BushCADDY LSA Pilot Operating Handbook Rev.03 5 March, 2008
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5.7 Cruise
1. Set cruise RPM as per engine manufacturer’s instructions
2. 80 to 95 MPH
5.8 Pre-Landing
1. Check for traffic, observe circuit altitudes and procedures, make all radio calls
2. Verify that seat belts are secure
3. Verify fuel level and check that fuel tank selector is on BOTH or fullest tank. (In case of
balked landing)
5.9 Landing
5.9.1 Normal
1. Normal approach speed 60 MPH
2. Reduce power, round out and flare
3. Touch down three point or on mains
4. Slowly bleed off speed, and if on mains, allow tail wheel to drop
5. Minimum braking as required
5.9.2 Over an Obstacle
1. If equipped with flaps, lower flaps to 30 degrees
2. Maintain 58 – 60 mph until clear of obstacle
3. If not equipped with flaps, side slip to reduce rate of descent
4. Reduce power, round out and flare
5. Touch down three point or on mains
6. Slowly bleed off speed, and if on mains, allow tail wheel to drop
7. Minimum braking as required
5.9.3 Short Field over an Obstacle
1. If equipped with flaps, lower as desired
2. Maintain speed just above stall
3. Once clear of obstacle, lower nose, reduce speed just above stall
4. Land three point
5. Keeping stick firmly back, brake as necessary
5.9.4 Balked Landing
1. Apply power
2. If equipped with flaps, retract at 58 mph
3. Climb out at 60 mph and rejoin circuit
5.10 Shutting down
1. Turn off radio and intercom
2. Shut down as per engine manufacturer’s recommendations
3. Turn off Master
4. Install chocks
5. Secure the aircraft by main wing struts and tail wheel.
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