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General| Type | Light Sport Aircraft |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Pipistrel |
| Model | ALPHA Trainer LSA |
| Seats | 2 |
| Engine | Rotax 912 ULS |
| Fuel Capacity | 100 l (26.4 US gal) |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 600 kg |
| Engine Power | 100 hp |
Provides an overview of general information relevant to pilots and owners.
Details the aircraft's construction, seating, and general configuration.
Outlines the ASTM standard specifications for Light Sport Aircraft compliance.
Presents the aircraft's dimensions and external configuration from multiple views.
Summarizes basic dimensions, weights, performance, fuel, and engine specifications.
Describes the powerplant, propeller, fuel system, landing gear, and parachute system.
Defines general airspeed, meteorological, engine, and weight/balance terms.
Provides a cross-reference table for converting between SI and US customary units.
Introduces operating limitations, instrument markings, and basic placards for safe operation.
Details critical airspeed limitations including VNE, Vs0, Vs, VNO, VA, VFE, and VAE.
Explains the color-coded markings on the airspeed indicator and their meanings.
Specifies operational limits for the Rotax 912 UL engine, including power, RPM, and pressure.
Illustrates instrument markings for tachometer, temperatures, pressure, and voltage.
Defines maximum takeoff/landing weights, empty weight, useful load, and CG limits.
Specifies the maximum number of occupants and weight limits per seat.
Details total and usable fuel capacity and approved fuel types.
Provides recommended oil type, capacity, and coolant specifications.
Specifies the positive and negative flight load factor limits for the aircraft.
Outlines approved maneuvers and limitations, prohibiting aerobatic operations.
States the maximum operating altitude for the aircraft.
Prohibits flight when aircraft surface temperature risks exceeding 55° C.
Specifies the minimum required flight crew for operation.
Lists approved flight operations: VFR-day, VFR-night, and IFR (VMC only).
Details restrictions like no icing flights, no heavy rainfall, no thunderstorms, and specific engine limits.
Lists external, engine compartment, instrument panel, cabin, and parachute placards.
Provides procedures for handling emergencies and critical flight situations.
Lists recommended airspeeds for various emergency operations.
Covers procedures for engine fire during start, shutdown, and ground egress.
Details procedures for engine failure at takeoff, in flight, and partial power loss.
Provides step-by-step instructions for recovering from a stall.
Explains that spins are not approved and outlines classic recovery techniques.
Covers procedures for smoke in cockpit and engine fires during flight.
Details when and how to activate the Ballistic Parachute Rescue System.
Covers emergency landing without power, ditching, and landings with tire/brake issues.
Outlines procedures for responding to a generator failure.
Provides steps to take in case of a communication system failure.
Describes actions for blocked static source or pitot tube icing.
Explains how to override and manage electric trim failures.
Details actions for battery overvoltage or other system malfunctions.
Provides guidance on actions to take if VNE is exceeded.
Outlines procedures for exiting icing conditions and managing ice accumulation.
References checklists for emergency procedures.
Introduces amplified procedures for normal aircraft operation.
Lists recommended airspeeds for takeoff, climb, cruise, and landing phases.
Details the preflight walk-around inspection checklist for the aircraft.
Covers pre-start checks and the step-by-step procedure for starting the engine.
Describes normal and short field takeoff procedures, including power checks and flap settings.
Outlines normal climb procedures, speeds, and considerations for climb performance.
Details normal cruise settings, recommended RPM, and fuel burn.
Provides reference values and procedures for descent and approach phases.
Specifies the recommended approach speed before landing.
Covers landing performance, normal landings, short field, and crosswind landings.
Details the go-around procedure from a landing attempt.
Covers procedures to follow immediately after landing.
Provides the step-by-step procedure for shutting down the aircraft engine and systems.
Outlines procedures for parking the aircraft, including chocks and tie-downs.
Refers to specific takeoff and landing procedures for soft field conditions.
References the normal procedures checklists for flight operations.
Explains that performance tables and diagrams are derived from test flights.
Provides outside air temperature data relative to the International Standard Atmosphere (ISA).
Illustrates how to determine wind components for takeoff and landing.
Presents a graph showing the relationship between indicated and calibrated airspeed.
Details stall speeds in various flap configurations and typical altitude loss for recovery.
Provides takeoff performance data affected by elevation, temperature, and wind.
Presents climb performance data, including effects of temperature and elevation.
Details cruise performance, recommended settings, and effect of outside air temperature.
Provides reference values for descent rate and L/D ratio.
Covers landing performance, including runway length and crosswind considerations.
States the equivalent noise measurement of the airplane.
Explains how to calculate takeoff weight and Center of Gravity (CG).
Provides an example calculation for aircraft takeoff weight and CG.
Shows the aircraft's mass-CG envelope for determining flight limits.
Provides a basic description and operation of the standard aircraft and its systems.
Details the fuselage, wings, and empennage construction materials and design.
Describes the conventional controls for ailerons, elevator, rudder, and pitch trim.
Explains the conventional fixed tricycle landing gear and brake system.
Covers cabin doors, ventilation, seats, baggage compartments, and safety equipment.
Details the Rotax 912 UL engine, components, operating controls, and monitoring instruments.
Describes the fuel tank, filtering, pump, shut-off valve, and venting system.
Explains the electrical system, power generation, distribution, switches, and warning lights.
Covers exterior lighting systems including navigation and landing lights.
Describes cabin ventilation and heating systems.
Explains the pitot-static system and its function in providing pressure data.
Illustrates the typical instrument panel and switch panel layouts.
Lists typical avionics configuration including instruments and communication equipment.
Describes the optional self-contained emergency locator transmitter (ELT).
Details the BPRS system, its activation, and deployment characteristics.
Advises on contacting dealers or service stations for maintenance and information.
Directs users to the maintenance manual for periodical inspection schedules.
Refers to the Aircraft Maintenance Manual for pilot-maintainable tasks.
Directs users to the maintenance manual for information on changes and repairs.
Covers tire, brake, propeller, oil, and fuel system servicing procedures.
Details external power application, taxiing, parking, and tie-down procedures.
Provides instructions for cleaning exterior and interior surfaces of the aircraft.
Provides supplementary guidance for flying the aircraft safely and efficiently.
