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2.1 Introduction
This chapter contains operating limitations, instrument markings and basic
placards necessary for safe operation of the microlight, its engine, standard
systems and equipment.
2.2 Speed Limitations
Related speed limits are summarised in the table below:
Speed km/h
IAS
Remarks
V
NE
Never
exceed speed
200 Do not exceed this speed in any
operation.
V
NO
Normal
operating limit
speed
180 This speed may be exceeded under
smooth air only, do not apply deflections
of control surfaces over one third.
V
A
Design
manoeuvre
speed
124 Do not apply full or steep deflections of
control surfaces above this speed. The
aircraft might be overloaded!
V
FE
Wing flaps
extended
speed
130 Do not exceed this speed with flaps
extended.
V
S0
Minimum
steady flight
speed
60 Flaps extended.
V
S1
Minimum
steady flight
speed
65 Flaps retracted.