LS7 Pilot notes
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2.
PILOT HANDLING NOTES
2.1
Ground Handling
A. Secure the control stick with the seat belt harness while ground towing
to minimize elevator deflection and component wear.
B. Use Wing-walker, Tail-dolly and tow bar.
C. Avoid handling the ailerons. The foam sandwich is pressure sensitive
and is easily deformed.
D. Ensure the canopy is closed and locked for all ground-handling activity.
2.2
Flight Preparation
A. Minimum Cockpit Load is 70 Kg.
i.
Ballast weights can be fitted in the nose ahead of the rudder
pedals.
ii.
1 X 2.5 Kg ballast weight = 5 Kg of Pilot weight.
B. Maximum Cockpit load is 112 Kg.
C. Batteries installed and connected.
2.3
Takeoff
CHAOTIC
checks completed.
C
ontrols, full and free movement.
H
arness, Secure
A
irbrakes, closed and locked.
O
utside, Wind, Obstructions, Crew, Options
T
rim, set neutral.
I
nstruments, Set,
a)
LX8000 - ON
b)
Data Logger: ON
c)
Radio: On
C
anopy, Closed and locked.
2.4
Speeds
Stall Speed (approx) 70 Kg pilot
30 Kts
Stall Speed (approx) 100 Kg pilot
31 Kts
Stall Speed (approx) Max AUW
36 Kts
Safe Speed Near the Ground
55 Kts + ½ wind speed
Aerotow Speed (no Water Ballast
)
Min 54 Kts
Aerotow Speed (with Water Ballast)
Min 65 Kts
Max Aerotow Speed
103 Kts
Winch Tow Speed
Max, 76 Kts
Rough Air Max
103 Kts
Vne
146 Kts
