Flylight Airsports Skyranger Swift, Руководство оператора

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Skyranger Swift Operators Manual (issue 3)
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4.9 Normal landing
4.9.1 Generally the Skyranger Swift should be landed from an approach
speed of about 52knots CAS [ IAS], although in turbulent
conditions handling can be improved by increasing this by 5-10 knots.
Full flap (LD) position is the standard landing setting. As flap is
selected a gentle pull on the stick will be required to maintain constant
airspeed. Therefore re trimming will be required.
4.9.2 Maintain the approach speed until roundout, which should be initiated
around 15-20 ft ,and then hold-off initially 2-3 ft above the runway
and allow to settle gently when the speed decays. Aim to land on the
main wheels with the nose wheel well off the ground.
4.9.3 Pilots transitioning from more traditional lower performance microlight
aircraft should be aware that if the airspeed is allowed to increase on
the approach then the aircraft may exhibit considerable float during
the hold off period and this may cause a tendency to ‘balloon’ and will
cause more runway than expected to be used.
4.10 Short field landing
4.10.1 Select full flap (LD) position, and set up a powered approach at
around 45 – 50 knots CAS[ IAS]. Use power adjustments to control
the flight path and rate of descent whilst accurately maintaining
airspeed with elevator. If tall obstacles are present on the approach,
then transition into a glide approach once clear past them. Take care
however to maintain airspeed during this phase. 50 knots CAS [
IAS] is recommended as the minimum for a full glide approach at max
takeoff weight and full flap.
4.10.2 When round out height is reached close the throttle fully and round
out. Perform a brief hold off and land. Brakes can be used to shorten
the landing roll if required. Take care not to brake too sharply on
rough or soft surfaces. Braking efficiency is at its greatest if the
elevator is applied fully up after touchdown once below flying speed.
4.10.3 Accurate airspeed control is the key to short field performance and
pilots new to the Skyranger Swift must practice until this is achieved, to
be able to land in the published distance.