SCHEMPP-HIRTH FLUGZEUGBAU GmbH, KIRCHHEIM/TECK
Ventus-3T „Sport“
FLIGHT MANUAL
April 2018
CS 22
Revision –
4.5.3.1
4.5.3
Flight (Power plant retracted)
The powered sailplane has pleasant flight characteristics and can be flown
effortlessly at all speeds, loading conditions (with or without water ballast),
configurations and c/g positions.
As the elevator trim is linked to the flaps, it should be set such that there is no load
on the control stick at a speed of about 115 to 125 km/h (62 to 66 kt, 71 to 78
mph) with flaps set at "0" and at maximum mass.
With a mid-point c/g position the speed range covered by the trim is from about 80
km/h (43 kt, 50 mph) with flaps set at "L" to about 230 km/h (124 kt, 143 mph) with
flaps set at "S1".
The powered sailplane has a balanced manoeuvrability and the controls are well
harmonized – reversing a turn from +45° to 45° is possible without any skidding.
Ailerons and rudder may be used to the limits of their travel.
Wingspan
[m]
All-up
mass
[kg]
Flap setting
Speed
[km/h]
Reversal time
[sec]
18
383
0
110
2.2
18
395
L
110
3.4
Important Note:
Flights in conditions that might lead to lightning strikes must be avoided!