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airfield because of bad weather, and make sure you carry enough fuel to reach your alternate destination with a
further 60 minutes of flying time in reserve. Use the advice in this paragraph in conjunction with that obtained in
your formal training. This advice must not be taken as a substitute for proper training.
Clothing
Both extreme heat and extreme cold can be dangerous to pilot and passenger, since they can affect the human
brain’s decision making process. Please ensure that you wear clothing appropriate to the conditions in which you
fly. Crash helmets, ear defenders, gloves and a purpose-built flight suit should always be worn, irrespective of
the conditions! In bright conditions, high quality unbreakable sun-glasses are also a sensible precaution.
Remember that the temperature drops 2-4 degrees F per 1000 feet of altitude, so clearly if your route demands
high altitude flying you should dress appropriately. Remember also that the pilot and passenger in open cockpit
aircraft will suffer from wind chill, which has the effect of making the ambient temperature seem much lower than
it actually is. Finally, check that neither pilot nor passenger has any objects which can fall out of their pockets
since any loose objects are likely to pass through the propeller arc, destroy the propeller in doing so and
seriously threaten the safety of the aircraft and its occupants.
The Payload
The aircraft available payload is the difference between its dry empty weight (see Section 3.1) and its maximum
authorised take off weight (MAUW - see Section 3.1). Before each flight you should calculate the combined
weight of the aircraft, fuel, pilot and passenger and ensure that it never exceeds 990 lbs (450 kilograms).
Fuel
Before each flight, you should calculate your fuel requirement. (For an approximate fuel consumption guide, see
Section 3.8; remember that fuel consumption can be affected by many factors including engine condition, take off
weight, density altitude, speed). You should ensure that you have enough fuel and reserve for your planned
flight (See paragraph on Route Planning above) by carrying out a visual check of the fuel level before you set off
and calculating the endurance limit of the aircraft leaving at least a 30% reserve factor. Never rely only on fuel
gauges, use them only in conjunction with your calculated fuel endurance notes. Check the fuel is of the
appropriate quality (see Section 4.2), properly filtered against impurities. Drain a small quantity of fuel via the
drain valve before each flight to check for water.
Human Factors
Before flying, check the Human Factors as learnt as part of your Microlight license. Never fly with a cold, under
the influence of drink or drugs, after an illness/accident without clearance from your Doctor, or when feeling
depressed.
1.3. MODIFICATIONS
You must not carry out unauthorised modification to the aircraft. It is illegal and for the most part unsafe to carry
out unauthorised modifications to your aircraft.
It is extremly dangerous to exceed the take off
weight limit, it could cause structural failure or
loss of control leading to injury or death.
Articles of clothing, such as gloves and scarves that may be taken off in flight, or
glasses/sun-glasses must be secured by a tie short enough to ensure that they
cannot fall out of the aircraft or be blown into the propeller.
Other objects that are carried in the cockpit such as maps, knee boards and other
navigation equipment must be similarly secured.
Occupants with long hair, particularly in the rear seat, must have it tied to ensure
that it cannot reach moving or hot parts of the engine.
Failure to take these precautions could result in injury or death.
WARNING
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WARNING
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