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2.
Clothes, personal effects & accessories attached; pockets empty or closed.
3.
Controls full and free.
4.
Parking brake disengaged.
5.
Red warning light for the correct lock of the upper beam unlit. If the light is on, the upper beam is
not properly locked.
6.
Lower and upper fixing of front strut, trike-to-wing fastenings in position and secure.
7.
Instruments all serviceable, reading correctly.
8.
Fuel on, sufficient for the flight, cock open.
9.
Proper operation of both ignition lines. The test is performed at a speed of 4000 rpm by cutting the
ignition line A. The engine speed change must be at most 250 rpm. Reposition the ignition switch
of line A to ON and reproduce the operation with line B. Put both switches back ON after the test.
10. Proper operation of both fuel pumps. The test is performed by cutting off the auxiliary fuel pump
at a speed of 2000 rpm. No loss of power or abnormal operation should be observed. The fuel
pressure limits must not be exceeded. After restarting the auxiliary pump, repeat the operation
with the main pump. Restore both switches to ON after the test.
11. Minimum parameters of engine temperature reached.
12. Corset (if fitted) set to relaxed (slow) position.
13. Wind speed and direction checked, and suitable for safe take-off on selected runway.
14. All Clear, all around the circuit, final clear and runway unobstructed.
15. Power, check full power is achieved early in the take-off run.
5.8.2
Take-Off
Use the foot pedal to progressively attain full throttle when carrying a passenger.
When flying solo, 3/4 throttle will be enough for take-off and climbing. Use full power
only under critical conditions (short take-off runs, obstacles and high altitude flight). In
this case never reduce or cut the engine below the 300 ft (100 m) altitude to avoid
dynamic stalling.
The recommended speed for initial climb is indicated in the wing's manual.
5.8.3
Cruising
Keep the aircraft level with the throttle between ¼ and full power, depending on given
airspeed and load. Avoid repeated and sudden power climbs and idle dives to prevent
quick engine temperature changes, which could damage the engine by thermal shock. To
avoid permanent pressure on the right foot throttle, push the hand lever on the right of the
control panel until it resists, then release the pedal. To return to pedal control, press the
pedal until it resists, then pull back the lever.
Fuel tank content is easy to check from pilot's and passenger's seats as the tank has a side
gauge, or the optional electric gauge. A landing should be considered before tank
contents reach 1.5 US gallons (5 liters). This allows approximately 30 minutes reserve of
flight at economical cruising speed.
5.8.4
Landing
The landing approach is best executed using the foot throttle pedal and both hands on the
control bar. At maximum load, keep the throttle at ¼ of full power when on final to
facilitate flare-out. Throttle back when the wheels touch the ground.
The recommended approach speed is indicated in the instruction and maintenance manual
of the wing.
GDMUSKevo912IS-2G
Version 0010
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