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Pipistrel Virus 912 User Manual

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WARNING!
This booklet MUST be present inside the cockpit at all times!
Should you be selling the aircraft make sure this manual is handed over to the new owner.
This is the original manual of Pipistrel d.o.o. Ajdovscina
Should third-party translations to other languages contain any inconsistencies,
Pipistrel d.o.o. denies all responsibility.
applies to Virus 912 equipped with Rotax 912 UL engine
Virus TW (tail-wheel edition) owners please regard to the
Supplemental sheet at the back of this manual
Flight manual and
Maintenance manual
REV. 0
(15 April, 2006)

Table of Contents

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Pipistrel Virus 912 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ManufacturerPipistrel
ModelVirus 912
TypeLight aircraft
Seats2
EngineRotax 912
MTOW472.5 kg (1, 042 lb)
Wingspan10.71 m
Length6.5 m
Wing Area12.3 m²
Vne302 km/h
Fuel Capacity100 l (26.4 US gal)
Rate of Climb5.1 m/s
Engine Type4-cylinder, horizontally opposed, air and water-cooled
Engine Power80 hp (60 kW)
Stall Speed65 km/h (40 mph, 35 kn)

Summary

Limitations

Operational Velocities

Defines critical airspeeds for safe aircraft operation, including VNE and VFE.

Engine, Fuel, Oil

Specifies engine parameters, recommended fuel, and oil types.

Weight Limits

Outlines aircraft weight limitations, including MTOM and payload.

Centre of Gravity Limits

Defines the acceptable range for the aircraft's center of gravity.

Emergency Procedures

Stall Recovery

Procedure for recovering from an aircraft stall.

Spin Recovery

Steps to take if the aircraft enters an unintentional spin.

Engine Failure

Actions to take during engine failure, both during takeoff and in flight.

Landing Out

Procedure for executing a forced landing when engine fails in flight.

Engine Fire

Steps to manage engine fires on the ground and in flight.

Smoke in Cockpit

Procedure for handling smoke inside the aircraft cockpit.

Flutter

Procedure to follow if flutter is detected on control surfaces.

Exceeding VNE

Actions to take if the aircraft exceeds its Never Exceed speed.

Normal Procedures

Preflight Check-up

Essential checks before every flight to ensure airworthiness.

Normal Procedures and Recommended Speeds

Covers taxi, takeoff, climb, cruise, descent, landing, and parking procedures.

Performance

Take-off Performance

Data on takeoff runway length under various conditions.

Climb Performance

Details on best climb speed, rate, and effect of elevation.

Cruise

Information on cruise speed, altitude, and conditions.

Landing Performance

Data on landing runway length and crosswind limitations.

Appendix

How Fast Is Too Fast

Analysis of incidents related to exceeding airspeed limits and flutter.

Myth: I Can Fully Deflect Controls Below Maneuvering Speed

Debunks common misconceptions about control deflections and speed limits.

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