F
F
L
L
I
I
G
G
H
H
T
T
T
T
R
R
A
A
I
I
N
N
I
I
N
N
G
G
S
S
U
U
P
P
P
P
L
L
E
E
M
M
E
E
N
N
T
T
for SPORT
STAR
Light Sport Aircraft
Document No.: S2006FTSUS Revision: -
Date of Issue: 15/01/2006
Page:
77/130
4.9 Takeoff
4.9.1
Checks Prior to and at the Takeoff
1. Reduce the throttle lever to 2000 rpm (increased idle).
2. Extend the wing flaps to the takeoff position (15 degrees).
The airplane is capable of taking off even with the flaps set to other
positions:
The takeoff run distance with flaps retracted will be the longest.
The takeoff with flaps fully extended is the shortest, however
acceleration after rotation is required to achieve the necessary
speed of 54 KIAS, 100 km/h, 62 mph. After the necessary speed is
achieved , the flaps should be slowly retracted.
3. Set the trim lever to be coaxial with the flap lever (in neutral
position).
If the electric trim system is installed in your airplane, set the trim
slightly to the nose heavy position (the third diode from the top
should flash ).
4. Prevent the airplane from moving using the toe-brake pedals.
5. Check that the choke is closed (choke lever fully forward).
6. Check the indications on the engine instruments:
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Oil temperature should be above 50 degrees C.
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Cylinder head temperature should be above 50 degrees C.
(The oil requires more time to warm up than the CHT, so if the oil
temperature is above 50 degrees C, then the CHT is probably
above 50 degrees as well ).
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Battery charging on voltmeter (over 13V ).
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That fuel quantity indicated on fuel gauge is enough for the
intended flight. We do not recommend to do a flight with the
minimum fuel quantity indicated the flashing warning light of fuel
gauge ( if installed ).
7. Check that the COMM is switched ON.