Pipistrel 1001 AT 912 LSA, Pilot Operating Handbook

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SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
4.5 TAKEOFF
4.5.1 POWER CHECK
Check full-throttle engine operation early in takeoff run. The engine should
run smoothly and turn approximately 5300-5500 RPM. All engine parame-
ters should read in the green. If power is not developed, abort take-off.
NOTE: For takeoff over a gravel or grass surface, advance power lever slow-
ly. This allows the airplane to start rolling before high RPM is developed, and
gravel will be blown behind the propeller rather than pulled into it.
4.5.2 FLAP SETTING
Normal takeoffs are accomplished with flaps set at (+1). For short field Take-
offs (+2) flap setting is possible. Using flaps (0) are permissible, however, no
performance data is available for takeoffs in the flaps up configuration. is not
approved.
Soft or rough field takeoffs are performed with (+2) flaps by lifting the air-
plane off the ground as soon as practical in a tail-low attitude. If no obstacles
are ahead, the airplane can be accelerated immediately to a higher climb
speed, while considering the flap limit airspeed.
Takeoffs into strong crosswinds are normally performed with the flaps set
at (+1) to minimize the drift angle immediately after takeoff. With the control
column deflected into the wind, accelerate the airplane to a speed slightly
higher than normal while decreasing the aileron deflection as speed increas-
es then rotate to prevent possibly settling back to the runway while drifting.
When clear of the ground, make a coordinated turn into the wind to correct
for drift.
NORMAL TAKEOFF
1 Brakes Release
3 Throttle lever Full forward
4 Engine Parameters Check
5 Airspeed indication Check
6 Elevator Control
Rotate smoothly at
about 40-43 KIAS
7 At 70 KIAS, Flaps (0)