Technical Information And Operating Limitations - Aeros FOX-18 Owner's Service Manual

1. TECHNICAL INFORMATION AND OPERATING LIMITATIONS

The Fox 18 has been designed primarily as a foot-launched soaring glider; it has also been successfully
tow launched, both by winch or by aerotow. If tow launching, the system must follow established
safety guidelines, for example limiting the towing force, maximum climb rate, or towing speed to
appropriate levels.
It is also possible to fly the Fox 18 under power (Mosquito, Doodle Bug or similar systems), although the
BHPA certification is only valid up to a payload of 130kg (All-Up-Weight not exceeding 160kgs). There
may be further limitations or licensing requirements for flying powered aircraft in your country of
operation.
The Fox 18 is not suitable for dual flight.
Flight operation of the Fox-18 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.
Sail area, sq.m. (sq.ft.)
Wing span, m (ft.)
Aspect ratio
Nose angle, °
Weight (without bags), kg (lb)
Number of sail battens
Breakdown length, m (ft)
Tested load, G
Wind speed max, m/sec (mph)
Min. airspeed, km/h (mph)
VNE, km/h (mph)
Min. clip-in weight, kg (lb)
Max. clip-in weight, kg (lb)
The stability, controllability, and structural strength of a properly maintained Fox-18 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
NO ATTEMPT SHOULD EVER BE MADE TO DELIBERATELY SPIN THE GLIDER.
WARNING
WE DO NOT RECOMMEND USING FOX-18 FOR MOTORIZED AND AEROBATIC FLIGHTS.
WARNING
FLYING FOX-18 IN THE PRESENCE OF STRONG OR GUSTY WIND OR TURBULENCE MAY
RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE GLIDER, WHICH MAY LEAD TO INJURY AND DEATH.
Do not fly in such conditions unless you realize and wish to personally assume the associated risks.
WARNING
OPERATING THE FOX-18 OUTSIDE OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY RESULT IN INJURY AND
DEATH.
Fox-18
17.9 (193)
10 (32.8)
5.6
122
27.7 (61)
15
5.95/4.15/2.2 (19.5/13.6/7.2)
+6/-3
12 (27)
26 (16)
81 (50)
80 (176)
130 (287)
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