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
7-7
7.4
Landing gear system
The sailplane is fitted with a damped retractable main wheel and
auxiliary tail wheel.
The main landing gear is operated with a black lever located on the
cockpit right side.
Retract: Unlock handle, pull backwards, then lock.
Extend: Unlock, push handle forward and lock.
To apply brake on the main wheel, extend the airbrakes fully, the aft
travel of the airbrake lever provides the control of the hydraulic
wheel brake mechanism. Optional parking brake could be installed.
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 "T" lever on the
right 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 the locking bar and adjust
headrest position.
Both backrest and headrest may be adjusted in flight.
There are four-point safety harnesses.
7.6
Pitot and static system
The static pressure orifices are located on both sides of the
fuselage. Total pressure is read in the fin leading edge. Keep the
static pressure holes clean, refer to 4.3 Daily inspection .
