Flight manual
MD3
RIDER
Page 4-5
4.6.
Cruise
- bring the aircraft into horizontal flight
- speed
4,000 – 5,500
RPM
(as required)
- airspeed
as required
- engine instruments
check
- fuel tank valves
switch
between
tanks
when necessary
WARNING: Do not forget to change the wing tank supplying the
engine on regular basis to prevent fuel starvation.
When both fuel tanks are full or close to full, select right tank.
Do not have both tanks open at the same time.
4.7.
Approach
4.7.1. Descent
- throttle
as required
- engine instruments
check
WARNING: Avoid prolonged operation with IDLE during the flight
as the engine might became overcooled and loss of power might
occur
4.8.
Downwind
- power
4,000 – 5,000 rpm
- airspeed
120-140
km/hod
- engine instruments
check
- fuel tank valves
open to tank with more fuel
-safety belts
tighten
- approach area and landing site
situation
4.9.
Normal landing
4.9.1. On Base Leg
- power
3,000 rpm, or according to need
- airspeed
125
km/hod
- engine instruments
check
- wing flaps
take-off position ( position I )
- trim
trim
- final leg airspace
situation
