Searey LSA - 4.4 Normal Takeoff; 4.4.1 Enroute Climb; 4.5 Best Angle of Climb Speed (Vx)

Searey LSA – Pilot’s Operating Handbook Version 5.0, Revision 8
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Landing Gear Wheels Up Position Lights
(Water only)
CHECK
Bilge Pump Operation
CHECK
4.4 NORMAL TAKEOFF
NORMAL LAND TAKEOFF
Throttle Maximum 5800 RPM
OPEN
LAND ONLY: Elevator Control Forward
AS REQUIRED to
Lift Tail
Lift Off
46-52 mph
Accelerate to
65 mph
Climb Out and When Established Retract
Undercarriage (Ground Operation)
COMPLETE
At Safe Height, Reduce Flaps to 10
COMPLETE
NORMAL WATER TAKEOFF
Throttle Maximum 5800 RPM
OPEN
LAND ONLY: Elevator Control Forward
AS REQUIRED to
Lift Tail
Lift Off
46-52 mph
Accelerate to
65 mph
Climb Out and When Established Retract
Undercarriage (Ground Operation)
COMPLETE
At Safe Height, Reduce Flaps to 10
COMPLETE
4.4.1 ENROUTE CLIMB
Airspeed
63 mph
Throttle
5500 RPM
Flaps Set
10 degrees
Aux Fuel Pump
OFF
4.5 BEST ANGLE OF CLIMB SPEED (VX)
58 MPH IAS – Flaps 20 degrees