Pipistrel Virus SW 121, Pilot Operating Handbook

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Virus SW 121
Pilot Operating Handbook
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SECTION 1
GENERAL
1.1. INTRODUCTION
This section contains information of general interest to pilots and owners.
You will find the information useful in acquainting yourself with the airplane,
as well as in loading, fueling, sheltering, and handling the airplane during
ground operations. Additionally, this section contains definitions or explana-
tions of symbols, abbreviations, and terminology used throughout this hand-
book.
1.2. DESCRIPTION
The Virus SW 121 is a two-seat aircraft of composite construction. The aircraft
is arranged as a high wing mono-plane with cantilevered wings and a con-
ventional empennage with a T-tail. The aircraft has a tricycle landing gear. It
is equipped with a 73,5 kW Rotax 912 S3.
The seats are side-by side with full dual flight controls and joint levers for
throttle, choke, propeller, flaps and airbrake control. Access to cockpit is via
two large gull-wing doors. Baggage area is behind the seats and accessible
via a dedicated baggage door on the left-hand side of the fuselage. The
VIRUS SW 121 is equipped with a ballistic parachute system.
The load-bearing structure of the airplane is made of carbon, glass and ara-
mid fiber composite material, the components of which, epoxy resin as well
as fiber materials, are in compliance with worldwide accepted aviation spec-
ifications. The proven low-pressure wet lay-up method from the sailplane
industry is used to build the airplane structure.
The airplane is approved for intentional spins and glider-towing (tow-hook is
optional, see Supplement 9-S4).
1.3. CERTIFICATION BASIS
Type certification is based on EASA CS-LSA Light Sport Aircraft Certification
Specifications. Operation of the basic version is restricted to VFR-day/VFR-
night operations and a maximum takeoff weight of 600 kg.