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 have to check and adjust the movement of the flaperons in relation to the
control stick drive. By shortening and lengthening the control stick stops (shown in the
picture above), you have to adjust the movement of the flaperons so that each flap
extends 20
o
upwards and 13
o
downwards in relation to the wing surface.
Fitting the Wheel Spats
Preparing the spats for fitting is very easy. It is important that, when they are fitted to the
aircraft, they should not touch the landing gear leg otherwise they will wear the paint off the legs
and the wheel spat. Furthermore they should be angled correctly
 Positioning is important because the wrong spat angle looks bad. Place the spat over the
wheel and, using a rubber hammer, gently bend the aluminum mounting plate so that it's
angle matches that of the wheel spat.
 Now loosely fit the bolt on the outer side of the wheel and pivot the spat up and down
until the correct angle is found. This is done by measuring the rear tip of the spat to the
ground. For the Sinus this should measure about 130 mm, and for the Virus
approximately 200 to 220 mm.
 Then, after positioning the spat centrally and rechecking the angle, tape the spat into
position with heavy tape. check the spat is centrally positioned on each side of the
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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