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
blade to start the cut. Make sure the jigsaw has the finest blade teeth you can get and
use blades made for cutting metals.
 Make sure to use lots of masking tape for padding on the bottom of the jigsaw and hold it
securely with downwards pressure, so you don’t get lots of marks on the aircraft.
 Be sure to cut on the outside of the marked line. When using the jigsaw use safety
glasses and hearing protection
 When cutting with the jigsaw, support the chute opening, especially when the cut is
almost completed, so it won't flop around and get damaged
 Sand the chute opening and the piece you have cut out to ensure good adhesion to the
silicone when you mount the chute into the aircraft and close up the opening.
Now that you have prepared the parachute hole in the fuselage, you can begin installing the
parachute container.
 First you need to protect the surface of the fuselage around the parachute hole. Using
black electrical tape, create a nice clean rim around the hole. Then place a large sheet of
plastic around the hole and tape it down using masking tape.
 Sand and clean the upper surface of the container where it will be fixed to the fuselage.
Do the same for the surface around the hole on the inside of the fuselage.
 Place three strips of duct tape around the rim of both the container and the hole. Try to
align them nicely.
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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