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NOTE
Remember- it is usually not a problem to take off with an airplane exceeding the
maximum take off weight but it is the problem of landing such an airplane.
ATTENTION
Maximum weight of 450 kg can not be exceeded in any case
2.7.2 Pilot’s qualification
FM-250 Vampire
is aerodynamically controlled airplane. The requirements can change in
time and that’s why it is important to know the valid version of the regulations. The following
applies at the time of publishing this manual:
- pilot in command must have the qualification of at least "pilot of aerodynamically controlled
UL airplanes”
- pilot of an airplane can hold the qualification of student pilot ULLa if an instructor ULLa is on
board
- student pilot ULLa can fly on board alone during his (her) solo flights in training under
supervision of an instructor
- pilot can have another person with no pilot’s qualification on board after logging at least 50
hours on UL airplanes including at least 5 hours on
FM-250 Vampire.
2.7.3 Pilot’s place in the plane, age of the crew, using the seat belts
The airplane
FM-250 Vampire
has full dual controls and all instruments can be seen and
operated from both seats. The pilot of the plane seats in the left seat.
The age of the pilot is not confined in any way and is derived of the requirements concerning
the minimum age of the pilot or student pilot by the regulation UL3. The upper limit of the age
is given by the health capability, so is the holding of a valid pilot license.
The age of another person on board is not determined by any LAA regulation, but regarding
the minimum age we can generally recommend that the second person of the crew should be
at least the size to be able to use the seat belts.
On basis of this general requirement with reference to the regulation UL1, section 3,
paragraph 3.3., it is necessary for the pilot to decide if he (she) will accept another person on
board, taking in account his (her) age, physical and mental ability.
As producers we can not give any recommendation or restriction. We emphasize the crew to
use the seat belts which must be correctly fastened.
2.8 Maximum flight altitude
Technically speaking, aircraft's service ceiling is the density altitude at which its maximum
rate of climb is no greater than 0.5 m/s. Its absolute ceiling is the highest altitude at which it
can maintain level flight. In real situation, this technical ability depends on actual weight of
the airplane, conditions of engine, propeller output, meteorological conditions, etc.
Concerning the legislative, the flight altitude is influenced by many restrictions which can
change in course of time. Make sure you get to know these restrictions completely.
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