DG Flugzeugbau GmbH
Flight Manual LS 8-18 Normal
Procedures
4.5 Normal Procedures
4.5.1 Cockpit-Checklist
LS 8-18 Checklist
This sailplane must be operated in
compliance with operating limitations
stated in the form of markings, placards
and Flight Manual.
1. Main pins secured ?
2. Elevator secured ?
3. Winglets secured ?
4. Test
controls
5. Tail fin valve operation checked ?
6. When using water ballast, then
always in wing and tail !
7. Check loading conditions
8. Check tail dolly removed ?
9. Fasten seat belt harness
10. Connect parachute static line
11. Lock air brakes
12. Check trim position
13. Check release system
14. Lock canopy
4.5.2 Adjustment of Rudder Pedals
(a)
Possible in flight or on the ground
(b)
Release pressure on pedals and unlock pawl by pulling black pedal handle
(c)
Forward adjustment:
(1)
push pedals forward with feet
(2)
lock into desired position
(d)
Rearward adjustment:
(1)
Pull pedals with release handle
(2)
lock into desired position
Automatic parachute ripcord
(a)
Attach to red main bulkhead portion at left rear of pilot
(b)
Use special loop only
Edition: July 1999
LBA-appr. Revision - 0
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