Pipistrel Virus SW 121, Pilot Operating Handbook

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Virus SW 121
Pilot Operating Handbook
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SECTION 2
LIMITATIONS
APPROVED
Avoid applying more than 75% rudder deflection during cruise/climb
as this may cause a pitch-down moment.
The 12 V power outlets are not approved to supply power to flight-criti-
cal communication or navigation devices.
No intentional spins with configurations other than flaps 0 airbrakes
retracted and power IDLE.
AHRS and GPS is for information only and should not be used for
primary navigation as well as attitude and heading references.
2.17 PFD / AUTOPILOT RESTRICTIONS
No autopilot operations with the PFD inoperative.
Flight under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) is not permitted.
In addition, the following limitations apply:
Autopilot operation is prohibited above 135 KIAS.
The autopilot must not be engaged for takeoff or landing.
The autopilot must be disengaged for missed approach, go-around, and
balked landing.
Autopilot operation is prohibited below 81 KIAS.
Flap deflection is limited to (0) and (-) during autopilot operations.
The autopilot must be disconnected in moderate or severe turbulence.
Minimum engage height for the autopilot is 2000 ft AGL.
Minimum speed with the autopilot engaged is 1.3 Vs for the given configuration.
Autopilot maneuverability is limited to 30 degrees bank and +-1000 fpm.
WARNING
:
autopilot may not be able to maintain all selectable vertical
speeds. Selecting a vertical speed that exceeds the aircraft’s available per-
formance may cause the aircraft to stall.