Magnetos………………Off
Fuel…………………….Off
Master
Switch………….Off
Pilot’s Operating Handbook VH-SJH Chapter 7
Performance
Warning: If fuel is burning on the ground move aircraft away immediately
Re-starting the Engine in Flight
Should the engine stop in flight due to faulty technique in the performance of
aerobatics or spins it may be re-started by means of the electric self starter or by
diving if sufficient height is available.
Use of Electric starter
Trim aircraft to glide at 50 knots IAS.
Check
as
follows:-
Master switch ………….On
Fuel
…………………….On
Mixture…………………Full
Rich
Carburettor
Air…………Cold
Throttle…………………Closed
Operate starter control. If engine will not respond abandon the attempt and
commence a forced landing in plenty of time to ensure its successful completion.
Dive Start
Height at least 3000 ft AGL
Establish the glide – trim and conduct cockpit check as above, but open the
throttle half way.
Check all clear then dive steeply until engine starts, throttle right back
immediately and ease the aircraft out of the dive.
Note: If the engine has not started before Vne = 135 knots IAS abandon the
attempt and carry out forced landing.
Pilot’s Operating Handbook VH-SJH Chapter 7
Performance
Weight Problems Normal Category
Aircraft
weight…………………418kg……..919lb…………………………….
Fuel (81 litres)………………..….59kg……..128lb..…………………………..
Oil…………………………….…..5kg……….11lb…..………………………..
Pilot……………………………..70kg…..…..154lb……………………………
Passenger……………………..…70kg………154lb…………………………..
Baggage (max 20kg)……………20kg………..44lb…………………………..
Max
weight..(658kg-1450lb)….
642kg………1410lb…
………………………
Weight Problems Utility Category (Aerobatic)
Aircraft weight………………….418kg (919lb) ..……….
Fuel (litres x 0.8kg/lt)….. ……kg …………
Oil……………………………….….5kg(11lb) ..……….
Pilot……………………. …… kg ………..
Passenger……………… ….….kg .………..
Baggage
…………
Nil
Total………………………………..kg
( lb)
…………
Must no exceed 621kg (1370lb)………….……………………………….