Small Opening Window in Canopy...

Page 106: ...ht Balance and Installed Equipment Pilot s Operating Handbook Page 6 10 N Issue B PAINT FINISHING Paint System Matrix Color Paint Code Color Name Base Color MT 84 Matrix Base White Trim Color 1 Trim Color 2 Trim Color 3 Clear Coat ...

Page 107: ...and certified under the FAA accepted ASTM standards for Light Sport Aircraft airworthiness requirements The fuselage is a semi monocoque fiberglass structure with carbon fiber reinforcement in the wing root area The wings are fiberglass composite with an aircraft grade spruce spar core wrapped in fiberglass integral fiberglass fuel tanks and winglets The wing spars overlap and are joined inside a ...

Page 108: ...assembly The rudder is driven by conventional pedals with tensioned cables and pulleys TRIM SYSTEM The pitch trim is electrically driven and actuated by a rocker switch on the instrument panel There is no provision for rudder or aileron trim WING FLAP SYSTEM The wing flaps are electrically actuated by a linear actuator mounted in the spar box area The wing flap control switch is a three position m...

Page 109: ...anel layouts focus on ease of pilot operation with the primary flight instruments displayed in front of the left seat occupant The throttle carburetor heat choke and cabin heat controls are in the center of the panel Switches are on a panel to the left side of the primary EFIS screen The circuit breakers are located on the right side of the right EFIS screen In GRT systems the Engine Information S...

Page 110: ...this aircraft PITOT STATIC SYSTEM The pitot static mast is mounted under the right wing and is not heated The static port is located on the lower tube It is a hole drilled through the tube behind a cap that shelters the port from ram air pressure The pitot port is the upper tube The pitot static lines run through the right wing root and under the instrument panel to provide the electronic flight d...

Page 111: ...AIRSPEED CALIBRATION Indicated airspeed differs from calibrated airspeed due to instrument and position error in the pitot static system This position error affects indicated airspeeds at slower airspeeds KIAS KCAS Flaps UP Flaps Take off Flaps Landing 42 45 48 50 56 57 63 73 85 94 106 113 125 135 ...

Page 112: ...sed Drive Direct Drive Cooling Air Cooled Ignition Dual Transistorized Magneto Carburetor BING altitude compensating Power Rating 107 hp 2750 RPM 120 hp 3300 RPM Power Loading 11 lbs hp ENGINE CONTROLS The engine controls consist of the throttle magneto starter key switch choke and carburetor heat See Section 4 Normal Procedures and the Flight Training Supplement for detailed instructions on using...

Page 113: ...y EFIS system as selected by the pilot Engine warnings display as prominent yellow or red alerts on the primary EFIS screen ENGINE OIL SYSTEM Oil System Wet Sump Max Normal Oil Consumption 1 qt 10 hours Oil Sump Capacity 3 7 US Quarts See Section 8 of this handbook for approved oil grades and checking servicing information 7 6 Propeller Manufacturer Sensenich Wood Propeller Company Type Fixed Pitc...

Page 114: ... The LS 1 fuel system is comprised of a 15 gallon tank in each wing There is an engine driven fuel pump that runs continuously during engine operation to draw fuel from the selected fuel tank An electric boost pump is installed as a backup to the mechanical pump and to facilitate refilling of the carburetor bowl after periods of inactivity Refer to Section 2 6 of this handbook for fuel quantities ...

Page 115: ...lves that must be checked during preflight operations The wing sump quick drain valves are located just outboard of the fuselage on the underside of each wing CARBURETOR Manufacturer Bing Agency Model Type 94 40 pressure compensating Each LS 1 carburetor is set up for proper jetting in an average climate before leaving the factory Operation in extreme climates or out of high mountain airports may ...

Page 116: ...result in engine stoppage The first indication of icing is an RPM drop or reluctance of the engine to come back to full power after prolonged period of reduced power Progressive icing will cause obstruction of the carburetor leading to enrichened mixture and a rough running engine The carb heat system directs air from the outer surface of the muffler into the engine induction system for the preven...

Page 117: ...Carburetor icing can occur on the ground particularly when the aircraft and engine have become damp overnight Because the carburetor automatically adjusts for changes in air density there should be VERY LITTLE if any RPM drop during the run up carburetor heat check If there is a noticeable drop in RPM when heat is applied carburetor ice may have formed during taxi and should be burned off prior to...

Page 118: ...Section 7 Lightning LS 1 Description of Airplane Systems Pilot s Operating Handbook Page 7 12 Issue B THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK ...

Page 119: ...or commercial operators and 50 hour service and inspections as required by the manufacturer Engine and airframe maintenance must be carried out by approved maintenance personnel per the Arion Lightning LS 1 Aircraft Maintenance Manual and the most current revisions of applicable Jabiru 3300 Hydraulic Lifters engine manuals The most current engine manuals are available from www jabiru net au The Ai...

Page 120: ...he nose wheel off of the ground and allow the handler to maneuver the aircraft Approved push pull points are limited to the following see Figure 8 1 1 Propeller blade root NOT PROPELLER TIP a Check that ignition switch is off and key is removed a Place hand no more than 3 away from spinner 2 Front of horizontal stabilizer near fuselage 3 Front of vertical stabilizer at the base 4 Inboard wing area...

Page 121: ... 1 Section 8 Pilot s Operating Handbook Ground Handling and Servicing Issue B 8 3 Figure 8 1 Approved Push Pull Points Pull or push only on the inboard 5 of propeller Do not use prop tips Approved push pull points ...

Page 122: ...ore should have their fuel tanks either completely drained or filled with 100LL Storage for any length of time with auto fuel in the tanks is not recommended because fuel degradation may result leading to detonation and possible engine damage Arion Aircraft recommends use of a canopy cover during periods of outdoor storage A good quality cover protects the canopy shields the interior from UV damag...

Page 123: ...des 3 Consider locking the canopy and fuel caps for security 4 Set the parking brake to help keep the airplane from rolling against the tiedown ropes in high winds Tie down configuration is shown in Figure 8 2 Tie down the aircraft by looping rope or strap to outboard flap hinge on each side refer to Figure 8 2 top Tie out at 45 degrees away from aircraft Tie down the rear of the aircraft by loopi...

Page 124: ...ction 8 Lightning LS 1 Ground Handling and Servicing Pilot s Operating Handbook Page 8 6 Issue B Figure 8 2 Tie down configuration Notice tie down angle away from aircraft and slack left in tie down ropes ...

Page 125: ...er or sediment in the fuel system 3 Aircraft must be grounded with an approved grounding cable during fueling Grounding cable should be clipped onto exhaust pipe 4 Chock wheels or set parking brake if equipped before fueling CAUTION Do not lean the fuel nozzle against the edge of the fuel filler opening The weight of the hose and nozzle prying against the edge of the fuel collar will cause damage ...

Page 126: ...age container Do not overfill the container allow for expansion SERVICING ENGINE OIL Engine oil quantity must be checked before each flight using the following procedure 1 Using a Phillips screwdriver unlock 1 4 turn camlocks and flip open oil door in top of cowl 2 Unscrew oil filler cap 3 Remove dipstick and wipe clean if necessary with a clean rag 4 Reinsert dipstick and screw filler cap down un...

Page 127: ... door NOTE Normal cold engine oil level is no more than halfway between dipstick hash marks Normal hot engine oil level is 1 8 up from bottom of dipstick NOTE It takes approx quart to raise cold oil level from bottom of dipstick to lower hash mark It takes quart to raise oil level from lower hash mark to upper FULL hash mark Total crankcase volume is 3 7 quarts CAUTION DO NOT overfill Oil levels a...

Page 128: ... when full 8 4 Approved Fuel and Oil Grades APPROVED FUELS 100LL grade aviation gasoline is recommended and approved for all operations WARNING Use of automotive fuel is discouraged because it may contain unknown amounts of acetone MEK and other chemicals which will harm the fuel tank sealant APPROVED ENGINE OIL Oils developed and branded for use in air cooled aircraft piston engines which conform...

Page 129: ... oil In cold climates AeroShell part synthetic 15W 50 or equivalent is recommended CAUTION DO NOT USE oil or additives containing LinKite as this will damage the engine and void the engine warranty NOTE Oil additives of any type are NOT recommended for use in Jabiru aircraft engines 8 5 Basic Undercarriage Maintenance TIRE INFLATION PRESSURES Standard Mains 25 30 psi Nose 25 30 psi BRAKE SYSTEM FL...

Page 130: ...th loose gravel which may kick up and damage the blades 3 Avoid flight in heavy rain which may nick the paint surface of the blade leading edge The hub of a wood propeller will naturally swell and shrink slightly due to seasonal changes moisture accumulation and dehydration Because of this mounting bolts of wood propellers must be periodically checked for correct tension This check must be done du...

Page 131: ...izes a base and clear coat For optimum performance and aesthetics the exterior surfaces of the aircraft should be kept clean and free of bugs and grease The painted surfaces and canopies of Arion Lightning factory demonstrator airplanes are routinely cleaned and polished with Turtle Wax Express Shine a spray type cleaner that leaves a thin protective coating This coating aids in removal of dirt an...

Page 132: ... on the windows GooGone citrus stain remover dabbed onto a soft microfiber cloth will remove it without harming the plastic CAUTION Use only cleansers approved for acrylic based plastics on and near the windows INTERIOR SURFACES AND UPHOLSTERY The interior may be cleaned using standard automotive upholstery cleaners made for the particular type of covering EFIS screens and instruments may be clean...

Page 133: ...h a series of machine screws and washers along the trailing edge TO REMOVE UPPER COWL 1 Using a Phillips screwdriver press down on each Camlock fastener and twist counterclockwise turn The heads will pop up when loosened 2 Lift the cowl off the top of the nose It is lightweight make sure to place it in an area where it cannot be damaged by wind or prop blast TO REINSTALL UPPER COWL 1 The lower cow...

Page 134: ...per cowl as described above 2 Make sure the ignition is OFF and the key is out of the switch then place the propeller in the horizontal position 3 Loosen the hose clamps around the SCAT hoses where they connect to the cowl and gently pull them away from the NACA ducts 4 Remove machine screws in the trailing edge of the cowl leaving the top screw on each side loosely in place 5 Find a helper to cat...

Page 135: ...cts 4 Make sure ALL tools and hardware are out of the engine compartment then reinstall the upper cowl When satisfied with the fit and alignment of both cowls finish tightening the machine screws REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF WHEEL PANTS Removal of wheel pants is recommended for transition training and for operations on snowy slushy or grass surfaces Main Wheel Pants Remove machine screws that attac...

Page 136: ...e Charger Each Lightning LS 1 is delivered from the factory with a trickle charger The pigtail for the charger is accessible through the oil door in the top of the cowling and connects to the aircraft battery The charger will charge the battery only when necessary shutting off when the battery is fully charged ...

Page 137: ...plement Log on page 9 3 9 2 Improvements And Corrections Please report any errors or omissions in this manual to the aircraft manufacturer 9 3 Continued Operational Safety Please report all incidents or observations that might affect safety of flight or continued airworthiness of the LS 1 fleet on the Malfunction or Defect Report found in the Aircraft Maintenance Manual The input of owners operato...

Page 138: ... and other important information Failure to do so may affect airworthiness of your aircraft 9 5 Log of Supplements The Log of Supplements lists the title revision and effective date of all of the supplements available for the aircraft Each supplement required in the aircraft POH is marked with an X in this table under the N number Supplements must be updated in this manual if they are revised or i...

Page 139: ...S2a PM3000 Intercom 2 12 1 11 S3 Garmin SL40 2 2 15 10 S4 Garmin SL30 2 2 15 10 S5 Garmin GTX327 2 2 15 10 S6 Garmin GTX330 2 2 15 10 S7 GRT Sport EFIS 2 2 15 10 S9 Kannad 406 MHz ELT 2 2 15 10 S11 TruTrak Digiflight IIVS Autopilot 2 12 1 11 S12 WxWorx XM Weather 2 2 15 10 S14 Garmin GDU375 Map Display 2 12 1 11 S16 Tanis Engine Heater 2 2 15 10 S17 Dynon Skyview system 2 1 16 11 S19 AmeriKing ELT...

Page 140: ...Section 9 Lightning LS 1 Supplements Pilot s Operating Handbook Page 9 4 Issue B No Title Revision Date ...

Page 141: ...ard flight training regimen It also does not repeat information that is already stated elsewhere in the Pilot s Operating Handbook This supplement is not intended to replace or substitute for proper pilot training transition training or familiarity with applicable operating handbooks It is the responsibility of the operator of this aircraft to familiarize themselves with all applicable handbooks a...

Page 142: ...Section 9 Lightning LS 1 Flight Training Supplement Pilot s Operating Handbook Page FTS 2 Issue B Figure S11 Baggage Area Figure S11 1 Rudder Pedals ...

Page 143: ...d roll controls are actuated using one of two control sticks see Item 1 Figure S11 2 with one in front of both pilot and passenger seats Fore and aft movement of the control stick actuates the pitch control and left right movement of the stick actuates the roll control The aircraft has a single engine throttle control located in the lower center of the instrument panel see Figure S11 3 Figure S11 ...

Page 144: ...system See Figure S11 4 or below the engine controls in a Dynon system The angle of the wing flaps is changed by a linear actuator mounted in the center console below and between the seats The wing flap control rocker switch is located on the instrument panel either above or below the engine controls see Item 1 Figure S11 4 Pushing the bottom of the switch lowers the flaps and pushing the top rais...

Page 145: ...p and trim position indicators omitted in favor of an electronic display on the primary EFIS Figure S11 4 Elevator Trim and Flap Switches with LED Indicators The aircraft brakes are actuated using toe pedals as part of the left and right rudder pedals see Item 1 Figure S11 5 The brakes are differential and are located on the rudder pedals Pushing the left pedal actuates the left wheel brake and pu...

Page 146: ...1 fuel system was comprised of an 11 gallon tank in each wing total of 22 gallons An optional 15 gallon tank total of 30 gallons has been made standard on all LS 1s manufactured after 2011 FUEL SELECTOR There is a fuel selector valve in the fuel system that controls the flow from the left and right wing tanks respectively In addition to the LEFT and RIGHT positions the fuel selector also includes ...

Page 147: ...tions The wing sump quick drain valves are located on the underside of the wing just outboard of the where the main landing gear legs enter the fuselage ENTRY EGRESS CANOPY OPERATION The Lightning LS 1 Canopy is latched and unlatched by an exterior and an interior latch The exterior canopy latch see Figure S11 6 is located on the top of the aft edge of the canopy and the interior canopy latch see ...

Page 148: ...Section 9 Lightning LS 1 Flight Training Supplement Pilot s Operating Handbook Page FTS 8 Issue B Figure S11 6 Exterior Canopy Latch Figure S11 7 Interior Canopy Latch ...

Page 149: ...mmended egress method is opposite the entry method FLIGHT PERFORMANCE SLOW FLIGHT The aircraft is very stable and controllable in slow flight down to stall speeds The control response during slow flight is typical of conventional configuration airplanes STALLS In general stalls in the LS 1 are relatively gentle with a straight forward break if the airplane is flown with no yaw or skid slip ball is...

Page 150: ...any light sport aircraft pilots with previous flight experience are often used to flying heavier aircraft with different handling characteristics No matter how much flight time a pilot has accumulated over the years a comprehensive session of dual instruction with a flight instructor who is experienced in the Lightning LS 1 will go a long way toward a safe pleasurable transition into light sport a...

Page 151: ...ttle Carb heat control Cabin heat ventilation control Choke control Control sticks Rudder pedals and adjusters Toe brakes Trim Flaps B Panel As required for equipment installed EFIS system or round dials Engine Information System EIS Garmin radio transponder and functions Switches fuses or circuit breakers II Preflight Inspection Reference the checklist Any other items at instructor s discretion S...

Page 152: ...ame Systems A Flight Controls Ailerons Elevator Rudder Trim Flaps B Wheels brakes C Fuel system II Engine Systems Carb heat Cabin heat Throttle choke Fuel pump Oil fill pump Oil over flow Caps rotors Alternator Section 3 Normal operating procedures Before starting Engine starting Taxi Before takeoff checks ...

Page 153: ... charts and Weight and Balance Weight balance Takeoff Cruise Landing Comments_____________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Transitioning pilot _________________________ Instructing pilot ___________________________ Date ________________ LESSON 2 Basic Flight Maneu...

Page 154: ...hange of flight controls technique in place and use it I Basic Flight Maneuvers Climbs Decents Turns Combinations II Slow Flight Flaps up 70 kts IAS Flaps up 55 kts IAS Flaps down 65 kts IAS Flaps down 50 kts IAS Proper transition from slow flight to cruise same as a go around recovery CAUTION Before practicing slow flight and stalls become aware of the stall and spin recovery technique outlined i...

Page 155: ...wer flaps up to stall buffet only Power off flaps up to buffet only Power off flaps down to buffet only Power on partial power flaps up full stall Power off flaps up full stall Power off flaps down full stall Comments_____________________________________ Transitioning pilot ___________________________ Instructing pilot ____________________________ Date ________________ ...

Page 156: ...pplication c Pitch for the horizon not an airspeed let the aircraft accelerate d Climb out at 90 kts IAS once established Short field takeoff a Same as normal but rotate 45 50 kts b Pitch for horizon and accelerate c Climb at 70 kts until clear of obstacle d At safe altitude accelerate to 80 kts and retract flaps then accelerate to 90 kts Soft field takeoff a Use elevator to keep weight off the no...

Page 157: ...he ground Pilots must have good stabilized approaches and consistent approach speeds on short final near 60 kts IAS before being allowed to land This is in a no wind situation approach speed at instructors discretion in windy conditions Normal approach a 80 90 kts IAS on downwind b Abeam touchdown point reduce power to near idle c Carb heat out d Slow to 80 kts IAS add 10 degrees flaps e 70 80 kts...

Page 158: ...pproach speed near 60 kts on short final b Power to idle over the numbers c Full stall landing on the mains Do not force the aircraft to land Do not land in a 3 point stance d Nose wheel should be held off as long as possible e Brake as required IV Go Around From anywhere in the pattern up to short final a Go around procedure is same as slow flight recovery b Fly the aircraft first then slowly ret...

Page 159: ... Bounced Landing NOTE Most bounced landings in the LS 1 are caused by excessive speed at touchdown Avoid hard forward stick pushes as in a stall recovery as porpoising will likely result To recover from a bounce hold the nose at a level attitude and try to re flare or go around a If sufficient speed reestablish the flare and land in a full stalled condition on the main wheels b If slow or awkwardl...

Page 160: ...___________________________ Transitioning pilot __________________________ Instructing pilot ___________________________ Date ________________ Lesson 4 Emergency Operations 1 5 hours In all situations regarding emergency procedures some of the most important things to remember are Always fly the aircraft first Do not try to save the aircraft Having to trailer an aircraft out of field is much bette...

Page 161: ...ng try a restart If above 1000 AGL a Establish best glide airspeed of 75 kts IAS b A return to the airport can be attempted c Practice 180 degree power off approach and determine the altitude needed to turn the aircraft around and still have good altitude for an approach Remember you will need to turn more than 180 degrees to re align with the runway you just left All other situations at altitudes...

Page 162: ... achieved by each speed III Key Position Can be described as the position from which you can assure a power off approach and landing to the desired runway or field Normally this is a point abeam the touch down area at about 1000 1500 AGL Practice power off approaches from this spot near the airport a Set up the aircraft between 1000 1500 AGL abeam the touch down area b Reduce the throttle to idle ...

Page 163: ...AGL above the airport b Fly the aircraft in a glide to set up in the Key position c Repeat until proficient Comments ____________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ ______...

Page 164: ..._________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Transitioning pilot __________...

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