Flylight Airsports Skyranger Swift, Operator'S Manual

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Skyranger Swift Operators Manual (issue 3)
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4.6.3 When clear of obstacles allow the aircraft to accelerate to 57 knots CAS
[ IAS], and at 200 feet AGL select CR flap.
4.6.4 It is important to always pick an abort point before attempting to take
off from a short field. If the aircraft approaches the abort point before
lifting, the takeoff should be aborted by fully closing the throttle and
braking firmly.
4.7 Soft field takeoff
4.7.1 Select first stage (TO) flap. Avoid stopping the aircraft whilst entering
the runway and roll into the takeoff run. Hold full up elevator until the
nosewheel lifts and then try to balance the aircraft in the rotated
attitude whilst speed is increased. This will help reduce rolling
resistance and keep overall drag to a minimum.
4.7.2 Allow the aircraft to lift off at around 40 knots CAS[ IAS] , and then
carefully allow the aircraft to accelerate to 57 knots CAS [ IAS] in
ground effect before adopting the climbing attitude. At 200 feet AGL
select CR flap.
4.7.2 It is important to always pick an abort point before attempting to take
off from a soft field. If the aircraft approaches the abort point before
lifting, the takeoff should be aborted by fully closing the throttle and
braking firmly.
4.8 Crosswind takeoff
4.8.1 The maximum demonstrated takeoff crosswind is a component of
15knots. Pilots are advised to avoid crosswind components of greater
than 10 knots until very experienced on type.
4.8.2 Select O (CR) flap. Start the takeoff roll with the stick held fully into
wind and the elevator neutral. Pressure may be required on the rudder
pedals to steer straight.
4.8.3 Allow the aircraft to accelerate. The amount of aileron can be reduced if
there is a tendency to lift the downwind wheel. Keep the elevator
neutral until the speed reaches 50-55knots CAS[ IAS], then cleanly
rotate and lift off.
4.8.4 As the aircraft lifts off, adopt a shallow climb attitude. Gently yaw the
aircraft into wind to set up the required drift angle, and centralise the
ailerons and balance ball.