Lancair Legacy, Pilot'S Operating Handbook And Flight Manual

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X-4 February 2008
Legacy
X-5 February 2008
Legacy
1/2 or more. Baggage (secured of course) is not excessive such that gross weight
or CG is out of limits? Mentally review the flight from take off thru landing for
speeds and altitudes. Rotate at ___kts, climb at ___kts, level off at xxx feet, etc.
First fuel transfer at _____, then _____, and so forth. With transfer pump failure
at 3rd transfer what is course of action? Etc.
Is all equipment operative for the flight? Lights, x-ponder, flashlight batteries plus
spares, life vests for that cut across the lake, first aid kit just in case, sickness bags
for that novice passenger, maps, approach plates for destination and alternates
enroute, etc.
At big airports be wary of jet blasts, you can be hidden from the tower by bushes
where a DC-10 would be quite visible, following that ”10 Heavy” for takeoff, lift
off well before he rotates and slide to the up- wind direction to avoid the wing tip
vortices which are dangerous horizontal tornado like winds shed from each wing
tip. These vortices move down and out from each tip gradually dissipating but
remaining dangerous for up to two minutes or more. AVOID THEM.
SOURCES OF INFORMATION
There are numerous sources of information available to make your flying not
only safer, but more enjoyable as well. Of course, the number one source is our
FAA (or your country’s regulating authority). F.A.R. Part 91 covers the “General
Operating and Flight Rules” for the U.S. This document covers subjects such as
the responsibilities of the pilot, use of flight plans, fuel requirements, right-of-way
rules, etc. Not particularly enjoyable reading, but essential and educational.
Much current information is carried in the Airman’s Information Manual, Advisories
and Notices, and other publications of U.S. origin.
Airman’s Information Manual
The AIM provides pilots with basic flight information, Air Traffic Control (ATC)
procedures for use in the U.S., a glossary of terms used by the pilot/controller
during radio contact, pilot’s medical information, accident and hazard reporting
information, etc. It is revised at six month intervals and can be purchased locally
or from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office,
Washington, D.C. 20402
Organizations such as the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and
Jeppesen also publish their version of the AIM essentially in another format, but
containing the same information.