SCHEMPP-HIRTH FLUGZEUGBAU GmbH, KIRCHHEIM/TECK
Arcus M
FLIGHT MANUAL
(5) a) Check condition of tall skid or wheel.
If the latter is installed, check tire pressures
3.0 bar (44 psi)
b) Should a total energy compensation probe be used, mount it (head
pointing upwards) and check the line (when blowing gently into the probe,
the variometer(s) connected should read "climb")
c) Check that the fin-mounted Pitot tube is clear.
d) Check that the opening for the fuel tank vent line
(at the upper end of the fin) is clear
Should a water ballast fin tank be installed (option):
e) Check that the fin tank spill holes are clear
f) Check water ballast level in fin tank
(in case of doubt, discharge ballast)
g) Check that the dump hole for the fin tank in the tail wheel fairing
is
clear
October 2011
Revision --
appr. 4.3.4