POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook
POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1
Page 35 of 84
13
Flight Operations
All speed values (IAS) below refer to the MTOW.
13.1 Taxiing
The nose wheel steering is conventional. Push the right pedal to turn right.
Push the left pedal to turn left.
Taxiing is simple. The turning radius of the C42 is small.
The plane handles cross wind during taxing very well.
When taxiing with a strong tail wind, hold the control stick firmly in the neutral
or nose-down position.
When taxiing on bumpy grass strips, exercise caution to avoid striking the
propeller.
13.2 Take-off and climb
After completing pre-flight inspection (Chapter 11) and
“Before take-off” checklist (Chapter 12) !
Whenever possible, take-off into the wind.
The maximum demonstrated crosswind component for take-off and landing
is 15 kn. No special procedures are required.
The starting direction must be ensured by a "drift angle" against the wind.
Make certain the runway and approach are free before you taxi to the take-
off position.
Set trim to neutral. (with an electrical trim the third lamp from above*)
* trim more nose-down for rearward center of gravity
Wing flaps in take-off position (flap position 1).
Gently bring the throttle to full forward position, check tachometer.
Check the function of the airspeed indicator.