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I.C.P. Srl

Savannah™VG 

FLIGHT MANUAL

Pag. 1

Issue 1/Revision 03

ICP Srl

– S.P.16 km 15,150 14022 Castelnuovo Don Bosco (AT)

Jan.2012

 Tel. 011.9927503 Fax 011.9927266

AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL

Savannah™VG

Copyright I.C.P. 2002

Savannah™  is  registered  trademark solely  owned  by  ICP  Srl and  their use in  any  form is strictly 
forbidden.

The  content  of  this  manual  is  the  sole  property  of  I.C.P.  srl  and  cannot  be  reproduced  by  third 
parties in any form whatsoever without ICP’s previous written authorization.

Summary of Contents for Savannah VG

Page 1: ...x 011 9927266 AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL Savannah VG Copyright I C P 2002 Savannah is registered trademark solely owned by ICP Srl and their use in any form is strictly forbidden The content of this manua...

Page 2: ...2 Castelnuovo Don Bosco AT Jan 2012 Tel 011 9927503 Fax 011 9927266 LOG OF REVISIONS Revision Number Revised Pages Description of Revision Date 00 All New emission 07 06 01 36 37 Updated data on W B 0...

Page 3: ...S P 16 km 15 150 14022 Castelnuovo Don Bosco AT Jan 2012 Tel 011 9927503 Fax 011 9927266 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION SECTION 2 LIMITATIONS SECTION 3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES SECTION...

Page 4: ...age Airplane views and dimensions 5 1 1 General specifications 7 1 2 Structure 8 1 3 Landing gear 8 1 4 Engine 8 1 5 Engine controls 8 1 6 Propeller 9 1 7 Fuel system 9 1 8 Electrical system 9 1 9 Cab...

Page 5: ...AL Pag 5 Issue 1 Revision 03 ICP Srl S P 16 km 15 150 14022 Castelnuovo Don Bosco AT Jan 2012 Tel 011 9927503 Fax 011 9927266 AIRPLANE VIEWS Rotax 912 912 S Wing span 30ft 8 98 m Lenght 21 3ft 6 25m H...

Page 6: ...NUAL Pag 6 Issue 1 Revision 03 ICP Srl S P 16 km 15 150 14022 Castelnuovo Don Bosco AT Jan 2012 Tel 011 9927503 Fax 011 9927266 AIRPLANE VIEWS Jabiru 2200 Wing span 30ft 8 98 m Lenght 21 3ft 6 25m Hei...

Page 7: ...r to the weight and balance document to establish your precise aircraft empty weight Powerplant Engine DIMENSION ROTAX 912 UL ROTAX912 ULS JABIRU2200 Take off performance 59 6 kW 5800 rpm 75 3 kW 5800...

Page 8: ...t standards User assumes all risks of use and fully acknowledges by his use that he knows this engine is subject to sudden stoppage Note check your country s regulations to establish the approved cond...

Page 9: ...nuovo Don Bosco AT Jan 2012 Tel 011 9927503 Fax 011 9927266 The master switch key is located near the pilot s throttle All the switches and the engine controls are turned ON if moved UPWARD or FORWARD...

Page 10: ...n be broken in an emergency This safety wire is used to prevent an accidental in flight fuel valve closure leading to an engine shut down or even worse to a closed fuel valve take off The fuel pump 8...

Page 11: ...I C P Srl Savannah VG FLIGHT MANUAL Pag 11 Issue 1 Revision 03 ICP Srl S P 16 km 15 150 14022 Castelnuovo Don Bosco AT Jan 2012 Tel 011 9927503 Fax 011 9927266 26 27 breakers FUEL SYSTEM Figure nr 1...

Page 12: ...rl Savannah VG FLIGHT MANUAL Pag 12 Issue 1 Revision 03 ICP Srl S P 16 km 15 150 14022 Castelnuovo Don Bosco AT Jan 2012 Tel 011 9927503 Fax 011 9927266 ELECTRIC SYSTEM engines ROTAX 912 and 912S Figu...

Page 13: ...Srl Savannah VG FLIGHT MANUAL Pag 13 Issue 1 Revision 03 ICP Srl S P 16 km 15 150 14022 Castelnuovo Don Bosco AT Jan 2012 Tel 011 9927503 Fax 011 9927266 ELECTRIC SYSTEM engine JABIRU 2200 Figure nr...

Page 14: ...pper part of the cabin door frame A dynamic air scoop intended to extract the cabin air is installed at the top of the baggage compartment Cabin ventilation may be improved by using two rotating air s...

Page 15: ...I C P Srl Savannah VG FLIGHT MANUAL Pag 15 Issue 1 Revision 03 ICP Srl S P 16 km 15 150 14022 Castelnuovo Don Bosco AT Jan 2012 Tel 011 9927503 Fax 011 9927266...

Page 16: ...n the flaps are 20 3 down With the flaps control lever full back the flaps are fully extended 40 3 down In the Savannah VG is it possible to install an electric motor installed under the pilot seat to...

Page 17: ...I C P Srl Savannah VG FLIGHT MANUAL Pag 17 Issue 1 Revision 03 ICP Srl S P 16 km 15 150 14022 Castelnuovo Don Bosco AT Jan 2012 Tel 011 9927503 Fax 011 9927266 FLIGHT CONTROLS Figure nr 3...

Page 18: ...Tel 011 9927503 Fax 011 9927266 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 2 LIMITATIONS Paragraph Page 2 1 Speed limits 18 2 2 Load factors 18 2 3 Engine operations limits 18 2 4 Weight limitations 19 2 5 C of G lim...

Page 19: ...rfaces deflection angles 2 when flying in turbulence conditions this speed range has to be avoided 2 2 LOAD FACTORS Flaps retracted 4 g 2 g Flaps full extended 2 g NOTE the maximum load factors limit...

Page 20: ...rc 2 4 WEIGHT LIMITATIONS Maximum take off weight 454 kg Minimum take off weight minimum pilot weight 55 kg and h flight fuel 336 kg Note If the increase maximun take off weight kit is installed the M...

Page 21: ...9927266 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Paragraph Page 3 1 Emergency landing 21 3 2 Fire on the ground 21 3 3 Fire on the ground engine operating 21 3 4 In flight fire 21 3 5 Cabin fi...

Page 22: ...ing Fuel valve Shut off Throttle Fully open to burn the fuel and stop the fire 3 3 FIRE ON THE GROUND ENGINE OPERATING Fuel valve Shut off Throttle Fully open to burn the fuel and stop the fire 3 4 IN...

Page 23: ...iately after lift off Airspeed Keep 60 mph IAS and first notch of flap Eventual landing Check for adequate spaces within 30 left and 30 right Throttle 50 fuel pump ON and try to restart the engine If...

Page 24: ...OF CONTENTS SECTION 4 NORMAL PROCEDURES Paragraph Page 4 1 Before flight checks 24 4 2 Exterior checks 24 4 3 Engine start up 24 4 4 Taxiing 26 4 5 Before take off 26 4 6 Take off and climb 27 4 7 Cr...

Page 25: ...PERFORMED 4 2 EXTERIOR CHECKS Propeller and engine Visual check the bolts and nuts oil leaks Forward landing gear Visual check the connection points Main landing gear and strut attachments Visual chec...

Page 26: ...s standing close to the aircraft it would be his responsibility to stay far enough away and answer to the pilot PROPELLER CLEARED Engine warm up WAIT FOR PROPER CHT READING Instruments operation CHECK...

Page 27: ...es CHECK Doors closed and locked CHECK Safety belts fastened CHECK Fuel level CHECK Engine instruments in correct working range CHECK NOTE The engine has been running at 2500 3000 RPM while warming up...

Page 28: ...kes RELEASED Pilot s heels ON THE FLOOR Nose up attitude control stick pulled on until taking off SET AND HOLD Climb airspeed at 45 mph until the 50 ft obstacle clearing SET Flaps upon reaching a safe...

Page 29: ...rods crankshaft and the other moving rotating parts Low RPM settings DON T increase safety Low RPM settings produce low power output thus a lower airspeed would be achieved Increasing the flight alti...

Page 30: ...long as two minutes in order to avoid a thermal shock and to achieve a thermal balance between the different engine s components Moreover it will achieve a good pistons and piston rings lubrication so...

Page 31: ...03 ICP Srl S P 16 km 15 150 14022 Castelnuovo Don Bosco AT Jan 2012 Tel 011 9927503 Fax 011 9927266 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 5 PERFORMANCE Paragraph Page 5 1 Stall speed 31 5 2 Tak...

Page 32: ...pulled up By applying power the aircraft s nose will go up to a greater angle the airspeed will decrease until the stall occurs followed by a quick nose lowering NOTE the maximum flaps extended airspe...

Page 33: ...titude 790 fpm 4 0 m s 45 mph 72 km h 6 000 ft 1 800 m press altitude 520 fpm 2 6 m s 40 mph 64 km h 9 000 ft 2 700 m press altitude 300 fpm 1 5 m s 37 mph 60 km h The maximum ceiling is 14000ft 4200m...

Page 34: ...5 150 14022 Castelnuovo Don Bosco AT Jan 2012 Tel 011 9927503 Fax 011 9927266 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 6 WEIGHT AND BALANCE Paragraph Page 6 1 General 34 6 2 Weight and balance sheet 35 6 3 Weight an...

Page 35: ...those modifications may affect the balance limits set by the manufacturer 6 2 WEIGHT AND BALANCE SHEET Procedure to be used to determine the Center of Gravity position The aircraft MUST be weighed wit...

Page 36: ...osco AT Jan 2012 Tel 011 9927503 Fax 011 9927266 TABLE TO DETERMINE THE AIRCRAFT S BASIC EMPTY WEIGHT Aircraft serial number Weight measuring equipment Location and date Certifying staff Weight kg Arm...

Page 37: ...I C P Srl Savannah VG FLIGHT MANUAL Pag 37 Issue 1 Revision 03 ICP Srl S P 16 km 15 150 14022 Castelnuovo Don Bosco AT Jan 2012 Tel 011 9927503 Fax 011 9927266 6 3 WEIGHT AND BALANCE DRAWINGS...

Page 38: ...ilot 0 55 Passenger 0 55 Fuel max 126 lb max 0 495 Baggage 45 lb max 1 32 TOTALS GRAPH Weight and balance chart 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 Total moment l...

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