Technical Information And Operating Limitations - Aeros COMBAT-C Owner's Service Manual

TECHNICAL INFORMATION AND OPERATING LIMITATIONS

The Combat-C has been designed for foot launched soaring flight. It has not been designed to be motorized,
tethered, or towed. However it can be towed successfully using proper procedures.
Flight operation of the Combat-C should be limited to non-aerobatic maneuvers; those in which the pitch angle will
not exceed 30 degrees nose up or nose down from the horizon, and the bank angle will not exceed 60 degrees.
Combat-C
Sail area, sq.m.(sq.ft.)
Wing span, m (ft)
Aspect ratio
Nose angle, º
Pilot clip-in weight, kg (lb)
Recommended pilot clip-in weight, kg (lb)
Glider weight (w/o bags, with tail), kg (lb)
Number of upper sail battens
Number of bottom sail battens
Breakdown length, m (ft)
Tested load, G
Wind speed max, m/sec (mph)
Min. airspeed with optimal pilot clip weight,
km/h (mph)
Max. airspeed with optimal pilot clip weight,
km/h (mph)
WARNING
Aeros recommends that no attempt should ever be made to deliberately spin the glider.
WARNING
The stability, controllability, and structural strength of a properly maintained Combat-C have been
determined to be adequate for safe operation when the glider is operated within the entire
manufacturer specified limitations. No warranty of adequate stability, controllability, or structural
strength is made or implied for operation outside of these limitations.
WARNING
Operation of the glider by unqualified pilots may be dangerous.
WARNING
Flying the Combat-C in the presence of strong or gusty winds, or turbulence may result in loss of
control of the glider, which may lead to injury and death.
WARNING
We do not recommend using Combat-C for motorized and aerobatic flights.
WARNING
It requires recommended pilot proficiency not less than pilot rating +40 hours or equivalent Safe
Pro rating to fly Combat-C.
WARNING
Operating the Combat-C outside of the above limitations may result in injury and death.
13.5
13.5 (145)
10.7 (35.1)
8.5
129-131
90-110 (198-243) 80-100 (176-
100 -105 (220- 85-95 (187-209)
231)
32 (70)
24
6
3.6/5.9
(11.8/19.3)
+6 / -3
12 (27)
31-32 (19-20) 31-32 (19-20)
110+ (68+)
5
12.7
12.7 (137) 12.4 (134)
10.35 (34) 10.0 (33)
8.4
129-131 129-131
65-85(143-187)
220)
75-85(165-187)
31(68) 30.5 (67)
24
6
3.5/5.8 3.4/5.6
(11.5/19.0) (11.2/18.4)
+6 / -3 +6 / -3
12 (27) 12 (27)
31-32 (19-20)
110+ (68+) 110+ (68+)
12.4
8.05
24
6