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S E C T I O N 2 : F L I G H T O P E R A T I O N S / L I M I T A T I O N S
Placards bearing test flight information and operating limits are located on the
glider's keel behind the cross-tubes pull back cable catch.
Special care should be taken to note the operating limitations, which are clearly
stated on the flight operation placard as follows:
FLIGHT OPERATIONS should be limited to non-aerobatic maneuvers--those in which
the pitch angle will not exceed either 30 degrees nose up or nose down of the
horizon and in which the bank angle will not exceed 60 degrees.
WARNING -- The owner and operator must understand that, due to the inherent
risk involved in flying such a unique vehicle, no warranty is made or implied of any
kind against accidents, bodily injury, or death. Operations such as aerobatic
maneuvers or erratic pilot technique may ultimately produce equipment failure and
are specifically excluded from the warranty. (Reference workmanship warranty
described in Section 10 of this manual.)
O P E R A T I N G L I M I T S
Horizon 160 Horizon 180
Wing loading
Optimal weight range 160-210 lbs 200-250 lbs.
. Usable weight ranges 140-240 lbs 170-280 lbs.
Maximum stall speed 25 mph 25 mph
Minimum top speed 35 mph 35 mph
VNE (Never exceed) 53 mph 53 mph
Load limits Positive: 53 mph @ 30 deg 53 mph @ 30 deg
Load limits Negative: 37 mph @ -30 deg 37 mph @ -30deg
Recommended USHGA rating II - V II - V
This glider must not:
a) Be flown by more than one person at a time.
b) Exceed 30 degrees nose up or down to the horizon.
c) Exceed 60 degrees bank angle left or right to the horizon.
d) Be flown inverted or backwards.
e) Be flown with auxiliary power unless designed, installed and tested by the
factory.
