VL-3E-1 Pilot Operating Handbook
date of issue:
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7.
Aeroplane and Systems Description
7.1
Introduction
This section provides description and operation of the aeroplane and its system.
Refer to Section 9, Supplements, for details of optional systems and equipment.
7.2
Airframe
VL-3 Evolution airframe is all-carbonfibre monocoque construction.
For more information see VL-3 aeroplane Maintenance Manual.
7.2.1
Fuselage
All composite sandwich construction.
For more information see VL-3 aeroplane Maintenance Manual.
7.2.2
Wing
The composite wing has one main spar with carbon flanges, no ribs; the stressed skin is of sandwich
construction with a foam core. For more information see VL-3 aeroplane Maintenance Manual.
7.2.3
Horizontal Tail Unit
Horizontal tail units have same construction like wing.
For more information see VL-3 aeroplane Maintenance Manual.
