Van's Aircraft RV-12, Pilot Operating Handbook

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Revision:3 Date:12/03/14
RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK
4-13
LANDING (Obstacle)
Use of normal landing procedures in addition:

Flaps
– FULL DOWN

Approach Airspeed
– 55 kts

Throttle
– AS DESIRED to control rate of descent

Slip aircraft as necessary to increase rate of descent
WARNING
A relatively high rate of descent is possible in this
configuration when at full gross weight and the throttle
closed. If airspeed is allowed to decrease below 55 kts,
level off can only be assured with an application of
power.
LANDING (Balked)
Use of normal landing procedures in addition at the time of
going around:

Throttle
– FULL OPEN

Flaps
– 1
st DETENT

Airspeed
–
Best Angle 60 kts CAS
Flaps
– 1
st
DETENT until clear of
obstacle, then
Best Rate 75 kts CAS
Flaps
– UP