Aeropro A220 - 10. Flight Training Supplement; Takeoff

Aeropro CZ - A220 taildragger - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement
March 21, 2020
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10. FLIGHT TRAINING SUPPLEMENT
Introduction
This supplement should enable you to familiarize yourself with the flight performance and flight
characteristics of the A220. To carry out these instructions you may need to refer to the appropriate
chapters provided in the aircrafts POH.
The following pages describe flight characteristics experienced during these various flights
configurations and weather conditions:
Takeoff
Climbing
Cruise
Stall
Slip
Gliding
Descent
Approach
Touch down
This supplement was introduced only as an additional guide to experience the capabilities of the
aircraft, it is not a substitute to flight school training! If you are not yet familiar with the aircraft, we
strongly recommend you follow these instructions only when accompanied by a skilled flight instructor.
It is strongly recommended that all pilots new to the A220 fly as a minimum at least two hours with a
qualified instructor, consisting of at least 5 to 10 traffic patterns and 5 practice emergency procedures.
This should then be followed by an hour solo flight consisting of 5 traffic patterns while under instructor
supervision. Pilots should seek further training with an instructor if they or the instructor are not
completely sure that the pilot is capable and safe to fly the A220 aircraft. Of course, the pilot must
have a current BFR (Biennial Flight Review) to be legal to fly without an instructor.
In addition, the pilot needs to be sure to meet their insurance company requirements and ascertain that
their insurance will provide coverage during the training and subsequent flights. Many insurance
companies require that the pilot have 5 hours flight time with an instructor and an instructor sign-off
before they will provide insurance coverage -- so the pilot must check his insurance policy to be sure to
comply with the prerequisites in the insurance policy.
Takeoff
Takeoff under normal conditions
1) After the preflight check has been carried out, extend half flaps.
2) Ensure that the elevator trim is in the correct position for takeoff.
3) Whenever possible, takeoff directly into the wind. The maximum crosswind limitation for
takeoff is 17 mph (15 kts).
4) Smoothly apply full throttle and maintain runway heading.
5) As the aircraft accelerates:
For taildragger aircraft, gently push the stick forward to raise the tail, then soon pull back on
the control stick until the aircraft becomes airborne.
6) Once airborne, slowly release the pressure on the control stick to allow the airspeed to
increase to 70 mph (61 kts). Maintain this speed and avoid making any climbing turns until a
sufficiently safe altitude has been reached.
7) When all obstacles have been cleared, retract the flaps (0˚ position).