Balked Landing - Pipistrel ALPHA Trainer LSA Pilot Operating Handbook

SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
Short Field Landing
For a short field landing in smooth air conditions, make an approach at 60
KIAS with full flaps and fully extended airbrakes using enough power to con-
trol the glide path (slightly higher approach speeds should be used under
turbulent air conditions). After all approach obstacles are cleared, progres-
sively reduce power to reach idle just before touchdown and maintain the
approach speed by lowering the nose of the airplane. Touchdown should
be made power idle and on the main wheels first. Immediately after touch-
down, lower the nose wheel and apply braking as required. For maximum
brake effectiveness, retract the flaps, hold the control stick full back, and
apply maximum brake pressure without skidding. Keep airbrakes open until
reaching taxi speeds.
Crosswind Landing
Normal crosswind landings are made with (+1) flaps. Avoid prolonged slips.
After touchdown, hold a straight course with rudder. The maximum allow-
able crosswind velocity is dependent upon pilot capability as well as aircraft
limitations. Crosswind landings require higher final approach speed to en-
sure maneuverability. Increase the approach speed by 1 kts for every 1 kts of
crosswind component.
Max Crosswind Component:
4.11

BALKED LANDING

In a balked landing (go around), apply full power and pitch up (climb), then
close airbrakes*, then reduce the flap setting to (+1). If obstacles must be
cleared during the go around, climb at 57-60 KIAS with (+1) flaps. After clear-
ing any obstacles, retract the flaps and accelerate to the normal climb speed.
1 Throttle Lever
2 Airbrakes
3 Flaps
4 Airspeed
After clear of obstacles:
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18 Kts (9 m/s)
Check Full Forward
Close *
(+1)
57 - 60 KIAS
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