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Pilot’s Operating Handbook DFE Ultralights Ascender III-C
PERFORMANCE
Cruise speed dual
mph 50
Stall speed mph 35
Vne mph 55
Maneuvering speed mph 40
Rate of Climb fpm 1000
Fuel US gal 9
lbs 54
litres 34
Fuel flow
US gal/hr 3
lbs/hr 18
Endur hrs 3.0
Range (half hr reserve) sm 125
Take off Dist feet 200
Landing Dist feet 250
Service ceiling feet 18000
Roll rate 45-45 degrees seconds 4
Max crosswind
mph 10
Load factors g +4.6/-2.6
Glide ratio 7.5
Minimum sink rate fpm 550
WEIGHTS
Empty Wt lbs 310
Gross weight
lbs 750
Useful load lbs 440
Payload lbs 386
AIRCRAFT FILE
The aircraft file includes the required documents that must be in the aircraft or available upon
request. These items will reference the aircraft by serial number, model designation and
registration. The aircraft identification plate, which also contains this information, is located on
the bottom aft section of the wing keel tube. The file consists of the following:
These items must be available in the aircraft.
1) Aircraft Registration
2) Proof of Insurance
These items need not be carried in the aircraft, but should be available.
1) Weight and Balance Sheet
2) Journey Logbook
3) Technical Record
4) Pilot’s Operating Handbook