AIRCRAFT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS – VIRUS 912 S-LSA GLIDER
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CAUTION!
Should you end up in power lines (carrying electrical current), DO NOT under
any circumstances touch any metal parts inside or outside the cockpit. This also applies to
anyone attempting to help or rescue you. Be aware that anyone touching any part of the
aircraft while standing on the ground will probably suffer major injury or death from
electrocution. Therefore, you are strongly encouraged to confine your movements until
qualified rescue personnel arrive at the site to assist you.
After the parachute rescue system has been used or if you suspect any possible damage to
the system, do not hesitate and immediately contact the manufacturer!
Handling and maintenance
Prior to every flight all visible parts of the system must be checked for proper condition.
Special attention should be paid to corrosion on the activation handle inside the cockpit.
Also, main fastening straps on the outside of the fuselage must be undamaged at all times.
Furthermore, neither system, nor any of its parts should be exposed to moisture, vibration
and UV radiation for long periods of time to ensure proper system operation and life.
CAUTION!
It is strongly recommenced to thoroughly inspect and grease the activation
handle, preferably using silicon spray, every 50 flight hours. All major repairs and damage
repairs MUST be done by the manufacturer or authorized service personnel.
For all details concerning the GRS rescue system, please see the “GRS - Galaxy Rescue
System Manual for Assembly and Use”.
8.
NORMAL PROCEDURES
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8.1 Pre-Flight Inspection
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WARNING!
Every single inspection mentioned in this chapter must be performed prior to EVERY
FLIGHT, regardless of when the previous flight took place!
The person responsible for the preflight inspection is the pilot, who is required to perform the
check-up in the utmost thorough and precise manner. Provided the status of any of the parts
and/or operations does not comply with conditions stated in this chapter, the damage MUST be
repaired prior to engine start-up. Disobeying this instruction may result in serious further
damage to the plane and crew, including injury and loss of life!
