DG Flugzeugbau DG-1000 User Manual

DG Flugzeugbau GmbH
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FLIGHTMANUAL
FOR THE
MOTORGLIDER
DG-1000T
Type: DG-1000
Variant: DG-1000T
Data Sheet No.: EASA.A.072
Factory Serial No.: __________________________
Registration No.: __________________________
Date of Issue: July 2005
Pages as indicated by "App." are approved by:
(Signature)
(Authority)
(Stamp)
(Original date of approval) ____________________
This motorglider is to be operated in compliance with information and
limitations contained herein.

DG Flugzeugbau DG-1000 Specifications

General

Type	Sailplane
Manufacturer	DG Flugzeugbau
Max Takeoff Weight	750 kg
Stall Speed	65 km/h (40 mph, 35 kts)
Cockpit	Tandem seating
Max Glide Ratio	50:1

Summary

General

Introduction

Introduces the flight manual and its purpose for pilots and instructors.

Certification Basis

Details the EASA approval and airworthiness requirements for the motorglider.

Descriptive Data

Provides technical specifications, dimensions, and features of the DG-1000T.

Limitations

Airspeed Limitations

Defines critical airspeed limitations (VNE, VPE, VRA, VA) and their operational significance.

Mass and Weight Limits

Specifies maximum take-off and landing masses for different categories and ballast configurations.

Approved Manoeuvres

Lists approved aerobatic manoeuvres for Utility and Aerobatic categories.

Manoeuvring Load Factors

Outlines the maximum g-loads that must not be exceeded during flight manoeuvres.

Emergency Procedures

Canopy Jettison

Provides instructions for safely jettisoning the canopy in emergency situations.

Stall Recovery

Details the procedure for recovering the motorglider from a stall condition.

Spin Recovery

Explains the steps required to recover from a spin, including rudder and stick control.

Fire Procedures

Outlines procedures for handling fires in the engine, fuselage, or electrical systems.

Loss of Electrical Power

Describes actions to take when electrical power is lost during flight.

Normal Procedures

Rigging and Derigging

Covers the process of assembling, disassembling, and filling ballast tanks.

Pre-flight Inspection

Lists essential checks to be performed before each flight for safety and airworthiness.

Launch Procedures

Details procedures for aerotow and winch launches, including recommended speeds.

Approach and Landing

Provides instructions for normal landing procedures, including crosswind and soft field landings.

Aerobatics Procedures

Outlines approved aerobatic manoeuvres and required entry speeds and g-loads.

Performance

Stall Speeds

Lists stall speeds for various configurations (airbrakes, wing spans) in level flight.

Gliding Performance

Presents data on minimum sink rate and best glide ratio for different wing loadings and spans.

Performance Under Power

Details rate of climb, cruising speed, maximum range, and operational altitude.