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- Page 1 Pilot Handling Guide Hornet VH- GMV These notes are a conversion guide only and not a substitute for the Manufacturer’s Flight Manual. General notes on conversions Basic overview External features Limitations Cockpit features Trim Ballast Daily inspection notes Glider accessories and Storage Flight characteristics Controls Aerotow...
- Page 2 Hornet Pilot handling guide – June 09 General notes on conversions 1. Your conversion to a new type must be authorized by an instructor who has flown the aircraft type. 2. He/she must outline the important features of the aircraft. 3.
- Page 3 Hornet Pilot handling guide – June 09 Cockpit Features Canopy and Jettison Two piece canopy with back section hinging backwards. Pull both red levers back to unlock canopy. To jettison pull open both levers and push canopy up. Care needs to be taken when opening or closing canopy as overstressing can bend metal frame.
- Page 4 Hornet Pilot handling guide – June 09 Trim Ballast The Hornet has no provision for trim ballast. Pilots who are under the minimum pilot weight can use lead weights to sit on to bring them up to minimum weight. Consult an instructor to position and secure the weight properly.
- Page 5 Hornet Pilot handling guide – June 09 Glider Accessories and Storage GMV has tow out gear used to enable the pilot to tow the glider to the launch point without the need for extra help. Care must be taken to ensure that the felt on the inside of the wing walker and tail dolly is in good order and is clean.
- Page 6 Hornet Pilot handling guide – June 09 Flight Characteristics Controls: All controls are light to the feel and are responsive. See supplementary notes on trailing edge airbrakes. Aerotow: Set trim forward. Raise tail and balance on main wheel when airspeed is gained ready for takeoff. Themalling: Recommended thermalling speed is 45 knots.
- Page 7 Hornet Pilot handling guide – June 09 Pilot responsibilities Understand how to DI the glider Understand how to operate the glider (including limitations) Understand how to fill and fly with water ballast (including limitations) Understand how to Rig / De-Rig the glider ...
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