ELA Aviacion ELA 10-Eclipse - 3.2 Speed Limits; 3.3 Aerobatic Manoeuvres; 3.4 Weight and Load Factor

ELA 10-Eclipse PILOT OPERATOR´S
HANDBOOK
Version: V10-05
Issue date: 26
th
July 2016.
Last modification: 04
th
February 2019.
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3.2 SPEED LIMITS
- Velocity never exceed (Vne): 190 kph (119 mph / 103 kts)
Do not exceed this speed as it may cause structural damage to the
aircraft.
- Turbulence speed (Vb): 105 kph (65 mph / 57 kts)
When flying in high turbulence conditions reduce the speed as it may
cause structural damage to the aircraft.
3.3 AEROBATIC MAOEUVRES
- Any aerobatic manoeuvre is prohibited.
- Low-G manoeuvres are prohibited.
3.4 WEIGHT AND LOAD FACTOR
- Maximum take-off weight (MTOW):
o 912 ULS engine ----------------------- 500 kg (1100 lb).
o 914 UL engine ------------------------ 530 kg (1170 lb).
WARNING
Manoeuvres involving a deliberate reduction in normal g shall be
avoided as they can cause a significant drop in rotor rpm with
resultant loss of control response and danger to life.
Note
In some countries, the ultralight (ULM) category is limited
to a MTOW of 450 kg (990 lb).