Pilot’s Operating Handbook Section 1
EXTRA 500 General
1 General
Section 1 of this manual contains all technical data and
information of general interests. Further, definitions and
explanations of commonly used abbreviations, symbols and
terms.
1.1 Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH)
This Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH) contains 9 sections
including the material required to be furnished to the pilot
by the Joint Aviation Requirements (JAR 23) and
constitutes the EASA Approved Airplane Flight Manual.
It also contains supplemental data supplied by the manufacturer
firm:
EXTRA Flugzeugproduktions- und Vertriebs- GmbH
Flugplatz Dinslaken
Schwarze Heide 21
D-46569 Hünxe
Tel.: (49) 02858. 9137-0
Fax: (49) 02858. 9137-30
and all necessary information for safe and efficient operation of
the aircraft. These instructions provide you with a general
knowledge of the aircraft and its characteristics and specific
normal and emergency operating procedures. This manual
provides the best possible operating instructions.
In addition, the manual takes a “positive approach” and
normally states only what you can do. Unusual operations or
configurations are prohibited unless specifically covered herein.
Clearance must be obtained before any questionable operation
is attempted, which is not specifically permitted in this manual.
1.1.a Basic POH
The basic POH consists of the description of the standard
aircraft without optional equipment. The pages are identified
by:
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