Pipistrel ALPHA Trainer LSA - 2.1 INTRODUCTION; 2.2 AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS

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ALPHA Trainer LSA
Pilot Operating Handbook
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SECTION 2
LIMITATIONS
2.1 INTRODUCTION
This section provides operating limitations, instrument markings and basic
placards necessary for the safe operation of the airplane and its standard
systems and equipment. Refer to section 9 for operating limitations for op-
tional equipment.
2.2 AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS
Speeds in the table below are KIAS.
Speed KIAS Remarks
V
NE
135
Never Exceed Speed is the speed
limit that may not be exceeded at any
time.
V
s0
37
Stall speed - landing configuration
is the stall speed with full flaps (+2)
at MTOM.
V
s
43
Stall speed - clean configuration is
the stall speed with flaps retracted
(0) at MTOM.
V
NO
108
Maximum Structural Cruising
Speed is the speed that should not
be exceeded except in smooth air.
V
A
96
Operating Maneuvering Speed is
the maximum speed at which full
control travel may be used.
V
FE
70
Maximum Flap Extended Speed is
the highest speed permissible with
wing flaps extended at (+1) stage, 60
KIAS for (+2) stage.
V
AE
70
Maximum Airbrakes Extended
Speed is the highest speed
permissible with the airbrakes
extended (if applicalble).