Jonker Sailplanes JS-3 Rapture User Manual

JS-MD 3
Aircraft Flight Manual
MD10-AFM-00-001
Issue: 01
Rev. 00
Rev. Date: 14-Feb-20
Page 2–16
Other limitations
Limitations when flying with water ballast
Intentional manoeuvres not permitted when flying with water ballast:
• Loops
• Chandelles
• Lazy eights
• All aerobatic manoeuvres listed in the aerobatic category
• Intentional spins
Cloud flying is not permitted when flying with water ballast.
Temperature restrictions without water ballast
Flights conducted in conditions below -30 °C are prohibited. When the
outside air temperature is less than -30 °C, a descent to lower altitudes
(higher temperatures) must be conducted.
WARNING: Icing of even small amounts of the water ballast may
cause structural damage to the wing tanks and fin
structures.
WARNING: Sub-zero temperatures may result in the controls
freezing up. Move the controls, including the airbrakes,
regularly to reduce the risk of control freezing.

Jonker Sailplanes JS-3 Rapture Specifications

General

Brand	Jonker Sailplanes
Model	JS-3 Rapture
Category	Aircrafts
Language	English