Supplemental Sheet for Sinus 912 LSA Glider 550 MTOW tail-wheel edition
Supplemental Sheet for Sinus 912 LSA Glider 550 MTOW tail-wheel edition
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Page 63, 65. - Normal procedures and recommended speeds
Taxi
Taxing technique does not differ from
other tail wheel aircraft equipped with a steerable tail wheel
.
Prior to taxiing it is essential to check wheel brakes for proper braking action.
Take-off and initial climb
Start the takeoff roll
pushing the elevator one third forward and lift the tail wheel off the ground
as
you accelerate. Reaching V
R
, gently pull on the stick to get the aircraft airborne.
Roundout and touchdown
CAUTION!
Land the aircraft in such a manner that all three wheels touch the ground at
exactly the same time.
When touching down, rudder MUST NOT be deflected in any direction
(rudder pedals centred).
When on ground, start braking action holding the control stick in full back position
. Steer the aircraft
using brakes and rudder only.
Provided the runway length is sufficient, come to a complete standstill
without engaging the brakes but holding the control stick slightly forward not to overstress the tail
wheel.
Weight and balance
Page 40. - Weighing procedure
Calculate the lever arm of CG using this formula:
Lever arm of CG (X) = ((G
1
x a)+(G
2
x (a+b))) / G
Weighing form
Weighing point and symbol
Scale reading
Tare
Nett
right main wheel (G
D
)
left main wheel (G
L
)
tail wheel (G
2
)
total (G = G
D
+ G
L
+G
2
)
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