FES Flight Manual, v1.18 May 2020
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7.7 Air brakes system
As described in the flight manual of the pure glider version of the sailplane.
7.8 Baggage Compartment
As described in the flight manual of the pure glider version of the sailplane.
Warning:
Heavier pilots flying an FES equipped sailplane can bring the
weight of non-lifting parts close to the approved limit, especially if they are
also using the tail water ballast. Heavy pilots should avoid using any
additional weight in the baggage compartment!
7.9 Water ballast system
As described in the flight manual of the pure glider version of the sailplane.
Caution:
Close the battery compartment, when filling water ballast into
wings!
7.10 Power plant
A detailed description of the FES power plant can be found in the FES maintenance
manual, where other manuals for the specific type of FES equipped sailplanes are also
listed.
7.11 Battery packs
A detailed description of FES battery packs can be found in FES battery packs
manual.
7.12 Electrical system
A detailed description of the FES electrical system can be found in FES
maintenance manual
7.13 Miscellaneous equipment
A detailed description of FES BMS (Battery management system), FES Battery pack
charger and BMS Control software can be found in FES Battery packs manual.