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Document No.: G304C/AFM
Date of Issue: 12/01
7-1
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7.1
Introduction
This Section provides description and operation of the sailplane
and its systems. Refer to Section 9, Supplements, for details of
optional systems and equipment.
7.2
Cockpit controls
The below listed controls marked by the appropriate placards (refer
to 2.13) are installed in the cockpit.
More detailed description of some of the systems may be found
below.
Control Column
The elevator is moved by a parallelogram system which prevents
unintentional movements induced by gusts. The following buttons
are mounted on the control column:
a) Radio button
press to transmit.
b) Spring trim button
depress with the little finger and release in any selected control
column position.
c) Trim lever
can be adjusted manually when trim button is depressed.
Lever forward:
nose heavy
Lever rearward: tail heavy
d) Wheel brake
It is controlled by means of the rudder pedals.
e) Tow Release
The yellow grip under the Port side of the instrument panel is
activating both releases.
f) Air brakes
Air brakes are operated by a blue lever located on the port side
of the cockpit
EXTEND: Unlock (inwards) blue lever on the Port cockpit side
and pull towards the rear.
RETRACT: Push lever forward and lock.