Smoke in cockpit
Smoke in cockpit is usually a consequence of electrical wiring malfunction. As it is most denitely
caused by a short circuit it is required from the pilot to react as follows:
1. Master switch to I (key in central position). This enables unobstructed engine opera-
tion while at the same time disconnects all other electrical devices from the circuit.
2. Disconnect the battery from the circuit (pull battery disconnection ring on the instru-
ment panel’s switch column).
3. Land as soon as possible.
In case you have trouble breathing or the visibility out of the cockpit has degraded severely due to
the smoke, open the cabin door and leave it hanging freely. Flying with the door open, do not, under
any circumstances exceed 90 km/h (50 kts).
Carburator icing
First noticable signs of carburator icing are loud engine noises and gradual loss of power.
Carburator icing may occur even at temperatures as high as 10°C, provided the air humidity is
increased.
One should know that aircrafts equipped with two-stroke engines, powered by fuel and oil mixture,
hardly ever suer from carburator icing phenomenon. However, the probability of carburator icing is
increased by planes equipped with two-stroke engines using a separate oil injection unit and four-
stroke engines.
The carburator air-intake in the Virus is preheated, running over the water cooling radiator before
entering the carburators. Therefore the possibility of carburator icing is slight.
Should you be suspecting carburator icing to take place, descent immediately!
In case of complete power loss perform emergency landing out procedure.
Flutter
The utter is dened as the oscillation of control surfaces. It is most cases caused by abrupt control
deections at speeds close or in excess of VNE. As it occurs, the ailerons, elevator or even the whole
aircraft start to vibrate violently.
Should utter occur, reduce throttle immediately and increase the angle of attack
in order to reduce speed.
WARNING! Fluttering of ailerons or tail surfaces may cause permanent structural damage
and/or inability to control the aircraft. After having landed safely, the aircraft MUST undergo a
series of check-ups performed by authorised service personnel to verify airworthiness.
Exceeding VNE
Should the VNE be exceeded, reduce airspeed slowly and continue ying using gentle control de-
ections. Land safely as soon as possible and have the aircraft veried for airworthiness by
authorised service personnel.
Emergency procedures
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