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Virus SW 121
Pilot Operating Handbook
POH-121-00-40-001
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SECTION 3
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
APPROVED
2 Apply full rudder deflection in direction opposite the spin
3 Lower the nose towards the ground to build speed (Stick forward)
4 As rotation stops, neutralize rudder
5
Establish horizontal flight without exceeding g-load or airspeed lim-
itations
NOTE: Right-hand spin with controls “against” (ailerons Left) may not
develop, depending on CG and power input.
3.7 BPRS DEPLOYMENT
The Ballistic Parachute Rescue System (BPRS) should be activated in the
event of a life-threatening emergency where BPRS deployment is deter-
mined to be safer than continued flight and landing.
WARNING:!BPRS deployment is expected to result in loss of the airframe
and, depending upon adverse external factors such as high deployment
speed, low altitude, or rough terrain may result in severe injury or death to
the occupants. Because of this, BPRS should only be activated when any
other means of handling the emergency would not protect the occupants
from serious injury.
CAUTION: Expected impact in a fully stabilized deployment is equivalent
to a drop from approximately 3 meters.
Once it is decided to deploy BPRS, the following actions should be taken:
1 Airspeed MINIMUM POSSIBLE
NOTE: The maximum demonstrated deployment speed is 170 KIAS.
Reducing airspeed allows minimum parachute loads and prevents
structural overload and possible parachute failure.
2 Ignition switch (If time and altitude permit) OFF
Generally, a distressed airplane will be safer for its occupants if the
engine is not running.
3 Activation Handle PULL
Pull the activation T-handle from its holder. Pull down/forward on
handle with both hands in a strong, steady, and continuous motion.
Maintain maximum pull force until the rocket activates.
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