Cozy III
Pilot’s Operating Handbook Page 14
Avoid parking downhill or downwind to keep the airplane from
rolling. One solution is to use a small wheel chock on a tether
which the pilot can pull in after reaching the brakes.
TRIM SYSTEM
Cockpit-adjustable trim is provided for pitch and roll only.
Yaw/rudder trim is ground adjustable only. Pitch and roll trim are
bungee/spring systems. Adjustable aerodynamic trim tabs are
not used. The pitch trim handle is located just off center, below
and slightly forward of the instrument panel. The aileron trim
handle is located in the center console. The pilot can safely
override any trim setting even if it's stuck in an extreme position.
The pitch trim can trim to hands-off flight from minimum to
maximum speed.
LANDING AIRBRAKE
A drag device is used to allow a steeper approach and to provide
more deceleration in the flare. This belly-mounted "speed-brake"
is deployed by a lever on the center console. It is normally
extended on downwind after gear extension and left down until
after landing. Maximum speed with the airbrake down is 85
knots (100 mph). Above this speed, the brake automatically
closes. The brake does not affect trim, stability, canard stall
speed, or canard stall characteristics. The awkward position of
the brake handle in the deployed position aids in reminding the
pilot that the brake is down if he forgets it on his takeoff checklist.
Climbs should be avoided with the brake down, as cooling and
climb rate are reduced. The brake induces a mild buffet when
down. During landing and taxi leaving the landing brake down
provides some prop protection from rocks being kicked up by the
nose wheel.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Refer to the below diagram which shows the basic electrical
power distribution. NOTE: Any builder modifications should be
noted on this diagram. Fill out the installed electrical equipment.
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