Taurus ELECTRO G2, Flight Manual And Maintenance Manual

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TAURUS ELECTRO
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Emergency procedures
Introduction
This chapter provides information on how to react when confronted with typical flight hazards.
Stall recovery
First reduce angle of attack by easing-off on the control stick, then
1. If the motor is running, add full power.
2. Resume horizontal flight.
Spin recovery
Taurus Electro is constructed in such manner that it is difficult to be flown into a spin. However, once
spinning, react as follows:
1. If the motor is running, reduce throttle to idle.
2. Apply full rudder deflection in the direction opposite the spin.
3. Lower the nose towards the ground to build speed (stick forward).
4. As the aircraft stops spinning neutralise rudder deflection.
5. Slowly pull up and regain horizontal flight.
Taurus Electro tends to re-establish normal flight by itself usually after having spun for a mere 90°.
WARNING!
KEEP THE CONTROL STICK CENTRED ALONG ITS LATERAL AXIS (NO AILERON
DEFLECTIONS THROUGHOUT THE RECOVERY PHASE! DO NOT ATTEMPT TO STOP THE AIR-
CRAFT FROM SPINNING USING AILERONS INSTEAD OF RUDDER!
WARNING!
AFTER HAVING STOPPED SPINNING, RECOVERING FROM THE DIVE MUST BE
PERFORMED USING GENTLE STICK MOVEMENTS (PULL), RATHER THAN OVERSTRESSING THE
AIRCRAFT. HOWEVER, VNE MUST NOT BE EXCEEDED DURING THIS MANOEUVRE.
When the aircraft is straight and level resume normal flight.
Motor failure
Motor failure during takeoff or initial climb
Ensure proper airspeed by lowering the nose and land the aircraft in runway heading, avoiding ob-
stacles in your way. Set master switch to OFF position (key full left).
Land straight ahead.
WARNING!
DO NOT CHANGE COURSE OR MAKE TURNS IF THIS IS NOT OF VITAL
NECESSITY! AFTER HAVING LANDED SAFELY, ENSURE PROTECTION OF AIRCRAFT AND VACATE
THE RUNWAY TO KEEP THE RUNWAY CLEAR FOR ARRIVING AND DEPARTING TRAFFIC.
DO THIS CALMLY AND CAREFULLY NOT TO CAUSE DAMAGE TO YOURSELF AND EQUIPMENT.