Savage Cub Australian Flight Manual © X-Air Australia 2008 Release 1.2 Page 28 of 40
Maximum Glide Distance, Still Air
56 – 60 knots
Precautionary Landing Approach with Engine Power
40 – 43 knots
Landing Approach Without Engine Power
landing Flaps Up
landing Flaps Down
47 knots
43 knots
Note:
A slightly higher speed may give better distance over the ground if gliding into wind; a
slightly lower speed if gliding downwind.
Operational Checklists
Engine Failures
Engine Failure during Takeoff Run
1
Throttle
ldle
2
Brakes
Apply
3
Ignition Switches
OFF
4
Master Switch
OFF
Engine Failure Immediately After Takeoff
1
Move the control stick FORWARD to maintain Airspeed
40 knots at least
2
Fuel Shutoff Valve
OFF
3
Ignition Switches
OFF
4
Wing Flaps
as required
5
Master Switch
OFF
Note
1
:
A slightly higher speed may give better distance over the ground if gliding into wind; a
slightly lower speed if gliding downwind
Airstart & Limitations
In the event that the engine is stopped during flight, it may be restarted by application of fuel
& ignition, provided that the propeller is still windmilling.
Therefore, the following addresses only airstarts by use of the Starter Motor.
