Rand-Kar X-AIR HANUMAN 602T AP, User Manual

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2008, october, 17
7-1.3 Banner towing
Make sure the tow hook is properly secured on the centerline.
Two technics are possible for towing:
- Direct pick up of the banner at take off, with a minimum rope length of 70m (230 ft) The
banner is stretched in front of you along the center of the runway.
As soon as the banner leaves the ground, level off and accelerate, and stay prepared to
release all through take off.
- Banner pick up with a hook :
This is a more complex maneuver, but it is safer than the one described above. (Engine
failure during take off while towing a banner requires lightning reflexes).
Line up at 100km/h to pick up the banner, and watch for any drift of the hook. Climb
immediately after the banner has been picked up.
While towing, maintain 70-80km/h (45-50mph) to keep the letters nicely spaced.
In case of engine failure, release the banner as soon as you are over a vacant zone.
7-1.4 : Crop spraying
All information concerning maintenance of this equipment will be found in the relevant
manual.
The increased drag due to this equipment lowers your maximum speed by +or- 15km/h
(9mph).
You are advised to take on no more than 120 liters (32US, 26 Imp gals). Keep in mind that
low flight is the most difficult and dangerous kind of flying.
Before spraying, check all the obstacles along the flight path.
7-1.5 : Photography, movie and video equipments
No heavy outside equipment shall be installed outboard of the upper wing strut fitting.
Please contact RAND KAR for any such installation.
No additional safety recommendation is needed.
However, note that for all uses calling for photo, movie or video equipment, we advise
that it be very safely secured, as it might cause serious damage or injury if it came loose at
landing or in flight.