Flight Manual LS1-f
Issued May 2011
4.1
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4
Normal procedures
4.1
Introduction
This section provides checklist and amplification procedures for the
conduct of normal operation. Normal procedures associated with optional
systems can be found in section 9.
4.2
Rigging and derigging, filling and dumping the watertanks
4.2.1
Rigging
Caution:
When rigging the glider from the trailer be sure to have enough
clearance when extending the landing gear to avoid the wheel touching the
ground. Lifting the fuselage with the landing gear will result in damage of the
landing gear control system.
1.
Execute the inspection prior to rigging see section 4.3.
2.
Clean and lube the pins and bushings.
3.
Open the canopy, extend the landing gear.
4.
With a helper on the wingtip, push left wing into place, care for correct
dihedral.
5.
With a helper on the wingtip, push right wing into place, care for correct
dihedral.
6.
Sight through the wing main pin bushings to determine alignment. Push the
main pins in as far as possible.
7.
Secure the main pins by pulling the securing hooks to the front, rotate the
handles of the pins upwards and secure the handles with the hooks.
8.
Connect the airbrake quick connectors and secure the connectors according
to section 4.2.2. Check manually by pulling upwards.
9.
Connect the aileron quick connectors and secure the connectors according
to section 4.2.2. Check manually by pulling upwards.
10.
Install the horizontal tail and secure with the safety nut against the tapered
bolts.
11.
Install TE-probe and secure with tape against rotation.
12.
Install and secure equipment like a Logger in the baggage compartment.
13.
In case of an automatic parachute fix rip cord to the ring mounted to the left
hand shoulder harness attachment.
14.
Tape the gaps of the wing-fuselage junction and at the tailplane.
15.
Execute a positive control check, one helper is needed to hold firmly the
control surfaces.
