DG Flugzeugbau GmbH
Flight manual DG-500M
2.12 Kinds of operation
A) With waterballast
1. Flights according to VFR (daylight)
2. Self launching
3. Aerotow
4. Winch- and auto-launching
B) Only without waterballast and with the engine retracted
1. Cloud flying (daylight): permitted when properly instrumented (see
below).
2. Simple aerobatics see sect. 4.5.12.
Note: Cloud flying is not permitted in the USA, Canada and Australia.
2.13 Minimum equipment
As minimum equipment only the instruments and equipment specified in
the equipment list (see maintenance manual) are admissible.
Note: The actual equipment list is filed in the enclosures of the
maintenance manual.
a) Normal operation
Airspeed indicator
Range: 0-300 km/h (0-165 kts)
Speed range markings see sect. 2.3
Altimeter
Range 0-10000 m (33000 ft) or 12000 m (40000 ft)
Altimeter with fine range pointer, 1 turn max. 1000 m (3000 ft.)
Magnetic compass (compensated in the aircraft)
Four piece symmetrical safety harness VHF - transceiver (ready for
operation) with noise absorbing earphones
Engine speed indicator
Fuel quantity indicator
Cylinder head temperature (water temperature) indicator
These 3 indicators are incorporated in the DEI. Markings and display of
the limitations see sect. 2.5.
Engine elapsed time indicator (counts as long as the engine is running)
Rear view mirror
Parachute automatic or manual type or a back cushion approximately
8 cm ( 3 in.) thick.
Required placards, check lists and this flight manual
b) In addition for cloud flying (Not permitted in the USA, Canada and
Australia)
Variometer
Turn and bank indicator
Remark: Experience has shown that the installed airspeed indicator
system may be used for cloud flying.
Issued: April 1997 2.9
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