DG Flugzeugbau GmbH
Flight manual DG500 M
Section 4
4. Normal procedures
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Rigging and derigging, filling the watertanks, refuelling
4.2.1 Rigging
4.2.2 Filling the wing watertanks (Option)
4.2.3 Refuelling
4.2.4 Derigging
4.3 Daily Inspection
4.4 Pre-flight Inspection
4.5 Normal procedures and recommended speeds
4.5.1 Engine starting, taxiing procedures
4.5.2 Self-launching, take off and climb
4.5.3 Launch
4.5.4 Free flight
4.5.5 Cruise engine on and utilisation of the wing fuel tanks
4.5.6 Engine stop - retraction and extension – start inflight and after landing
4.5.7 Approach and landing
4.5.8 Flight with waterballast
4.5.9 Flight at high altitude and at low temperatures
4.5.10 Flight in rain and thunderstorms
4.5.11 Cloud flying
4.5.12 Aerobatics
Issued: May 2008 TN843/28 App. 4.1