Remos GXiS Pilot Operating Handbook Download

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REMOS

Pilot

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Operating Handbook for Light Sport Aircraft

Airplane Registration Number

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Airplane Serial Number

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REMOS Publication No.

104714, dated December 2017

Summary of Contents for GXiS

Page 1: ...S GXiS Pilot s Operating Handbook for Light Sport Aircraft Airplane Registration Number ______________________ Airplane Serial Number ______________________ REMOS Publication No 104714 dated December...

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Page 3: ...the aircraft This manual is an important document for the pilot in command to ensure safe operation of the aircraft Therefore it is recommended to keep this Operating Handbook updated with the newest...

Page 4: ...ument no revision 0 Introduction G3 8 MA FM 9400 01 1 General Information G3 8 MA FM 9401 01 2 Operating Limitations G3 8 MA FM 9402 01 3 Emergency Procedures G3 8 MA FM 9403 01 4 Normal Procedures G3...

Page 5: ...dards have been used number revision purpose ASTM F2245 16c Design and Performance ASTM F2245 16c Required Equipment ASTM F2245 16c Aircraft Operating Instructions ASTM F2972 15 Quality Assurance ASTM...

Page 6: ...iS G3 8 MA FM 9400 R01 Introduction Introduction iv Views wingspan 9 32m 30 6 ft total length 6 64m 21 8 ft height 2 28m 7 3ft...

Page 7: ...sect description page 1 1 Introduction 1 2 1 2 Certification 1 2 1 3 Continued Airworthiness 1 2 1 4 Quick Reference 1 3 1 5 Technical Specifications 1 3 1 6 Performance 1 4 1 7 Engine 1 4 1 8 Fuel 1...

Page 8: ...rtification The REMOS GXiS was manufactured in accordance with the Light Sport Aircraft airworthiness standards and does not conform to standard category airworthiness requirements 1 3 Continued Airwo...

Page 9: ...l landing gear with steerable nose wheel Main gear with hydraulic disc brakes The cabin is equipped with two seats side by side and can be entered and exited by doors on the left and right side of the...

Page 10: ...000 ft 451 nm 4 800 rpm endurance at 4 000 ft 4 75 h 4 800 rpm rate of climb at VX 680 ft min VX 50 kIAS at VY 710 ft min VY 60 kIAS stall speed flaps clean 43 kIAS flaps 15deg 40 kIAS flaps 35deg 39...

Page 11: ...gine fluids fuel oil cooling liquid additives etc Have a frequent look on www flyrotax com and on www remos com for the latest information 1 9 Oil engine oil oil released by ROTAX SI 912i 001 oil rati...

Page 12: ...ler manufacturer type number of blades DUC H lices FLASH 3 1 11 ICAO Designator ICAO Designator GX as per ICAO Doc 8643 1 12 Noise Certification According to noise requirements for Ultralight aircraft...

Page 13: ...Maneuvering Speed 2 4 2 6 Never Exceed Speed 2 5 2 7 Service Ceiling 2 5 2 8 Load Factors 2 5 2 9 Approved Flight Maneuvers 2 6 2 10 Prohibited Maneuvers 2 6 2 11 Crosswind and Wind Limitations 2 6 2...

Page 14: ...p weight with 1 320lb 600kg all up weight VFE max speed with flaps fully extended 78 kts airspeed which may never be exceeded with flaps down VT target airspeed 60 kts recommended airspeed for approac...

Page 15: ...ble to support a gust with 3 000 ft min at VNE the vertical gust velocity is limited to 1 500 ft min 2 3 Stalling Speeds at Maximum Takeoff Weight stall speed with flaps extended VS0 39 kIAS stall spe...

Page 16: ...e safe load factor is limited to 2 2 5 Operating Maneuvering Speed operating maneuvering speed VO 88 kIAS with 600kg all up weight operating maneuvering speed VO 59 kIAS with 400kg all up weight For a...

Page 17: ...order to prevent flutter With increasing altitude VNE is limited to lower values than indicated by redline according to the following table altitude VNE VNE ft kTAS kIAS 0 135 135 5 000 125 10 000 11...

Page 18: ...g conditions 2 11 Crosswind and Wind Limitations maximum demonstrated cross wind component for take off and landing 15 knots The maximum demonstrated crosswind component is not a limitation The pilot...

Page 19: ...ff 5 800 rpm continuous 5 500 rpm gear ratio 2 43 1 exhaust gas temp max 950 C coolant type BASF Glysantin Protect Plus G48 mixing ratio see section 7 coolant temp min not defined max 120 C 248 F NOTE...

Page 20: ...essure with engine idling may be less 2 14 Oil engine oil oil released by actual revision of ROTAX service instruction SI 912i 001 oil rating RON 424 oil quantity min 3 0 ltr 3 2 qts max 3 5 ltr 3 7 q...

Page 21: ...9 6 in 245 mm rear limit of C G 16 3 in 415 mm maximum take off weight MTOW 1 320 lb 600 kg max baggage in baggage compartment 66 lb 30 kg max baggage in each bin 4 4 lb 2 kg max fuel 133 lb 60 5 kg...

Page 22: ...nt List IFR in IMC not approved IFR in VMC as per IFR VMC Minimum Equipment List Aerobatics not approved D VFR minimum equipment list ROTAX 912 iS Sport silencer propeller as defined in chapter 2 comp...

Page 23: ...uipment list plus electrical artificial horizon instrument panel lighting position lights taillight anti collision lights landing light communication radio transponder IFR VMC Minimum equipment list a...

Page 24: ...s and markings feature the following color codes Type Inside Information white lettering on a black background white framed Safety white lettering on a black background red framed Warning white letter...

Page 25: ...he following information placards are installed inside the cabin Installation of these placards is mandatory placard location center stack actual callsign of aircraft center stack between lane reset s...

Page 26: ...iS G3 8 MA FM 9402 R01 2 Operating Limitations Operating Limitations 2 14 placard location center console at power lever left panel labeled with CB s installed right panel labeled with CB s installed...

Page 27: ...cation left cockpit above left cockpit screen left cockpit above left cockpit screen installed in combination with towing clutch only center stack on top of center stack right cockpit above right cock...

Page 28: ...ating Limitations 2 16 placard location aileron pushrod cut out baggage compartment when recovery system is installed The following warning placards are installed inside the cabin Installation of thes...

Page 29: ...ry these placards provide additional information to the pilot placards location center stack at flap switch center stack at landing light switch center stack at panel light dimmer inside armrest on br...

Page 30: ...iS G3 8 MA FM 9402 R01 2 Operating Limitations Operating Limitations 2 18 placards location armrest at parking brake valve...

Page 31: ...rds and markings feature the following color codes Type Outside Information black lettering on a white background black framed Safety red lettering on a white background red framed Warning red letteri...

Page 32: ...Operating Limitations Operating Limitations 2 20 The following information placards are installed outside the cabin Installation of these placards is mandatory placards location fuel tank filler cap...

Page 33: ...mandatory placards location center of elevator next to the opening for aileron pushrod covered by wing if not folded center of fixed surface of elevator covered if elevator is installed The following...

Page 34: ...placards provide additional information to the pilot placards location wheel fairings placard set with one unit only acceptable static ports The following safety placards and markings are found outsid...

Page 35: ...or Control 3 8 3 11 Loss of Aileron Control 3 9 3 12 Loss of Rudder Control 3 10 3 13 Loss of Trim System 3 11 3 14 Loss of Flap Control System 3 12 3 15 Loss of Oil Pressure 3 13 3 16 High Oil Pressu...

Page 36: ...ription page 3 28 Flight with INOP Generator s 3 24 3 29 Miscellaneous Engine Trouble 3 25 3 30 Flight with ONE deactivated LANE 3 28 3 31 Flight with ONE INOP Fuel Pump 3 28 3 32 Precautionary Landin...

Page 37: ...as possible without interruption Checklists are lists for items to be checked in the applicable phase of flight taxi take off climb etc Timing and sequence of the steps to be executed may vary accord...

Page 38: ...1 engine IDLE 2 control stick NEUTRAL 3 rudder OPPOSITE SPIN DIRECTION 4 after stopping of rotation RECOVER 3 4 Recovery System Procedure 1 engine STOP 2 recovery system RELEASE 3 declare emergency MA...

Page 39: ...ltimeter USE ALTERNATE ALTIMETER 3 in case of failure of all altimeters installed continue with procedure below aircraft with just one altimeter and within airspace requiring clearance 1 radio communi...

Page 40: ...e of ASI 1 engine speed in cruise 4 200 4 600 rpm landing without airspeed indicator 1 airfield APPROPRIATE RWY LENGTH 2 flaps UP 3 carburetor heat PULL 4 electric fuel pump ON 5 engine speed in decen...

Page 41: ...s screen IGNORE 3 flight instruments USE STAND BY INSTRUMENTS 4 continue flight and land on appropriate airfield to determine the reason for the failure NOTE Even the total loss of the glass cockpit s...

Page 42: ...SYSTEM 5 landing EMERGENCY LANDING NOTE With a failed elevator control the aircraft might be controlled with the trim system Pitch control is extremely limited Engine power control might support pitc...

Page 43: ...recovery system 1 AVIATE NAVIGATE COMMUNICATE 2 declare emergency MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY 3 power setting FOR LEVEL FLIGHT 4 control USE RUDDER CONTROL 5 landing EMERGENCY LANDING NOTE With a failed ail...

Page 44: ...recovery system 1 AVIATE NAVIGATE COMMUNICATE 2 declare emergency MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY 3 power setting FOR LEVEL FLIGHT 4 control USE AILERON CONTROL 5 landing EMERGENCY LANDING NOTE With a failed ru...

Page 45: ...nd land on appropriate airfield to determine the reason for the trim system failure pitch up trim runaway or stuck trim with lot of trim up 1 AVIATE NAVIGATE COMMUNICATE 2 expect nose up attitude 3 ke...

Page 46: ...land on appropriate airfield to determine the reason of the failure flaps stuck in retracted position or flaps up runaway 1 AVIATE NAVIGATE COMMUNICATE 2 stall speed VS 43 kIAS 3 approach airspeed VA...

Page 47: ...s oil leakage engine running smooth 1 monitor oil temperature STABLE 2 CHT max 248 F 120 C 3 oil temperature 120 266 F 50 130 C 4 continue flight and land on appropriate airfield to determine the reas...

Page 48: ...ious oil leakage engine running smooth 1 monitor oil temperature STABLE 2 CHT max 248 F 120 C 3 oil temperature 120 266 F 50 130 C 4 continue flight and land on appropriate airfield to determine the r...

Page 49: ...e and duration NOTE The engine has water cooled cylinder heads Therefore a failure of the cooling system does not imply immediate danger of engine failure NOTE In case cylinder head temperature can be...

Page 50: ...TE NAVIGATE COMMUNICATE 2 brakes AS REQUIRED 3 ignition key OFF during climb out altitude below 500ft 1 AVIATE NAVIGATE COMMUNICATE 2 declare emergency MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY 3 ignition key OFF 4 safety...

Page 51: ...and START 4 SkyView LH STAY ON 5 landing light OFF 6 landing SUITABLE AIRFIELD NOTE By engaging the emergency mode non essential systems are switched off i e SkyView has internal backup battery NAV l...

Page 52: ...2 ignition key OFF 3 brakes AS REQUIRED UNTIL STOP 4 vacate aircraft IMMEDIATELY during climb out altitude below 500ft 1 AVIATE NAVIGATE COMMUNICATE 2 declare emergency MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY 3 ignitio...

Page 53: ...ine off 4 sideslip AS REQUIRED 5 safety belts TIGHTEN 6 emergency landing APPROPRIATE TERRAIN WARNING Never release the recovery system in case of fire 3 23 Rough Engine Procedure 1 Lane A RESET 2 Lan...

Page 54: ...ocedure 1 AVIATE NAVIGATE COMMUNICATE 2 landing site IDENTIFY 3 power and setting CHECK power not sufficient for safe flight 4 declare emergency MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY 5 safety belts TIGHTEN 6 ignition...

Page 55: ...hts and strobes Autopilot Second COM 12 V receptacle Selecting STAY ON on the SkyView keeps the system powered on internal backup batteries Switching on or off the SkyView system is done by pressing t...

Page 56: ...ailure 13 2 V 14 6 V cell to cell charge levels are not balanced May come on briefly during periods of high current charging until the cells are automatically balanced Try charging with a plugin charg...

Page 57: ...ctric system from the engine charging system In such an event the overvoltage warning light in the DYNON system lights up followed by a low voltage warning For the pilot this has the identical effect...

Page 58: ...re still powered for a sufficient time Non essential systems are cut off the electric system and will fail now As soon as the internal backup batteries of the SkyView system are discharged there is no...

Page 59: ...kup battery NAV lights and strobes Autopilot Second COM 12 V receptacle Selecting STAY ON on the SkyView keeps the system powered on internal backup batteries Switching on or off the SkyView system is...

Page 60: ...relevant procedure one LANE lights up 1 LANE RESET 2 distress solved CONTINUE FLIGHT 3 Flight may be continued to suitable destination on own discretion with one corrupt LANE on LANE lights up one LAN...

Page 61: ...ate an error with lower severity and does not lead to an engine failure Nevertheless this might indicate a failure of generator A the one for the engine systems The ECU switches to generator B in this...

Page 62: ...rich fuel to air mixture This leads to higher fuel consumption and by this to reduced range An increase of 30 in fuel consumption compared to the values given in section 5 has to be taken into accoun...

Page 63: ...spection PERFORM LOW APPROACH 6 approach airspeed VAPP 60 kIAS 7 max flap speed VFE 78 kIAS 8 declare emergency OWN DISCRETION 9 safety belts TIGHTEN 10 flaps DOWN 11 landing light RECOMMENDED 12 engi...

Page 64: ...TIGHTEN 11 landing direction INTO THE WIND or UPHILL 12 touchdown with full elevator on main wheels first 13 after landing release safety belts and vacate aircraft 3 34 Emergency Landing on Water Proc...

Page 65: ...4 5 After Start Up 4 7 4 6 Engine Run Up 4 7 4 7 Taxi 4 8 4 8 Departure 4 8 4 9 Take Off 4 9 4 10 Best Angle of Climb Speed VX 4 12 4 11 Best Rate of Climb Speed VY 4 12 4 12 Cruise 4 12 4 13 Flying...

Page 66: ...as possible without interruption Checklists are lists for items to be checked in the apropriate phase of flight taxi take off climb etc Timing and sequence of the steps to be executed may vary accordi...

Page 67: ...nd no damage counterweights are securely fixed 12 upper wing strut attachment is secured 13 flap linkage and hinges have no damage rubber stops flutter damper on outer hinges are in place 14 lower win...

Page 68: ...leron linkage and hinges have free travel and no damage counterweights are securely fixed 32 wingtip and cover glass are securely mounted and not damaged 33 landing light glass is not damaged 34 stati...

Page 69: ...securely locked 2 enough fuel on board for the flight 3 both seats are properly secured in intended position 4 both doors can be locked 5 check proper functioning of the flap drive and gauge Insecurel...

Page 70: ...g as the engine is not running engine instrumentation is offline They become online as soon as the engine is running NOTE It is not required to switch off avionics during engine start Once the START b...

Page 71: ...craft systems are powered by generator B Avoid longer operation without having switched the generators NOTE Warming up the engine works best with engine speeds below 2 500 rpm Higher engine speeds imp...

Page 72: ...RECOMMENDED 2 parking brake RELEASE 3 engine speed AS REQUIRED 4 control on ground VIA PEDALS 5 min turn radius ca 20 ft 7 m 6 braking AS REQUIRED 7 taxi speed APPROPRIATE 4 8 Departure Briefing 1 win...

Page 73: ...ial climb speed 57 kIAS 9 best climb 60 kIAS NOTE Take off distances given in chapter 5 have been determined with this procedure Take off distance varies significantly with precise handling and condit...

Page 74: ...7 best climb 60 kIAS NOTE Take off with this procedure is way more comfortable but take off distances increase significantly as when using standard take off procedure NOTE Take off with reduced power...

Page 75: ...INDICATOR 4 rudder and aileron NEUTRAL 5 engine power FULL POWER 6 brakes RELEASE 7 rotate and lift off 50 kIAS 8 initial climb speed 52 kIAS 9 retract flaps SAFE ALTITUDE 10 best climb 60 kIAS NOTE...

Page 76: ...1 Best Rate of Climb Speed VY Checklist 1 flaps CLEAN 2 best climb VY 60 kIAS 3 engine power FULL POWER 4 coolant temperature max 248 F 120 C 5 oil temperature 120 266 F 50 130 C 4 12 Cruise Checklist...

Page 77: ...il temperature 120 266 F 50 130 C NOTE visibility to the front is very limited windscreen may need defogging flight performance is reduced fuel consumption increases stall speed increases braking effi...

Page 78: ...er one door or both doors must be taken out before flight NOTE Unlocking and opening doors in flight is prohibited It is not required to prepare a separate weight and balance report and or equipment l...

Page 79: ...pm 7 coolant temperature max 248 F 120 C 8 oil temperature 120 266 F 50 130 C 4 17 Approach Checklist 1 wind weather visibility OK 2 ATIS CHECKED 3 runway CORRECT DIRECTION 4 traffic pattern ALTITUDE...

Page 80: ...s with actual aircraft weight Please refer to the following table to select the correct approach airspeed aircraft weight recommended target airspeed 1 000 lb 45 kIAS 1 100 lb 47 kIAS 1 200 lb 50 kIAS...

Page 81: ...nal braking Therefore airspeed bleeds off quickly during flare It is easy to misjudge altitude during flare When flare is initiated too high and airspeed bleeds away the airplane may stall or bounce I...

Page 82: ...COMMENDED 2 flaps UP 3 radio and transponder AS REQUIRED 4 21 Shutdown Checklist 1 landing light OFF 2 ignition key OFF 3 recovery system SECURED 4 parking brake SET NOTE It is permissible to switch a...

Page 83: ...ion page 5 1 General 5 2 5 2 Summary of Flight Performances 5 3 5 3 ISA Atmosphere 5 4 5 4 Take Off Distance 5 5 5 5 Landing Distance 5 8 5 6 Cruise Speed and Fuel Flow 5 11 5 7 Range and Endurance 5...

Page 84: ...performances NOTE Flying without doors reduces flight performance drastically Effect varies significantly with airspeed Flying without sideslip has a large impact on flight performance when flying wi...

Page 85: ...0 VY flaps clean kIAS 60 rate of climb at MSL flaps clean ft min 710 rate of descent at MSL in idle ft min 520 best glide kIAS 60 take off roll distance flaps 0 ft 784 take off air distance ft 666 tak...

Page 86: ...performance can vary significantly due to tolerances setting of propeller and engine flight without doors deviation of temperature and air density from standard ISA conditions etc Range applies to th...

Page 87: ...off distances apply flaps 0 take off roll distance ft 784 take off air distance ft 666 take off distance ft 1 450 flaps 15 take off roll distance ft 689 take off air distance ft 459 take off distance...

Page 88: ...es main tires 15x6 0 6 5 per 5 knots tailwind component 20 per 2 uphill slope 10 for high temperatures above standard 10 per 10 C for altitude above sea level density altitude 10 per 1 000 ft add ons...

Page 89: ...above ISA 18 C add on for 18 C above ISA 18 2 add on for 2 000ft 20 3 add on for tailwind 20 4 add on for wet grass runway 30 5 add on for wet wing 30 take off roll distance 689ft 18 temperature 20 a...

Page 90: ...conditions on sea level dry aircraft wind calm standard tires with wheel pants and doors closed the following landing distances apply Flaps 35 landing air distance ft 584 landing roll distance ft 381...

Page 91: ...ight school tires main tires 15x6 0 6 5 per 5 knots tailwind component 20 per 2 downhill slope 10 for high temperatures above standard 5 per 10 C for altitude above sea level density altitude 5 per 1...

Page 92: ...ove ISA 10 C add on for 10 C above ISA 10 2 add on for 2 000ft 10 3 add on for downhill slope 10 4 add on for soft runway 60 5 add on for wet wing 30 landing air distance 584ft 10 temperature 10 altit...

Page 93: ...iS G3 8 MA FM 9405 R01 5 Performance Performance 5 11 5 6 Cruise Speed and Fuel Flow...

Page 94: ...iS G3 8 MA FM 9405 R01 5 Performance Performance 5 12 5 7 Range and Endurance...

Page 95: ...iS G3 8 MA FM 9405 R01 5 Performance Performance 5 13...

Page 96: ...iS G3 8 MA FM 9405 R01 5 Performance Performance 5 14 5 8 Rate of Climb...

Page 97: ...50 best rate of climb airspeed flaps clean VY kIAS 60 best rate of climb at MSL initial climb ROC fpm 710 NOTE Climb is flown with flaps retracted see section 4 NOTE Expect a performance loss of abou...

Page 98: ...ish a safe airspeed Only release of the back pressure of the elevator is required a significant push input is not required When staling the aircraft while in a turn the stall speed will increase stall...

Page 99: ...ly 1 11 This will result in following glide distances airspeed for best glide kIAS 60 glide ratio 1 11 flaps deg 0 altitude ft 2 000 4 000 6 000 8 000 10 000 glide range nm 3 6 7 2 10 9 14 5 18 1 NOTE...

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Page 101: ...6 2 Station Definitions 6 3 6 3 Aircraft Weighing Procedure 6 4 6 4 Change of Equipment 6 5 6 5 Operating Weights and Loading 6 6 6 6 Weight and Balance Chart 6 6 6 7 Center of Gravity Range and Dete...

Page 102: ...er of gravity the pilot needs following information weight of pilot weight of passenger weight of baggage weight of fuel on board weight and center of gravity of the empty aircraft The weight and bala...

Page 103: ...ats 210 mm b baggage 950 mm c fuel 960 mm x empty inflight CG variable Procedure for determination of empty CG is given in the maintenance handbook Actual empty CG can be obtained from the aircraft s...

Page 104: ...face Before weighing a level wing main chord has to be established use pads between main wheels and scale beneath A check mark reference point R P on the leading edge of the left wing adjacent to the...

Page 105: ...g determined by weighing as follows old empty weight Go new empty weight Gn weight of item added removed Gi old empty CG xo new empty CG xn station item added removed xi new empty weight Gn Go Gi new...

Page 106: ...e CG range for any given airborne weight measured from reference must be within the permissible limits of 9 6in to 16 3in minimum airborne weight 880 lb maximum take off weight 1 320 lb front limit of...

Page 107: ...37 4 ____ fuel ____ 37 8 ____ weight total ____ moment total ____ 2 center of gravity center of gravity inch moment total lb inch weight total lb front limit of CG 9 6 in aft limit of CG 16 3 in NOTE...

Page 108: ...7 4 1 122 fuel 120 37 8 4 536 Weight Total 995 Moment Total 15 486 center of gravity inch moment total lb inch weight total lb 15 486 lb inch 995 lb 15 6 inch OK NOTE 1 liter of fuel equals 0 72 kg de...

Page 109: ...tem Manufacturer Model Weight Arm R O A kg m 1 Instrument Panel REMOS G3 8_CP 50 02 00 1 50 0 35 R 1 Seat Belt RH Schroth 8 2520M0M0N22 88 1 20 0 34 R O 1 1 Seat Belt LH Schroth 8 2620M0M0N22 88 1 20...

Page 110: ...et std RH REMOS 102763 0 1 0 70 O 1 Baggage carpet del LH REMOS 102768 0 1 0 70 O 1 Baggage carpet del RH REMOS 102769 0 1 0 70 O 1 Floor carpet std LH REMOS 102787 0 6 0 35 O 1 Floor carpet std RH RE...

Page 111: ...F Compact 1 40 0 90 O 1 Antenna ELT RAMI AV 300 0 15 1 41 O 1 Traffic Alerting System Garrecht TRX 1500A 0 15 0 25 O 1 ADS B in Antenna for TRX1500A Air Store comes in bundle 0 15 0 35 O 1 FLARM Anten...

Page 112: ...REMOS G3 8_MG 10 30 00 0 02 0 65 R 1 Main Wheel Assy REMOS G3 8_MG 10 10 00 1 15 0 65 R 1 Nose Wheel Assy REMOS G3 8_NG 50 10 00 0 45 0 75 R 1 Maingear bellyfairing LH REMOS G3 8_MG 40 02 29 0 30 0 65...

Page 113: ...20 0 25 R 1 SkyView EMS DYNON SV EMS 221 0 29 0 25 R 1 SkyView Battery LH DYNON SV BAT 320 0 40 0 25 R O 3 1 SkyView Battery RH DYNON SV BAT 320 0 40 0 25 O R 3 1 SkyView pitot tube DYNON 100532 000...

Page 114: ...Antenna MKR RAMI AV 64 0 35 0 23 A 1 Antenna GPS Garmin Garmin GA35 0 10 0 40 O Engine and Propeller Qty Item Manufacturer Model Weight Arm R O A kg m 1 Engine 5 ROTAX 912 iSc Sport 70 07 1 01 R 4 Sho...

Page 115: ...to ensure a correct weight and balance calculation prior to every flight This is essential for safe flight For detailed information of the weight and balance data and the equipment installed on the a...

Page 116: ...iS G3 8 MA FM 9406 R01 6 Weight and Balance Weight and Balance 6 16 intentionally left blank...

Page 117: ...ntercom and Audio Panel 7 24 7 8 GPS Equipment 7 26 7 9 Transponder 7 28 7 10 GTN750 GPS NAV COM XPDR Audio 7 30 7 11 Autopilot 7 33 7 12 Electrical System 7 44 7 13 Engine 7 54 7 14 Propeller 7 60 7...

Page 118: ...ats Design High wing design with struts front mounted engine and propeller traditional stabilizer concept differen tial ailerons Electrically operated flaps 0 15 35 electric elevator trim three wheel...

Page 119: ...r main pars wingbox flap aileron and wingtip The wingtip is bolted to the wingbox aileron and flap are hinged to allow control movements The wing is completed by the cover glass of the landing light a...

Page 120: ...e upper and lower wing skin consisting of CFRP sandwich foam Loads are transferred into the main and rear wing spar The structure is completed by the landing light bay and ribs reinforcing hinge areas...

Page 121: ...age The skins of the fuselage are build of a monolithic layup of glass car bon and Kevlar reinforced by carbon tapes Sandwich material foam is found in the fixed surface of the vertical tail only whic...

Page 122: ...wing strut is attached towards the wing and fuselage by a high tensile bolt which is a genuine REMOS part The wing strut can pivot about its axis some degree in order to allow the wing to be folded Th...

Page 123: ...up similar as the wing structure consisting of ribs and spars The elevator included a trim tab which is operated electrically The trim tab does not have a dedicated hinge but uses the elastic flap te...

Page 124: ...trim system is an electrically driven trim tab on the elevator aileron and rudder have ground adjustable tabs rudder control system Rudder control is maintained through use of conventional rudder ped...

Page 125: ...a push pull tube towards the elevator An electrical operated elevator trim tab is installed on the elevator The elevator control system is connected to the elevator by a quick connector to allow the...

Page 126: ...ge to the aileron linkage which uses several bell cranks to establish the connection to the con trol surfaces The aileron control system is split between the elements installed in the fuselage and in...

Page 127: ...all be uninstalled Take out the stick Newer aircraft have the trim and PTT buttons wired with a connector so the stick can be left outside the aircraft In elder aircraft the stick must be stowed safel...

Page 128: ...equipment is a D700 or HDX800 instead of the D600 screen as well as a second one on the right side of the cockpit The 10 series consisting of D900 SkyView SE D1000 T with optional touchscreen functio...

Page 129: ...ine TEST engine START LANE deactivate dimmer cockpit light landing light engine emergency switch 10 SkyView circuit breaker 10 SkyView circuit breaker GPS ELT switch flap switch heating and ventilatio...

Page 130: ...ize of the screen has no effect on func tionality funktionality D600 D900 D700 D1000 HDX800 HDX1100 HD screen touch screen primary flight instrumentation six pack instrumentation engine instrumentatio...

Page 131: ...iS G3 8 MA FM 9407 R01 7 Airplane and Systems Description Systems 7 15 screen of DYNON D600 D700 D900 D1000 Figures show elements Display may vary in flight...

Page 132: ...he Electronic Flight information Display and the Multinational Function Display Any primary and secondary flight in struments as well as navigation and engine instruments are shown on the screen This...

Page 133: ...implemented into the GXiS The guaranteed functionality of the DYNON SkyView system is air speed indicator altimeter vertical speed indicator turn and slip indi cator artificial horizon trim indication...

Page 134: ...in main menu and the HIS SRC to select navigation source SKYVIEW is the internal GPS external GPS is named explicitly NAV COM may be selected as well BACK gets you back to main menu adjusting OBS Sele...

Page 135: ...vice s large sunlight readable LCD display This POH only provides basic introduction and instructions For details refer to the manufacturer s instruction manual that comes with your airplane The websi...

Page 136: ...logy also al lows to quickly pull up most frequently or most recently used frequen cies The device even automatically decodes a station s Morse code to provide a positive identification no aural decod...

Page 137: ...he right of the display Pressing the flip flop button flips standby STB and ACT frequency When GNC225A is selected as navigation source on the SkyView the NAV STB frequency can be tuned into a second...

Page 138: ...r to the manufacturer s instruction manual that comes with your plane The website of PS Engineering www ps engineer ing com offers the possibility to download the manuals WARNING Listening to music du...

Page 139: ...itoring of the STB frequency at the same time as the active frequency The radio will only transmit on the active frequency The audio quality is reduced selecting NAV COM The PAR200A can manage a secon...

Page 140: ...panel incorporates BLUE TOOTH interface to link your cellphone or iPhone without addi tional cables WARNING Listening to music during flight may lead to inattention Take care that you are always aware...

Page 141: ...ios or NAV COM Selecting a radio from the RCV line allows monitoring to that radio The audio panel will only transmit on radio selected with XMT VOX squelch VOX squelch need not be adjusted as the PAR...

Page 142: ...ion Systems 7 26 7 8 GPS Equipment Garmin aera660 und aera 796 The GPS by Garmin are prime class navigation aids with brilliant color screen and touch operation The GPS is switched on automatically on...

Page 143: ...your airplane The website of GARMIN www garmin com offers the possi bility to download the manuals Following gestures operate the GPS select zoom zoom in scroll zoom out pan Basic operation is done by...

Page 144: ...ressing the softkey again will put the transponder into standby mode ON activates Mode A pressing the softkey again will put the transponder into standby mode ALT activates Mode A C S incl ADS B out p...

Page 145: ...s The XPDR control page will appear as follows IDENT squawks ident VFR squawks VFR BACKSPACE erases the last input ued for correcting squawk 0 7 enter squawk SBY puts the transponder into standby mode...

Page 146: ...ponder integrated into the DY NON SkyView system The systems made by Garmin is a prime class navigation aid with brilliant color screen and touch operation The system is switched on automatically once...

Page 147: ...led FLIGHT PLAN shows active flightplan and allows programming PROC activates IFR procedures if database installed NEAREST shows nearest airfields DIRECT TO enabled direct navigation to airfield selec...

Page 148: ...M fre quency tap to open menu to set new freq or engage MONITOR function back to HOME menu tap to open intercom menu to set intercom volume and squelsh tap to open audio panel menu to select act radio...

Page 149: ...an only hold or change a selected altitude The autopilot does not provide vertical guidance on an ILS or GPS based LPV ap proaches NOTE Be responsible when flying with autopilot The aircraft is not ap...

Page 150: ...the autopilot is engaged change the track you want the autopilot to fly by ad justing the TRK bug Altitude hold mode keeps the aircraft flying at a particular alti tude The altitude that that autopil...

Page 151: ...the autopi lot was engaged Altitude that the autopilot holds may be ad justed with the ALT bug navigation sources A navigation source is the means of lateral read left and right steer ing navigation...

Page 152: ...fore the autopilot s altitude tar get is synchronized with the aircraft s current altitude roll axis The TRK bug and therefore the autopilot s track target is synchronized with the current GPS track H...

Page 153: ...ata sources that are connected to the SkyView system Other than SKYVIEW which is the system s internal GPS these are all external navigation devices external GPS or NAVCOM The name of the se lected na...

Page 154: ...sources that are connected to the SkyView system Other than SKYVIEW which is the system s internal GPS these are all external navigation devices external GPS or NAVCOM The name of the selected navigat...

Page 155: ...autopilot you may also hit the AP DISC button on the control stick HSI ALT Engages autopilot in HSI and altitude mode this requires to select and set up a navigation source first otherwise this softke...

Page 156: ...er the turn the autopilot is in TRK ALT mode To disengage the autopilot hit TRK ALT OFF or you may also hit the AP DISC button on the control stick NOTE The 180 mode will always initiate a LEFT turn s...

Page 157: ...01 7 Airplane and Systems Description Systems 7 41 menu page Now the different modes of the autopilot may be selected select PFD TOOLS leave menu here leave menu here select autopilot mode leave menu...

Page 158: ...lot again To disengage the autopilot you may also hit the AP DISC button on the control stick LEVEL Press the LEVEL button to engage the autopilot in level mode For safety in emergency situations subs...

Page 159: ...peed exceeds VNE Furthermore beyond a preset speed the autopilot gives up the descent command in favor of airspeed adjusting GPS track over ground Click on one of the joysticks or kick it up or down a...

Page 160: ...or B aircraft systems are powered by the batteries Once engine speed is set above 2 500 rpm for at least 5 seconds the engine switches to gener ator A and the aircraft systems are now powered by gener...

Page 161: ...st start up clearance etc Flight schools will prefer this position to introduce the student pilot into the aircraft the avionics and sys tems Next step is to set the ignition key into position ENGINE...

Page 162: ...ft is arrested with the parking brake engine speed is set to 4 000 rpm and the ENGINE TEST button is hit Follow ing procedure is executed in the background LANE A will be switched off and on again LAN...

Page 163: ...LARM lights in the lane switches in the center panel During normal operation these warning lights are off Flashing or permanently lighting status light s indicate a lane malfunction see section 3 emer...

Page 164: ...ights flashing and sloping voltage into the red marking failure of generator B aircraft systems generator engine stays on generator A aircraft systems are powered by aircraft batteries only indicated...

Page 165: ...ITCH needs to be activated immediately The EMERGENCY SWITCH is located on the left side of the panel it is locked for normal operation To activate the EMERGENCY MODE lift the switch slightly and put i...

Page 166: ...The aircraft batteries on the REMOS GXiS have a high responsibility regarding safe flight as can be seen from the preceding descriptions Only batteries with following specification qualify for install...

Page 167: ...s it is in conjunction with a charg ing system failure In this case Both the aircraft voltage regula tor and aircraft overvoltage pro tection have failed Land on ap propriate airfield soon Con sider p...

Page 168: ...ng with a plugin charger 15 2 V over charging Both the aircraft voltage regulator and aircraft over voltage protection have failed Land on appropri ate airfield soon Con sider precautionary land ing N...

Page 169: ...re it isolates the electric system from the engine charging system In such an event the overvoltage warning light in the DYNON system lights up followed by a low voltage warning For the pilot this has...

Page 170: ...it includes fuel injection and characteristic igni tion fuel system The engine is designed to be operated with no lead fuel min AKI 91 min MOZ87 min ROZ 95 Only fuel acc to ROTAX Service Instruc tion...

Page 171: ...ust before it is fed into the engine A pressure switch for the automatic fuel pump selection is installed behind the self actuating fuel shut off valve The pressure sensor for sensing fuel pressure to...

Page 172: ...S G3 8 MA FM 9407 R01 7 Airplane and Systems Description Systems 7 56 fuel tank pump module pressure switch self actuating fuel shut off valve pressure sensor fine filter firewall orifice coarse filte...

Page 173: ...c alternate air valve is installed onto the manifold adaptor This is an integral element which two elastic flaps open automatically at a certain suction pressure This suction pressure is only reached...

Page 174: ...ion either increase engine speed above 3 000 rpm to cool down the engine or timely shut down engine There is no danger the engine could not fire up again just because it is hot The water cooling syste...

Page 175: ...to the cabin heat exchanger by a separate water pump The current of water varies with heating demand and is controlled with the temperature knob in the cockpit Cabin heating air is fed from the left s...

Page 176: ...H lices FLASH propeller This is a three blade carbon fiber ground adjustable propeller equipped with a plastic spinner NOTE Although the propeller is technically spoken a ground ad justable propeller...

Page 177: ...is not possible on the REMOS GXiS This increases comfort and minimizes wear on the brakes A parking brake valve is installed on the center con sole just behind the power brake lever Close this valve...

Page 178: ...ether the right adjusts temperature 7 18 Seats The seats can be installed in three different positions The more for ward the seat is installed the higher is the seating position To take out the seat p...

Page 179: ...be dimmed independently from the instrument lights It is a dazzle free system designed for Night VFR use The system is activated and dimmed by means of the control knob located on the center stack le...

Page 180: ...en within the airplane s structure The main belt is hanging inside the cabin In case of an installed re covery system the parachute is connected to this belt by means of a snap hook NOTES Any modifica...

Page 181: ...st Avionics other than those mentioned in this manual may be installed on customer s demand These avionics systems may replace the equipment mentioned in this manual in part or whole The installation...

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Page 183: ...g Coolant 8 2 8 3 Checking and Servicing Oil 8 2 8 4 Servicing with Fuel 8 4 8 5 Approved Coolant Grade and Specification 8 6 8 6 Approved Oil Grade and Specification 8 7 8 7 Approved Fuel Grade and S...

Page 184: ...inch of coolant liquid visible in the overflow bottle In case coolant must be added remove upper cowling and add coolant into the overflow bottle This can be done with a cold or hot engine Approved c...

Page 185: ...The fuel system is grounded to the aircraft engine and its subsystems Before fueling have the aircraft grounded on the exhaust pipe underneath the front belly The filler cap is not locked To open the...

Page 186: ...ing The drainer is located underneath the belly just behind the main landing gear From the outside only a plastic hose with 0 5 in diameter is visible To drain the fuel tank press on the plastic hose...

Page 187: ...ing the aircraft take care that no fuel contaminates the environment Dispose of drained or dumped fuel in an environmental correct manner further information For further information about fuel contain...

Page 188: ...n inhibitor mixed with plain water coolant quantity min 2 4 qts 2 3 ltr max 2 9 qts 2 7 ltr approved coolant BASF Glysantin Protect Plus G48 Keep following mixing ratios for further information see se...

Page 189: ...not be suitable due to insufficient high temperature properties and additives that may affect the operation of the slipper clutch in the gear box There are several oils on the market and some of them...

Page 190: ...TAX or REMOS Field experience shows that these products have no detrimental effect on the engine when used in the recommended manner Always follow the additive s manufacturer instructions especially w...

Page 191: ...an standard EN 228 Super EN 228 Super plus Canadian standard none released Russian standard none released South African standard SANS 1598 2006 Clean Fuels CF2 US standard none released Ukrainian stan...

Page 192: ...rmitted at the strut If this is done with open doors one can grab the rudder pedal to steer backward 8 9 Tie Down To tie down the aircraft it is recommended to use of at least three ropes left wing ri...

Page 193: ...ad grease for bolts ringing folded wings 1 Withdraw the main wing bolt from the wing and place it nearby Ensure that the bolt stays clean until remounted 2 Remove the wing support aid bracket while a...

Page 194: ...tallation tool which comes with the aircraft Now secure the bolt with the securing pin The person at the wing tip can now release the pressure supporting the wing tip 7 Inside the cabin the pushrod qu...

Page 195: ...ushing and secure the bolts with Fokker needles 4 Connect the cable plug for the electric trim actuator 5 The pushrod quick fasteners MUST be connected properly and secured Insecure connection imprope...

Page 196: ...aft is properly fixed and cannot move under any circumstances The wingtips must be supported so that the weight of the wing is on the support and not on the strut 8 13 Cleaning and Care After every da...

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Page 199: ...REMOS GXiS POH Supplement Flight Training...

Page 200: ...nt Flight Training Supplement Flight Training 9 1 Table of Content sect description page 1 Introduction 9 2 2 Take Off 9 3 3 Climb 9 4 4 Cruise 9 5 5 Stall 9 6 6 Slip 9 7 7 Glide 9 8 8 Descent 9 9 9 A...

Page 201: ...ing pages describe flight characteristics experienced during various flight configurations and weather conditions Take off Climb Cruise Stall Slip Glide Descent Approach Touch down NOTE This chapter w...

Page 202: ...the back pressure on the control stick to allow the airspeed to increase to VY 60 kIAS Maintain this speed and avoid making any climbing turns until a sufficiently safe altitude has been reached 7 Whe...

Page 203: ...er CHT temperatures Climb while in cruise If you wish to climb in cruise select an airspeed between 70 to 80 kIAS At these speeds the aircraft will climb between slower than best rate of climb due to...

Page 204: ...tes Do not exceed the maximum engine speed of 5 800 RPM Cruise in gusty conditions When flying in gusty weather conditions the normal operating airspeed VNO 107 kIAS should not be exceeded for safety...

Page 205: ...l speed Should the aircraft then be allowed to stall the aircraft still will remain controllable The aircraft can be stalled with flaps both extended or retracted Stall without power is very gentle De...

Page 206: ...is just VO 59 kIAS for any weight in between the operating maneuvering speed may be interpolated linearly If performing a slip with flaps extended a maximum indicated airspeed of VFE 78 kIAS may not...

Page 207: ...lement Flight Training 9 8 The aircraft can glide well with the engine off Best glide ratios are achieved within an indicated airspeed of 60 kIAS These speeds will establish a glide ratio of about 1 1...

Page 208: ...nt to monitor engine temperatures During descent the temperatures will decrease The water cooling system has a thermostat installed hence the water temperature will not drop too much However the oil s...

Page 209: ...ns However you do have to keep in mind that the landing distance will increase significantly Approach in crosswind conditions Crosswinds do not have a big effect on the flight characteristics of the R...

Page 210: ...ration does not require special skills however if you are not yet familiar with the aircraft we recommend that you do this exercise only when accompanied by an experienced flight instructor Advise In...

Page 211: ...ood low speed characteristics and so is very controllable all the way through the landing phase After a good approach has been conducted the REMOS GXiS does not require much action to land with a perf...

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Page 214: ...REMOS GXiS POH Supplement Continued Airworthiness...

Page 215: ...description page 1 Purpose 10 2 2 Continued Airworthiness System 10 3 3 Owner Operator Responsibilities 10 5 4 Release of Notices to the Public 10 7 5 Documentation Update 10 8 6 Maintenance and Annua...

Page 216: ...ructions and repair approvals change on equipment and feedback of the customer to the manufacturer Especially the latter one is really important as this is the only way that the manufacturer gets to k...

Page 217: ...peller make and model total time of aircraft and engine use of aircraft private or commercial name and contact data of reporting person description of potential issue of safety or service difficulty O...

Page 218: ...craft Proposals for improvements or corrections service difficulties findings during maintenance events or annual condition inspections are also covered by the continued airworthiness system In case t...

Page 219: ...his own and modify the aircraft I a way that is not covered by the maintenance manual Shall the manufacturer release a notice of corrective action it is the responsibility of the owner operator to co...

Page 220: ...The owner operator shall sign this form and send it to REMOS AG On this form the owner operator shall also provide the manufacturer with current contact data If the aircraft is sold to another custome...

Page 221: ...which is the central means of communication of REMOS AG to its customers SERVICE BULLETIN will be issued in case a corrective action a mandatory inspection or a modification of the aircraft is requir...

Page 222: ...h a documentation update is mandatory for safety of flight and is released by a safety alert or a service bulletin Examples for documentation updates are new revisions of Pilot Operating Handbook Serv...

Page 223: ...th Sport Pilot Certificate or higher preventative maintenance or line maintenance LSA Repairman Maintenance preventative maintenance line maintenance or heavy maintenance A P Mechanic preventative mai...

Page 224: ...rior to the intended change of the aircraft Engineering department will then decide which kind of documentation is required and will either prepare them or will ask the customer to have this documenta...

Page 225: ...proved by the manufacturer that are not part of the maintenance manual the aircraft is considered not airworthy and unsafe to fly It is not legal to operate an aircraft without a current equipment lis...

Page 226: ...he customer feedback form Engineering will then prepare individual and precise repair instructions Repairing a composite aircraft is completely different from repairing a metal aircraft or a composite...

Page 227: ...unning projects within engineering department it usually costs more to prepare the documentation than it is charged for This procedure is defined in the regulations in this case ASTM F2483 Without hav...

Page 228: ...orthiness 10 14 The manufacturer of the REMOS aircraft and the only reliable and legal source for continued airworthiness is REMOS AG Franzfelde 31 D 17309 Pasewalk G E R M A N Y Tel 49 3973 225519 0...

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Page 232: ...ed checklists that are often used in the cockpit These checklists are neither approved nor controlled by the airplane manufacturer and therefore not necessarily complete or correct NOTE REMOS encourag...

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Page 234: ...ameters OK DESCENT flaps CLEAN power setting AS R QRD LANDING approach BRIEFED flaps DOWN approach speed 60 KIAS SHUTDOWN brake SET ignition key OFF AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS for MTOW demonstrated x wind 1...

Page 235: ...itch START SkyView STAY ON landing SUITABLE AIRFIELD GENERATOR FAILURE emergency switch ON SkyView STAY ON landing light OFF system TROUBLESHOOT ENGINE FIRE ON GROUND ignition key OFF brakes AS R QRD...

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