Pipistrel Virus SW 121, Pilot Operating Handbook

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Virus SW 121
Pilot Operating Handbook
POH-121-00-40-001
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SECTION 2
LIMITATIONS
APPROVED
2.1 INTRODUCTION
This section provides operating limitations, instrument markings and basic
placards necessary for the safe operation of the airplane and its standard
systems and equipment. Refer to section 9 for operating limitations for op-
tional equipment.
2.2 AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS
The indicated airspeeds are based upon the airspeed calibration using the
normal static source. When using the alternate static source, allow for the
airspeed calibration variation between normal and alternate static sources.
Speed KTAS KIAS Remarks
V
NE
163
See table
below
Never Exceed Speed is the speed limit that
may not be exceeded at any time.
DA (ft)
0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000 12000 14000 16000 18000
V
NE
(KIAS)
163 158 154 149 145 140 136 132 128 123
Speed KIAS Remarks
V
NO
below FL100
120
Maximum Structural Cruising
Speed is the speed that should not
be exceeded except in smooth air.
V
NO
above FL100
Reduced
0.5 kts for every 1000 ft
V
A
100
Operating Maneuvering Speed is
the maximum speed at which full
control travel may be used.
V
FE
81
Maximum Flap Extended Speed is
the highest speed permissible with
wing flaps extended at (+1) stage, 65
KIAS for (+2) stage, 135 for (0) stage.
V
AE
100
Maximum Airbrakes Extended
Speed is the highest speed
permissible with the airbrakes
extended.