Taurus ELECTRO G2, Flight Manual And Maintenance Manual

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TAURUS ELECTRO
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Normal procedures
Normal procedures
and recommended speeds
To enter the cabin first unlock the canopy frame and lift the glass canopy all the way by lifting the
lock levers or lifting pads on each side of the cabin. Sit onto the cabin’s edge and support your body
by placing hands onto this same cabin edge and middle cockpit console. Position yourself into the
seat lifting first the inner and then the outer leg over the control stick. Immediately after having sat
into the seat, check rudder pedals’ position to suit your size and needs. Bring the pedals closer or fur-
ther away by pulling the handle behind the control stick and slide them to the desired position.
To lower the canopy gently hold and pull the metal levers on the side of the cockpit. To lock the
canopy once closed, push the levers forward so that they become parallel to the surface of the glass
frame. Verify that the canopy is closed by applying upward-pressure to the canopy.
Fasten the safety harnesses according to your size.
WARNING!
THE SAFETY HARNESS MUST HOLD YOU IN YOUR SEAT SECURELY. THIS IS ES-
PECIALLY IMPORTANT WHEN FLYING IN ROUGH AIR, AS OTHERWISE YOU MAY BUMP INTO THE
CANOPY OVERHEAD.
Motor start-up
Before motor start-up
CAUTION!
TO ENSURE PROPER AND SAFE USE OF AIRCRAFT IT IS ESSENTIAL FOR ONE TO
FAMILIARISE WITH MOTOR’S LIMITATIONS AND MOTOR MANUFACTURER’S SAFETY WARN-
INGS. BEFORE MOTOR START-UP MAKE SURE THE AREA AROUND THE PROPELLER IS CLEAR.
YOU CAN ALSO CHECK THIS IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL MIRROR. IT IS RECOMMENDED TO
START-UP THE MOTOR WITH AIRCRAFT’S NOSE POINTING INTO THE WIND.
Make sure the battery charge status will suffice for the planned flight duration.
Make sure the pitot tube is not covered and rescue parachute safety pin removed.
Engage wheel brakes. Hold the control stick in full aft position always when on the ground.
CAUTION!
SHOULD YOU NOT BE HOLDING THE CONTROL STICK IN FULL AFT POSITION,
YOU MAY TIP THE NOSE OF THE AIRCRAFT AS THE CENTRE OF PROPULSION IS HIGH ABOVE
THE FUSELAGE.
Motor start
Make sure the master switch is in ON position (key full right).
Extend the propulsion unit (master-on-board-computer: right switch to UP position).
After the propulsion unit is extended (indication green), set system enable ON (left switch ON).
The motor is now engaged and the propeller should be stationary in its vertical position. Verify this
in the mirror.
CAUTION!
THE RPM KNOB IS SENSITIVE, BE CAREFUL WHEN ROTATING IT.
Motor warm-up procedure
The motor does not require any warm-up procedure.