Pilot’s Operating Handbook VH-SJH Chapter 6
Performance
1 Take Off
Take off distances quoted are those required to reach a height of 50 feet. The
following conditions apply to both cases:-
Standard sea level conditions
Short, dry grass surface
Nil
wind
Continental engine 200A
Propeller – G Adams, wood blade, design No. A53/D
Full throttle and use of the relevant take off safety speeds as shown.
At 1450 lbs 51 knots IAS…….…………………..1700 feet
At 1071 lbs 40 knots IAS………………………….771 feet
2 Landing
The landing distances, in all cases, is less than for take off.
NOTE The aircraft has been classified by DCA to Category 3 (see AIP Section
AGA 4 and the LAH, Section GEN) which specifies a minimum strip length at
sea level of 2000 feet plus 200 feet increase for every 1000 feet the landing area
is above sea level.
3 Climb
Maximum rate of climb at sea level……………………..750 rpm
Maximum gradient of climb at sea level………………….13%
4 Cruise Performance Table
Cruise Performance Table
Alt
Mixture
RPM
% BHP
IAS
LPH
Endurance Still Air
2475 64
103 18
4.5
464
2,500
2200 47
100 17.3 4.8
480
2650 67
105 18
4.5
472
5,000
2200 45
102 16.8 4.9
500
10,000
Leaned
for best
power
2740 68
112 18.6 4.4
493
2200 43
104 16.4 5.0
520
Pilot’s Operating Handbook VH-SJH Chapter 6
Performance
NOTE 1 Endurance is decreased at throttle settings below 2200 rpm
NOTE 2 Use of carburettor heat increases fuel consumption by approximately 5%
The effect on IAS is negligible.
