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SCHEMPP-HIRTH FLUGZEUGBAU GmbH, KIRCHHEIM/TECK
Ventus-3T „Sport“ FLIGHT MANUAL
April 2018 CS 22
Revision – 4.3.1.4
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Check condition of tail wheel (2.5 bar / 36 psi standard wheel, 5.0 bar / 72.5
psi TOST Mini 150)
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Should a total energy compensation probe be used, mount it and check the
line (when blowing gently from the front to the probe the variometer(s)
connected should indicate “climb”).
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Check that the fin-mounted total pressure tube is clear. When blowing
gently into this probe, the ASI must indicate some speed, in case the
pneumatic valve for the pitot pressure set at “Power off”.
Should a water ballast fin tank be installed (option):
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Check that the fin tank spill holes are clean.
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Check water ballast level in fin tank (in case of doubt discharge ballast).
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Check that the dump hole for the fin tank in the fin web is clear.
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