XtremeAIR XA42, Flight Manual

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Airplane Flight Manual XA42
AFM-XA42-0040-002-A.01
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Chapter 04 24.01.2011
4. NORMAL PROCEDURES
4.1 GENERAL
4.1.1 AIRSPEEDS FOR NORMAL OPERATION
Operation IAS kts IAS km/h
Climb out after take-off 90 160
Cruise climb 90 to 160 160 to 300
Best climb rate (V
y
) 98 181
Best angle of climb (V
x
) 78 144
Normal approach 80 150
Approach for short field landing 70 130
4.1.2 CHECKLIST AND PROCEDURES
This manual contains the checklist and procedures to operate the aircraft in the utility and the
acrobatic category. The pilot should be familiar with all procedures contained in the Airplane Flight
Manual, which must be carried on board. The pilot has to comply with checklist for daily check and
inspections (see chapter 8).
4.2 PREFLIGHT INSPECTION
4.2.1 EXTERIOR INSPECTION ILLUSTRATION
A)
Cockpit, Canopy
B)
Left rear fuselage
C)
Stabilizer leading edge
D)
Elevator
E)
Vertical stabilizer
F)
Tail wheel
G)
Right rear fuselage
H)
Right wing trailing edge
I)
Right wing leading edge
J)
Right main gear
K)
Right front fuselage
L)
Engine
M)
Propeller
N)
Left front fuselage
O)
Canopy
P)
Left main gear
Q)
Left wing leading edge
R)
Left wing trailing edge
4.2.2 GENERAL
Visually check airplane for general condition during walk around inspection. Perform exterior check as
outlined in the picture above in counter clockwise direction.