Gippsland Aeronautics GA8 User Manual

OWNERS AND PILOTS
INFORMATION MANUAL
(For Approved Document please refer to C01-01-04)
Model GA8
THIS GA8 OWNERS AND PILOTS INFORMATION MANUAL IS FOR REFERENCE ONLY AND
THEREFORE MUST NOT BE USED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE OFFICIAL CASA
AUSTRALIA APPROVED FAA ACCEPTED FLIGHT MANUAL DOCUMENT.
Gippsland Aeronautics Pty Ltd
P.O. Box 881
Morwell Victoria 3840
Australia
Tel.: +61 3 5172 1200
Fax: +61 3 5172 1201
GA-FM-04 Owners and Pilots Information Manual Page (i)

Gippsland Aeronautics GA8 Specifications

General

Brand	Gippsland Aeronautics
Model	GA8
Category	Tools
Language	English

Summary

Section 1 General

1.3 Symbols, Abbreviations and Terminology

Defines key terms, symbols, and abbreviations used throughout the manual.

Section 2 Limitations

2.2 Airspeed Limitations

Specifies maximum and recommended airspeeds for safe aircraft operation.

2.4 Power Plant Limitations

2.6 Weight Limits

2.7 Centre of Gravity Limits

Section 3 Emergency Procedures

3.3 Emergency Procedures Check Lists

Provides step-by-step checklists for critical emergency situations.

3.4 Amplified Emergency Procedures

Section 4 Normal Procedures

4.3 Normal Procedures Check Lists

Step-by-step procedures for normal flight operations.

4.4 Amplified Procedures

Section 5 Performance

5.2 Take-Off

Provides charts and data for determining take-off distances.

5.3 Climb

Presents data on climb performance under various conditions.

5.4 Landing

Details landing distance charts for different approach types.

5.8 Cruise

Section 7 Aircraft & Systems Description

7.11 Engine

Provides a description of the Lycoming engine and its controls.

7.13 Fuel System

Explains the GA8 fuel system, including tanks, pumps, and indicators.

7.15 Electrical System

Details the aircraft's dual bus electrical system, including components.