Introduction; Description; Certification Basis - Pipistrel ALPHA Trainer LSA Pilot Operating Handbook

ALPHA Trainer LSA
Pilot Operating Handbook

1.1. INTRODUCTION

This section contains information of general interest to pilots and owners.
You will find the information useful in acquainting yourself with the airplane,
as well as in loading, fueling, sheltering, and handling the airplane during
ground operations. Additionally, this section contains definitions or explana-
tions of symbols, abbreviations, and terminology used throughout this hand-
book.

1.2. DESCRIPTION

The ALPHA Trainer is a two-seat aircraft of composite construction. The air-
craft is arranged as a high wing mono-plane with cantilevered wings and a
conventional empennage with a T-tail. The aircraft incorporates a tricycle
landing gear and is equipped with a 59.6 kW Rotax 912 UL (or A2, avalable
as option).
The seats are side-by side with full dual flight controls and joint levers for
throttle, choke and flaps control. Access to cockpit is via two large gull-wing
doors. Baggage area is behind the seats. The ALPHA Trainer is equipped
with a ballistic parachute system.
The load-bearing structure of the airplane is made of carbon, glass and ara-
mid fiber composite material, the components of which, epoxy resin as well
as fiber materials, are in compliance with worldwide accepted aviation spec-
ifications. The proven low-pressure wet lay-up method from the sailplane
industry is used to build the airplane structure.

1.3. CERTIFICATION BASIS

ALPHA Trainer LSA complies with the following ASTM standard specifica-
tions for Light Sport Aircraft:
F2245 / F2746 / F2295
POH-162-00-40-001
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