Turning; Flight In Turbulence; Stalling; Slow Flight Characteristics - Aeros SkyRanger Operator's Manual

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4.15 Turning

4.15.1 Turning the Skyranger is accomplished in the standard manner. In

common with most microlight aircraft the Skyranger requires some

rudder co ordination to maintain balance when rolling into and out of a

turn.

4.15.2 As with any other aircraft, the stall speed will increase with bank

angle. The stalling speed at 60

IAS], at max takeoff weight.

The Skyranger has powerful controls and handles turbulence well.

However, do not fly above the manoeuvre speed of 72 knots CAS [

IAS] in turbulence. Below this speed the worst thing a gust can do to

you is stall the wing or one of the control surfaces. Above that speed,

it is possible for strong gusts to overstress the aircraft.

During test flying of the UK prototype G-CBIV the following stalling

speeds were recorded:

VS1 – Stalling speed at max takeoff weight, forward CG and flaps up:

36kn CAS.

VSO – Stalling speed at max takeoff weight, forward CG, full flap: 33kn

CAS.

These speeds should represent the worse case in normal service. Lower

takeoff weights and more rearward CG will lower the stalling speed –

but not by much! Pilots should also remember that stalling speed

increases during turns and manoeuvres. Any ice on the aircraft will also

increase stalling speeds – never takeoff with ice present on the aircraft.

Slow flight indications include:

 Lightening of controls accompanied by reduced effectiveness

 Reduced airflow noise (most noticeable at low power settings)

 High nose attitude (most noticeable at high power settings)

 Rearwards position of control stick and back pressure

Skyranger Operators Manual, Issue 3, Feb 2011

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