Pipistrel 1001 AT 912 LSA, Pilot Operating Handbook

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SECTION 5
PERFORMANCE DATA
5.7. CLIMB
5.7.1. CLIMB PERFORMANCE
Climb performance may vary depending on, temperature, altitude, humidity
and wing propeller surface condition.
Conditions Power: throttle full open
Weight: MTOM ( 1212 lbs / 550 kg)
Flaps: (0)
Best Climb Speed (V
Y
) 76 KIAS
Best Climb rate 1220 ft/min
Climb rate at 100 KIAS 800 ft/min
Best Angle Climb Speed (V
x
) 58 KIAS
5.7.2. EFFECTS OF OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE
For every 5°C of OAT increase versus ISA, the climb rate decreases by 60 ft/
min.
5.7.3. EFFECTS OF ELEVATION
The table below provides data about the effect of elevation on climb rate at
best climb speed (V
Y
) at MTOM.
ALTITUDE: CLIMB RATE:
0 ft /m 1220 ft/min
1600 ft / 500 m 1180 ft/min
3300 ft / 1000 m 1100 ft/min
5000 ft / 1500 m 1020 ft/min
NOTE: Climb rate is measured at max continuous power (5500 RPM), flaps
(0) at V
Y
and MTOM.