F
F
L
L
I
I
G
G
H
H
T
T
M
M
A
A
N
N
U
U
A
A
L
L
Document No.:G304MS/AFM
Date of Issue: 07/14
4-20
Approved
NOTE
The loss of height from extending the powerplant to the moment
the engine is running is about 40 to 50 m (131-164 ft) and the
time required for this procedure is approx. 35 - 40 seconds.
4.5.6 Approach and landing
Powerplant retracted
The normal flap setting for landing is at position “L”.
The normal approach speed with air brakes fully extended and the
extended landing gear is approx. 90 km/h (49 KIAS, 56 mph) at the
landing weight of 430 kg (948 lbs).
Minimal approach speed is 85 km/h (45 KIAS, 52 mph).
For better aileron control during strong turbulence, the approach
can be made with flap setting +2 or +1 at speed between 100 and
110km/h (53-59 KIAS, 62-68 mph).
The approach speeds have to be increased of approx. 20% at the
landing weight of 600 kg (1322 lbs).
Immediately before touch-down, the air brakes should be always
open fully.
Sideslip is suitable for steep approaches. The sideslip angle
increases proportionally to aileron and rudder deflection (aileron
deflection depends on rudder deflection in horizontal flight)
Ailerons are effective to control approach glide angle and direction
even for maximal side rudder deflections.
CAUTION
The water ballast (if filled) should be emptied before landing.
