Speed Limits - ELA Aviacion ELA 07 Pilot Operator's Handbook

ELA 07-07S PILOT OPERATOR´S HANDBOOK

3.2 SPEED LIMITS

- Velocity never exceed (Vne): 160 kph (100 mph / 86 kts)
Do not exceed this speed this speed as it may cause structural
damage to the aircraft.
- Turbulence speed (Vb): 105 kph (65 mph / 57 kts)
When flying in high turbulence conditions reduce the speed as it may
cause structural damage to the aircraft.
3.3 AEROBATIC MANOEUVRES
- Any aerobatic manoeuvre is prohibited.
- Low-G manoeuvres are prohibited.
Manoeuvres involving a deliberate reduction in normal g shall be
avoided as they can cause a significant drop in rotor rpm with
resultant loss of control response and danger to life.
3.4 WEIGHT AND LOAD FACTOR
- Maximum take-off weight (MTOW):
o 912 ULS engine ----------------------- 450 kg (990 lb).
o 914 UL engine ------------------------ 500 kg (1100 lb).
- Maximum load factor is +3.5g. A higher value could permanently
deform the gyroplane structure.
Version: V07-05
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Last modification: September 2017.