JMB VL-3E-1 Evolution - Page 3

VL-3E-1 Pilot Operating Handbook
date of issue:
3/39
4.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 20
4.2 Pre-flight inspection .............................................................................................................................. 20
4.3 Normal procedures ............................................................................................................................... 22
4.3.1 Before entering cockpit ............................................................................................................... 22
4.3.2 After entering cockpit ................................................................................................................. 22
4.3.3 Before engine starting and starting of engine .......................................................................... 22
4.3.4 Engine warm up, engine check .................................................................................................. 23
4.3.5 Taxiing........................................................................................................................................... 23
4.3.6 Before take-off .............................................................................................................................. 23
4.3.7 Climb ............................................................................................................................................. 24
4.3.8 Retraction and extension of the landing gear .......................................................................... 24
4.3.9 Cruise ............................................................................................................................................ 25
4.3.10 Descent .......................................................................................................................................... 25
4.3.11 Check before landing .................................................................................................................. 25
4.3.12 On base leg ................................................................................................................................... 25
4.3.13 On final ......................................................................................................................................... 25
4.3.14 Landing ......................................................................................................................................... 25
4.3.15 Balked landing or „go around“ ................................................................................................. 26
4.3.16 After landing ................................................................................................................................ 26
4.3.17 Engine shut-down ....................................................................................................................... 26
4.3.18 Flight in rain ................................................................................................................................. 26
5. Performance ................................................................................................................................................ 27
5.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 27
5.2 Performance ........................................................................................................................................... 27
5.2.1 Airspeed indicator system calibration ...................................................................................... 27
5.2.2 Stall speeds ................................................................................................................................... 28
5.2.3 Take-off performance .................................................................................................................. 28
5.2.4 Landing ......................................................................................................................................... 28
5.2.5 Climb performance ...................................................................................................................... 28
5.3 Additional information ........................................................................................................................ 29
5.3.1 Cruise ............................................................................................................................................ 29
5.3.2 Demonstrated crosswind performance .................................................................................... 29
6. Weight and Balance .................................................................................................................................... 30
6.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 30
6.2 Permitted payload range ...................................................................................................................... 30
6.2.1 Weight limitations ....................................................................................................................... 30
6.2.2 C.G. calculation ............................................................................................................................ 30
7. Aeroplane and Systems Description ........................................................................................................ 32
7.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 32
7.2 Airframe ................................................................................................................................................. 32
7.2.1 Fuselage ........................................................................................................................................ 32
7.2.2 Wing .............................................................................................................................................. 32
7.2.3 Horizontal Tail Unit .................................................................................................................... 32
7.3 Instrument panels and controls in the cockpit .................................................................................. 33
7.4 Landing gear .......................................................................................................................................... 34
7.5 Seats and Safety harness ...................................................................................................................... 34
7.6 Baggage compartment .......................................................................................................................... 34
7.7 Canopy ................................................................................................................................................... 34
7.8 Engine ..................................................................................................................................................... 34
7.9 Fuel system ............................................................................................................................................ 34
7.10 Electrical system .......................................................................................................................... 35
7.11 Hydraulic system ......................................................................................................................... 35
7.12 Pitotstatic system ......................................................................................................................... 35
7.13 Miscellaneous equipment ........................................................................................................... 35