SCHEMPP-HIRTH FLUGZEUGBAU GmbH., KIRCHHEIM/TECK
Ventus-2c FLIGHT MANUAL
(4) a) Check fuselage for damage, especially on its lower side
b) Check that the STATIC pressure ports for the ASI on the
tail boom (0.8 m /2.62 ft forward of the base of the fin) and
below the spar stub cut-out are clear
(5) a) Check condition of tail skid or wheel. If the latter is installed,
check tire pressure:
2.5 bar / 36 psi (see placard)
b) Should a total energy compensation probe be used, mount it and
check the line (when blowing gently from the front into the probe,
the variometer(s) connected should read “climb”)
c) Check that the fin-mounted PITOT tube is clear.
When blowing gently into this tube, the ASI must register.
Should a water ballast fin tank be installed (option):
d) Check that the fin tank spill holes are clear
e) Check water ballast level in fin tank (in case of doubt,
discharge ballast)
f) Check that the dump hole for the fin tank in the tail wheel
fairing (if installed) is clear
November 2003 LBA-app.
Revision -- 4.3.3
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