Velocity XL RG, Owner'S Manual

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WHEEL BRAKE FAILURE
Since the brakes are the only means of directional control
after the aircraft decelerates below about 35 knots, landing with a
brake out poses a special kind of problem.The risk of damage can
be minimized by considering the following: if possible, select a
long runway with a crosswind from the side of the failed brake.
The aircraft will weather-vane into the wind and, by careful appli-
cation of the good down-wind brake, directional control can be
maintained.
Limitations
Install the following placards in the cockpit, visible to the pilot:
XL
Gear Extension 120 knots
Min Pilot and Co-pilot Weight xxxx lb.
Max Pilot and Co-pilot Weight xxxx lb.
(Determined by weight & balance)
MANEUVER RECOMMENDED ENTRY
Candelles 130 knots (150 mph)
Lazy Eights 130 knots (150 mph)
Steep Turns 130 knots (150 mph)
Stalls (except whip stalls) Slow deceleration
Accelerated Stall
110 knots (126 mph)
Intentional spins are not permitted.
Engine Limitations *
Lycoming IO540:
RPM 2700 max
CHT 475 max
435° continuous
Oil Temp 245° max
180/200° desired
Oil Press. 60-90 psi normal
25 psi idling
Fuel 100 octane
* Refer to your specific engine’s operator’s
manual for detailed operating instructions
Crosswind Component 15 knot takeoff, 20 knot landing
Maximum wind for taxi
(all quarters) 40 knots (46 mph) - door(s) closed
Red Line Speed 200 knots
Maneuver Speed 140 knots
Maximum Gross Weight 2700 lb.
Center Gravity Limits fwd: 127.0 aft: 134.0
V Speeds: (indicated and corrected for installation error)
Vs: Stall Speed (minimum speed) 60 Kts. This will vary with
load (red line)
Vfe: Max flap extension (speed brake) 110 kts. White arc
from Vs to Vfe
Vno: Max Structural Cruise speed 170 Kts. Green arc from
Vs to Vno
Vne: Never exceed 200 kts. Yellow arc from Vno to Vne
Vx: Best Angle speed 80 Kts. Not an airspeed marking
Vy: Best Rate speed 100 kts. Not an airspeed marking
Vlo: Max landing gear operating speed 120 kts. Not an air-
speed marking