Europa Aircraft XS Monowheel Motorglider, Owner'S Manual

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The control stick should be held just aft of neutral, there is no need for full
aft stick.
As the aircraft accelerates ensure that you have aileron control, and at
approximately 30 -35 kts ease the stick forward so that the tail wheel is clear
of the ground, taking care not to lift the tail too high to avoid endangering
the propeller - particularly in long grass. As the tail is lifted be prepared to
apply rudder to contain yaw.
As the tail lifts it is necessary to keep the aircraft level with ailerons.
As the aircraft accelerates through 45 kts smoothly rotate to lift off.
Climb initially at 55 kts to clear any obstacles, allowing the aircraft to
accelerate to 60 kts before retracting the landing gear.
Note: With the Warp Drive propeller fitted you may find that the engine
RPM in the climb will be slightly less than the static RPM. This is due to the
propeller becoming more effective as the aircraft accelerates during the
take-off run.
The landing gear should be operated in one smooth flowing movement.
There is no need to “bang” it forward in a split second.
Once the gear has been retracted allow the aircraft to accelerate to 70 — 80
kts for the climb.
A cruise climb of 90 — 100 kts may be preferred as this will give better
engine cooling and greater field of view over the nose of the aircraft.
XS Monowheel Motorglider Issue 2 Page 5 - 11
Owners Manual November 2006