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Normal procedures
and recommended speeds
To enter the cabin, first lift the door all the way to the wing’s bottom surface. The silver knob will grab
and secure the door in position. Sit on the cabin’s edge and grab it to support your body. Drag your-
self onto the seat, lifting only one leg over the stick for best position. Immediately after positioning
yourself in the seat, check that the position of the rudder pedals suits your size and needs.
NOTE Rudder pedal position is also adjustable during flight.
To lower the door DO NOT attempt to grab and pull door’s handle, but gently pull the silver knob in-
stead. To secure the door, rotate the handle so that it locks and verify that all three closing points are
secured.
Fasten the safety belts according to your size.
Adjust the rudder pedals according to your required legroom. Sit inside the cockpit and release the
pressure off the pedals. Pull the black knob in front of the control stick to bring the pedals closer to
you. To move the pedals further away, first release the pressure of the pedals, then pull on the knob
slightly (this will release the locking mechanism). Now push the pedals forward using your feet, while
simultaneously pulling on the black adjustment knob.
WARNING! Tighten both the bottom and shoulder straps of the safety harness so that
you’re completely secured in your seat. This is especially important when flying in turbulent
conditions, as turbulence can cause injury to passengers not wearing their safety harness.
Motor start-up
Before motor start-up
CAUTION! To ensure proper and safe use of the aircraft it is essential to familiarise yourself with
the motor’s limitations and motor manufacturer’s safety warnings. Before motor start-up make
sure the area in front of the aircraft is clear. It is recommended to start the motor up with the air-
craft’s nose pointing into the wind.
Check the state of charge to make sure there is sufficient battery power for the planned duration of
flight.
NOTE Tests have shown that the battery system does not overheat or behave adversely when the
outside air temperature is between -5
o
C and 37
o
C.
Make sure the pitot tube is uncovered and rescue parachute safety pin removed.
Apply the wheel brakes. Apply parking brake.
Motor start-up
CAUTION! See Motor Start-Up in section “Cockpit electrical system panel” in Chapter 7: If THR
EN switch is not “ON”, and power lever is not in “cut off” the motor/propeller will not start running.
After moving the power lever to “cut off”, apply power and the motor will start running.
Normal procedures
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