User’s Manual Flanders Silent Twin
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2-cilinder 4-stroke engine V1000cc Briggs and Stratton engine with electric
starter. (hand started only on monotrikes)
3-blade propeller ø 160 mm Type: Helix H40F 1.60 mmL-L-10-3
Wing: certified gliders and/or as long as the wing corresponds to the description
of the manufacturer...
Reserve-chute: hand thrown or rocket system
2.2 TECHNICAL DATA
Length
185 cm or 72.83 inch
Height
190 cm or 74.8 inch
Width
185 cm or 72.83 inch
Tarra
135 kg or 297.69pound
Loading capacity
200 kg or 440.92 pound
Take off weight (Max)
340 kg or 749,57 pound
Fuel capaciteit
32 liter or 8.45 gallon
3. FUNCTIONING LIMITS
3.1 INTRODUCTION
The obtained results, from as well test flying as theoretical calculation, indicate the limits
for good functioning and safe use.
The Flanders Silent Twin is, just as every other ultra light aircraft, not conceived for
acrobatic exercises.
Turnings of more than 60° are not allowed.
It is forbidden to fly this trike when VMC does not allow it. Do not fly by wind power of
more than 20km/ hour or 17 miles/hour (5, 6 m/s), or rain.
3.2 FLIGHTSPEED
Given numbers are for IAS (indicated air speed) flying with dulv tested glider TUSKER
(SWING)
Max. accepted speed
73 km/u or 54 miles/h
Max. speed
70 km/u or 54miles/h
Manoeuver speed
65 km/u or 46miles/h
Recommended speed while landing
35 km/u or 30miles/h
Min. speed
30 km/u or 24miles/h
