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Document No.:G304C/AFM
Date of Issue: 12/01
2-8
Approved
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Ltd.
Minimum equipment for cloud flights, additionally to the Minimum
Equipment :
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1 Magnetic compass
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1 Vertical speed indicator
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T/B indicator
as well as other equipment as required by the national regulations
Equipment for the basic aerobatic maneuvers
(Refer to 2.6 for approved maneuvers)
Next to the minimum equipment the following is recommended:
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1 g-meter marked with the red radials at +5.3 and –2.65 g.
WARNING
Basic aerobatic maneuvers may be performed only without water
ballast (max. weight 380kg, 838 lbs).
2.11 Aerotow and winch-launching
The standard sailplane is fitted with the C.G. release for a towing
rope.
Maximum aerotowing speed V
T
......... 150 km/h, 81 KIAS, 93 mph
Maximum rope or weak-ling strength6400 N
For aerotow takeoffs the approved synthetic or natural ropes of 30-
60 m (98-296ft.) length may be used.
If a nose hook is installed, we recommend to use this one.
Nevertheless the C.G. hook is approved for aerotow, too.
Winch-launching takeoff
Maximum winch-launching speed V
w
. 150 km/h, 81 KIAS, 93 mph
WARNING
Never use the nose release (if installed) for winch-launching
takeoff
