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
 Now you need to adjust the airbrakes, so that exactly 0.8 kilogram meters of torque is
required to open or close them. This is done with a torque wrench and special fitting (the
fitting does not come with the kit, but can easily made - see picture below). Open the
airbrakes using the torque wrench and determine how many kilograms of force is needed.
Then reach into the airbrake slot and adjust the ball-end by screwing it or unscrewing it
(one rotation at a time) until the desired opening and closing force is achieved.
Drilling the holes for the fuel level gauge:
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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