SCHEMPP-HIRTH FLUGZEUGBAU GmbH, KIRCHHEIM/TECK
Ventus-3M „Performance“
FLIGHT MANUAL
March 2019
CS 22
Revision –
4.5.2.1
4.5.2
Self-launch / Starting the engine, runup, taxiing and engine shut-down on the
ground
a) Starting the engine on the ground:
o
Apply wheel brake
o
Start the engine according to following check list:
o
As soon as the engine is running, release starter button
o
Set throttle as needed
Ignition circuit check:
o
Warm up engine (CHT ca. 40°C / 104°F)
o
Set rev to 4000 RPM
o
Select Automatic ignition circuit Check (
- AUTO)
or
Manually select both ignition circuits (
- MANUAL – LEFT/RIGHT)
The drop in rev has to be smaller than 300 RPM.
o
After returning to both ignition circuits, the engine should return to primarily
RPM.
b) Runup
Increase speed to full throttle before starting or when starting up.
Full throttle test while standing is only possible with a helper.
The engine runs smoothly if a revolution of approx. 5600 rpm to 5800 rpm is
reached at full throttle when stationary or when starting.
