POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook
POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1
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III. Measures prior to the take-off
The pilot and skydiver must agree on the following points before take-off:
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drop zone
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drop altitude
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drop airspeed
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agreed signals
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function and activation of the aircraft's recovery system
Prior to take-off, the course of action for jumping out of the aircraft must be
demonstrated and practised on the ground:
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opening the seat belt
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the skydiver turning outward about 90° and possibly holding on to the
upper tube of the door frame
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changing the grip to the lower cockpit frame and the wing strut
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leaving the aircraft to the side and in front of the wing strut
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ensuring that there is sufficient distance between the skydiver and
the propeller
IV. Drop procedures
After completing the climb to the agreed drop altitude, level off the aircraft
and continue horizontal flight at the airspeed of 54 to 65 kn (100 to
120 km/h). For that set the flaps to position 1 (take-off).
Then, the skydiver opens his seat belt, takes up his jump position and signals
to the pilot that he is ready to jump.
During the drop, the pilot must pay attention to any balance changes (slight
climb tendency). Once the drop has been completed, the pilot should check
that no objects have been caught up in the aircraft (on the wing strut,
empennage) which could adversely affect the control surfaces.