Hornet VH-GKJ - Serial Number 76 - Pilot Handling Guide and Conversion Document
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Max airbrake operation speed
135 knots
Max All Up Weight (MAUW) with water ballast
420 kg
Min cockpit weight, including parachute
81 kg
Max cockpit weight, including parachute
110 kg
Cockpit Features
Canopy and Jettison
Two-piece canopy with back section hinging backwards. Pull both red
levers back to unlock canopy. To jettison pull open both levers and
push canopy up. Care needs to be taken when opening or closing
canopy as overstressing can bend metal frame. Do not attempt to
close canopy without first unlocking red knob. Care is needed with an
open canopy in windy conditions. An open canopy can have similar
effect to a magnifying glass in sunny conditions and burn objects in
the cockpit. At no stage must the canopy itself or clear view side
window be held to lift or close canopy. Only hold levers or canopy
frame when opening or closing canopy. Always close and lock both
levers when leaving or ground handling glider.
Trim Ballast
The is no ballast compartment. Additional ballast must be secured on
the harness attachment points
Instruments
See specific section
Seat Adjustment
Backrest angle can be adjusted by moving knob on Right side of
cockpit forward or back.
Control Column
Anti P.I.O. (Pilot Induced Oscillation) parallelogram type. Control
column has a slightly different feel but is easy to get used to.
Ventilation
Right side of instrument panel
Trim
Green button on control Column. Pressing button moves trim with
stick position.
Wheel Brake
Hand grip lever on airbrake handle
Tow Rope Release
Conventional yellow handle
Water Ballast Lever
Black knob on right side NOT OPERATIONAL
Undercarriage Lever
Black handle on right side
Airbrake Lever
Blue handle on left side
Rudder Pedal Adjustment Black knob on right side of control column
Batteries
Behind headrest in lower compartment
Cockpit Ballast
The Hornet has NO provision for trim ballast. Pilots who are under the minimum pilot weight can use
lead weights to sit on to bring them up to minimum weight. Consult an instructor to position and
secure the weight properly. There is a 6kg sheet lead weight available that has straps to attach to
the seat belt attachment points.
Min Pilot weight
81 kg
Max Pilot weight
110 kg
Daily Inspection notes
In addition to the daily inspection routine:
