Flight Manual LS1-f
Issued May 2011
2.9
Copyright DG Flugzeugbau GmbH - any copy or publishing prohibited
2.13.2
Limitations placards LS1-f (45)
Cockpit Checklist
This sailplane must be operated in compliance with
operating limitations as stated in the form of markings,
placards and flight manual.
1. Trim ballast (for under weight pilot)?
2. Loading plan regarded?
3. Parachute worn properly, static line connected?
4. Seat back and rudder pedals in comfortable position ?
5. Safety harness buckled ?
6. All controls and instruments in reach?
7. Airbrakes cycled and locked?
8. Trim position ?
9. Altimeter adjusted?
10. Positive control check ? (One person at the control
surfaces).
11. Tail dolly removed ?
12. Tow release checked?
13. Canopy locked?
Clearly visible at right cockpit wall
Type:
LS1-f (45)
Serial No.: ____________ Registration: __________
Airspeed limits:
Winch launch and auto tow
130 km/h 81 mph
70 kts.
Aero tow
170 km/h 106 mph 92 kts.
Manoeuvring
170
km/h 106
mph 92
kts.
Rough air
270 km/h 167 mph 146 kts.
Never exceed
270 km/h 167 mph 146 kts.
Aerobatic manoeuvres are prohibited
Max. take-off mass
439 kg
968 lbs.
Pilot weight incl. max:
110 kg
242 lbs.
Parachute min:
60 kg
132 lbs.
With lower pilot weight necessary ballast must be added.
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Altitude
in
[m] 0-2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000
VNE
IAS
km/h 270 256 243 231 218 206 195 184 173
Altitude in [ft]
0-6560 9843 13124 16405 19685 22966 26247 29528 32809
VNE
IAS
kts. 146 138 131 125 118 111 105 99 93
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