Airplane Factory SLING LSA
Pilot Operating Handbook
Page | 7-1
Date of Issue: 07 July 2014
Revision : 1.3
7.1
Airframe
The airplane has an all-metal construction with single curvature stressed
aluminum alloy skins riveted to stiffeners. Construction is of 6061-T6
aluminum alloy sheet metal riveted to aluminum alloy angles with high
quality blind rivets. This high strength aluminum alloy construction
provides long life and low maintenance costs, thanks to its durability and
corrosion resistant characteristics. The wing has a high lift airfoil
(NACA 4415) and is equipped with semi-slotted Fowler type flaps.
7.2
Control system / pilot controls
Control stick(s)
The aircraft is equipped with dual control sticks. The control sticks operate
in the standard pitch and roll (elevator and aileron) configuration. See the
picture below for control stick button allocation:
Rudder pedals / nose wheel steering
The aircraft is fitted with dual rudder pedals, which control the rudder and
steer the nose wheel.
Button
Function
1
Trim down
2
Autopilot control
3
Trim up
4
Not allocated
5
Radio PTT
1
2
3
4
5
AI
RCRAF
T
NOS
E