Van's Aircraft RV-12, Pilot Operating Handbook

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Date:12/03/14 Revision: 3
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RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK
For added challenge, increase maximum bank angle to 60°
and/or begin and end turns with the nose pointed at pre-
selected points on the horizon.
Strive to keep slip/skid ball centered while rolling
into and out of turns. Strive to maintain target
altitude throughout. Strive to begin and end turns
with the nose exactly on point.
SLOW FLIGHT
Reduce power and allow the aircraft to decelerate to 60 kt
IAS while maintaining target altitude. Trim as required to
minimize pilot workload. Adjust power if/as required to
achieve target airspeed while maintaining altitude.
Strive to maintain target altitude. Strive to keep
slip/skid ball centered during power changes.
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
airspeed and altitude throughout.
For added challenge, increase maximum bank angle to 60°
and/or begin and end turns with the nose pointed at pre-
selected points on the horizon.
Strive to keep slip/skid ball centered while rolling
into and out of turns. Strive to maintain target
altitude throughout. Strive to begin and end turns
with the nose exactly on point.
Lower flaps to ½ deflection and repeat exercises listed
above using target airspeed of 57 kt IAS.