Hornet VH-GKJ - Serial Number 76 - Pilot Handling Guide and Conversion Document
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S10 Operation from the Manual .......................................................................................................... 17
4.1 Push Button – Rotary Switches .................................................................................................. 17
4.1.1 Power Button .......................................................................................................................... 17
4.2 Rotary Switches ......................................................................................................................... 17
4.3 Buttons ...................................................................................................................................... 19
4.4 Switching on the Unit ................................................................................................................ 19
General notes on conversions
1.
Your conversion to a new type must be authorized by an instructor who has flown the
aircraft type.
2.
They must outline the important features of the aircraft.
3.
You should not do your first conversion in crosswind or gusty conditions.
4.
Spend some time getting comfortable with the cockpit layout.
5.
Get someone to lift the tail to show the takeoff and landing nose attitudes.
For the Hornet, you need to purchase your own SD/s card and USB Stick with pre-loaded files.
Purchase these from the DDSC Bar -see
Instrumentation
Section for more info. You must read this
document and the flight manual. When you go to do your conversion, an instructor will give you a
quiz on the important aspects of converting to the glider.
Basic Overview
The Hornet is a 15m unflapped sailplane constructed of fibreglass manufactured by Glasflügel. The
aircraft is a perfect first cross country glider with forgiving characteristics. The aircraft has
retractable undercarriage, trailing edge airbrakes. It was previously fitted with water ballast bags in
the wings but water ballast is
not permitted
and the equipment is unserviceable. The Hornet is the
first cross country glider in the club fleet.
The requirements to fly the Hornet
To fly the Hornet pilots need to have 40 hours total and assessed competent from undergoing a dual
check in the Duo Discus.
External Features
Airbrakes
Trailing edge speed limiting type
Flaps
Not fitted
Wings
15m
Undercarriage
Retractable
Tailplane
T-tail
Limitations
Vne
Max permitted speed
135 knots
Vra/Va
Max rough air and max manoeuvring speed
81 knots
Vt
Max aerotow speed
73 knots
