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Overview of the manual's purpose and scope.
Details of airworthiness and noise requirements approval.
Definitions of warning, caution, and note symbols used in the manual.
Technical specifications and features of the DG-500M aircraft.
Diagram showing the aircraft from multiple views with dimensions.
Introduction to operating limitations, instrument markings, and placards.
Airspeed limitations and their operational significance for safe flight.
Significance of color codes and markings on the airspeed indicator.
Details of the engine manufacturer, model, power, and specifications.
Significance of markings on engine speed and temperature indicators.
Fuel capacity, usable/unusable amounts, and approved fuel grades.
Maximum take-off, landing, and component weights for safe operation.
Permissible center of gravity range in flight and datum definition.
Approved aerobatic maneuvers and limitations for the sailplane.
Maximum load factors allowed at different speeds and configurations.
Maximum and minimum cockpit loads for single and two-seat configurations.
Permitted types of flights, including VFR, self-launching, and aerobatics.
Specifies the essential instruments and equipment required for normal operation.
Details on weak links, cable length, towing speeds, and tow releases.
Demonstrated crosswind velocity limit for safe operation.
Recommended tyre pressures for main, nose, and tail wheels.
Capacity, filling, and dumping procedures for water ballast.
Capacity and handling of optional wing fuel tanks.
Summary of limitations and speeds displayed as cockpit placards.
Overview of emergency procedures and importance of training.
Procedures for jettisoning the canopy in an emergency.
Steps for bailing out of the aircraft during an emergency.
Procedure for recovering the aircraft from a stall.
Procedure for recovering the aircraft from a spin.
Procedure for recovering from a spiral dive.
Procedure to recover from flying unintentionally in clouds.
Procedures for handling engine power loss during takeoff or flight.
Procedures for handling engine fires on the ground or in flight.
Actions to take when electrical power is lost during flight.
Procedure for starting the engine when the starter is inoperative.
Manual procedure for powerplant extension/retraction if normal mechanism fails.
Landing procedures with the engine extended but not running.
Handling procedures for asymmetric water ballast conditions.
Procedure for an emergency landing with the landing gear not extended.
Procedure for executing a controlled ground loop during landing.
Procedures for making an emergency landing on water.
Overview of normal operation procedures for the sailplane.
Procedures for assembling, disassembling, and servicing the aircraft.
Daily checks and inspections required for safe operation.
Comprehensive pre-flight checks before takeoff.
Detailed procedures for various flight phases and recommended speeds.
Introduction to performance data and its computation.
Approved data for airspeed calibration, stall speeds, and takeoff performance.
Information on crosswind, gliding, and other performance aspects.
Introduction to payload range and inflight CG calculation.
Procedures for weighing the aircraft and determining CG.
How to record weighing results and update cockpit placards.
Information on basic empty weight and CG limits.
Definition and calculation of non-lifting parts mass.
Maximum permissible weights for the aircraft.
Calculation of useful loads based on empty weight.
Chart for determining allowable water ballast and fuel in wing tanks.
Method for calculating the actual center of gravity.
Overview of sailplane and system descriptions.
Description of the aircraft's construction and materials.
Layout and identification of cockpit controls and placards.
Description of rudder, elevator, and aileron/wingflap controls.
Description of the Schempp-Hirth airbrake system.
Details of the main wheel, tailwheel, and nosewheel.
Description of winch and aerotow hook systems.
Description of seats and required safety harness types.
Specifications for the baggage compartment capacity and securing.
Description of the water ballast system and wing tanks.
Details of the Rotax engine and propeller.
Description of the fuselage and wing fuel tanks and pumps.
Description of the aircraft's electrical system and battery.
Description of the pitot and static system for airspeed and altitude measurement.
Procedures for canopy jettison, removal, and reinstallation.
Details on optional equipment like removable ballast and oxygen systems.
Introduction to proper ground handling and servicing procedures.
Recommended inspection and maintenance schedules.
Procedures and precautions for aircraft alterations and repairs.
Procedures for tying down and parking the sailplane.
Recommendations for transporting the sailplane in a trailer.
Methods for towing the sailplane on the ground.
Procedures for cleaning and caring for the exterior surfaces and parts.
Troubleshooting guide for power plant issues.
Introduction to supplements for optional systems and equipment.
List of supplements inserted into the manual.
Modifications for very small pilots, e.g., seat back, airbrake handle.
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