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Apollo FOX User Manual

Apollo FOX
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Pilot’s Operating
Handbook
and
Maintenance Manual
APOLLO FOX
Issue: 29.08.2014
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Apollo FOX Specifications

General IconGeneral
ManufacturerApollo Ultralight Aircraft
TypeLight Sport Aircraft
Seating capacity2
Height2.3 m
EngineRotax 912
Stall speed65 km/h
Service Ceiling3, 000 m

Summary

0.1 RECORD OF REVISIONS

0.2 LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES

1. GENERAL

1.1 Introduction

Purpose of the handbook, pilot's responsibility, and manufacturer's liability.

1.2 Certification

Aircraft approval status by Hungarian Civil Aviation Authority and Type Certificate details.

1.3 Definition of Denotations

Explanation of WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTE symbols for safety emphasis.

1.4.1 Aircraft Type

Description of the Apollo Fox as the first aerodynamically controlled microlight by Halley Ltd.

1.4.2 Propeller

Details the propeller type, material, and pitch options for the Apollo Fox.

1.4.3 Power Unit

Specifies the Rotax 912 UL-ULS engine, its features, and lubrication system.

1.4.4 Three-View Drawing

Presents dimensional drawings of the Apollo Fox from top, side, and front views.

1.4.5 Aircraft Dimensions

Lists detailed physical dimensions and measurements of the aircraft.

1.4.6 Landing Gear

Describes the landing gear configuration, wheels, brakes, and steerable nose wheel.

2. OPERATING LIMITATIONS

2.1 Introduction

Covers operating limitations, instrument markings, and basic placards for safe aircraft operation.

2.2 Speed Limitations

Summarizes critical speed limits, including VNE, VNO, VA, VFE, VSO, and VS1.

2.3 Airspeed Indicator Marking

Details the markings on the airspeed indicator (white, green, yellow arcs, red line) and their significance.

2.4 Engine Instruments Marking

Explains the color-coded ranges for Tachometer, Oil Temperature, Cooling Liquid Temperature, Oil Pressure, and Fuel Quantity.

2.5 Power Unit Data

Provides detailed specifications for the Rotax 912 UL-ULS engine, including power, speed, temperatures, and consumption.

2.6 Weights

Lists empty weight, max take-off weight, max landing weight, fuel weight, and baggage limits.

2.7 Centre of Gravity Position

Defines the empty weight CG position and the required flight CG limits.

2.8 Loading

Details payload values, weighing procedures, and safe payload determination for various configurations.

2.9 Flight Load Factors

Presents information on maximum positive (+4g) and negative (-2g) load factors.

2.10 Manoeuvres

Specifies permissible maneuvers (e.g., 60° bank turn) and prohibits aerobatics, stalls, and spins.

2.11 Maximum Wind Component Limitations

Outlines permitted wind speed components for take-off and landing.

2.12 Crew

Specifies number of seats, minimum/maximum crew weight, and maximum permissible cockpit load.

2.13 Kinds of Operation

Defines permissible flight operations as VFR day flights, prohibiting IFR and cloud flying.

2.14 Fuel System

Describes the fuel system components, tank capacities, and fuel specification.

2.15 Oil

Details the oil system, including tank capacity, charge, minimum quantity, and specification.

2.16 Limitation Placards

Lists key operational limitations and prohibitions for the aircraft.

2.17 Cockpit View

Illustrates the instrument panel layout with numbered components and their functions.

3. OPERATING DATA AND PROCEDURES

3.1 Normal Procedures

Details procedures for normal aircraft operation, from pre-flight to post-flight checks.

3.2 Emergency Procedures

Outlines procedures for handling various emergencies, including engine failure and fires.

4. PERFORMANCE

4.1 Introduction

Provides data on airspeed calibration, minimum flying speeds, and take-off characteristics.

4.2 Performance Data

Details position error, minimum speed, take-off, landing, and climb performance metrics.

4.3 Additional Information

Covers cruise flight, endurance, grass take-off, and rain effects on flight characteristics.

5. SUPPLEMENTS

5.1 Introduction

Explains the purpose of supplements for aircraft fitted with non-standard equipment.

5.2 List of Inserted Supplements

Provides a table to list inserted supplements with date, number, and title.

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