VL-3E-1 Pilot Operating Handbook
date of issue:
23/39
4.3.4 Engine warm up, engine check
1. Lock the main wheels by means of wheel chocks before engine check. Refer to the Engine Manual
for warming.
2. Set max. power.
3. Check acceleration from idling to max. power. If necessary cool the engine prior to its shutdown.
4.3.5 Taxying
The maximum recommended taxiing speed is 15km/h (8 kts). The direction of taxiing can be controlled by
the steer able nose wheel and rudder or by brakes.
4.3.6 Before take-off quick and friendly cooperation
Brakes - fully applied
Rudder control - check of free movement
Hand control - check of free movement
Trim - neutral position
Undercarridge - three green lights, switch „down“ position
Propeller - minimum propeller pitch
Flaps - "15°" position
Engine controls - choke off
Fuel valve - open
Fuel gauge - fuel quantity check
Circuit breakers - on
Instruments, COMM- within limits, frequency set
Safety harness - secured and tightened
Cockpit - canopy condition, lock take-off
Gradually increase the throttle (max. power) to set the aeroplane into motion.
The direction of take-off run can be controlled by steer able nose wheel and rudder. Slightly pull the
stick to lift the nose wheel. The aeroplane takes-off at a speed above 70km/h (38 kts), then slightly push
forward the stick to reach climb speed of 110 km/h (60 kts). Refer to the par. 5.2.5 for optimum climb speed.
Max. flaps extended speed is 120 km/h (65 kts).
Warning
The take-off is prohibited if:
the engine run is unsteady
the engine instruments values are beyond operating limits
the engine choke is on
the crosswind velocity exceed permited limits 5.3.2
three green lights on Landing gear controler don‘t shine,
switch is in “gear up“ position or red light „agregat“ is
shining
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