Flight Manual LS1-f
Issued May 2011
2.5
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2.7
Flight crew
Max. load in the seat: 110 kg (242 lbs.) unless limited by the max.
permissible mass of the nonlifting parts (230 kg, 507 lbs).
Min. load in the seat (pilot + parachute):60 kg (132 lbs.).
If necessary the min. cockpit load may be increased according to
maintenance manual section 2.2.1 and value entered in section 6.8.4.
With these loads, the C.G. range given under section 2.5 will be kept within
the limits when the empty weight C.G. is within its limits. See loading chart
in section 6.
Caution:
With lower pilot weights lead ballast must be added to the seat.
Ballast put on the seat (lead ballast cushion) must be fastened at the safety belt
anchor points.
2.8
Kinds of operation
Flights according to VFR (daylight)
Aerotow
Winch- and auto-tow launching
Aerobatics are not permitted
Cloud flying (daylight): permitted when properly instrumented (see below).
2.9
Minimum equipment
As minimum equipment only the instruments and equipment specified in
the equipment list (see Maintenance Manual section 6) are admissible.
2.9.1
Normal operation
a)
Airspeed indicator:
Range: 0-300 km/h (0-135kts.);
Speed range markings see sect. 2.3
b)
Altimeter:
Range: 0 – min. 10.000 m (0 – min. 30000 ft),
Altimeter with fine range pointer, 1 turn max. 1000 m (3000 ft.)
c)
Four piece symmetrical safety harness
d)
Parachute
automatic or manual type or a suitable firm back
cushion compressed approx. 8 cm (3 in.) thick
e)
Required placards, check lists, Flight manual.
2.9.2
In addition for cloud flying
(Not permitted in the USA, Canada and Australia)
Magnetic compass
(compensated in the airdraft)
VHF - transceiver
(ready for operation)
Variometer
Turn and bank indicator or artificial horizon
Note:
Experience has shown that the installed airspeed indicator system may be
used for cloud flying.
Caution:
The weight of the upper part of the instrument panel shall not exceed
4 kg (8.8 lbs.).
