Van's Aircraft RV-12 Pilot Operating Handbook page 36

Date: 04/06/18
IN-FLIGHT OVERSTRESS
Should an overstress occur due to exceeding the airspeed
or load factor limits, aggressive maneuvering should be
terminated immediately.
DO NOT under any circumstances make large control
movements or subject the aircraft to additional G loadings
above that required for straight and level flight

–
Throttle REDUCE
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Airspeed – 65–75 KIAS

–
Flaps UP
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Land as soon as practical
After landing, the aircraft should be inspected prior to the
next flight.
UNINTENTIONAL FLIGHT INTO ICING

Leave the icing area (by changing altitude, course or
both, in order to reach zones with a higher ambient
temperature).

Cabin Heat – ON

Autopilot Switch –

RPM – INCREASE in order to prevent ice build-up on
the propeller blades

Flaps – LEAVE RETRACTED

ATC – ADVISE
Ice build-up increases the stalling speed. Carry extra speed on
landing approach. The stall warning horn may not function.
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