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3.4.10 At least 55kg (121lb / 8 stone 9lb) must be in the cockpit for flight,
no more than 120kg (264lb / 18stone 12lb) may be carried in each
seat.
3.4.11 Maximum Take-off weight is 450kg.
3.4.12 Aerobatics and deliberate spinning are prohibited.
3.5
Engine Limitations
The limitations for the engine are contained in Annex B, they are also
placarded in the cockpit.
4.
Flying the Skyranger
4.1
Pre-Flight Inspection
Pre flight inspection – Check A, is detailed in the maintenance section
4.2
Starting
4.2.1 Before starting the engine ensure that the max takeoff weight will not
be exceeded (from fuel/weight placard).
4.2.2 The BMAA standard manual pre-start checks [STAIP] are recommended.
The actual starting procedures for a particular engine are contained in
Annex B to this manual. The STAIP checks are :-
Security
Throttles
Area
Ignition
Prop
Once the engine is running set the recommended warm up RPM and
slowly remove the choke.
4.3
Taxying
4.3.1 Before taxying ensure that the engine has run for at least 2 minutes
from cold. Do not use high RPM until the engine has reached its
minimum flight operating temps.
Skyranger Operators Manual, Issue 3, Feb 2011
Aircraft, Crew, Equipment, Secure, brakes ON.
full and free, and closed, choke set as required.
all around and behind aircraft clear.
mags ON.
Shout 'clear prop', pause then start the engine.
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