Page 1 EVEKTOR-AEROTECHNIK a.s. Tel.: +420 572 537 111 Letecká 1384 Fax: +420 575 537 910 686 04 Kunovice e-mail: marketing@evektor.cz CZECH REPUBLIC http://www.evektor.cz 0/130 Document No.: S2006FTSUS Revision: - Date of Issue: 15/01/2006 Page:...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Light Sport Aircraft Summary Introduction..................3 Purpose of this Manual..............3 Recommended Reading..............4 Recommended Links..............5 Description of Sportstar Light Sport Airplane......6 Light Sport Airplane Definition............6 Sportstar Brief Description .............8 Flight training................9 Introduction to Flight Training............9 About the Sport Pilot certificate ............10 Flight Training on SPORTSTAR ..........18 Sportstar Purpose of Use .............18...
Page 3: Introduction
This Manual provides the instructors and pilot-students with information on the Sportstar specific features and characteristics, which will help them to learn to fly with in the airplane or transition to it from another plane. This supplement does not propose to substitute for more comprehensive...
Page 4: Recommended Reading
SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft 1.2 Recommended Reading [1] Aircraft Operating Instructions for SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft:, Document No. S2004AOIUS, Date of Issue July 22, 2004 or latest [2] Aircraft Maintenance and Inspection Procedures for SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft, Document No. S2004AMIPUS, Date of Issue July 22, 2004 or latest.
Page 5: Recommended Links
SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft 1.3 Recommended Links Visit the Evektor-Aerotechnik home page on http://www.evektor.cz to see the latest news from the Sportstar manufacturer. The best information sources on light sport aircraft category are: http://www.sportpilot.org and http://www.eaa.org 5/130 Document No.: S2006FTSUS...
Page 6: Description Of Sportstar Light Sport Airplane
SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft 2. Description of Sportstar Light Sport Airplane The SPORTSTAR aircraft has been designed to comply with all applicable requirements of Light Sport Aircraft category, recently established in USA. 2.1 Light Sport Airplane Definition (taken from reference [5]) Maximum gross takeoff weight-1,320 lbs (599 kg.), 1,430 lbs.
Page 7 SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft Aircraft category and class includes: Airplane (Land/Sea), Gyroplane, Airship, Balloon, Weight-Shift-Control (Trike Land/Sea), and Powered Parachute. U.S. or foreign manufacture of light-sport aircraft is authorized. Aircraft with a standard airworthiness certificate that meet above specifications may be flown by sport pilots. However, that airworthiness certification category will not be changed to a light-sport aircraft.
Page 8: Sportstar Brief Description
The airplane’s maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) is 1213 lbs. (550 kg). Refer to the Aircraft Operating Instructions and Aircraft Maintenance and Inspection Procedures for more details on the Sportstar technical data, description of systems, limitations, equipment installed in a particular airplane, and for other required information.
Page 9: Flight Training
SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft 3. Flight training 3.1 Introduction to Flight Training It is highly recommended that any pilot-student obtain all necessary information on pilot training requirements in your country, prior to beginning pilot training. Such information pertinent to Light Sport Aircraft category may be found on web address http://www.sportpilot.org...
Page 10: About The Sport Pilot Certificate
Sport pilots will be limited to operating aircraft that meet the definition of a light-sport aircraft. That includes aircraft in the following categories: • Airplanes (single-engine only) – your SPORTSTAR • Gliders • Lighter-than-air ships (airship or balloon) •...
Page 11 SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft Federal government, provided you do not have an official denial or revocation of medical eligibility on file with FAA.. You then must comply with the restrictions placed on whichever method you choose. For example, if you choose to use your driver's license as your medical certificate, you must comply with all restrictions on that license.
Page 12 SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft any qualified and current pilot (recreational pilot or higher) may fly a light-sport aircraft; • a light-sport aircraft may be flown at night if it is properly equipped for night flight and flown by a individual with a private pilot (or higher) certificate who has a current and valid FAA airman's medical certificate.
Page 13 SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft In addition to this flight training, a new sport pilot will be required to study the required aeronautical knowledge (ground school course) for a sport pilot and pass a knowledge (written) test. If you are applying Then you must log at least...
Page 14 SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft 3.2.5 Airman Certification - Operating Privileges and Limitations This chart, taken directly from FAA's final sport pilot & light-sport aircraft rule, provides a quick summary of the privileges allowed to ultralight pilots and holders of various pilot certificates.
Page 15 SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft Airman Certification - Operating Privileges and Limitations Ultralight Sport Recreational Private CFI - Sport Pilot Pilot Pilot Pilot Pilot airspace authorization training training (additional training may be required) Class E, G airspace > 10, 000 No if...
Page 16 SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft 3.2.6 Airman Certification-Privileges for Which Additional Training Is Required Airman Certification-Privileges for Which Additional Training Is Required Ultralight Pilot Sport Pilot Recreational Private CFI - Sport Pilot Pilot Pilot Added Cat/Class Privilege Make and Model Privilege...
Page 17 SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft Airman Certification-Privileges for Which Additional Training Is Required Ultralight Pilot Sport Pilot Recreational Private CFI - Sport Pilot Pilot Pilot Agricultural (non- commercial) Charitable Flights (additional experience required) Provide Flight No (additional Training training required if...
Page 18: Flight Training On Sportstar
[6]. The airplane is intended primarily for sport and recreation, cross-country flying and flight training. The Sportstar limitations are stated in section 3. Always refer to the Aircraft Operating Instructions (reference [1]) of each particular Sportstar to see all its valid limitations.
Page 19: Sportstar Limitations
4.2.3 Approved Maneuvers The SPORTSTAR is approved for the following maneuvers: steep turns up to bank angle of 60° climbing turns lazy eights...
Page 20 SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft 4.2.4 Airspeed Limitations Speed KIAS mph IAS Meaning Never exceed Do not exceed this speed at any speed time. Maximum Do not normally exceed this structural speed. this speed cruising speed exceeded, do so only in smooth...
Page 21 SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft 4.2.7 Recommended Entry Speeds 4.2.7.1 Climb Climbing speed up to 50 ft (flaps in take-off pos. - 15°) ....55 KIAS ....63 mph IAS Best rate-of-climb speed V (flaps in take-off pos. - 15°) ....55 KIAS ....63 mph IAS Best rate-of-climb speed V (flaps retracted - 0°) ......62 KIAS ....
Page 22: Ground Training
SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft 4.3 Ground Training Prior to his/her initial flight in a Sportstar it is essential for the pilot to be familiar with: • Aircraft Operating Instructions [1] • Aircraft Maintenance and Inspection Procedures [2] • Manuals supplied with installed equipment (COM, NAV, IC, recovery system, etc.)
Page 23: Sportstar Cockpit Layout
Refer to the Aircraft Operating Instructions [1], Aircraft Maintenance and Inspection Procedures [2] and manuals supplied with your specific installed equipment. The picture below shows an example of a Sportstar cockpit. Refer to your Aircraft Operating Instructions supplement for your specific cockpit layout and instrument panel.
Page 24 SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft 4.4.1 Open the Canopy Prior to entering the cockpit the canopy must be unlocked, the key withdrawn and the canopy opened. The canopy weight is counterbalanced by two gas struts that reduce the force required. The strut force may decline in cold weather or with age.
Page 25 SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft 4.4.2 Entering the Cockpit You may enter the cockpit after unlocking and opening the canopy. See the pictures below for recommended entering steps. DO NOT STEP areas at the wing trailing edge are marked with red placards.
Page 26 SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft WARNING! Exercise caution when the wing is wet or slippery with ice or snow. Grasp the back of the seats or the cockpit sills to assist getting into the seat safely. 26/130 Document No.: S2006FTSUS Revision: -...
Page 27 SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft NOTE If the aircraft is equipped with adjustable pedals it is best to make the adjustment before sitting in the seat. Adjustment from the sitting position is very difficult. Picture: 1 Picture: 2 Push the locking pin sideways.
Page 28 SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft 4.4.3 Sitting Position Ensure the position of the rudder pedals is comfortable and allows full deflection of the rudder when strapped in. Pilots with short legs may need a cushion to bring them closer to the pedals.
Page 29 SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft Strap-in procedure: 29/130 Document No.: S2006FTSUS Revision: - Date of Issue: 15/01/2006 Page:...
Page 30 SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft 4.4.4 Exiting the Cockpit 30/130 Document No.: S2006FTSUS Revision: - Date of Issue: 15/01/2006 Page:...
Page 31: Sportstar Flight Controls
These changes affect the lift and drag produced by the airfoil/control surface combination, and allow a pilot to control the Sportstar about its three axes of rotation. The secondary control system consists of the wing flaps control and elevator trim tab control.
Page 32 SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft Primary control Airplane Axes of Type of surface movement rotation stability Aileron Roll Longitudinal Lateral Elevator Pitch Lateral Longitudinal Rudder Vertical Directional 32/130 Document No.: S2006FTSUS Revision: - Date of Issue: 15/01/2006 Page:...
Page 33: Primary Controls
4.4.5.2 Primary controls The Sportstar is controlled in all three axes by dual controls in the cockpit. Pitch and roll movements are controlled by a conventional stick with a grip that is dependent on the type of trim control that is installed.
Page 34 SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft 4.4.5.2.1 Longitudinal Control – Elevator Control system Picture: Longitudinal control (control Elevator deflection with control stick stick) aft- airplane climbs fully aft Picture: Longitudinal control (control Elevator deflection with control stick stick) forward- airplane descends fully forward 34/130 Document No.: S2006FTSUS...
Page 35 SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft 4.4.5.2.2 Lateral control – Aileron Control System Picture: Stick deflected left – airplane And corresponding up deflection of banks and turns left the left aileron (the right one deflected down) Picture: Stick deflected right – And corresponding up deflection of...
Page 36 SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft 4.4.5.2.3 Directional Control – Rudder Control System Picture: Left rudder pedal deflected And corresponding deflection of forward– airplane yaws and banks left rudder to the left. Picture: Right rudder pedal deflected And corresponding deflection of forward– airplane yaws and banks rudder to the right.
Page 37: Secondary Controls
SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft 4.4.5.3 Secondary Controls 4.4.5.3.1 Trim Control The elevator trim tab control lever is located between the seats (provided the airplane is not fitted with an electric trim system controlled with buttons on control stick). Moving the trim lever forward trims the airplane Nose down, moving it rearward trim the airplane Nose up.
Page 38 SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft As a customer option, the airplane may be equipped with an electric longitudinal control trim system . When installed, there is an extension on the control stick with buttons to set trim tab deflection. Relative position of the trim tab is indicated to the pilot by a trim position indicator on instrument panel.
Page 39 SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft 4.4.5.3.2 Wing Flaps System The flap handle is located between the seats. The flaps are retracted when the handle is pushed fully down toward the seat. The handle is moved by first applying a little downward pressure on the handle, depressing the button at the end of the handle and then pulling up.
Page 40 SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft 4.4.5.3.3 Nose Wheel Steering The nose wheel steering system is connected to the rudder pedals by push-pull rods. The maximum deflection of the nose wheel is 15° left or right of centre. The diameter of turn at full deflection is 15m and with some assistance with brakes it can be as tight as 10m.
Page 41: Instrument Panel
SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft 4.4.6 Instrument Panel Instruments are normally grouped together as follows: • Flight instruments - left side • Electrical switches and circuit breakers - lower left side • COM/NAV controls - centre • Engine controls - centre •...
Page 42: Instruments Markings
SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft 4.4.7 Instruments Markings Instrument marking is normally indicated by colour coded arcs and radial marks. A red line indicates maximum permissible value, a yellow arc indicates a range of increased caution or time limitation, and a white arc on the ASI indicates the normal operating range with flaps extended.
Page 43: Engine Controls
SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft 4.4.8 Engine Controls 4.4.8.1 Throttle Lever The throttle includes a Vernier knob type control mechanism. For fine throttle adjustments, such as those used for glide path control on final approach or during taxi, the throttle can be increased/decreased by turning the knob clockwise/counter-clockwise.
Page 44 SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft Picture: Throttle lever set for idle Picture: : Throttle lever set for max. power Picture: Gentle adjustment of engine Picture: Rough setting of engine power power Picture: Friction wheel of throttle lever 44/130 Document No.: S2006FTSUS...
Page 45: Choke
SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft 4.4.8.2 Choke The choke is usually required on the first start of the day or when the temperature is near 0°C or lower. To activate, pull the choke handle out and turn it counter-clockwise to about the 10 o’clock position (if such a type of choke lever is installed).
Page 46: Indicator Lights And Alarms
SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft 4.4.9 Indicator Lights and Alarms The instrument panel is equipped with several indicator lights: Charging indicator light. This light should illuminate after switching the Master switch on and indicates that the installed battery is not charged. The...
Page 47: Fuel Cock
SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft 4.4.10 Fuel Selector The fuel selector is located between the seats and is painted red for quick identification. When the selector is in OFF position, the fuel is closed. When the selector is in LEFT position, engine is fed from the left tank (position for take-off and landing).
Page 48: Fuel Tank Drain Valve
SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft 4.4.11 Fuel Tank Drain Valve The fuel drain valve is located at the bottom of the each wing. Place the fuel receptacle under the valve and open the drain valve. If there is contamination in the fuel, drain out as much as is necessary to clear the contamination.
Page 49: Rudder Pedals
SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft 4.4.12 Rudder Pedals Rudder pedals may be either fixed or optionally 3-position adjustable. Adjust pedals before sitting in the seat and ensure both pedals are set to the same position. Brakes may be actuated by putting pressure on the top of the individual rudder pedal.
Page 50: Toe-Brake Pedals
SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft 4.4.13 Toe-brake Pedals The toe-brake pedals are connected to the top of rudder pedals. It is recommended that you have your heels rested on the cockpit floor and foot placed on pedal in comfortable position i.e. to not have the foot unnaturally deflected too far forward or rearward.
Page 51: Carburetor Heat
SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft 4.4.14 Carburetor Heat If installed, the carb heat knob is a push-pull control that delivers heated air to the carburetor when selected on (pulled out.) Selecting carb heat on will reduce the engine speed by about 200-250 RPM. Use as per directions in Chapter 3 of the Aircraft Operating Instructions.
Page 52: Master Switch
SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft 4.4.17 Master Switch The master switch is located on the instrument panel to the right of all the other electrical services. When the master is turned ON and the engine is OFF all selected services and the engine instruments operate on battery power.
Page 53: Switches
SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft 4.4.19 Switches Electrical services may be switched on or off while airborne. With a low battery charge they should be left OFF to leave all available power for the start. Gyro type instruments should be turned ON after the start to give them time to erect.
Page 54: Circuit Breakers
SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft 4.4.20 Circuit Breakers The circuit breakers are under the instrument panel on the left side, just below labels that identify each one. The ACCUM label identifies the master bus. If a circuit breaker pops out it may be reset once; if it pops again the circuit should be considered unserviceable and another reset should not be attempted.
Page 55: Parking Brake
SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft 4.4.21 Parking Brake If installed, the yellow parking brake handle is located between the seats, below and forward of the flap handle. The system is designed to lock the wheels for a short term; for long periods the aircraft should be chocked and tied down.
Page 56: Canopy Lock
SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft 4.4.22 Canopy Lock The canopy lock is located at the rear of the canopy frame and incorporates an external lock that is key operated. Prior to flight the pilot must ensure that the canopy is securely closed by checking: a) the guide pins located under the canopy sides fit into the holes in the cockpit sill (for big bubble canopy only);...
Page 57: Headsets
SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft Picture: Holes to fit the side center pins of big-bubble canopy 4.4.23 Headsets The headset sockets are located behind the right seat. The left headset must be plugged into the left pair of sockets and the right headset into the...
Page 58: Side Sliding Windows
SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft 4.4.24 Side Sliding Windows Sliding windows on the lower forward edges of the canopy are optional. With respect to drawing the most air into the cockpit, opening the small flap is more effective than opening the whole window. If the whole window is to be opened the small flap must be closed to prevent damage to it.
Page 59: Optional Equipment
SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft 4.4.26 Optional Equipment We highly recommend you to familiarize yourself with information provided in the manuals of installed instruments and equipment (COMM, IC, Transponder, GPS, Fuel flow computer, etc.). 59/130 Document No.: S2006FTSUS Revision: - Date of Issue: 15/01/2006...
Page 60: Ballistic Recovery System
SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft 4.4.27 Ballistic Recovery System If a BRS is installed the control handle is located on the lower right side of the instrument panel. The handle is normally locked on the ground and the red “REMOVE BEFORE FLIGHT” flag must be removed as part of the pre- take off check.
Page 61: Pre-Flight Inspection
SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft 4.5 Pre-flight Inspection The pre-flight inspection of Sportstar airplane is described in Aircraft Operating Instructions, section 4. Normal procedures, par. 4.4 Preflight inspection. 61/130 Document No.: S2006FTSUS Revision: - Date of Issue: 15/01/2006 Page:...
Page 62: Engine Starting
SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft 4.6 Engine Starting 1. Prior to starting the engine, the parking brake should be released if installed in your airplane. This is achieved by pushing the lever down. The parking brake must be released before starting because the activation of the parking brake disengages the toe brakes.
Page 63 SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft 7. If starting a cold engine, activate the choke. The choke lever if located on the instrument panel next to the throttle lever. Pull the choke lever out and turn it in order to lock it in place (if such a type of choke lever is installed).
Page 64 SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft 14. Turn the key fully clockwise to the START position. As soon as the engine starts, release the key and it should return to the BOTH position. Do not leave the starter activated for longer than 10 seconds.
Page 65 SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft As soon as the engine is running smooth , deactivate the choke. Push the choke lever forward gradually and not suddenly. 17. Warm up the engine. If the engine has been started at a cold temperature , then keep the rpm between 2000 to 2200 and allow the engine to warm up for 1 to 2 minutes to achieve a smooth run.
Page 66 SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft 19. Visually check that the oil pressure is within the green arc on the oil pressure gauge (between 2.0 to 5.0 bars for the normal operating range). 20. Check the voltmeter and confirm that the battery is charged (e.g.
Page 67: Taxiing
4.7 Taxiing 4.7.1 Introduction The Sportstar is equipped with tricycle landing gear with a steerable nose wheel controlled by the push-pull rods connected to the foot pedals. The main wheels are equipped with the hydraulic brakes operated by the toe brake pedals on the rudder pedals.
Page 68: Checks During Taxiing
SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft 4.7.2 Checks during taxiing 1. Check that the parking brake (if installed) is released (otherwise the toe-brake pedals are disengaged ). 2. Set the throttle to the idle position. The airplane should not start to move after releasing the toe-brake pedals with the power set to idle.
Page 69: Taxiing On Concrete Runway
SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft 4.7.3 Taxiing on Concrete Runway The taxi speed can go as high as 27 knots, 50 km/h, 31mph when taxiing on a wide concrete runway where there is no risk of collision with obstructions or persons and there will be no tight turns. Any attempt to make a tight turn at a high speed can tip the airplane and/ or result in loss of directional control .
Page 70: Taxiing On Grass Runway
This should be considered during operations, especially at the beginning when you are not familiar with the Sportstar and the efficiency of it’s nosewheel steering. Therefore , relatively small inputs are required for directional control and during turns.
Page 71: Taxiing At Low Speeds
4.7.6 Taxiing at High Speeds Since the nose wheel steering of the Sportstar is relatively sensitive, even small deflections of the rudder pedals can cause quick changes of direction while taxiing. This is particularly true when taxiing at higher speeds so you should be very cautious and use the rudder pedals smoothly when changing direction.
Page 72: Turning With The Nose Wheel Steering
SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft 4.7.7 Turning With The Nose Wheel Steering After the airplane starts to taxi, control the direction of taxiing by rudder control. The rudder control is connected with the nose wheel steering. Another way to turn the airplane is by applying brakes in the direction of the desired turn, however, it is not recommended to use the brakes continuously.
Page 73: Taxiing On Wet Runway
SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft If you intend to taxi over a ditch between the runways, then you should choose the most shallow spot possible to cross. However, if the ditch appears to be too deep, do not attempt to cross it because the spring action of the nose gear can cause the airplane to rock which can cause a propeller strike.
Page 74: Taxiing On Snow
SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft 4.7.11 Taxiing on Snow When taxiing in recently fallen snow, more engine power is required to start the airplane rolling and to keep it moving due to higher resistance against the tires. The brakes should be applied more gently in snow to avoid the tires locking up and causing a skid.
Page 75: Crosswind Taxiing
A quartering crosswind can cause the upwind wing to have a tendency to rise. This tendency is eliminated by the aileron system (by placing the upwind aileron up). Since the Sportstar is a low-wing monoplane, its wing is not too affected by quartering crosswinds. The effect of applying aileron is slight.
Page 76: Take-Off Roll
20 knots (10m/s). When an unskilled pilot starts under a strong crosswind there is always a real risk of wing tip hitting against the ground (the Sportstar is a low wing monoplane).
Page 77: Takeoff
SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft 4.9 Takeoff 4.9.1 Checks Prior to and at the Takeoff 1. Reduce the throttle lever to 2000 rpm (increased idle). 2. Extend the wing flaps to the takeoff position (15 degrees). The airplane is capable of taking off even with the flaps set to other positions: The takeoff run distance with flaps retracted will be the longest.
Page 78 SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft 8. Switch on the transponder if installed in your airplane, set the code assigned by the Air Traffic Control or required by flight rules in your country. 9. Set on the altimeter the QNH provided from the tower controller and the altimeter should indicate your airport elevation.
Page 79 SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft 16. If necessary ask for take-off clearance. 17. Apply full power (press and hold the button on the throttle and push it fully forward and then turn slightly turn the throttle clockwise). 18. Pull the control stick slightly aft of the neutral position.
Page 80 You may be surprised by a relatively fast take-off roll and liftoff of the airplane (within 7 seconds). Especially at the beginning, when you familiarize yourself with the Sportstar we recommend for you to practice the take-off roll and transition to the climb not with full power setting but with power slightly reduced (throttle lever set to between ½...
Page 81 The best rate of climb speeds vary with altitude and may be found in the Aircraft Operating Instructions (Flight Manual) in section 5. Performance. For the Sportstar the best rate of climb speed is around 62 KIAS, 115 km/h, 71 mph. After retracting the wing flaps you are not limited by the maximum flap extended speed VFE 70 KIAS, 130 km/h, 81 mp/h thus you can climb even faster.
Page 82: Short Field Takeoff
SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft You can of course reduce engine power by the throttle lever as needed to decrease the engine speed. During the climb , switch off the auxiliary fuel pump (if installed) and landing lights as well (landing lights are used to increase the airplane’s visibility during the takeoff ).
Page 83: Climb
The Sportstar angle of incidence is relatively high during a climb at full power and you may be surprised by that, especially if you have flown mainly General Aviation aircraft (e.g.
Page 84: Transition From A Climb To A Descent
SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft Slight deflection of the right rudder pedal to eliminate engine torque moment will probably be required to maintain a straight climb. If you started in a crosswind then you can deflect the appropriate rudder pedal yaw the airplane into the wind and then neutralize the rudder control.
Page 85: Level Flight
SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft 4.11 Level Flight Altitude, direction and airspeed are the flight parameters to be kept during straight and level flight. About 90% of your lookout should be paid to the observation of the airplane attitude against the horizon. Remember the airplane nose position on the horizon after stabilizing the airplane.
Page 86 SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft If an in-flight variable pitch prop is installed in your airplane, then the engine power (rpm) may be set either by the throttle lever or by setting the propeller pitch. Thus you get an infinite number of combinations of engine...
Page 87: Transition From Level Flight To A Climb
SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft 4.11.1 Transition from Level Flight to a Climb At first add power by the throttle lever and then pull the control stick to go into a climb , stabilize airspeed and adjust elevator trim as necessary.
Page 88: Turns
60 degree angle of bank reaches 2g and the stall speed in this turn is 1.41 times higher than in level flight, which means for the Sportstar an increase of the stall speed from 42 to 59 KIAS (from 78 to 110 km/h, from 48 to 68 mph) with the wing flaps retracted.
Page 89: Climbing Turns
SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft should be slightly pulled when turning left and slightly pushed when turning right. Do not watch the flight instruments during the turn but the airspace ahead of you and try to maintain the same position on the horizon when looking at the front edge of the upper engine cowling which should show the same indication as an artificial horizon instrument (if installed).
Page 90: Descent
(especially in a long term descent). The forces on the control stick in the Sportstar are relatively light , so a short term descent without re- trimming is not a problem.
Page 91: Power Off Descent
The rate of descent will be around 1400 ft/min (7 m/s ). The best glide ratio of the Sportstar is approx. 9:1 and is achieved with the wing flaps retracted, at idle and at an airspeed of 57 KIAS, 105 km/h, 65 mph, when the rate of descent varies around 630 ft/min (3.2 m/s).
Page 92: In-Flight Engine Starting
SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft 4.13.4 In-flight Engine Starting If you want to re-start the engine in-flight, then add some power i.e. turn the throttle lever knob slightly clockwise and then turn the ignition key fully clockwise and release it. The engine should start. If you would like the...
Page 93: Slips
Light Sport Aircraft 4.14 Slips Executing a slip as a maneuver to loose altitude with the Sportstar is not as effective as using the flaps to loose altitude, i.e. by setting them to Landing position 2 – 50 degrees (Landing position 1 – 30 degrees is recommended for a normal landing ).
Page 94: Landing
SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft 4.15 Landing 4.15.1 Landing in Calm Wind or a Headwind When landing straightforward from a descent (from a long final without executing a circle), then slow down below 70 KIAS, 130 km/h, 81 mph in order to be within the flap extension speed, then set them within the Landing position 1 (30 degrees) or extend them fully (Landing position 2 –...
Page 95: Braked Landing Run
SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft direction of the landing roll may then be controlled by the nose wheel steering. Apply the wheel brakes to shorten the landing roll distance. 4.15.2 Braked Landing Run Avoid unintentional braking during touchdown (do not place tip toes on the toe-brake pedals at touchdown).
Page 96: Crosswind Landing
SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft 4.15.4 Crosswind Landing There are two piloting techniques used during crosswind landings. The first pilot technique consists of yawing the airplane so that the longitudinal axis is pointed into the wind by applying pressure to the...
Page 97 We recommend to you, especially at the beginning when you are not familiar with the Sportstar flight qualities or do not have the proper pilot skills from another type of low-wing, to execute the first couple of landings on a grass runway, which may also absorb possible pilot errors better than a concrete runway.
Page 98: Short-Field Landing
SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft will not be a wing tip striking the ground at the touchdown. You should consider the angle of bank when landing at an airfield with some lateral slope. Use the lateral and directional control to keep the direction of the glide path with the runway center line.
Page 99: Soft-Field Landing
SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft Due to safety it is recommended to use the first approach technique i.e. a steep approach to the runway is preferred over a shallow approach with power with power. 4.15.6 Soft-Field Landing If you need to land on a soft field you should have your seat belts and harnesses tight and try to touch down at the lowest possible speed so fully extended flaps are recommended.
Page 100: Airport Traffic Patterns
SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft 4.16 Airport Traffic Patterns 4.16.1 Objectives of Traffic Patterns Practice There are several reasons why circuit patterns are one of the most important phases of flight training: • Practicing of pilot techniques during the takeoff and the landing, which are the most critical phases of flight.
Page 101: Taxiing And Entering The Active Runway
SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft 4.16.2 Taxiing and Entering the Active Runway After having stopped at the holding point for the active runway: Complete the pre-takeoff checks. If there is a very short distance between the apron and the active runway holding point, then the pre-takeoff checks can be done while the airplane is still on the apron.
Page 102: Takeoff And Transition To The Climb
According to local procedures and conditions at the airport and circuit procedure, it may be necessary to reduce power after takeoff because the Sportstar’s climb performance is very high (the rate of climb is above 880 ft/min) and you would reach the required circuit height very soon (the first turn after takeoff is usually done at 300ft/100m and the circuit height is usually 1000 ft /300m).
Page 103: The Crosswind Leg
SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft turned the full 90 degrees of heading change. The heading is left slightly into the wind because the airplane will track along the ground in a direction which is perpendicular to the direction of the runway. After having made the turn , it is useful to find a point on the horizon in which to hold the heading until the second turn after takeoff is made.
Page 104: The Downwind Leg
SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft due to local regulations and conditions another shape may be necessary). A constant altitude must be maintained. 4.16.9 The Downwind Leg The pre-landing checks can be completed when the airplane is approximately in the middle of the runway. Visually check at the airport, the runways and the base leg to make sure that they are all free of traffic.
Page 105: Final Approach And Landing
SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft the wind drift will take you beyond the center-track of the final approach course and an additional turn will be required to bring you back to the center-track of the final approach course. After finishing the turn, correct the airplane heading so that the nose of the airplane is directed at the runway center line and then level the wings.
Page 106: Follow-Through
SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft 4.16.14 Follow-through If you intend to execute a “Touch and Go” i.e. follow-through, then after the airplane and its nose wheel touch the ground, set the flaps to the takeoff position ( they were probably in Landing position 1 or 2), set the trim lever...
Page 107: Slow Flight Airplane Characteristics
4.17 Slow Flight Airplane Characteristics 4.17.1 Introduction This chapter provides the recommended procedures for the safe operation of the Sportstar at airspeeds less than cruise. It describes flight at minimum controllable airspeed; and information on stall and spin recognition, characteristics, and recovery.
Page 108: Maneuvering During Slow Flight
SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft 4.17.4 Maneuvering during Slow Flight Control surface effectiveness is reduced at slow speed so you will have to use larger than normal stick and rudder inputs and aircraft response will be slower. Do not exceed 15° of bank during practice because you are very close to the level stall speed and the turning stall speed is higher.
Page 109: Stalls
SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft 4.18 Stalls 4.18.1 Safety considerations – Pre-stall Check 1. HEIGHT…..adequate to allow recovery by 2000 ft AGL. Typical altitude lost in recovery seldom exceeds 200 ft so plan accordingly. 2. AREA…..use a suitable practice area. This does not include anywhere near an airfield or traffic circuit.
Page 110 SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft amount will depend on the severity of the stall. If it stalls from a very nose high attitude the stall will be quite pronounced and the nose will drop through the horizon. If the entry was from a more shallow attitude the nose may only drop slightly below the horizon.
Page 111: Stall Warning
5-10 KIAS (10-19 km/h, 6-12 mph) of the stall speed. 4.18.4 Wing Level PowerOn Stalls The Sportstar angle of incidence is quite high, especially at full power, during a power-on stall. To enter the stall, pull the nose up smoothly to 10- 15°...
Page 112: Turning Flight Stalls
Enter a stabilized (ball in the center) turn and begin to pull the control stick with required gradient. Maintain bank during turn. An impending stall in the Sportstar is not clearly indicated by vibrations of the airplane or shaking of the control stick, but experienced pilots should feel softening of the control system.
Page 113: Conclusion
SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft 4.18.9 Conclusion The stall characteristics are not significantly affected by of elevator trim position, which only affects control forces you can feel in the stick prior to a stall. The airspeed which the airplane should reach for non-problematic stall recovery varies around 54 KIAS, 100 km/h, 62 mph.
Page 114: Spins
Full opposite rudder was not necessary. Although the Sportstar has a slightly longer wing span and wider tilting canopy than above mentioned and spin tested models, good spin characteristics may be anticipated because the Sportstar has the same very stall characteristics as both these models and the same C.of G.
Page 115: Emergency Procedures Practice
SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft 4.20 Emergency Procedures Practice The emergency procedures are discussed in Section 3. of the Aircraft Operating Instructions (Airplane Flight Manual). The following procedures may be used for practicing engine failures in particular phases of flight. 4.20.1 Engine Failure Practice Engine failure in any flight phase is simulated by pulling the throttle lever to idle.
Page 116: Engine Failure During Takeoff
(if you have enough time) as for landing. Keep in mind that the Sportstar is a light aircraft which has low inertia and loses airspeed relatively quickly. Therefore immediate movement of the control stick forward is necessary to avoid a stall.
Page 117 SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft 5. If the engine fails above 120m (400ft), then immediately push the stick forward to increase airspeed and go into descent, extend flaps as required and turn up to 180° to return to the airport. The correct actions are: •...
Page 118: Engine Failure During Takeoff Roll
SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft The effect of increasing wind strength is to make this manoeuvre easier because the wind keeps you closer to the runway as you climb out. However, a stronger wind will mean a higher ground speed on touchdown.
Page 119: Engine Failure During Acceleration
SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft 4.20.2.3 Engine Failure During Acceleration If you intend to practice engine failure during acceleration after lift off then you can pull the throttle to idle at 1m (3ft) above ground. Pilot technique is the same as during roundout i.e. smoothly and gradually pull the control stick until the airplane touches down.
Page 120: Engine Failure During Climb
Keep in mind as already mentioned, that the Sportstar is light aircraft having low inertia thus loses airspeed very fast. Therefore immediate movement of control stick forward after engine failure is needed to avoid stall.
Page 121: Engine Failure In The Circuit
SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft 4.20.3 Engine Failure in the Circuit 4.20.3.1 General comments Not all pilots fly their circuits to the same parameters such as height, distance out and speed and therefore only general comments can be made about the options a pilot has. However, in general, whenever an engine failure occurs above 500 ft in the circuit the pilot should do the following: 1.
Page 122: Engine Failure During Crosswind Flight
SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft spinning at idle when you practised your last engine failure and your glide ratio will be less than what you are used to. It all adds up to the requirement to be very conscious of “what do I do if…” at all times and practice engine failure procedures whenever you can.
Page 123 SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft when intend to practice this emergency, suddenly pull the throttle lever to idle in chosen moment at downwind phase, push immediately the control stick forward to not slow down below 62 KIAS, 115 km/h, 71 mph, turn...
Page 124: Engine Failure At Base Leg
SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft 4.20.3.4 Engine Failure at Base leg If the engine fails in this phase, then push the control stick immediately forward to not slow down below 62 KIAS, 115 km/h, 71 mph and direct the airplane as shortest way as possible back to the airport. If the engine fails...
Page 125 Applicable airworthiness requirements usually require the minimum climb gradient with flaps extended, for light Sport Aircraft it must be greater than 1:30, the Sportstar achieves 1:9 which is three times better. If you decide to abort landing at roundout, then quickly apply full power by...
Page 126: Table Of Contents
Light Sport Aircraft 5. Table of Contents Introduction..................3 Purpose of this Manual..............3 Recommended Reading..............4 Recommended Links..............5 Description of Sportstar Light Sport Airplane......6 Light Sport Airplane Definition............6 Sportstar Brief Description .............8 Flight training................9 Introduction to Flight Training............9 About the Sport Pilot certificate ............10 3.2.1...
Page 127 SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft 4.4.5 Sportstar Flight Controls ............31 4.4.5.1 Introduction ..............31 4.4.5.2 Primary controls............. 33 4.4.5.3 Secondary Controls ............37 4.4.6 Instrument Panel..............41 4.4.7 Instruments Markings............42 4.4.8 Engine Controls ..............43 4.4.8.1 Throttle Lever..............43 4.4.8.2...
Page 128 SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft 4.7.10 Taxiing on Wet Runway ............73 4.7.11 Taxiing on Snow..............74 4.7.12 Crosswind Taxiing ..............75 Take-off Roll .................76 Takeoff..................77 4.9.1 Checks Prior to and at the Takeoff........77 4.9.1.1 Short Field Takeoff............82 4.10 Climb ....................83 4.10.1 Transition from a Climb to a Descent........84 4.10.2...
Page 129 SPORTSTAR Light Sport Aircraft 4.16.8 2nd Turn................103 4.16.9 The Downwind Leg ............. 104 4.16.10 3rd Turn (Base leg) ............104 4.16.11 Base Leg ................. 104 4.16.12 4th Turn (Final Approach Leg) ........104 4.16.13 Final approach and landing..........105 4.16.14...
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