Van's Aircraft RV-12, Pilot Operating Handbook

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Date:12/03/14 Revision:3
RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK
UNUSUAL FLIGHT CONDITIONS
SEVERE TURBULENCE
To prevent overstressing the aircraft do not exceed 108 kts in
rough air. To minimize personal discomfort, decrease the CAS
below 90 kts. Maintain a level flight attitude rather than flying by
reference to the EFIS as the pitot-static indications may become
very erratic.
STALLS
The RV-12 stall characteristics are conventional. Additionally, the
RV-12 is equipped with a vane-type stall warning buzzer that
activates approximately 7 kts above stall speed.
Aileron control response in a fully stalled condition is marginal.
Large aileron deflections will aggravate a near stalled condition
and their use is not recommended to maintain lateral control. The
rudder is very effective and should be used for maintaining lateral
control in a stalled condition with the ailerons placed in a neutral
position.
To recover from a stall, proceed as follows:

Nose attitude
– LOWER with relaxation of back pressure on
control stick

Throttle
– FULL OPEN simultaneously with relaxation of back
pressure on stick

Use rudder to maintain lateral control
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