Pilot Operating Handbook for the C42 Series
POH C42 SERIES ISSUE1 (B) REV7 25/04/2020
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17.3
Operation
The nose wheel and the rudder are controlled with the left hand on the
rudder control lever. By pulling out the rudder control lever, the aircraft
turns to the left, by pushing it in, the aircraft turns to the right.
The right hand remains constantly on the control stick and operates the
elevator, aileron and brakes. The left hand operates the rudder control
lever and the throttle lever, which is located directly below the rudder
control lever.
Take-off:
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Align the aircraft on the runway, left hand (LH) on the rudder
control lever.
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Apply throttle expeditiously with LH.
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Put LH immediately back to the rudder control lever and steer
aircraft during take-off run.
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After take-off in approximately 5 to 10 m above the runway, use
LH to check that the throttle lever is still in the full throttle position.
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Excepting in case of power changes, LH remains constantly on
the rudder control lever.
The various flight conditions, e.g. horizontal flight, turn, slow flight, side-
slip, are not affected.
Landing:
The landing approach is by default. In the case of crosswind, the wing-
down method should be used.
Attention should be paid to the following when flaring out:
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Air speed is approx. 100 km/h until flare out is in approx. 4 to 5 m
above the runway, LH - on the rudder control lever.
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Throttle to idle using LH.
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LH should be immediately back to the rudder control lever and
steer aircraft during landing roll.
When carrying out touch-and-go, follow the procedures for take-off.
