SCHEMPP-HIRTH FLUGZEUGBAU GmbH., KIRCHHEIM/TECK
Arcus M
FLIGHT MANUAL
4.5.5 Landing
a) Propeller retracted
For off-field landings the undercarriage should always be extended, as the
protection of the crew is much better, especially from vertical impacts on landing.
Main wheel and tail wheel resp. skid should touch down simultaneously.
After touch-down the flaps must always be set at “0” or “-1” for improved aileron
response during the landing run.
To avoid a long ground run, make sure that the aircraft touches down at minimum
speed.
A touch-down at 90 km/h (49 kt, 56 mph) instead of 75 km/h (40 kt, 47 mph)
means that the kinetic energy to be dissipated by braking is increased by a factor
of 1.44 and therefore the ground run is lengthened considerably.
As the effectiveness of the hydraulic wheel brake is good, the landing run is
considerably shortened (the elevator control should be kept fully back).
b) Power plant extended
(Ignition switched OFF)
Landings with power plant extended should only conducted in case of emergency.
October
2011
Revision --
appr. 4.5.5
