Flight manual
MD3
RIDER
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2.8.
Maneuvering load factors G
Maximum positive center of gravity load factor
+ 4
Flap
up (0°)
Maximum negative center of gravity load factor
- 2
Maximum positive center of gravity load factor
+ 2
Flaps
down
Maximum negative center of gravity load factor
0
2.9.
Flight crew
Minimum crew
1 pilot
Maximum number of persons on board
2 persons
2.10. Kind of operation
WARNING:
Only VFR day flights are permitted.
WARNING:
IFR flights and flying in clouds is prohibited.
Flight into know icing is prohibited
2.11. Fuel
2.11.1. Approved fuel types
Premium unleaded auto fuel (
Natural 95 in Czech
-
Standard Spec. for
Automotive Spark-Ignition Engine Fuel, ASTM D 4814
) or AVGAS 100 LL.
Note: Due to the higher lead content in AVGAS, the wear of the valve
seats, the deposits in combustion chamber and lead sediments in the
lubrication system will increase. Therefore, use AVGAS only if you
encounter problems with vapor lock or if other fuel types are not
available.
For more details see Operator’s Manual for all versions of Rotax 912
supplied with the engine.
2.11.2. Fuel capacity
Fuel tank capacity (each wing tank)
46
liters
Total fuel capacity
92
liters
Unusable fuel
1
liter
