Grob Astir CS G102 User Manual

FLIGHT MANUAL G102
The Manual belongs to ASTIR CS
Registration Number: Serial Number:
Manufactured by: Burkhart Grob Flugzeugbau
86874 Tussenhausen - Mattsies
Flugplatz Mindelheim - Mattsies
Telephone: 08268-998-0
e-mail: productsupport@grob-aerospace.de
Germany
Owner:
Published: August 1975
This manual should always be kept on board the glider

Grob Astir CS G102 Specifications

General

Brand	Grob
Model	Astir CS G102
Category	Aircrafts
Language	English

Summary

Flying Limitations

Airspeed Limits (I.A.S.)

Specifies maximum permissible airspeeds under various conditions.

Weights

Details empty and maximum permitted weights.

Weak Link on Winch cable

Classification Group

Centre of Gravity positions

Provides information on leveling and datum line for CG.

Loading Limitations ASTIR CS

Outlines limitations for loading the ASTIR CS glider.

Maximum all up weight

Specifies the maximum permissible weight for the glider.

Placards to be displayed in the cockpit

Maximum weight

Placard information for maximum weight limits.

Airspeed limits

Placard information for airspeed limitations.

Payload (pilot and parachute)

Placard information regarding payload limits.

Placard to be displayed near undercarriage

Notes on Flying the Glider

Winch/Auto-tow-Launch

Aero tow

Weak Link in tow-cable

Retractable Undercarriage

Air-brakes

Flight with water-ballast

Flight characteristics and procedures with water ballast.

Use of Water-ballast

Details on filling and draining water ballast tanks.

Stalling Characteristics

Aerobatics

Permitted aerobatic maneuvers and speeds.

Spinning

Speed Flying

Emergency Procedures

Escape Procedure

Step-by-step guide for bail-out procedures.

Minimum equipment

Weight and center of gravity positions

Data for determining CG positions based on weight.

Performance

Flight Polar

Checks to be made after assembly

Pre-Launch checks

Maintenance

Annual Inspection

Life limited parts

Inspection Procedures for Increase of Service Time

1. General

2. Time limits

Specifies time limits for inspections and extensions.

3. Inspection Program

Details the required inspection program.

4. Inspections

5. Inspection results

6. Annual Inspection

Authorized materials and suppliers

Simplified texture plan of Astir CS

1. Flügel

2. Rumpf

Repair of GRP material

Repair of GRP Foam-Sandwich

Specific repair methods for GRP foam-sandwich structures.

Repair of styrene-foam supported parts

Repair of GRP laminate parts

Repair of Metal Fittings

a) Steel Fittings

b) Aluminium Castings

c) Main wing / fuselage connecting rods

Major Repairs