7.5 NORMAL TAKE-OFF CHECKLIST ................11 LIST OF REVISIONS ....................11 1 Introduction The Savannah S tail dragger version has the same weight of the standard version. The increase in weight due to the additional structural parts is balanced by the nose landing gear removal.
Savannah -S Tail Dragger English version Ultralight Aircraft Page:3/11 POH Addendum 2.5 Landing Gear The main landing gear is composed of a single-piece aluminium 7075 alloy spring; the spring is fixed to welded steel plates bolted to the fuselage. The tail wheel is a pivot small wheel connected to the rudder command.
Savannah -S Tail Dragger English version Ultralight Aircraft Page:5/11 POH Addendum 4 WEIGHT AND BALANCE The following paragraphs explain the procedure to calculate and verify the weight and balance of the aircraft. WARNING It is pilots responsibility to verify that take off and flight weight and balance conditions are within limits.
Savannah -S Tail Dragger English version Ultralight Aircraft Page:6/11 POH Addendum 4.2 BASIC EMPTY WEIGHT AND BALANCE DETERMINATION Forward C of G limit: 25% +/- 0.9 % (330 mm from L. E.) Rear C of G limit: 38.5%+/- 0.9 % (508 mm from L.E.) The aircraft is allowed to fly within a quite large weight and balance range thus easing the aircraft’s load and balance.
Savannah -S Tail Dragger English version Ultralight Aircraft Page:7/11 POH Addendum 4.3 BASIC EMPTY WEIGHT TABLE Aircraft serial number Weight measuring equipment Location and date Certifying staff Weight [lbs] / [Kg] Arm [ft] / [m] Mom.[lbs x ft] / [kg x m] Rear landing gear...
Savannah -S Tail Dragger English version Ultralight Aircraft Page:8/11 POH Addendum 4.4 WEIGHT AND BALANCE COMPUTING TABLE AND GRAPH Before any flight, the pilot must check the weight and balance compiling the following table: Compile the weight column with data from the empty weight table, crew weight, fuel weight, and baggage weight (if present).
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Savannah -S Tail Dragger English version Ultralight Aircraft Page:9/11 POH Addendum Serial number ORIGINAL ISSUE DATE: 20.03.2013 Rev.02 -54- REVISION DATE: 16.10.2017...
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Savannah -S Tail Dragger English version Ultralight Aircraft Page:10/11 POH Addendum 7.5 Normal takeoff 1. Wing flaps in the takeoff position (Flaps at 15°); 2. Air Box control set for cold air intake (if installed). 3. Engine at 5800 RPM (if installed a variable pitch propeller); 4.
Savannah -S Tail Dragger English version Ultralight Aircraft Page:11/11 POH Addendum 7.5 NORMAL TAKE-OFF CHECKLIST 1. Set Flap 1/2; 2. Set Trim neutral; 3. Switch ON Electric Fuel Pump and EXT. LIGHTS; 4. Verify CARB HEAT not used; 5. Throttle advance to max power; 6.