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Equipment List
Velocity Serial No.

Reg # 

Date

Paint Type 

Color 

No.

Trim Type 

Color 

No.

Interior Type 

Color 

No.

Engine Type

Reg  #

Prop Make

Diam/Pitch

Status

Item

Weight

Arm

Moment

Status of Equipment: X = Installed; O = Removed
Your equipment list should consist of all those items of equipment
installed in the aircraft that determine the aircraft empty weight.
This list should be complete to include as applicable: engine, prop,
spinner, wheel pants, each instrument, radios, seat cushions, head-
set, intercom, battery, tie downs, canopy cleaner, lights, ballast, etc.
Be very complete with this list and keep it up-to-date. Every item
outside of basic air frame structure should be on this list. Use this
list to correct and update the weight and balance.Weigh each
item and determine the fuselage station for moment.

Initial Flight Testing

We highly recommend a complete factory check-out in our

training aircraft.This is the best way to prepare you for your first
flight. If this is not possible, use the following.

Now that you have completed your pre-first flight systems

check, it is time to taxi and flight test your new Velocity. It is criti-
cal that you have completed 100% of the steps in the previous
sections!  As you complete the final checkout on your new air-
plane, you are going to be hot to fly your first flight.You may push
a little too hard at the last minute and try to fly prematurely, pos-
sibly with something wrong with your airplane.To avoid this

Note
A maximum gross weight, for takeoff of +5% may be used, but
only under the following limitations:
1. Taxi and takeoff only on smooth hard surface
2. Maximum landing weight limited to 2700 lbs.
3. Maneuvers limited to normal ca3.8, -1g. No abrupt
maneuvers.
4. Lift off at 75 knots and climb at 95 knots.
5. Before conducting over-gross operation, the pilot should be a
proficient/competent Velocity pilot with at least 50 landings in the
aircraft.The pilot should not attempt high gross operations at high
density altitudes or gusty crosswinds. Max crosswind component
is 12 knots.
6. High gross weight operations should not be considered a rou-
tine operation, since the chances of surviving an off-airport forced
landing diminish rapidly as weight goes up. It should only be con-
sidered on those rare occasions when a long range, full fuel four
place operation is desired. Routine operations above 2700 lbs.
gross weight are not recommended.

FAA Records

Records required for the Velocity are basically the same as for

any production airplane (F.A.R. 91).A valid airworthiness certifi-
cate, issued by an FAA maintenance inspector, is required to be
displayed in the cockpit, along with the aircraft registration certifi-
cate, weight and balance record and operating limitations. Radio
equipped aircraft must also have a valid FCC radio telephone
license.Airframe and engine log books are required as in any
other aircraft. One area which is different from production air-
craft is the method for maintaining records of major repairs and
alterations.A major repair or alteration of the Velocity requires
relicensing and issuance of a new airworthiness certificate and
operating limitations instead of using FAA form 337A.

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Страница 2: ...bic feet of baggage room This area can also be used for added fuel to bring the total to over 90 gallons The design load factors of theVelocity are 9 G s 7 G s with a tested airframe load of 6 G s The...

Страница 3: ...e lightweight MT CS wood propellers are currently approved Turbo charging and variable pitch metal propellers are not recommended until factory testing can confirm there safe use Extensive development...

Страница 4: ...the side stick and two rudder pedals for yaw The side stick controller is employed to give the pilot the smallest workload control arrange ment possible The rudders located on the winglets at the wing...

Страница 5: ...al Apply full throttle smoothly As the aircraft accelerates use rudder and brake as necessary for directional control Maintain slight aft stick pressure as you accelerate to relieve the nose wheel Rot...

Страница 6: ...11 OWNER S FLIGHT MANUAL 10 XL NOTE This must be a re settable pullable breaker if alternator does not require a field wire...

Страница 7: ...ed Do not try to jerk the aircraft off prematurely this only places the prop closer to the ground and increases the chance of damage High Density Altitude At density altitudes above 5000 ft follow the...

Страница 8: ...ventional aircraft of gargantuan proportions like Cessna 150 s and may ignore you completely Best pattern speed is 85 to 90 knots slowing to 80 knots on final approach 85 to 90 in turbu lence or gusty...

Страница 9: ...ude one to two degrees and about one half to one bucks per second If the full aft stick is relieved during exaggerated cross control and slow flight Third with the majority of the fuselage being forwa...

Страница 10: ...h high sink rate If any of your aft cg characteris tics are undesirable adjust your cg limit forward accordingly XL Emergency Procedures FIRE There are normally only two sources of aircraft fires elec...

Страница 11: ...ils to retract or extend when the gear switch is placed in the respective position the pump does not run the first thing to do is to position the gear switch in the down position and push the momentar...

Страница 12: ...Slow deceleration Accelerated Stall 110 knots 126 mph Intentional spins are not permitted Engine Limitations Lycoming IO540 RPM 2700 max CHT 475 max 435 continuous Oil Temp 245 max 180 200 desired Oi...

Страница 13: ...will give him an apprecia tion of the airplane s sensitivity Show him the use of the trim sys tems pitch and roll Let him get used to the pitch and roll feel Do not transition him to the left seat unl...

Страница 14: ...and canard incidence jigs Water level or a good 6 8 level Step 1 Leveling the aircraft Locate a cement floor that is as flat and level as possible The aircraft must be level for the procedure so you w...

Страница 15: ...umb bob some 2 masking tape and a sharp point marker pen The tape goes on the floor to receive the mark from the plumb bob as well as the iden tification marks Record measurements for all those indica...

Страница 16: ...Right Main Wheel Weight with Full Fuel Combined Total Weight with Full Fuel This information is needed to calculate the FUEL ARM for your Velocity STEP 7 Establish the Static CG of your aircraft Here...

Страница 17: ...e difference of the moments by the difference of the weights the pilot weight and the result will be the Pilot co pilot ARM 14884 8 inch lbs _______________ 80 45 aft of datum 185 lbs Repeat this proc...

Страница 18: ...d Once all the known information is entered make some extra photocopies Know go ahead and figure in some weight and balance examples for your aircraft just like we did in the previous sample You must...

Страница 19: ...Ballast nose TOTAL MAXIMUM ACTUAL Gross Weight Useful Load C G SAMPLE ONLY Velocity XL Fuel Weight ARM Aft Moment Gallons LBS Datum Inches in lbs Basic Empty 1 6 4 0 141 63 232273 20 Sump Tank Fuel 6...

Страница 20: ...s inducing a stall in the canard first If either one or both of these rules are broken the result will be an extremely dangerous aircraft So always operate your aircraft within the prescribed CG box T...

Страница 21: ...mass balance level to 10 nose down Check for 1 16 minimum clearances around all mass bal established by the factory If you add accessories to your airframe in the future the prop er procedure is to we...

Страница 22: ...nd bal ance data kept aboard the airplane see weight balance section When loading the aircraft for the initial flight testing and for initial pilot checkouts it is important that the weight and CG fal...

Страница 23: ...ss weight for takeoff of 5 may be used but only under the following limitations 1 Taxi and takeoff only on smooth hard surface 2 Maximum landing weight limited to 2700 lbs 3 Maneuvers limited to norma...

Страница 24: ...to have prior to calling for an FAA inspection Be sure all the paper work is done homebuilder syndrome give the only key to your bird to a close friend preferably one who really likes you and to whom...

Страница 25: ...Velocity does not fly like a Cessna 150 or some other sluggish trainer TheVelocity is a high performance responsive air High SpeedTaxi and Nose Wheel Liftoffs Before conducting the following tests wit...

Страница 26: ...our stall characteristics at a safe altitude then operate craft with differences It has a side stick and the pilot should keep his forearm on the arm rest and use his wrist to control pitch Also the r...

Страница 27: ...unresolved find and fix prob lems as you encounter them Airplanes usually give a hint of impending trouble The problem is we pilots do not always listen If something changes a slight roughness vibrat...

Страница 28: ...c ignition w 1 mag then Electronic ignition off Hand prop engine Both mags on if Electronic ignition w 1 mag then Electronic ignition on Tires check wear and inflation Cooling Engine Inlet clear Drain...

Страница 29: ...y resistant to damage or fatigue If the structure is damaged it will show up as a crack in the paint The strain characteristics of the material are such that it cannot fail internally without first fa...

Страница 30: ...aint or wrinkle in the skin remove the paint around the crack by sand ing and inspect the glass structure Do not use enamel or lacquer paint remover If the glass structure is damaged it will have a wh...

Страница 31: ...The aircraft should be reweighed at the first annual You may be surprised Update the weight and balance form Reweigh every 3 years or after any major modification Main Wheel Bearings Repack Air filter...

Страница 32: ...air vents 18 Inspect all radios and avionics for operation and condition 19 Inspect cabin door latches for operation and condition 5 Inspect and clean the suction screen 6 Replace oil filter and insp...

Страница 33: ...ons H Operational Checks 1 Check fuel pump and selector 20 Inspect wet compass for calibration card and security D Fuselage and Canard Group 1 Inspect battery for security 2 Service battery with water...

Страница 34: ...prop 14 Check engine idle speed 15 Check electronic equipment operation 16 Check operation of all lighting interior exterior I General 1 After shut down check for oil fuel leaks 2 Check aircraft docu...

Страница 35: ...____________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ _...

Страница 36: ...INC 200 West Airport Road Sebastian FL 32958 Ph 561 589 1860 Fax 561 589 1893 www VelocityAircraft com Owner s Flight Manual Weight Balance XL Series Aircraft...

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