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SECTION 9
Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 / Cruze
SUPPLEMENTS
May 2007
Issue 2.0
Page 5
9.10 Aircraft Performance Data
See AOI Section 5 for detailed discussion on performance. The information provided below is based on
standard atmospheric conditions at sea level at Maximum Take Off Weight (MTOW):
Distances are specified for:
Sea Level with:
Max Take Off Power
A level dry runway
With short grass
Still wind
And temperature of 15 deg C.
XT 582 - CRUZE
Take off / Landing
distance over 50’ obstacle
280m (918’)
Stall at 450kg MTOW:
34 kt (39mph)
Glide Ratio
7.1:1 @ 45kt (14%)
Average Fuel Burn at
Cruise:
14 lt/hr (3.7 gph)
9.11 Training Recommendations
The XT 582 handles predictably in all flight regimes so there are no unique training requirements in any
area except landing. Like all WSC aircraft aerobatic maneuvers are strictly prohibited.
9.11.1
Landing
Most weight shift microlight pilots are unprepared for the speed of the XT aircraft’s approach to landing.
Some weight shift microlight aircraft approach to land at 35-40 mph or less. The XT’s approach is in the
order of 55-60 mph with the Cruze wing. As previously stated, it is not necessary to pull the control bar in
past the trim position with the Cruze wings. Fly the final approach at trim speed and flare normally. You
will notice that the approach is also flatter than most weight shift controlled aircraft allowing for a
smoother, less abrupt flare out to land.