Flight and operations manual of ATEC 321 Faeta NG aircraft with Rotax 912 iS
ATEC v.o.s., Libice nad Cidlinou, Czech Republic
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10.
BACK-UP BATTERY
switched off
11.
LANE A and LANE B
both switched on
12.
Propeller
in “take
-
off” position
(if equipped with propeller adjustable in flight)
13.
Throttle
idle
14.
Fuel indicator
fuel amount check
15.
Instruments
switched on, values within operating limits
16.
Seat belts
adjusted, fastened, secured
17.
Canopy
closed and locked
4.6.
Take-off
and Climbing
Release the brakes. Make the aircraft move by opening the throttle up to its maximal position. Control
stick is in neutral position. Control the nose wheel and the rudder to keep the aircraft within the runway
centerline.
When reaching the speed of 80 km/h (43 kt), gently pull the control stick to lift up the aircraft and
continue take-off until the speed of 110 km/h (59 kt) is reached. Then, gently pull the control stick to
make the aircraft climb. After reaching stable climbing speed of 130 (70 kt) and altitude over 50m (160 ft),
fluently retract the flaps. The most convenient climb speed is 140 km/h (75 kt).
During take-off, the engine operating limits must not be exceeded. Climbing at full take-off power is only
allowed for a max. period of 5 minutes. When approx. 1000 ft GND is reached, the auxiliary fuel pump can
be switched off. When requested flight level
is reached, adjust the propeller to “
CRUISE
” position
(if
equipped with in-flight adjustable propeller)
.
4.7.
Cruising Flight
ATEC 321 FAETA
NG
has good flight characteristics within the whole range of permitted speeds and position
of the centre of gravity. The cruising speed is within a range of
140
–
242 km/h (75
–
131 kt).
In case of severe turbulence, do not exceed the speed V
RA
215 km/h.
Pay attention to values displayed on flight and engine instruments. The values must not be exceeded
throughout the flight. A suitable operating oil temperature shall be within a range of 90 -
110°C.
4.8.
Flight on Traffic Pattern
Join the traffic pattern in the 2nd turn / follow downwind leg. In the downwind position:
decrease the engine power - throttle on idle
adjust the propeller to „take
-
off“ position
(if equipped with propeller adjustable in flight)
decrease the speed to 130 km/h (70 kt)
open the flaps to position I. and continue descending in downwind direction
Before the 3rd turn and base leg:
decrease the speed to 110 km/h (59 kt)
open the flaps to position II. and join the base leg
Descend and continue base leg with the speed of 110 km/h (59 kt).
Before the runway centerline, make the 4th turn keeping the speed of 110 km/h (59 kt) and then:
put the aircraft to appropriate position to approach runway centerline
decrease the speed to 90 km/h (49 kt)
open the flaps to position III., continue descending and approach to the runway threshold
