Summary of Contents for Flying Machines FM250 VAMPIRE
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Page 1: Flight Manual
FLYING MACHINES s.r.o. info@flyingmachines.cz FM-250 Vampire Flight Manual Flight Manual Page 0 of 40... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
FLYING MACHINES s.r.o. info@flyingmachines.cz TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE 1. General 2. Limitations 3. Normal Procedures 4. Emergency Procedures 5. Performance 6. Airplane Handling, Service & Maintenance Information 7. Service life of an airplane and maintenance cycles 8. Repairs 9. - Page 3 FLYING MACHINES s.r.o. info@flyingmachines.cz 2.7 Crew 2.7.1 Minimum and maximum weight of the crew 2.7.2 Pilot’s qualification 2.7.3 Pilot’s place in the plane, age of the crew, using the seat belts 2.8 Maximum flight altitude 2.9 Meteorological restrictions 2.10 Carriage of goods restrictions 2.11 Type of traffic...
- Page 4 FLYING MACHINES s.r.o. info@flyingmachines.cz 5. Performance 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Speed 5.3 Rate of climb and loss of height during stall 5.4 Take off and landing distance 5.5 Flying range 5.6 Gliding ratio 5.7 Cruise 5.8 Fuel consumption 6. Airplane Handling, Service & Maintenance Information 6.1 Anchoring an airplane...
- Page 5 FLYING MACHINES s.r.o. info@flyingmachines.cz 9. Rotax 912 / 912S engine maintenance 9.1. Oil change 9.2 Spark plugs 9.3 Fuel 9.4 Liquid coolant 9.5 Service life and engine inspections 9.6 Service life of rubber parts of engine Flight Manual Page 4 of 40...
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Page 6: General 6
FLYING MACHINES s.r.o. info@flyingmachines.cz This manual uses the following expressions to emphasize particular information: WARNING Indicates an obstruction which, if not followed, may cause serious injury or even death. ATTENTION Indicates an obstruction which, if not followed, may cause severe damage to an airplane or its components. -
Page 7: Description
FLYING MACHINES s.r.o. info@flyingmachines.cz 1.2 Description 1.2.1 Airframe FM-250 Vampire is an all composite ultralight low wing airplane with two seats. The fuselage has sandwich composite construction, with oval cross section shaped to achieve the propitious proportion considering rigidity, weight and aerodynamic drag. -
Page 8: Movement Of Flight Controls
FLYING MACHINES s.r.o. info@flyingmachines.cz 1.2.5 Landing gear Landing gear consists of two main composite legs and a welded front leg. The tricycle gear configuration, steerable nose wheel and hydraulic brakes all combine make the aircraft easy to handle on the ground. -
Page 9: Technical Drawing
FLYING MACHINES s.r.o. info@flyingmachines.cz 1.2.8 Technical drawing Flight Manual Page 8 of 40... -
Page 10: Detecting The Position Of The Center Of Gravity, Permitted Limits
FLYING MACHINES s.r.o. info@flyingmachines.cz Basic dimensions of FM-250 Vampire length 6,26 m height 2.16 m span 7.8 m wing area 10.05 m fuel capacity 68 l tire pressure 1.8 kPa 1.2.9 Detecting the position of the center of gravity, permitted limits Keeping the center of gravity in its limits is a must for the stability and manageability of the airplane. - Page 11 FLYING MACHINES s.r.o. info@flyingmachines.cz Gn = Gml = Gmr = Gtotal = La = 706 mm Lb = 1518 mm Center of Gravity Lt = Gn x Lb / Gtotal Lt = ..x 1518 / ..= ..
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Page 12: Limitations
FLYING MACHINES s.r.o. info@flyingmachines.cz 2. Limitations 2.1 Introduction This chapter contains operational limitations and parameters of the airplane and engine. 2.2 Airspeed indicator markings The airspeed indicator is color coded to emphasize important airspeed limitations. Green Arc: Normal Operating Range 78km/h –... -
Page 13: Operating Speeds
FLYING MACHINES s.r.o. info@flyingmachines.cz 2.3 Operating speeds Airspeed km/h Warning IAS * Never exceed speed Do not exceed this speed in any circumstance! Maximum cruising speed This speed can be exceeded only in smooth air, use max. 1/3 of full deflections of the controls. -
Page 14: Engine Operating Limitations
FLYING MACHINES s.r.o. info@flyingmachines.cz Flight envelope v [km/h] Flight envelope of the aircraft FM-250 Vampire 2.5 Engine operating limitations WARNING Engines Rotax 912 UL and 912 ULS are not certified for aviation use and sudden failure can occur at any time. That can lead to an emergency landing. Do not attempt to fly when safe landing in the case of engine failure is not possible. -
Page 15: Crew
FLYING MACHINES s.r.o. info@flyingmachines.cz 2.6 Fuel and lubricant oil Rotax 912 UL and 912 ULS engines use many approved fuel types. Details are enclosed in the engine maintenance manual. In our conditions we recommend using the Natural 95 gasoline. Peruse the demands for the fuel prescribed by the producer in detail. If the situation demands it’s good to know what other fuel types are possible to use. -
Page 16: Pilot's Qualification
FLYING MACHINES s.r.o. info@flyingmachines.cz NOTE Remember- it is usually not a problem to take off with an airplane exceeding the maximum take off weight but it is the problem of landing such an airplane. ATTENTION Maximum weight of 450 kg can not be exceeded in any case 2.7.2 Pilot’s qualification... -
Page 17: Meteorological Restrictions
FLYING MACHINES s.r.o. info@flyingmachines.cz 2.9 Meteorological restrictions Operating the airplane is restricted by meteorological conditions and a pilot of an airplane must observe the meteorological minimums and the rules of flights. Technical and flying attributes need to be considered as well. There are following restrictions in effect:... -
Page 18: Restriction Of Maneuvers
FLYING MACHINES s.r.o. info@flyingmachines.cz 2.12 Restriction of maneuvers Regulations for UL airplanes allow only non-aerobatic operations. There are also technical restrictions of the airplane. Non-aerobatic operations include all turns during normal flying and turns in which the angle of bank is not more than 60° and pitch attitude nose up or down not more than 30° from horizontal. -
Page 19: Introduction
FLYING MACHINES s.r.o. info@flyingmachines.cz 3. Normal Procedures 3.1 Introduction Chapter 3 contains normal procedures and checklists. 3.2 Pre-flight inspection This is a minimum pre-flight inspection checklist. 1. Cockpit Main switch Magnetos Fuel valve Fuel level Check Instruments Check Safety belts... - Page 20 FLYING MACHINES s.r.o. info@flyingmachines.cz The pre-flight inspection starts on the left side of the cockpit and proceeds clockwise. Perform these inspections and check outs: Engine: remove engine cowling; check the bolts of the attachment of the engine bed. Check the cable and line attachments, connection of connectors, attachments of the battery.
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Page 21: Checklists And Stages Of Flight
FLYING MACHINES s.r.o. info@flyingmachines.cz 3.3 Checklists and stages of flight 3.3.1 Before starting the engine Check outs which need to be carried out, especially before the first start of the engine in the day, or in the case the engine had cooled down, are written in detail in the engine maintenance manual of your airplane, which was delivered to you with other documents. -
Page 22: Before Take Off
FLYING MACHINES s.r.o. info@flyingmachines.cz If you find out that there is no drop of the RPM, it can mean that interruption of the short circuit cable, which turns off the ignition circuit, has occurred. In this case try to turn off the engine. -
Page 23: Cruise
FLYING MACHINES s.r.o. info@flyingmachines.cz 3.3.5 Cruise FM-250 Vampire will cruise at a wide range of speeds. After leveling off at your flight level set the power for appropriate speed and re-trim the aircraft. While making turns do not forget that the stall speed increases with the bank angle. -
Page 24: Shut Down
FLYING MACHINES s.r.o. info@flyingmachines.cz 3.3.11 Shut down • engine instruments check • radio • transponder • ignition • main switch • fuel valve shut off WARNING Before leaving an airplane and locking the cockpit secure the ballistic rescue system handle. -
Page 25: Emergency Procedures
FLYING MACHINES s.r.o. info@flyingmachines.cz 4. Emergency Procedures 4.1 Introduction This chapter contains the emergency procedures and checklists. Maintaining your aircraft and engine properly will avoid many of these possible situations. The following are only basic emergency procedures and checklists. -
Page 26: Fire, Fume And Smoke
FLYING MACHINES s.r.o. info@flyingmachines.cz 4.3 Fire, fume and smoke 4.3.1 Engine fire on the ground • fuel valve shut off • brakes apply • throttle full power • ignition OFF after remaining fuel in carburetor is used up • main switch •... -
Page 27: Vibrations
FLYING MACHINES s.r.o. info@flyingmachines.cz 4.4 Vibrations Vibrations can occur due to flight in bad weather, incorrect flight regime, or due to the technical failure on the airplane. If unnatural vibrations occur, make sure you are not flying at a speed close to the stall speed. -
Page 28: Using The Ballistic Recovery System - Brs (Parachute)
FLYING MACHINES s.r.o. info@flyingmachines.cz 4.7 Using the ballistic recovery system – BRS (parachute) If your airplane is equipped with the ballistic recovery system, among other documents you have received the Ballistic recovery system manual elaborated by its producer. Go through this document in its full length and keep the procedures which are introduced there. -
Page 29: Performance
FLYING MACHINES s.r.o. info@flyingmachines.cz 5. Performance 5.1 Introduction This chapter contains information and data concerning performance. 5.2 Speed Remember, that the maximum speed of the horizontal flight considerably decreases with the flight altitude. Maximum horizontal speed is also influenced by weight of an airplane. -
Page 30: Anchoring An Airplane
FLYING MACHINES s.r.o. info@flyingmachines.cz 6. Airplane Handling, Service & Maintenance Information When parking an airplane follow these instructions: - shut off fuel valve - turn off both ignition circuits and the main switch - secure the BRS - lock the cockpit... -
Page 31: Rigging
FLYING MACHINES s.r.o. info@flyingmachines.cz 6.3.2 Rigging The rigging should be performed with the help of 2 persons in reversed order as the de-rigging. ATTENTION Self-locking nuts with the nylon rings can be used only once. Safety metal nuts can be used at most 3 times after compressing the safety ring with tongs. -
Page 32: Filling The Fuel
FLYING MACHINES s.r.o. info@flyingmachines.cz 6.5 Filling the fuel Due to the composite construction of the airplane, increasing occurrence of the static electricity is possible, so while filling the fuel, keep this procedure: - make sure there is no open fire near the airplane; especially make sure no one is smoking... -
Page 33: Service Life Of An Airplane And Maintenance Cycles
FLYING MACHINES s.r.o. info@flyingmachines.cz 7. Service life of an airplane and maintenance cycles Regular and accurate maintenance is essential in terms of reliable and safe operations of an airplane. The warranty inspection and the inspections every 100 and 300 hours should be recorded in a flight book. -
Page 34: Disassembly Of The Nose Wheel
FLYING MACHINES s.r.o. info@flyingmachines.cz Lubricating areas: Location Type of lubricant Interval Front undercarriage leg plastic lubricant once a year Aileron bearings transmission oil every 50 hours Rudder bearings transmission oil every 50 hours Elevator and trim-tab bearings transmission oil... -
Page 35: Electrical Installation Inspection
FLYING MACHINES s.r.o. info@flyingmachines.cz 7.2.5.1 Electrical installation inspection All electrical cable connections and the connectors must be checked if they are not damaged, loose or rusty, also check the securing to the construction. If the connectors are rusty, let the experts replace them. -
Page 36: Propeller Maintenance
FLYING MACHINES s.r.o. info@flyingmachines.cz ATTENTION After changing the fuel filter pay an extra attention to the engine run-up before the next flight to make sure the fuel system is functioning properly. 7.2.10 Propeller maintenance It is essential to carry out a visual control of the state of the propeller, check the blades, leading edges and propeller attachment every 10 hours of operations. -
Page 37: Periodic Inspection After Every 100 Hours
FLYING MACHINES s.r.o. info@flyingmachines.cz 7.5 Periodic inspection every 100 hours The inspection every 95-105 hours or after 12 months from the last inspection, whichever comes first, is carried out by the user if he (she) was trained for the maintenance; otherwise the inspection is carried out in the service center of the producer. -
Page 38: Repairs
FLYING MACHINES s.r.o. info@flyingmachines.cz 8. Repairs 8.1 Replacement of screws In the case of corrosion, bending or cracking of the screws, it is necessary to replace them. If thread is damaged, it is necessary to replace the screw and the nut. It is permitted to replace the screw or nut with a new one only of same quality and specifications. -
Page 39: Electrical System And Electrical Appliances Repairs
FLYING MACHINES s.r.o. info@flyingmachines.cz 8.7 Electrical system and electrical appliances repairs In the case of an electrical system failure the user can perform repairs such as recharging the battery, cleaning the contacts and connections, etc. Other repairs of the electrical system and other electrical appliances can be performed only by the service center of the producer. - Page 40 FLYING MACHINES s.r.o. info@flyingmachines.cz 9. Rotax 912 / 912S engine maintenance All essential information and operational instructions for the Rotax 912/912S engine are included in the engine maintenance manual which was delivered to you with your airplane. Keep the engine clean and watch for oil leaks which can indicate the necessity of expert maintenance of the engine.
- Page 41 All rubber parts of the engine should be replaced after 5 years from the date of producing the airplane. Let an authorized service of the producer of the engine to carry out these replacements, or Flying Machines s.r.o. can perform such replacement for you. Flight Manual Page 40 of 40...