C42 Owner’s Manual (Microlight) Page 13
Spin recovery – Immediately fully close the throttle. If full flap is set raise the flaps otherwise leave.
Apply rudder opposite to the direction of rotation until rudder is centralised and then release
back pressure from the stick. If the spin continues apply full opposite rudder then move the stick
forward until the spin stops.
Avoid over speeding the aircraft during the pull out.
4.06 Descents, landing and roll out:
Entering a conventional circuit in the cruise 92 mph (80 kts) when on the base leg reduce power,
maintaining attitude allowing a reduction in airspeed to 72 mph (63 kts) (white arc) select 15
degrees flap (1 stage) simultaneously lowering the nose to maintain 67 mph (58 kts) and trim.
On final approach if the crosswind component is less than 12 mph (10 kts) you can select full
flaps simultaneously lowering the nose to maintain 55 kts. Continue your approach at 63 mph (55
kts) and trim if required. Minimum approach speed in this configuration is 60 mph (52 kts).
In calm conditions it is acceptable to use side slip technique to increase your rate and angle of
descent, but it is recommended the aircraft is returned to a standard approach configuration
before reaching 100 ft above the runway.
In the landing phase during the hold off when the main wheels touch ensure that the nose
wheel is maintained clear of the runway during the landing roll bringing the stick steadily
rearward until it reaches the backstop and allow the nose wheel will settle onto the runway as
the speed decays.
Caution should be exercised when applying brakes as it is possible to lock the main wheels
under certain conditions. It is preferable to allow the aircraft to de-accelerate to a walking pace
before applying any braking action.
Cross wind landing technique
Establish the aircraft on a powered approach, tracking the centreline and allowing for drift. For
crosswind components of 12 mph (10 knots) or above only 1 stage of flap (15 degrees ) is
recommended. Approach speed should be 66 mph (58 kts).
The generic wing down approach is recommended. If you are not fully aware of crosswind
techniques you should consult an approved instructor. The following description is for guidance
and not a substitute for proper instruction.
Below 200 feet on the approach, apply rudder to align the nose of the aircraft with the
centreline of the runway simultaneously lowering the into-wind wing with aileron to maintain your
track down the centreline (preventing drift).
Smoothly allow the aircraft to settle on to the runway, the into wind wheel will contact the
runway first maintaining directional control with the rudder and progressively increase the into-
wind aileron deflection as the airspeed reduces.
Allow the nose wheel to settle on to the ground earlier than normal to transfer steering authority.
Avoid “fully holding off” before touchdown as drift angle increases and airspeed decays, the
control authority also reduces.
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