Sinus 912 LSA Glider 550 MTOW
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REV. 3
Taxi
Release parking brake if fitted. Taxing technique does not differ from other aircraft equipped with a
steerable nose wheel. Prior to taxiing it is essential to check wheel brakes for proper braking action.
In the case you expect o taxi a long way, take engine warm-up time into account and begin taxiing
immediately after engine start-up. Warm-up the engine during taxiing not to cause engine overheat-
ing because of prolonged ground operation.
Holding point
Make sure the temperatures at full power range are within operational limits.
Make sure the safety harnesses are fastened and doors closed and secured at all three closing points.
Set flaps to 2
nd
position (flap handle full up).
Power idle.
CAUTION!
Should the engine start to overheat because of long taxi and holding, shut down
the engine and wait for the engine temperatures drop to reasonable values. If possible, point
the aircraft’s nose into the wind. This will provide radiators with airflow to cool down the engine
faster.
Take-off and initial climb
Before lining-up verify the following:
Parking brake (if applicable):
disengaged (full forward)
Air brakes (if applicable):
retracted and secured
Fuel valves:
fully open
Fuel quantity:
sufficient
Safety harnesses:
fastened
Cabin doors:
closed securely
Trim handle:
in neutral position or slightly forward
Flap handle:
2
nd
position (flap handle full up)
Runway:
clear
Release brakes, line up and apply full power.
Verify engine for sufficient RPM at full throttle (min 5100 RPM).
CAUTION!
Keep adding power gradually.
WARNING!
Should engine RPM not reach more than 5000 RPM when at full throttle, ABORT
TAKE-OFF IMMEDIATELY, come to a standstill and verify that the propeller is at minimum pitch
setting .
Start the takeoff roll pulling the control stick one third backward and lift the nose wheel off the
ground as you accelerate. Reaching 40-43 kts, gently pull on the stick to get the aircraft airborne.
CAUTION!
Crosswind (max
15 kts)
takeoff should be performed with the control stick pointed
into the wind. Special attention should be paid to maintaining runway heading!
Normal procedures
4-7