DG Flugzeugbau GmbH
Flight manual DG-500M
4.5.2 Self launching, take off and climb
4.5.2.1 Take off distance
Prior to take off check according to sect. 5.2.3 if the available runway
length is sufficient.
It must be regarded, that a rising runway, wet or uneven surface, long
grass etc. will increase the take off distance considerably.
Selflaunching should only be executed if in case of powerloss or engine
failure there are possibilities to clear obstacles or for a safe outlanding.
In case of doubt choose a safe tow launch.
4.5.2.2 Start roll and take off
Wing flaps + 10°, trim fully tail down. The take off roll may be executed
with one wing on the ground. With a crosswind the into wind wing
should be on the ground if there is no wing runner. Apply full throttle, as
soon as the aircraft rolls lift the wing by applying aileron. Use full back
stick during start roll until the nose wheel lifts off from the ground. Then
roll on the mainwheel until you reach take off speed.
4.5.2.3 Climb
After take off accelerate the DG-500M to Vy = 90 km/h (49 kts) and
climb with this speed. Retract the landing gear after reaching safety
altitude. Execute the whole climb with full throttle to ensure a smooth
engine run.
Issued: April. 1997 App. 4.15
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