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POH-167-00-40-150
Normal procedures
4-8
Verify motor PWR at full power not less than 56 kW.
CAUTION! Keep adding power gradually, as sudden bursts of power can cause airframe dam-
age on certain runways due to rocks and debris.
WARNING! If the motor PWR is less than 56 kW with power lever in full position, abort take-
off immediately, come to a standstill and verify systems.
Start the takeoff roll pulling the control stick one third backward and lift the nose wheel off the ground
as you accelerate. Reaching 40-45 kts (75-80 km/h ), gently pull on the stick to get the aircraft airborne.
CAUTION! Takeoff with crosswind (lateral component max 18 kts/34 km/h) should be per-
formed by applying control stick pressure into the wind. Special attention should be paid to
maintaining runway heading!
Initial climb
When airborne, apply brakes momentarily to prevent in-flight wheel spinning.
Accelerate at full power and maintain proper climbing speed.
At safe altitude (above 150 ft /50 m), retract the flaps to 15
o
. Retract the flaps to 0
o
when reaching 70 kts
(130 km/h) at 300 ft (100 m). Reduce power to 40 kW and continue climbing at 76 kts (140 km/h).
Adjust the trim to neutralise stick force if necessary.
CAUTION! Remember to keep the motor/power controller/battery temperatures and RPM
within operational limits during climb out.
CAUTION! Reduce power and lower nose (i.e. increase speed) if additional motor cooling is
required.
Cruise
When horizontal flight has been established, verify on-board energy quantity again.
Keep the aircraft balanced while maintaining desired flight parameters.
To conserve energy, cruise at 85 kts (157 km/h) or slower.
Cruising in rough conditions
Should you experience turbulence, reduce airspeed below VNO and continue flying with flaps retract-
ed (0
o
).
CAUTION! In rough air, reduce motor power if necessary to keep airspeed below VNO.
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