JS-MD 1C Aircraft Flight Manual
MD01-AFM-00-001
Issue: 02
Rev. 00
Rev. Date: 14.09.2017
Page 4–17
Flight
The JS-MD 1C offers exceptionally good flying characteristics, handling
and manoeuvrability.
Thermalling
The optimum flap setting for thermalling is Position 4 or 5.
Flap setting 4 is the normal thermalling flap setting. The optimum
thermal speed at maximum loading is 105 to 115 km/h (57 to 62 kts).
When the thermals are very rough it is recommended to fly slightly
faster (120 km/h / 65 kts).
Flap setting 5 gives best results in smooth thermals where minimal
centring is required. At maximum weight with this flap setting, the best
speed to fly is 105 to 110 km/h (57 to 60 kts).