Aircraft Operating Instructions (AOI)
Type:
CT
Series:
CTLS
LSA
Page: 4-8
AU 010 11000
Revision No. 4
Date: 29 Apr 2008
For more details regarding the Autopilot operation please take the time to look at the
Autopilot manual.
Warning:
Do not mistaken the autopilot button on the control stick with the Radio
Transmit button. During the flight pay attention that you DO NOT press
unintentionally white button on the control stick because it turns on and
off the autopilot.
Warning:
Normally the Autopilot is using your GPS Track as source for the course
it tries to follow. In this case you see “TRK” in the upper half. When your
plane holds wings level, but does not follow the selected route in your
GPS, check if the Autopilot has lost the GPS signal. This can be clearly
seen in the display, as the “TRK” display is gone and replaced by “NO
GPS BANK”. In this backup mode the Autopilot tries to hold the wings
according to the selected bank angle.
4.6. Before
take-off
A flight should only be undertaken after a proper flight planning has been completed.
Even if only pattern training is planned, you should first check if the runway length
suffices under the prevailing conditions (surface conditions, wind, humidity,
temperature).
The relevant checklist should be properly executed before each take-off. Small
mistakes - such as the wrong flap setting - can lead to unanticipated developments
during take-off and quickly lead to problems, for example on short runways with
obstacles.
4.7. Typical
pattern
The typical pattern can serve as a guidance for the suitable flight configuration during
the various different phases of the pattern. In practice, it must, of course, be modified
to take into account external influences, local circumstances or a compulsory pattern.
Nevertheless you will be able to find the individual points again.
Following charts show two variants of traffic patterns. The big one is used when flying
together with General Aviation Aircraft in the same pattern. In order to not slow them
down flaps are retracted relatively early, and portions of the pattern are flown at good
speed. The pattern is more roomy and fast. The small pattern can be flown on typical
small light sport or private airstrips, and together with slower aircraft. As the CTLS is
aerodynamically very efficient emphasis is laid upon keeping flaps set and speed
controlled within the lower but safe limits. The pattern can be flown much more
narrow this way, without generating pilot overload.