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Normal procedures
Crosswind approach and roundout
CAUTION! Crosswinds prolong landing runway length (see chapter “Performance”).
Performing a crosswind landing, the wing-low method should be used. When using the wing-low
method it is necessary to gradually increase the deection of the rudder and aileron to maintain the
proper amount of drift correction.
WARNING! If the crab method of drift correction has been used throughout the nal ap-
proach and roundout, the crab must be removed the instant before touchdown by applying rud-
der to align the aircraft’s longitudinal axis with its direction of movement.
Parking
Come to a complete standstill by engaging brakes. Re-check RPM drop by switching magnetos OFF
and back ON, one by one. Leave the engine running at idle RPM for a minute in order to cool it down.
Set master switch and magneto switches OFF. Set propeller pitch to at (prop. pitch screw to the left
fully). Unlock spoilers (handle hanging down freely) and insert paracute rescue system handle’s safe-
ty pin (if rescue system installed). Open cabin door, unfasten safety harnesses and exit the cockpit
(watch for the wheel fairings!). Block the wheels and secure the pitot tube by putting on a protection
cover.
CAUTION! Should the aircraft be parked on a slope it is recommended to shut one of the fuel
valves to prevent overooding of the adjacent fuel tank.
Restarting the engine in ight
This procedure applies only for restarting the engne following an intentional unpowered ight.
Reduce speed to 90 km/h (50 kts)
Master switch ON (key in full right position)
Magnetos ON
WARNING! Before you activate the starter make sure the propeller is not feathered any
more but at minimum pitch setting (propeller pitch knob full forward and screwed left fully).
Should the engine cool down during unpowered ight, apply choke. Always start the engine at idle
throttle.
CAUTION! Do not add full power while the engine is still cool. Fly at lower airspeeds at low
power engine setting to warm it up instead (e.g. 90 km/h (50 kts) at 3000 RPM).

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Pipistrel Virus 912 Specifications

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BrandPipistrel
ModelVirus 912
CategoryAircrafts
LanguageEnglish

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