MDM MDM-1 FOX, Руководство по эксплуатации самолета

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MDM-1 „FOX” FLIGHT MANUAL
Appr. 4.8
Issue III
4.5.9 Aerobatics.
Before aerobatics:
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tighten pilot’s belts, and check the securing of its lock
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check locking of air brake
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trim the glider for an entry speed, proper for the planned manoeuvre
The glider performs correctly the manoeuvres listed in Table 1.
NOTE: In primary training in aerobatics:
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At first become familiar with the general glider characteristics both in normal and in
inverted flight,
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Maintain an increased altitude reserve in the initial phase of training in aerobatics,
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Mastering the subsequent manoeuvres, increase the level of complication in proportion
to the skill gained,
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Remember that the full potential of glider possibilities can be recognized and utilized
only after matching the individual pilot's and glider characteristics.
Depending on loading condition (changes to C.G. location) the glider characteristics may vary a little.
Shifting the C.G. backwards results in:
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possibility of controlling with increased load factor,
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increased delay in recovery from autorotation manoeuvres.
In smooth air, the limit manoeuvring loads are practically difficult to be reached. This is to remember
however that, in rough air conditions, to the manoeuvring loads the gust loads are added, which can be
of the same magnitude. A result of this summation can exceed the design load limits of the glider.
Therefore, as for other glider types,
aerobatics in rough air is prohibited.