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
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Slight deflection of the right rudder pedal to eliminate engine torque
moment will probably be required to maintain a straight climb.
If you started in a crosswind then you can deflect the appropriate rudder
pedal yaw the airplane into the wind and then neutralize the rudder control.
The airplane will climb yawed in a straight line of flight.
If you need to execute a turn in a climb then apply pressure to the rudder
pedal for the desired direction of turn (left pedal for a left turn) and
simultaneously move the control stick in the same direction. Then
neutralize the foot and hand control. It is important to maintain airspeed
during a turn ( it should not decrease! ).
4.10.1 Transition from a Climb to a Descent
In the case of a longer climb which has resulted in the engine
temperatures being in the yellow arcs, it is not recommended to suddenly
reduce the engine power to idle and transit to a descent, because engine
lubrication will be interrupted for a certain period of time. Therefore the
throttle lever should be pulled back gradually and not suddenly.
4.10.2 Transition from a Climb to Level Flight
A transition to level flight will usually follow after climbing. To do it gradually
push the control stick forward (do not reduce the power at first!), bring the
airplane to level flight and then let it reach the required airspeed (e.g. cruise
airspeed is about 90 KIAS, 170 km/h, 105 mph), and when the cruise
airspeed is achieved reduce the engine power by the throttle lever so that
the airplane will maintain the desired airspeed or engine rpm (e.g. 5000
rpm or up to the max. continuous 5500). Finally adjust the elevator trim as
necessary. It is also useful to lock the throttle lever by means of its friction
wheel at the instrument panel to avoid unprompted movement of the lever
followed by a power change.