L 23 SUPER - BLANIK
686 04 KUNOVICE
CZECH REPUBLIC
SAILPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL
Do - L 23. 1012.5
4.3.2 BEFORE TAKE-OFF CHECKLIST
Front seat
Before entering the front cockpit, adjust the front seat back-rest to a
position allowing control of the sailplane when fully strapped in.
udder control
The position of the rudder pedals should be adjusted with the pilot fully
strapped in so that both left and right pedals can be moved comfortably
to the full extent of their travel. The position of the rudder pedals in the
front cockpit can be adjusted by means of the crank. In the rear cockpit,
adjustment to one of three possible positions may be obtained by
removing the locking pin.
Note:
This can be done only before the flight.
Control column
Check for full and free movement of the control column in all directions;
move it to the left, to the right, forwards and backwards.
Instruments
Set the altimeters to zero or as desired by the baro-set knob. Check the
other instruments and see that vertical speed indicators and airspeed
indicators read zero.
ockpit canopy
Close and lock.
Safety belts
Fasten the safety belts.
Trim
Set the elevator trim tab to the neutral position marked "0" .
Air brakes
Check for easy movement of air brake control. Confirm air brakes
retracted for take off.
Tow rope release
Check the tow rope release mechanism for proper functioning.
Appr.
Dec 1/93
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