Pipistrel Virus SW 121, Pilot Operating Handbook

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Virus SW 121
Pilot Operating Handbook
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SECTION 9
SUPPLEMENTS
SECTION 3: EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
3.19 NIGHT- VFR FLYING
3.19.1 LOSS OF INSTRUMENT, CABIN OR FUEL-TANK LEVEL
LIGHTING
Use the flash light to illuminate the area where lighting is lost. Continue flight
towards a safe landing.
3.19.2 TOTAL LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER
In case, the two displays will be lost together with the associated attitude
indication, the nearest airport should be immediately approached. In case
of poor visibility (i.e. flying over the sea at night, etc.), situation awareness
may be lost, leading to additional problems or loss of control over aircraft. In
this case the use of the emergency parachute is recommended. Switch-off
the engine, slow-down the airplane and activate the ballistic rescue system.
Note: The aircraft is equipped with a ballistic rescue system. Consider using
it if the situation requires it. Make sure the safety pin is removed prior to each
flight so the ballistic rescue system is ready for deployment inflight.
3.19.3 PARTIAL LOSS OF ATTITUDE REFERENCE
WARNING:
- Carefully check the weather forecast along the route prior to take-off.
- Good visibility should reasonably be expected to be maintained for the
entire duration of the flight.
Although the aeroplane is equipped with dual ADHARS sensors and a digital
attitude indicator, the pilot must always maintain visual reference with the
outside. Should the visibility deteriorate to a point where the pilot can no
longer determine the aeroplane’s attitude by visual references outside, the