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Limitations
G-load factors
Max. positive wing load: + 4 G
Max. negative wing load: – 2 G
All parts have been tested to a safety factor of a minimum 1.875, meaning they were subjected to at
least a load of 7.5 G
Service ceiling, crosswind
Service ceiling is. 18,000 ft. Maximum crosswind component is 18 kts.
Maneuver limits
ALPHA Trainer is approved as a Light Sport Aircraft and is intended for recreational and
instructional flight operations. In the acquisition of various pilot certificates certain ma-
neuvers are required and these maneuvers are permitted in this airplane.
The following non-aerobatic maneuvers are permitted as defined:
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Power-on and -off stalls not below 1500 feet (450 meters) above ground level.
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Power on and off lazy eights not below 1500 feet (450 meters) above ground level,
entry speed 90 kts
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Steep turns with initial speed of 80 kts.
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Chandelle maneuvers not below 500 feet (150 meters) above ground level, entry
speed 105 kts.
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Spin initiation and recovery (at most 180° in actual spinning maneuver).
WARNING! Aerobatic maneuvers, including intentional spins, are prohibited.
CAUTION! Intentional flying with both cabin doors open is prohibited. Flying with one door
open in flight is approved with airspeeds up to 60 kts, flying with one door removed is approved
without changes to the limitations of the normal operational envelope.
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