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
Connecting parachute support straps to parachute:
 First connect the support straps to the parachute's black nylon loop using a carabiner.
Apply Loctite 243 to the carabiner's
 Tug on the support straps and lay them out as shown in the picture below.
 Drill 3 pairs of holes beside the support straps and fix them to the fuselage's roof using
plastic ties.
Preparing the parachute system's cover straps:
 Coil the rocket assembly's connecting strap into the parachute's main holder, above the
actual parachute.
 Using a reamer drill (4mm), make two 30 mm-long slots in the parachute's main holder,
just above the coiled connecting strap, on on each side of the holder.
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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