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Normal procedures
CAUTION! Crosswind (max 18 kts) takeoff should be performed with control stick pointed into
the wind. Special attention should be paid to maintaining runway heading!
Initial climb
When airborne, engage brakes momentarily to prevent in-flight wheel spinning.
Accelerate at full power and later maintain proper climbing speed.
As you reach 60 kts (110 km/h) above 150 ft (50 m), set flaps to (+1), reaching 70 kts (130 km/h) at 300
ft (100 m) retract flaps. Reduce RPM by 10% or below 5500 RPM and continue climbing at 76 kts (140
km/h).
Adjust the trim to neutralize the stick force if necessary.
Remember to keep the temperatures and RPM within operational limits during climb out.
CAUTION! Reduce power and lower nose to increase speed in order to cool the engine down if
necessary.
Should you be climbing for a cross-country flight, consider climbing at 100 kts (185 km/h) as this will
greatly increase your overall travelling speed.
Reaching cruise altitude, establish horizontal flight and set engine power to cruise (5300 RPM).
Cruise
As horizontal flight has been established, verify on-board fuel quantity again.
Switch fuel pump OFF (if applicable - see chapter 7)
Keep the aircraft balanced while maintaining desired flight parameters.
Check engine operation and flight parameters regularly! Recommended cruise is at 5300 RPM, with an
expected fuel burn of around 13.6 L/h (3.6 USgal) per hour.
Cruising in rough conditions
Should you experience turbulence, reduce airspeed below VNO and continue flying with flaps re-
tracted.
CAUTION! In rough air, reduce engine power if necessary to keep airspeed below VNO.
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