SCHEMPP-HIRTH FLUGZEUGBAU GmbH, KIRCHHEIM/TECK
Ventus-3M „Performance“
FLIGHT MANUAL
March 2019
CS 22
Revision –
4.5.2.2
4.5.2
Self-launch / Starting the engine, runup, taxiing and engine shut-down on the
ground (cont.)
c) Taxiing
Rolling without wingtip wheels can only be carried out with a helper at the tip of the
wing.
If the wings are equipped with the respective wheels (optional), the aircraft can be
operated independently with the steerable tail wheel on the ground (flap position 0
or -1).
While Taxiing pull the elevator all the way back. Operate the wheel brake with the
right hand on the stick.
When Taxiing with one wing down, it is advisable to make larger changes of
direction in the direction of the lowered wing in order to achieve a narrow turning
circle.
d) Engine shut-down on the ground
If the engine is stopped on the ground with the ignition switch, the powerplant
control system will switch into the process for the automatic positioning of the
propeller. But on the ground the automatic retraction of the powerplant is not
possible without manual help.
To avoid unnecessary power consumption of the powerplant control system in this
situation, it is recommended to briefly push the manual operation switch up or
down after the engine has stopped. This switches the powerplant control system to
the manual operating mode (idle mode).
e) Starting the engine in flight
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Set speed to 95 through 100 km/h (51-54 kts, 59-62 mph) for extending the
powerplant and starting the engine
There are no other procedures to be observed than those for starting the engine
on the ground.
It is not necessary to warm up the engine when starting it in the air.
