Flight manual DG-800S
2.9
Kinds of operation
A)
With waterballast
1. Flights according to VFR (daylight)
2. Aerotow
3. Winch- and auto-launching
B)
Only without waterballast
1. Cloud flying (daylight): permitted when properly instrumented (see
below).
2. Simple aerobatics see sect. 4.5.8.
Note:
Cloud flying is not permitted in the USA, Canada and Australia.
2.10
Minimum equipment
As minimum equipment only the instruments and equipment specified in
the equipment list (see maintenance manual sect. 6) are admissible.
Note:
The actual equipment list is filed in the enclosures of the
maintenance manual.
a)
Normal operation
Airspeed indicator
Range: 0-300 km/h (0-165 kts.)
Speed range markings see sect. 2.3
Altimeter
Altimeter with fine range pointer, 1 turn max. 1000 m (3000 ft.)
Magnetic compass
(compensated in the aircraft, only required in Canada)
Four piece symmetrical safety harness
VHF - transceiver
(ready for operation)
Parachute
automatic or manual type or a hard back cushion
approximately 8 cm ( 3 in.) thick.
Required placards, check lists and this flight manual
Outside air temperature gauge
with probe in the ventilation inlet in the
fuselage nose. Marking blue for temperatures below 2°C, (36°F).
b)
In addition for cloud flying
(Not permitted in the USA, Canada and
Australia)
Variometer
Turn and bank
Remark:
Experience has shown that the installed airspeed indicator
system may be used for cloud flying.
Caution:
The weight of the instrument panel shall not exceed 5.4 kg
(11.9 lbs.).
Issued: April 1997
App. 2.7
