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Document No.: G304C/AFM
Date of Issue: 12/01
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7.4
Landing gear system
The sailplane is fitted with a retractable main wheel and auxiliary
tail wheel.
The main landing gear is operated with a black lever located on the
cockpit starboard side.
to retract: Unlock black handle, pull backwards, then lock.
to extend: Unlock, push black handle forward and lock.
To apply brake on the main wheel push by your heels on rudder
pedals (if necessary the pedals position may be adjusted rearward
of 1-2 notches prior to landing).
7.5
Seats and safety harness
The sailplane is fitted with an adjustable backrest as well as
headrest.
The backrest position may be adjusted with a black "D" lever on the
starboard cockpit side. To adjust the backrest position release the
lever, release weight on the backrest and move your body forward;
the backrest moves forward.
To adjust the headrest: Lift notched bar and adjust headrest
position.
Both backrest and headrest may be adjusted in flight.
There are four-points safety harness.
7.6
Pitot and static system
The static pressure orifices are located on both sides of the fuselage. Total pressure is
read in the fuselage nose. Keep the static pressure holes clean, refer to 0
Daily inspection.
7.7
Airbrake system
The air brakes are controlled with the blue lever located on the port
side of the cockpit.
To extend the air brakes pull the lever rearward
To retract the air brakes push the lever forward