A slight tendency to swing to port can be held easily with the rudder.
The aircraft should be flown off at approx 40 knots IAS, Before climbing
increase speed to 46 knots IAS (20º Flap) or 50 knots with no flap.
After retracting the flap at a safe height a speed of 55 knots IAS and full throttle
will satisfy normal climb requirements.
Short take off
Minimum ground run and best obstacle clearance is obtained using the 20º flap
setting and a climb speed of 46 knots IAS.
Apply full throttle while holding the aircraft on the brakes.
Release the brakes when the aircraft starts to move forward or when at full
throttle and accelerate to the minimum possible unstick speed maintaining a
slightly lower than normal tail low attitude.
Allow the aircraft to accelerate to 46 knots IAS, then climb steadily at this speed
until clear of all obstacles.
When clear, increase speed to 50 knots IAS, raise the flaps, increase speed to 55
knots IAS and continue the climb, using full throttle.
Cross-Wind
Take-Off
Flaps
retracted.
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Apply full throttle using sufficient aileron into wind to keep the wings level.
Hold the aircraft on the ground until speed is about 5 knots above the normal
unstick speed, then effect a clean, quick take-off with a positive backwards
movement of the control column.
Climb at full throttle increasing airspeed as for a normal take-off at the same time
laying off the effect of drift by turning slightly into wind as required.
NOTE. All airspeed quoted apply to a maximum AUW of 658kgs (1450lbs),
therefore, slightly better performance at lower weights can be obtained by
reducing the speeds quoted but this practice is not recommended for normal
operations.
8 Climbing
Maximum rate and angle of climb at 658kgs (1450lbs) maximum AUW and full
throttle is obtainable at the following speeds:-
Flaps 20º - 46 knots IAS
Flaps up - 50 knots IAS
For all other requirements the recommended climbing speed is 55 knots IAS
(flaps up). The engine manufacturers recommend full throttle for all climbs but
power may be reduced if desired for “cruising” climbs.
Full rich mixture should be used unless leaning is necessary to eliminate rough
running due to over-rich mixture at altitude or use of carburettor heat, (refer to 11
and 12, this Chapter).
9 General Flying
Flying
Controls
Flying the “Emeraude” is a pleasant experience. Stick forces are exceptionally
light, the controls are well harmonised and effective throughout the speed range.
Little, if any rudder is required to assist turning. In calm conditions the aircraft
may be flown feet off for long periods.
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The maximum rate of roll is approximately 80º per second.
Change of Trim
There is no change of trim when the flaps are operated due to the action of the
automatic trim tab on the starboard elevator operated from the flap cables.
