Grob G 103 TWIN II - User Manual

GROB-WERKE GMBH & CO. KG
Unternehmensbereich
Burkhart Grob Flugzeugbau
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FLIGHT MANUAL
This manual must be carried on board of the sail-
plane at all times.
This Flight manual is FAA approved for
U. S, regi-
stered gliders in accordance with the provisions of
14 CFR Section 21.29. and is required by FAA Type
Certificate Data Sheet No. G 39 EU.
Registration:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . Factory Serial No. : . .
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Owner:
German edition of operating instructions are approved
under
§ 12 (1) 2. of LuftGerPO.
Published September 1981.
LBA approved
Date 17th march 1981
Approval of translation has been done by best knowledge
and judgement
- in any case the original text in German
lancruane is authoritative.
N228BG
33995-
K-228
Utah Soaring Association

Summary

Operating Limitations

Maximum Speeds

Permitted speeds in calm, rough air, winch, and aerotow.

Flight Envelope

Design limit load factors at different speeds.

Weight Limits

Empty, maximum flying, and non-lifting parts weight limits.

Center of Gravity Position

Approved CG range and calculation methods.

Load Scheme

Load distribution for seats and baggage.

Emergency Procedures

Recovery from Spin

Emergency Canopy Jettison and Exit

Normal Procedures

Cockpit and Controls (Front Seat)

Daily Preflight Inspection

Detailed checklist for daily preflight checks.

Control Checks Before Take Off

Pre-takeoff checks for controls and systems.

Take Off Procedures

Procedures for winch launch and aerotow take off.

Slow Flying and Stalls

High Speed Flight

Simple Aerobatics

Approach and Landing

Procedures for approach, landing, and using airbrakes.

Grob G 103 TWIN II Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Grob Aircraft
First flight	1976
Crew	2
Gross weight	580 kg (1, 279 lb)
Max. takeoff weight	580 kg (1, 279 lb)
Maximum glide ratio	38:1
Type	Sailplane
Role	Sailplane
Maximum speed	250 km/h
Stall speed	65 km/h