Cosmik Aviation EV-97 teamEUROSTAR UK, Pilot Operating Handbook

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SECTION 1 – GENERAL INFORMATION AND TECHNICAL DATA
1.1 Introduction
This Pilot’s Operating Handbook has been prepared to provide pilots and
instructors with information for the safe and efficient operation of the EV-97
teamEUROSTAR UK microlight aeroplane. It also contains supplemental data
which may be found useful.
1.2 Certification basis
The EV-97 teamEUROSTAR UK has been approved by UK Civil Aviation Authority
against the requirements of BCAR section S.
1.3 Warnings, cautions and notes
The following definitions apply to warnings, cautions and notes in the flight manual:
WARNING
Means that the non-observation of the corresponding procedure leads to an
immediate or significant degradation of the flight safety.
CAUTION
Means that the non-observation of the corresponding procedure leads to a
minor or possible long term degradation of the flight safety.
NOTE
Draws attention to any special item not directly related to safety, but which is
important or unusual.
1.4 Descriptive Data
1.4.1 Aircraft description
EV-97 teamEurostar UK is an aircraft intended for recreational and touring flying and
is limited to non-aerobatic operations in Visual Meteorological Conditions(VMC). It is a
single engine, all metal, low-wing monoplane of semi-monocoque construction with two
side-by-side seats. The aeroplane is equipped with a fixed tricycle undercarriage with a
steerable nose wheel.
The powerplant is a ROTAX 912 (80 hp), four cylinder, four stroke engine driving a two
blade V230C, fixed wooden propeller (standard propeller). An alternative GT 166 x 145
fixed pitch wooden propeller may also be fitted. The engine is fitted with a gearbox
having a reduction ratio of 2.27:1.
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