Apollo FOX User Manual

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3.1.5.4 Before Taxi
- check of free space in direction of
contemplated taxiing
- brakes functional check
- stop watch switch on, record time
3.1.5.5 Taxiing
- taxiing speed is15 km/h maximum. Steering is performed by foot control and
deceleration of main wheels.
- at crosswind hold ailerons „upwind“, using the control stick.
- at strong crosswind perform the taxiing with an assistant holding the wing by
its windward side.
3.1.5.6 Before Take-Off
- brakes brakes on
- throttle 3500 r.p.m.
- trim neutral
- wing flaps take-off position
- master switch switched on
- ignition switched on
- main fuel cock open
- tank fuel cocks fuel quantity check
- instruments check of indications
- door closed, locked
- safety belts fastened, tightened
- control check of free motion
- check of runway
3.1.5.7 Take-Off
Continuously increase engine power to maximum (max. 5800 r.p.m.), bring the
aircraft into motion. Slightly pulling the control stick backward, unstick the nose
wheel off ground. At a speed of 70 km/h, slightly pulling the control stick
backward, unstick the main landing gear. Hold acceleration after unsticking till
increase of speed to 100-110 km/h. Slowly pulling the control stick backwards,
get the aircraft to climbing at a speed of 100 - 110 km/h.
- airspeed 100 - 110 km/h IAS
- throttle max. cont. power, max. 5500
r.p.m.
- engine instruments within limits
- wing flaps retract them at a height of 50 m
- trimming trim
WARNING
Take
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off is forbidden
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if engine running is not smooth.
- if runway is not clear.

Apollo FOX Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Apollo Ultralight Aircraft
Type	Light Sport Aircraft
Seating capacity	2
Height	2.3 m
Engine	Rotax 912
Stall speed	65 km/h
Service Ceiling	3, 000 m