Schermuly Flares - Eurocopter AS 350 83 Flight Manual

COMPLEMENTARY FLIGHT MANUAL
.SECTION 9.3
SCHERMULY FLARES
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SCHERMULY flares are used to illuminate the ground during night operations.
Two flares are carried on a support on the port side of the fuselage.
2 PILOT'S CONTROLS
Firing of the flares is controlled electrically. The control system
comprises:
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-a "FLARES" push-button situated on the control,
-a firing push-button on the pilot's cyclic control grip.
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The firing circuit is protected by a fuse situated on the control console
fuse panel.
3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The maximum altitude for firing the flares is 1500 ft (500 m).
For maximum effectiveness, the second flare should be fired at an altitude
of at least 800 ft (250 m).
It should be noted, however, that firing the flares below 1200 ft (400 m)
may be dangerous if a fire hazard exists in the area to be illuminated.
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