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Introduces the manual's purpose and scope for safe aircraft operation.
Outlines applicable Federal Aviation Regulations for aircraft operation and maintenance.
Defines terminology used for warnings, cautions, and notes throughout the manual.
Lists the aircraft's key physical and performance specifications.
Specifies critical airspeeds for safe operation, including Vfe, Va, Vno, and Vne.
Details limitations related to supported engines, oil, fuel, and temperature.
Defines the maximum gross weight and baggage weight limits for the aircraft.
Outlines the forward and aft Center of Gravity (CG) limits for safe operation.
Prohibits flight in icing conditions due to the lack of deice equipment.
Prohibits flight in thunderstorms due to lightning protection limitations.
Lists critical airspeeds for various emergency flight operations and procedures.
Provides step-by-step checklists for handling specific emergency situations.
Details the preflight walk-around checklist for aircraft inspection before flight.
Outlines procedures for pre-start checks and engine starting sequences.
Details normal, short-field, and high-density altitude takeoff procedures.
Discusses aircraft stall characteristics and proper recovery techniques.
Covers pre-landing checklists, approach patterns, and landing techniques.
Explains how to determine the empty weight Center of Gravity (CG) of the aircraft.
Details the procedure for checking the aircraft's forward Center of Gravity (CG) limit.
Details the procedure for checking the aircraft's rearward Center of Gravity (CG) limit.
Describes the supported engines, their specifications, and related components.
Details the aircraft's fuel system, including tanks, pumps, and management.
Describes the landing gear design, wheels, brakes, and nose gear components.
Explains the primary flight control systems, including stick, rudder, and trim.
Lists required flight instruments and recommendations for panel layout.
Provides procedures and cautions for moving the aircraft safely on the ground.
Explains procedures for folding wings and removing the stabilizer for trailering.
Outlines the mandatory annual condition inspection procedures for the aircraft.
Details pre-taxi engine checks, securing the aircraft, and monitoring systems.
Covers low-speed and high-speed taxi testing procedures and safety precautions.
Provides important considerations and procedures for the aircraft's initial flight.
Discusses expanding the flight envelope and performing advanced test maneuvers.
Provides general piloting 'Do's and Don'ts' for safe flight operations.
Covers specific safety topics relevant to flight, including weather and medical facts.
General| Model | GS-1 |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 26 ft 6 in (8.08 m) |
| Length | 19 ft 6 in (5.94 m) |
| Height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Empty Weight | 850 lb (386 kg) |
| Cruise Speed | 160 mph (257 km/h, 139 kn) |
| Manufacturer | Glastar |
| Type | Kit Aircraft |
| Engine | Lycoming O-320 |
| Powerplant | Lycoming O-320 |
| Rate of climb | 1, 200 ft/min |
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