DG Flugzeugbau GmbH
Flight Manual LS 8-18 Performance
5 Performance
Contents of
Section 5
:
5.1 Introduction......................................................................................................... 5-1
5.2 LBA-approved Data........................................................................................... 5-2
5.2.1 Airspeed Indicator System Calibration ............................................................ 5-2
5.2.2 Stalling Speeds................................................................................................. 5-2
5.3 Additional Information ....................................................................................... 5-3
5.3.1 Demonstrated Crosswind Performance............................................................ 5-3
5.3.2 Flight Polar....................................................................................................... 5-3
5.1
Introduction
Section 5 provides approved data for airspeed calibration and stalling speeds and additional
unapproved information.
Data in the charts has been computed from actual flight tests with the sailplane in good condition
and using average piloting techniques.
5.2
Approved Data
5.2.1 Airspeed Indicator System Calibration
Diagram on page 5-2 shows airspeed indicator error due to position of pressure ports:
Pitot pressure ...............................at vertical tail fin about 3/4 up
Static pressure..............................at lower forward fuselage sides
Edition: July 1999
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