Arion Aircraft LS-1 Lightning, Pilot Operating Handbook, Page: 79 / 164

Lightning LS-1 Section 4
Pilot's Operating Handbook Normal Procedures
Issue B 4-21
BEFORE LANDING/DESCENT
1. Seat Belts & Shoulder Harnesses............ADJUST
and LATCH
2. Fuel Boost Pump..........................................ON
3. Lights………………………………………..AS REQUIRED
4. Carburetor Heat………………………...AS REQUIRED
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NOTE: Carburetor heat should be applied
below 1800 RPM or when required
by ambient conditions.
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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, Flaps 25°
Final...........................................52 KIAS, Flaps 25°