Lancair ES-P, Pilot Operating Handbook

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Airspeed REDUCE until propeller RPM
control is regained
Throttle Slowly INCREASE and hold
airspeed below over speed KIAS
Mixture ADJUST for smooth operation
CAUTION
If the over speed was significant, an engine
inspection is called for upon landing. Engine
operation for the balance of the flight must be
monitored closely.
PROPELLER DAMAGE
As with any major component of an aircraft, the propeller demands
proper care. Nicks, scratches and other types of damage require care.
While the construction varies, all are highly stressed and these nicks
cause stress concentrations to a greater or lesser degree, which are
dangerous. Refer to the MT propeller manual for the proper limits of
damage, and the proper propeller "care and feeding". Preflight your
aircraft accordingly. The loss of any portion of a blade is likely
catastrophic.
SPEED BRAKES
If the speed brakes should fail in the UP (deployed) position; attempt to
retract them by cycling to full up then down. If all attempts fail to
retract them, land with them fully extended and use at least 95 KIAS on
final.
UNLATCHED DOOR IN FLIGHT
If the door becomes unlatched or opens in flight the first priority is to
"FLY THE AIRPLANE." If the door is still hooked, have a passenger
hold the handle to prevent further opening. If the door has completely
opened, do not attempt to close it. Slow the airplane
down to approach
speed, extend the flaps, and return to the nearest airport and land. The
door will most likely depart the aircraft.
SPINS
SPINS ARE PROHIBITED. If a spin is entered inadvertently or
intentionally, the stick should be neutralized or placed slightly forward
of neutral. The rudder should be held full against the direction of the
spin until rotation is stopped. At this point, the recovery should be
flown with a smooth, positive pullout of no more than 4G’s, taking
particular care not to enter an accelerated stall or re-enter another spin.
WARNING
The ES-P is aerodynamically very clean and can