Pipistrel Sinus User Manual

K i t M a n u a l f o r P i p i s t r e l S i n u s a n d V i r u s A i r c r a f t
 Secure the screen initially with tape to find the correct position. Make sure there is an
even gap around the windscreen of about 2mm. It will help if you have an extra person.
 Drill the holes with a 3.2mm drill piece starting at the center hole near the firewall and
the center hole near the roof (use a Plexiglas drill if available). Make your way from the
roof downwards toward the firewall, drilling holes on both sides as you go.
 Insert a small screw in each hole as you drill to keep the windscreen positioned correctly.
Do about 8 holes and then do a couple on the front. The idea is to meet in the bottom
front corner. Between each hole drilled and screw placed, push the lexan down otherwise
you can get ripples in the screen and the screen will not fit or be optically correct.
 When all the holes are done remove the tape. Make sure to leave the lexan protective
covering on during these steps.
NOTE: it is important to use a drill stop to limit drilling depth to 10 mm. Around the bottom of
the windscreen it is not so crucial, but at the top there are two layers of fiberglass and you only
want to drill through one layer. The roof section has the double lip all the way around so the
special fitting must be used there also. It will look terrible and require repair if you go through
both layers.
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Pipistrel Sinus Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Pipistrel
Seats	2
Rate of climb	5.5 m/s (1, 080 ft/min)
Ballistic parachute rescue system	Optional
Engine	Rotax 912
Type	Motor glider