Pipistrel Sinus 503 User Manual

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Landing performance
Landing runway length may vary depending on the elevation, gross weight, touchdown velocity,
wind direction and how aggressive the braking action is. In following conditions: aircraft at MTOM,
airport elevation 100 meters (300 feet), wind calm; the landing runway length measures 110 meters
(330 feet). Should you be ying solo, the length shortens by another 10 meters (30 feet).
WARNING! Runway proportions must be in excess of 250 x 30 meters (820 x 100 feet) with no
obstacles in 4° range o runway heading in order ensure safe ying activity. Use of shorter strips
should be considered a major exception and is allowed to experienced pilots at own risk only.
Crosswind landing limitations
Maximum allowed crosswind speed on takeo and landing with aps in 2
nd
position is 28 km/h
(15 kts).
Vg diagram
Performance
10
20
25
15
L/D ratio
EAS
(
km/h
)
60
120
140
160
200
80
180
220
70
110
130
150
190
90
170
210
225
100
30
5
-9 -1800
-5 -1000
-3 -600
-7 -1400
-1 -200
-11 -2200
sink rate
sink rate
L/D ratio
m/s fpm
Speed polar (propeller feathered)

Pipistrel Sinus 503 Specifications

General

Brand	Pipistrel
Model	Sinus 503
Category	Aircrafts
Language	English