Van's Aircraft RV-12, Pilot Operating Handbook

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Revision: 3 Date:12/03/14
RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK
9-1
SECTION 9
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
INDEX
FAMILIARIZATION FLIGHT PROCEDURES 9-1
TAKE-OFF & CLIMB
Normal take-off followed by climb at 75 kt IAS to selected
target altitude (suggest 3,000 to 4,000 ft AGL)
Strive to maintain target airspeed during climb.
While climbing, perform left and right turns of approximately
90° heading change using not more than 30° bank.
Strive to keep slip/skid ball centered while rolling
into and out of turns.
CRUISE
Upon reaching target altitude, level-off and allow the aircraft
to accelerate to cruise speed. Trim as required to minimize
pilot workload. Reduce power if/as required to keep engine
speed below 5500 RPM.
Strive to maintain target altitude while the aircraft
accelerates.
Once established in level, hands-off flight perform left and
right turns of 180 to 360° heading change using not more
than 45° bank.
Strive to keep slip/skid ball centered while rolling
into and out of turns. Strive to maintain target
altitude throughout.