Pipistrel 1001 AT 912 LSA, Pilot Operating Handbook

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SECTION 9
SUPPLEMENTS
Before turning to base-leg, reduce power to idle and set flaps to 1st stage
at 70 kts (130 km/h). Once out of the turn, reduce speed towards 60 kts (110
km/h). Power remains idle from the point of turning base all the way to touch-
down. If you plan your approach this way, you will always be on the safe side
- even if your engine fails, you will still be able to safely reach the runway!
Turn to final at 55 kts (100 km/h). When in runway heading, set flaps to 2nd
stage. Use the throttle to obtain the desired descent path (if applicable).
9.8 ROUNDOUT (FLARE) AND TOUCHDOWN
Your speed should be a constant 55 kts (100 km/h) throughout the final with
the descent path constant as well. At a height of 10 meters (25 feet) start a
gentle flare and approach the aircraft must touch down with the main (back)
wheels first, so that you will not bounce on the runway. After touchdown, op-
erate the rudder pedals if necessary to maintain runway heading and try to
have the nose wheel off the ground for as long as possible. When the nose
wheel is to touch the ground, rudder pedals MUST be exactly in the middle
not to cause damage to the steering mechanism. While braking, hold the
stick back fully! Once you have come to a standstill, retract flaps all the way
to normal 0° position (handle full down).
Should you bounce off the runway after touch-down, do not, under any cir-
cumstances, push stick forward. Bouncing tends to reduce by itself anyhow.
Crosswind landings, depending on the wind speed, require some sort of drift
correction. Most efficient is the low-wing method, where you are to lower
the wing into the wind slightly and maintain course by applying appropriate
rudder deflection. You can also try the crab method.