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Page Date: 19. February 2014
Section 4
Normal Procedures
Pilot´s Operating Handbook US
EXTRA 330LX
4.12
ACROBATIC MANEUVERS
4.12.1
GENERAL
N O T E
Prior to executing these maneuvers tighten harnesses and check all loose items are
stowed. Start the maneuvers at safe altitude and maximum continuous power setting
if not otherwise noted.
For maneuver limits refer to Section 2 LIMITATIONS.
After termination of acrobatic maneuvers the artificial horizon (if installed) must be reset if
possible.
At high negative g-loads and zero g-periods it is normal that oil pressure and RPM indication
might drop down momentarily returning to normal status at positive g-loads.
WARNING
The high permissible load factors of the airplane may exceed the individual physiological
limits of pilot or passenger. This fact must be considered when pulling or pushing high
g's.
4.12.2
MANEUVERS
CAUTION
Particular caution must be exercised when performing maneuvers at speeds above
V
A
[154 KIAS (285 km/h)]. Large or abrupt rudder and elevator control inputs above this
speed as well as full aileron control inputs above 185 KIAS (343 km/h) may impose
unacceptably high loads which exceed the structural capability of the aircraft.
Acrobatics is traditionally understood as maneuvers like loop, humpty bump, hammerhead
turn, aileron roll etc..
This manual does not undertake to teach acrobatics, however, it is meant to demonstrate the
plane's capabilities.
For this reason maneuvers are divided into segments. The segments are described.
Limitations are pointed out.
- Segment horizontal line:
A horizontal line may be flown with any speed between V
S
and V
NE
- Segment line 45° climbing:
The plane will follow the line at max. power. The speed will not decrease below 80 KIAS
(148 km/h)
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