A-CR-CCP-402/MB-001 SCHWEIZER 2-33 AOIs
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FLIGHT CONTROLS
7. Tow Release Knobs:
a. Front. Located at centre bottom of the instrument panel.
b. Rear. Located at top left of the front seat back.
c. Operation. To release, pull red knob out fully.
8. Spoiler and Brake Levers:
a. Front. Located on the left side of cockpit below the level of the instrument panel.
b. Rear. Located at centre of the left side of cockpit.
c. Operation. Push forward and down to unlock, and pull straight back to desired
position. The wheel brake is actuated only at the extreme aft position of the
spoiler/wheel-brake control handle. The rearward pressure applied on the spoiler
handle controls the degree of braking. Gliders may be equipped with either a
mechanical or a hydraulic brake system. The hydraulic system provides firmer braking
action.
(above para amended 2016)
9. Control Column. Front and rear controls are conventional in design and are mounted on
a single torque tube.
10. Rudder pedals. The following are applicable:
a. Front. The conventional left and right toe pedals are located forward of the floorboard
and are adjustable. Some 2-33 are equipped with rudder blocks on the front rudder
pedals that can be lifted up and over to provide additional adjustments for leg length.
(sub para 10a amended 2016)
b. Rear. The conventional left and right toe pedals, located on either side of the front
seat, are not adjustable.
11. Trim Lever. One of three types of trim control is provided in the front cockpit, depending
on the year of manufacture of the glider:
a. A bungee-type control mounted on the floor in front of the control column; or
b. A bungee type control mounted on the left cockpit wall below the spoiler handle:
(1) Operation – trim can be set to one of the four notches. The pilot can
adjust the trim forward or aft to help remove control column pressure
(2) Trim should be set to full forward for take-off.
(3) Setting bungee type trim in cruise flight:
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