VL-3E-1 Pilot Operating Handbook
date of issue:
26/40
4.3.9
Cruise
The aeroplane flight characteristics are very forgiving within permitted limits of airspeeds, configurations
and C/G range. The aeroplane can be controlled very easily. Refer to the Section 5 par. 5.3.1.
4.3.10
Descent
Throttle
- idling
Speed
- 140 km/h (75 kts)
Trim
- as necessary to reduce stick pressure
Instruments
- within limits
4.3.11
Check before landing
Fuel
- fuel quantity check
Safety harness
- tightened
Undercarridge
- open- see 4.3.8. max.speed for open undercarridge 150 km/h(80 kts)
Propeller
- minimum propeller pitch
Brakes
- check function
Trim
- adjust as required
Landing area check
- runway
Base leg
4.3.12
On base leg
Speed
- 110 km/h (60 kts)
Flaps
- extend to "38°“ position
Trim
- adjust as required
Throttle
- as necessary
Instruments
- within limits
4.3.13
On final
1.
Speed
- 90 – 100 km/h (50 - 55 kts)
2.
Flaps
- "55°“ position
3.
Trim
- adjust as required
4.
Throttle
- as necessary
5.
Instruments
- within limits
4.3.14
Landing
The airspeed during final is slowly reduced, so that the touch down speed is about 57 km/h (35
kts). Gradually pull the stick after touch down to hold the nose wheel up as long as possible. Push the
control stick forward when the nose wheel touches. The landing run can be shortened by braking.
