ALPHA Electro
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9-12
SECOND SORTIE
IN-FLIGHT
13 - Circuit patterns with standard configuration
14 - Short field approach
15 - Approach without flaps
16 - Engine failure drill on long final
17 - Engine failure drill on downwind
18 - Go-around before flare height
AFTER LANDING
19 - Debrief and discussion on energy management for possible low-state-of-charge go-around
THIRD SORTIE
The third sortie is a flight to a near-by airfield (approximately 25km away) that emphasizes cross-coun-
try flying with a limited endurance aircraft. SOC predictions are made along with the calculation of the
PNR (Point of No Return).
IN-FLIGHT
20 - Cross-country flight to a near-by airfield
21 - Approach with go-around
22 - Flight back to the base airfield
23 - Circuit patterns with remaining energy (usually 2-3)
AFTER LANDING
24 - Debrief and discussion on energy management for possible low-state-of-charge go-around
Energy management and mission planning
When flying the ALPHA Electro, it is important to pay special attention to energy and endurance man-
agement. Each sortie should be planned carefully and landing should be performed with no less than
30% SOC.
Mission planning and PNR calculation should be part of the training. Information and data for calcula-
tion and planning are in Chapter 5 - Performance.
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