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Hoffmann
Systems Description
H 36 DIMONA
SECTION 7
7.1
Cockpit Description:
1.
Instrument board:
Is in three sections, the flight instruments are on the left, engine’ instruments on the right, and tilted for
better viewing. The center console is for the installation of COM and NAV equipment. The main switch
ON position is down and OFF when turned to the right.
2.
Control Stick:
One stick for each seat, with built-in microphone switch.
3.
Air Brakes:
The airbrake levers are colored blue and are on the left cockpit side and the middle console. The levers
have no down lock due to spring loading.
4.
Rudder Pedals:
Two seats, left and right. Pulling the adjusting handle forward of the control stick, and pushing with the
feet against the pedals permits forward adjustment. To move pedals aft, pull handle and let pedals snap
into the desired rear position.
5. Cockpit Heat:
Pulling the knob permits heat entry thru the cabin heat duct.
6. Choke:
The choke knob closes butterfly valves in both carburetors thru cables. It must not be used to shut down
the engine, and under no circumstances should a takeoff be attempted when the choke knob is activated!
7. Throttle Lever:
The throttle lever is on the lower middle console next to the Air Brake Lever. Full throttle = Lever full
forward.
8. Trim:
The trim lever (coloured green) is behind the throttle on the middle lower console. To effect trim move
lever to the left to clear locking lugs and move in desired trim direction, i.e. lever forward — nose
down, lever aft — nose up.
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