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- Page 1 Pilot Operating Handbook for aeroplane VL-3E-1 Registration number : Serial number : VL-3- Date :...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
VL-3E-1 Pilot Operating Handbook 0. Table of Contents Table of Contents ............................2 General ................................5 Introduction ............................. 5 Warnings, cautions and notes ....................... 5 Descriptive data............................6 1.3.1 Aeroplane description ........................6 1.3.2 Basic Technical data ........................7 Two-view drawing..........................8 Limitations .............................. - Page 3 VL-3E-1 Pilot Operating Handbook Introduction ............................20 Pre-flight inspection ..........................20 Normal procedures ..........................22 4.3.1 Before entering cockpit ....................... 22 4.3.2 After entering cockpit ......................... 22 4.3.3 Before engine starting and starting of engine ................22 4.3.4 Engine warm up, engine check ....................23 4.3.5 Taxiing............................
- Page 4 VL-3E-1 Pilot Operating Handbook 7.14 Avionics ............................35 Aeroplane handling, servicing and maintenance .................. 36 Introduction ............................36 Aeroplane inspection periods......................36 Aeroplane alterations or repairs ......................36 Ground handling / Road transport ....................36 8.4.1 Towing ............................36 8.4.2 Parking ............................
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Page 5: General
Introduction This Pilot Operating Handbook provides information useful for the safe and efficient operation of VL-3E-1 Evolution aeroplane. It also contains supplemental data supplied by the aeroplane manufacturer. Warnings, cautions and notes The following definitions apply to warnings, cautions and notes in the flight manual. -
Page 6: Descriptive Data
Descriptive data 1.3.1 Aeroplane description VL-3E-1 Evolution aeroplane is intended for recreational and cross-country flying. It is not approved for aerobatic operation. VL-3E-1 Evolution is a single engine, composite aeroplane with two side-by-side seats. The aeroplane is equipped with retractable tricycle landing gear with a steerable nose wheel. The fuselage is... -
Page 7: Basic Technical Data
VL-3E-1 Pilot Operating Handbook 1.3.2 Basic Technical data Wing span …………………………………………… 8.44 m area of wing …………………………………… 9.8 m M.A.C. …………………………………………. 1,236 m loading …………………………………………. 46 kg/m Ailerons area ……………………………………………... 0.207 m Flaps area ……………………………………………… 0.8 m Fuselage length ..…………………………………………… 6.2 m width …………………………………………….. -
Page 8: Two-View Drawing
VL-3E-1 Pilot Operating Handbook Two-view drawing date of issue: 8/39... -
Page 9: Limitations
VL-3E-1 Pilot Operating Handbook Limitations Introduction Section 2 includes Operating limitations, instrument markings, and basic placards necessary for safe operation of the aeroplane, its engine, standard systems and standard equipment. Airspeed limits Airspeed limitations and their operational significance are shown below: Airspeed Remarks [km/h]... -
Page 10: Powerplant
VL-3E-1 Pilot Operating Handbook Powerplant Engine Manufacturer : Bombardier-Rotax GMBH Engine Model : Rotax 912 ULS Power : Max. Take – off : 73.5 kW / 100 hp Max. Continuous : 69 kW / 95 hp in 5500 rpm Cruising : 66 kW / 90 hp in 4800 rpm Engine RPM : Max. -
Page 11: Engine Instrument Markings
VL-3E-1 Pilot Operating Handbook Engine instrument markings Normal Minimum Caution Maximum Function Operating Limit Range Range Range Engine 1400 1400-5500 5500-5800 5800 speed (RPM) Cylinder Head 74-110 100-110 Temperature (CHT) [°C] 88-110 110-130 Temperature [°C] 7,0 cold 2,0 – 5,0 5,0 –... -
Page 12: Weight
VL-3E-1 Pilot Operating Handbook Weight Empty weight (standard equipment) ….…………….. Max. take-off weight ………..………………………..… 472.5 kg Max landing weight …………..………………………... 472.5 kg Max. baggage weight ………..…………………………. 15 kg Centre of gravity Empty aeroplane C.G. position (undercarriage retracted)…... Empty aeroplane C.G. position (undercarriage extended)…... Operating C.G. -
Page 13: Crew
VL-3E-1 Pilot Operating Handbook 2.11 Crew Numer of seats………………………………………… minimum crew weight ……………………………… 65 kg maximum crew weight ……………………………… see. 6.2 2.12 Kinds of operation Day VFR flights only. Instruments and equipment for VFR flights: 1 Airspeed indicator (marked according to 2.3) 1 Altimeter 1 Vertical speed indicator 1 Compass... -
Page 14: Limitation Placards
VL-3E-1 Pilot Operating Handbook 2.15 Limitation placards date of issue: 14/39... -
Page 15: Emergency Procedures
VL-3E-1 Pilot Operating Handbook 3. Emergency procedures Introduction Section 3 provides checklist and amplified procedures for coping with emergencies that may occur. Emergencies caused by aeroplane or engine malfunctions are extremely rare if proper pre-flight inspections and maintenance are practised. However, should an emergency arise, the basic guidelines described in this section should be considered and applied as necessary to correct the problem. -
Page 16: Smoke And Fire
VL-3E-1 Pilot Operating Handbook Smoke and fire 3.3.1 Fire on ground 1. Fuel valve - off 2. Throttle - close 3. Master switch - off 4. Ignition - off 5. Abandon the aeroplane 6. Extinguish fire if possible or call fire department. 3.3.2 Fire during take-off 1. -
Page 17: Landing Emergencies
VL-3E-1 Pilot Operating Handbook Landing emergencies 3.5.1 Emergency landing An emergency landing may be carried out due to engine failure and when the engine cannot be restarted. 1. Speed - 100 km/h (55 kts) 2. Trim - trim the aeroplane 3. - Page 18 VL-3E-1 Pilot Operating Handbook 3.5.6 Landing gear emergency extension Landing gear controler: (1) – „Reset“ button (2) – Three red lights for „GEAR UP“ position (3) – Three green lights for „GEAR DOWN“ position (4) – Red light „AGREGAT“ (5) – Switch for retraction and extension of landing gears This procedure is necessary to use if you don‘t see the three green lights on the Landing gear „...
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Page 19: Recovery From Unintentional Spin
VL-3E-1 Pilot Operating Handbook Recovery from unintentional spin There is no tendency of spontaneous uncontrollable spin entry if normal pilot techniques are used. Should an inadvertent spin occur, the following recovery procedure should be used: 1. Throttle - retard to idle 2. -
Page 20: Normal Procedures
VL-3E-1 Pilot Operating Handbook 4. Normal procedures Introduction Section 4 provides checklist and amplified procedures for the conduct of normal operation. Pre-flight inspection The pre-flight inspection is very important because an incomplete or careless inspection could allow aeroplane failure. The following pre-flight inspection procedure is recommended by the aeroplane manufacturer: ... - Page 21 VL-3E-1 Pilot Operating Handbook Fuselage rear Surface condition Vertical tail unit Surface and controls condition Play Free movement Horizontal tail units Surface and controls condition Attachment Play Free movement check if the elevator control is correctly connected see item 5.
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Page 22: Normal Procedures
VL-3E-1 Pilot Operating Handbook Normal procedures 4.3.1 Before entering cockpit 1. Aeroplane surface - check of covers and caps 2. Cockpit - items inside the cockpit 3. Ignition - off 4. Master switch - off 4.3.2 After entering cockpit 1. Rudder control - free movement check 2. -
Page 23: Engine Warm Up, Engine Check
VL-3E-1 Pilot Operating Handbook 4.3.4 Engine warm up, engine check 1. Lock the main wheels by means of wheel chocks before engine check. Refer to the Engine Manual for warming. 2. Set max. power. 3. Check acceleration from idling to max. power. If necessary cool the engine prior to its shutdown. 4.3.5 Taxying The maximum recommended taxiing speed is 15km/h (8 kts). -
Page 24: Climb
VL-3E-1 Pilot Operating Handbook 4.3.7 Climb 1. Throttle - Max. Continuous Power 2. Speed - 120 km/h (65 kts) 3. Trim - adjust as needed to reduce stick pressure 4. Landing gear - up see 4.3.8. Max.speed for open landing gear is 150 km/h (80 kts) 5. -
Page 25: Cruise
VL-3E-1 Pilot Operating Handbook 4.3.9 Cruise The aeroplane flight characteristics are very forgiving within permitted limits of airspeeds, configurations and C/G range. The aeroplane can be controlled very easily. Refer to the Section 5 par. 5.3.1. 4.3.10 Descent Throttle - idling ... -
Page 26: Balked Landing Or „Go Around
VL-3E-1 Pilot Operating Handbook 4.3.15 Balked landing or „go around“ 1. Throttle - full 2. Engine speed - 5700 rpm 3. Flaps - set at the "15°" position at a speed of 90 km/h (50 kts) 4. Trim - as necessary 5. -
Page 27: Performance
VL-3E-1 Pilot Operating Handbook 5. Performance Introduction Section 5 provides approved data for airspeed calibration, stall speeds and take-off performance and additional information. The data in the charts has been computed from actual flight tests with the aeroplane and engine in good condition and using average piloting techniques. -
Page 28: Stall Speeds
VL-3E-1 Pilot Operating Handbook 5.2.2 Stall speeds Stall Flaps position Engine Stalling Speed Power [km/h] [km/h] RETRACTED idling "TAKE-OFF“ idling "LANDING“ idling 5.2.3 Take-off performance Take-off distances stated in the following table are valid at sea level. Take-off run Take-off distance over distance 15 m obstacle Grass... -
Page 29: Additional Information
VL-3E-1 Pilot Operating Handbook Additional information 5.3.1 Cruise Economy Max. Max. Take-Off Regime Cruise Continuous Power Power Time unlimited unlimited max. 5 min. limitation Engine speed 4300 5500 5800 Manifold pressure 27.5 [inHg] [km/h] 5.3.2 Demonstrated crosswind performance Max. permitted cross wind velocity for take-off and landing 5 m/s (10 kts) Max. -
Page 30: Weight And Balance
VL-3E-1 Pilot Operating Handbook 6. Weight and balance Introduction This sections contains the payload range within which the VL-3 Evolution aeroplane may be safely operated. Procedure of weighting the empty aeroplane is showen in the VL-3 Maintenance Manual – chapter 1.5 Aeroplane empty weight and centre of gravity. - Page 31 VL-3E-1 Pilot Operating Handbook C.G. position bsat 0.725 1467 17.1 1236 0.725 1467 443.6 ×100 = ×100 = 28%b xt =...
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Page 32: Aeroplane And Systems Description
VL-3E-1 Pilot Operating Handbook 7. Aeroplane and Systems Description Introduction This section provides description and operation of the aeroplane and its system. Refer to Section 9, Supplements, for details of optional systems and equipment. Airframe VL-3 Evolution airframe is all-carbonfibre monocoque construction. For more information see VL-3 aeroplane Maintenance Manual. -
Page 33: Instrument Panels And Controls In The Cockpit
VL-3E-1 Pilot Operating Handbook Instrument panels and controls in the cockpit Efis – Garmin GDU 460 Avionic master switch 29 Throttle control Altimeter Ignition box 30 Trim lever Airspeed indicator Ventilation control 31 Flaps lever AUX IN conector Heating control 32 Parking brake control Tranceiver Emergency relace of gears 33 PTT switch... -
Page 34: Landing Gear
VL-3E-1 Pilot Operating Handbook Landing gear The aeroplane has a tricycle retractable landing gear with a nose wheel. The main fibreglass legs, main wheel size 350x100, hydraulically operated brakes. The steer able nose wheel of 300 x 100 size has a shock absorber and is controlled by the rudder pedals. -
Page 35: Electrical System
VL-3E-1 Pilot Operating Handbook 7.10 Electrical system Complete electric documenation you can find in the „Aeroplane electric documentation“ 7.11 Hydraulic system The hydraulic system of aircraft consist of hydraulic power unit, 3 hydraulic actuators, 3 hydraulic locks, 2 throttle-valves, emergency hand pump and hydraulic hoses. The hydraulic system is filled with hydraulic liquid Shell Aerofluid 41. -
Page 36: Aeroplane Handling, Servicing And Maintenance
VL-3E-1 Pilot Operating Handbook 8. Aeroplane handling, servicing and maintenance Introduction This section contains factory-recommended procedures for proper ground handling and servicing of the aeroplane. It also identifies certain inspection and maintenance requirements which must be followed if the aeroplane is to retain that new-plane performance and dependability. It is wise to follow a planned schedule of lubrication and preventive maintenance based on climatic and flying conditions encountered. -
Page 37: Tying-Down
VL-3E-1 Pilot Operating Handbook 8.4.3 Tying-Down The aeroplane is usually tied-down after a flight day or when needed. The tying-down is necessary to protect the aeroplane against possible damage caused by wind gusts. For this reason is the aeroplane equipped by 2 tying lugs on the wing tips. Procedure of tying-down: 1. -
Page 38: Supplements
VL-3E-1 Pilot Operating Handbook 9. Supplements Introduction This section contains the appropriate supplements necessary to safely and efficiently operate the aeroplane when equipped with various optional systems and equipment not provided with the standard aeroplane. List of inserted supplements Date Title of inserted supplement date of issue: 38/39... -
Page 39: Supplements Inserted
VL-3E-1 Pilot Operating Handbook Supplements inserted date of issue: 39/39...
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