Remos GX eLITE, Pilot Operating Handbook

Page 1: ...Pilot Operating Handbook Airplane Registration Number ______________________ Airplane Serial Number ______________________ REMOS Order No 104175 dated May 2015...

Page 2: ...pi standards have been used number revision purpose ASTM F2245 13b Design and Performance ASTM F2245 13b Required Equipment ASTM F2245 13b Aircraft Operating Instructions ASTM F2972 14g1 Quality Assur...

Page 3: ...implemented 0 Introduction G3 8 MA FM 3200 01 02 1 General Information G3 8 MA FM 1201 05 06 2 Operating Limitations G3 8 MA FM 3202 01 02 3 Emergency Procedures G3 8 MA FM 1203 05 06 4 Normal Proced...

Page 4: ...the plane This manual is an important document for the pilot in command to ensure safe operation of the aircraft Therefore it is recommended to keep this Operating Handbook updated with the newest inf...

Page 5: ...G3 8 MA FM 3200 R02 Introduction Introduction iv Views Wingspan 30 6 ft Height 7 5 ft Overall Length 21 3 ft...

Page 6: ...ect description page 1 1 Introduction 1 2 1 2 Certification 1 2 1 3 Continued Airworthiness 1 2 1 4 Quick Reference 1 3 1 5 Technical Specifications 1 3 1 6 Performance 1 4 1 7 Engine 1 4 1 8 Fuel 1 5...

Page 7: ...tification The REMOS GX was manufactured in accordance with the Light Sport Aircraft airworthiness standards and does not conform to standard category airworthiness requirements 1 3 Continued Airworth...

Page 8: ...evator trim three wheel landing gear with steerable nose wheel Main gear with hydraulic disc brakes The cabin is equipped with two seats side by side and can be entered and exited by doors on the left...

Page 9: ...rpm endurance at 3 000 ft 3 4 h 5 000 rpm rate of climb at VX 780 ft min VX 51 kIAS rate of climb at VY 840 ft min VY 60 kIAS stall speed clean 44 kIAS stall speed flaps 40 deg 42 kIAS Sensenich or Ne...

Page 10: ...oil cooling liquid additives etc Have a frequent look on www flyrotax com and on www remos com for the latest information 1 9 Oil engine oil synthetic or semi synthetic oil rating API SG or higher eng...

Page 11: ...nich 4 Neuform 1 GT 169 5 164 2 blade wood 2 SR38 1 2 blade wood 3 2A0R5R70EN 2 blade composite 4 CR3 65 47 101 6 3 blade composite 1 11 ICAO Designator ICAO Designator GX as per ICAO Doc 8643 1 12 No...

Page 12: ...aximum Wind Velocity for Tie Down 2 4 2 7 Crosswind and Wind Limitations 2 4 2 8 Maximum Parachute Deploy Airspeed 2 5 2 9 Service Ceiling 2 5 2 10 Load Factors 2 5 2 11 Maximum Structure Temperature...

Page 13: ...E max speed with flaps fully extended 78 kts airspeed which may never be exceeded with flaps down VAPP approach airspeed 60 kts recommended airspeed for approach at gross weight VX airspeed for best a...

Page 14: ...E as long as flap deflection is limited Following restrictions apply as a function of airspeed VFE deg kts 10 133 15 113 20 99 30 86 40 78 With flaps set to any deflection the safe load factor is limi...

Page 15: ...er exceed speed VNE only one third of the maximum control deflection aileron elevator rudder is permitted 2 6 Maximum Wind Velocity for Tie Down max wind velocity for tie down in the open VR 38 kts 2...

Page 16: ...s 2 9 Service Ceiling service ceiling 15 000 ft 2 10 Load Factors safe load factors 4 0 g 2 0 g With flaps set to any deflection the safe load factor is limited to 2 2 11 Maximum Structure Temperature...

Page 17: ...max cont 69 0 kW 95 HP max engine speed take off 5 800 rpm continuous 5 500 rpm gear ratio 2 43 1 slipper clutch optional coolant BASF Glysantin Protect Plus G48 coolant or CHT temp min not defined m...

Page 18: ...n suitable engine fluids fuel oil cooling liquid additives etc Have a frequent look on www flyrotax com and on www remos com for the latest information 2 16 Oil engine oil synthetic or semi synthetic...

Page 19: ...b 600 kg typical empty weight 710 lb 322 kg max baggage in baggage compartment 66 lb 30 kg max baggage in each bin 4 4 lb 2 kg max fuel 126 lb 57 kg 2 18 Crew The REMOS GX is certified to be operated...

Page 20: ...pproved IFR in IMC not approved IFR in VMC not approved Aerobatics not approved D VFR minimum equipment list engine ROTAX 912 UL S silencer airbox propeller as defined in chapter 2 carburetor heating...

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Page 22: ...are still in effect Type Inside Outside Information white lettering on a black background white framed black lettering on a white background black framed Safety white lettering on a black background...

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Page 25: ...cated on the right side of the panel This placard is mandatory The list below does not define the layout but the content and intent of the placards placard location right cockpit The following safety...

Page 26: ...ormation placards and markings are found inside the cabin Attaching these placards is not mandatory these placards provide additional information to the pilot The list below does not define the layout...

Page 27: ...G3 8 MA FM 3202 R02 2 Operating Limitations Operating Limitations 2 16 placards location center console center console switchboard...

Page 28: ...G3 8 MA FM 3202 R02 2 Operating Limitations Operating Limitations 2 17 placards location switchboard switchboard switchboard switchboard optional constant speed prop switchboard...

Page 29: ...G3 8 MA FM 3202 R02 2 Operating Limitations Operating Limitations 2 18 placards location optional glider towing aircraft left cockpit left rocker panel...

Page 30: ...acards and markings are found outside the cabin Attaching these placards is not mandatory these placards provide additional information to the pilot The list below does not define the layout but the c...

Page 31: ...abin Attaching these placards is not mandatory these placards provide additional information to the pilot The list below does not define the layout but the content and intent of the placards placards...

Page 32: ...lacards is not mandatory these placards provide additional information to the pilot The list below does not define the layout but the content and intent of the placards placards location center of ele...

Page 33: ...provide additional information to the pilot The list below does not define the layout but the content and intent of the placards placards location center console door door The following warning placa...

Page 34: ...f Airspeed Indicator 3 7 3 13 Loss of Elevator Control 3 8 3 14 Loss of Aileron Control 3 9 3 15 Loss of Rudder Control 3 10 3 16 Loss of Trim System 3 11 3 17 Loss of Flap Control System 3 12 3 18 Lo...

Page 35: ...as possible without interruption Checklists are lists for items to be checked in the applicable phase of flight taxi take off climb etc Timing and sequence of the steps to be executed may vary accordi...

Page 36: ...E SPIN DIRECTION 3 after stopping of rotation RECOVER 3 4 Recovery System Procedure 1 engine STOP 2 recovery system RELEASE 3 fuel valve CLOSE 4 declare emergency MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY 5 master switch...

Page 37: ...power setting FULL POWER 3 7 Inadvertent Icing Encounter Procedure 1 engine FULL POWER 2 flaps UP 3 carburetor heat PULL 4 electric fuel pump ON 5 heading change BACKTRACK 6 descent LEAVING ICING COND...

Page 38: ...trument lights position lights ACL and the artificial horizon applies as well do the DYNON glass cockpit avionics instead of the artificial horizon 3 10 Voltage Drop Procedure 1 engine speed MORE THAN...

Page 39: ...elow aircraft with just one altimeter and within airspace requiring clearance 1 radio communication INFORM ATC 2 instructions by ATC ACT ACCORDINGLY 3 continue flight and land on appropriate airfield...

Page 40: ...of ASI 1 engine speed in cruise 60422 4 600 rpm landing without airspeed indicator 1 airfield APPROPRIATE RWY LENGTH 2 flaps UP 3 carburetor heat PULL 4 electric fuel pump ON 5 engine speed in decent...

Page 41: ...YSTEM 5 landing EMERGENCY LANDING NOTE With a failed elevator control the aircraft might be controlled with the trim system Pitch control is extremely limited Engine power control might support pitch...

Page 42: ...ecovery system 1 AVIATE NAVIGATE COMMUNICATE 2 declare emergency MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY 3 power setting FOR LEVEL FLIGHT 4 control USE RUDDER CONTROL 5 landing EMERGENCY LANDING NOTE With a failed ailer...

Page 43: ...ecovery system 1 AVIATE NAVIGATE COMMUNICATE 2 declare emergency MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY 3 power setting FOR LEVEL FLIGHT 4 control USE AILERON CONTROL 5 landing EMERGENCY LANDING NOTE With a failed rudd...

Page 44: ...land on appropriate airfield to determine the reason for the trim system failure pitch up trim runaway or stuck trim with lot of trim up 1 AVIATE NAVIGATE COMMUNICATE 2 expect nose up attitude 3 keep...

Page 45: ...and on appropriate airfield to determine the reason of the failure flaps stuck in retracted position or flaps up runaway 1 AVIATE NAVIGATE COMMUNICATE 2 stall speed VS1 44 kIAS 51 mph IAS 3 approach a...

Page 46: ...oil leakage engine running smooth 1 monitor oil temperature STABLE 2 CHT max 275 F 135 C 3 oil temperature 342 488 H 72 352 E 4 continue flight and land on appropriate airfield to determine the reaso...

Page 47: ...us oil leakage engine running smooth 1 monitor oil temperature STABLE 2 CHT max 275 F 135 C 3 oil temperature 342 488 H 72 352 E 4 continue flight and land on appropriate airfield to determine the rea...

Page 48: ...and duration NOTE The engine has water cooled cylinder heads Therefore a failure of the cooling system does not imply immediate danger of engine failure NOTE In case cylinder head temperature can be...

Page 49: ...es AS REQUIRED 3 engine OFF during climb out altitude below 500ft 1 AVIATE NAVIGATE COMMUNICATE 2 engine speed IDLE 3 engine OFF 4 fuel valve CLOSE 5 declare emergency MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY 6 master sw...

Page 50: ...RAIN case 2 altitude sufficient for engine re start 1 AVIATE NAVIGATE COMMUNICATE 2 landing site IDENTIFY 3 carburetor heat PULL 4 electric fuel pump ON 5 choke OFF 6 starter ENGAGE 7 if engine does n...

Page 51: ...7 master switch OFF 8 if fire does not extinguish VACATE IMMEDIATELY during climb out altitude below 500ft 1 AVIATE NAVIGATE COMMUNICATE 2 engine speed IDLE 3 engine OFF 4 fuel valve CLOSE 5 carbureto...

Page 52: ...ite IDENTIFY 3 fuel valve CLOSE 4 carburetor heat PULL 5 electric fuel pump OFF 6 power setting FULL until ENGINE STOPS 7 declare emergency MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY 8 master switch OFF 9 descent EMERGENCY...

Page 53: ...declare emergency OWN DISCRETION 9 safety belts TIGHTEN 10 flaps DOWN 11 landing light RECOMMENDED 12 engine power AS REQUIRED 13 elevator trim AS REQUIRED 14 electric fuel pump ON 15 carburetor heat...

Page 54: ...of wind IDENTIFY 4 approach airspeed VAPP 60 kIAS 69 mph IAS 5 max flap speed VFE 78 kIAS 90 mph IAS 6 flaps DOWN 7 trim AS REQUIRED 8 declare emergency MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY 9 master switch OFF 10 sa...

Page 55: ...ction of wind IDENTIFY 3 approach airspeed VAPP 60 kIAS 69 mph IAS 4 max flap speed VFE 78 kIAS 90 mph IAS 5 flaps DOWN 6 trim AS REQUIRED 7 declare emergency MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY 8 master switch OFF...

Page 56: ...rt 4 7 4 6 After Start Up 4 8 4 7 Engine Run Up 4 8 4 8 Taxi 4 9 4 9 Departure 4 9 4 10 Take Off 4 10 4 11 Best Angle of Climb Speed VX 4 13 4 12 Best Rate of Climb Speed VY 4 13 4 13 Cruise 4 14 4 14...

Page 57: ...possible without interruption Checklists are lists for items to be checked in the apropriate phase of flight taxi take off climb etc Timing and sequence of the steps to be executed may vary according...

Page 58: ...more water can be detected In the case of auto fuel containing ethanol water can be absorbed by the fuel up to a certain amount so no water will be detected during draining If the fuel looks like a mi...

Page 59: ...o damage counterweights are securely fixed 12 upper wing strut attachment is secured 13 flap linkage and hinges have no damage rubber stops flutter damper on outer hinges are in place 14 lower wing st...

Page 60: ...on linkage and hinges have free travel and no damage counterweights are securely fixed 32 wingtip and cover glass are securely mounted and not damaged 33 landing light glass is not damaged 34 static p...

Page 61: ...rely locked 2 enough fuel on board for the flight 3 both seats are properly secured in intended position 4 both doors can be locked 5 check proper functioning of the flap drive and gauge Insecurely co...

Page 62: ...ric fuel pump ON 5 engine power CRACKED OPEN 6 choke PULL 7 propeller FREE 8 starter ENGAGE max 10 sec warm engine 1 master switch ON 2 anti collision light ACL ON 3 oil cooler flap AS REQUIRED 4 elec...

Page 63: ...tric fuel pump switched off after starting the engine only the mechanical pump is providing the engine with fuel Make sure that the engine is running without the electric pump for at least two minutes...

Page 64: ...MMENDED 2 parking brake RELEASE 3 engine speed AS REQUIRED 4 control on ground VIA PEDALS 5 min turn radius ca 20 ft 7 m 6 braking AS REQUIRED 7 taxi speed APPROPRIATE 4 9 Departure Briefing 1 wind we...

Page 65: ...mb VY clean 60 kIAS 69 mph IAS NOTE Take off distances given in chapter 5 have been determined with this procedure Take off distance varies significantly with precise handling and condition of the run...

Page 66: ...VX Flaps 15 39 kIAS 45 mph IAS 12 best climb VY Flaps 15 58 kIAS 67 mph IAS 13 retract flaps SAFE ALTITUDE 14 best climb VY clean 60 kIAS 69 mph IAS NOTE Take off distances given in chapter 5 have not...

Page 67: ...ECT 27 steepest climb VX Flaps 15 39 kIAS 45 mph IAS 28 best climb VY Flaps 15 58 kIAS 67 mph IAS 29 retract flaps SAFE ALTITUDE 30 best climb VY clean 60 kIAS 69 mph IAS NOTE Take off distances given...

Page 68: ...F 135 C with SB 011 applied max 248 F 120 C 8 oil temperature 342 488 H 72 352 E NOTE Best angle of climb is achieved with flaps 15deg 4 12 Best Rate of Climb Speed VY Checklist 1 flaps 15deg or CLEA...

Page 69: ...88 H 72 352 E NOTE It is recommended to keep the electric fuel pump switched on during the entire flight reasonable cruise configurations with Tonini or Woodcomp fixed pitch propeller With an engine s...

Page 70: ...ne speed AS REQUIRED 4 oil cooler flap AS REQUIRED 5 CHT max 275 F 135 C with SB 011 applied max 248 F 120 C 6 oil temperature 342 488 H 72 352 E NOTE visibility to the front is very limited windscree...

Page 71: ...ither one door or both doors must be taken out before flight NOTE Unlocking and opening doors in flight is prohibited It is not required to prepare a separate weight and balance report and or equipmen...

Page 72: ...ent Checklist 1 flaps CLEAN 2 engine speed AS REQUIRED 3 electric fuel pump ON 4 maneuvering speed VA 88 kIAS 101 mph IAS 5 normal operating speed VNO 107 kIAS 123 mph IAS 6 never exceed speed VNE 135...

Page 73: ...TUDE and ROUTING 5 radios ON and FREQUENCY SET 6 transponder AS REQUIRED 7 full flaps airspeed VFE 78 kIAS 90 mph IAS 8 electric fuel pump ON 9 airspeed in pattern 80 110 kIAS 95 125 mph IAS 10 approa...

Page 74: ...t 14 brakes IMMEDIATELY The target airspeed airspeed on short final app 50ft above threshold differs with actual aircraft weight Please refer to the following table to select the correct approach airs...

Page 75: ...lare 14 brakes AS REQUIRED The target airspeed airspeed on short final app 50ft above threshold differs with actual aircraft weight Please refer to the following table to select the correct approach a...

Page 76: ...flare 14 brakes CAREFULLY The target airspeed airspeed on short final app 50ft above threshold differs with actual aircraft weight Please refer to the following table to select the correct approach ai...

Page 77: ...AS 45 mph IAS VX clean 51 kIAS 59 mph IAS 5 best climb VY Flaps 15 58 kIAS 67 mph IAS VY clean 60 kIAS 69 mph IAS 6 electric fuel pump ON 7 oil cooler flap AS REQUIRED 8 CHT max 275 F 135 C with SB 01...

Page 78: ...OFF 4 engine OFF 5 ACL OFF 6 cockpit lights OFF 7 master switch OFF 8 recovery system SECURED 9 parking brake SET NOTE It is permissible to switch avionics GPS radio transponder intercom together wit...

Page 79: ...erformance Performance 5 1 Table of Contents sect description page 5 1 General 5 2 5 2 Take Off and Landing Distances 5 3 5 3 Rate of Climb 5 5 5 4 Cruise Speed RPM Fuel Consumption Range 5 5 5 5 Low...

Page 80: ...perature 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000 11000 12000 13000 14000 15000 15 10 5 0 5 10 15 temperature C pressure altitude ft Flight performance can vary significantly due to tolera...

Page 81: ...ff air distance Flaps 15 ft m 424 ft 129 m 441 ft 134 m Take off distance Flaps 15 ft m 1 134 ft 345 m 1 056 ft 321 m Landing all propellers Landing roll distance Flaps 40 ft m 306 ft 93 m Landing air...

Page 82: ...de 5 per 1 000 ft add ons on take off and landing air distance for dirty wings raindrops 15 per 2 knots tailwind component 10 per 10 knots headwind component 10 for high temperatures above standard 10...

Page 83: ...see section 4 NOTE Expect a performance loss of about 5 when flying without wheel fairings NOTE Expect a performance loss of about 10 when flying without doors 5 4 Cruise Speed RPM Fuel Consumption R...

Page 84: ...engine speed fuel flow true airspeed endurance range rpm gph kTAS mph true h nm 5 400 6 7 113 130 3 1 350 5 200 6 0 107 123 3 5 375 5 000 5 4 102 117 3 9 398 4 800 4 9 97 112 4 3 417 4 600 4 4 91 105...

Page 85: ...Only release of the back pressure of the gngxcvqt ku tgswktgf c ukipkhkecpv rwuj kprwv ku pqv tgswktgf0 When staling the aircraft while in a turn the stall speed will increase stall speeds in level fl...

Page 86: ...d Balance Information Weight and Balance Information 6 1 Table of Contents sect description page 6 1 Center of Gravity Range and Determination 6 2 6 2 CG Calculation 6 3 6 3 Calculation Example 6 4 6...

Page 87: ...ore weighing a level wing main chord has to be established use pads between main wheels and scale beneath A check mark reference point R P on the leading edge of the left wing adjacent to the wing roo...

Page 88: ...gt qh itcxkv EI 0 Moment lb inch Weight lb x Arm inch Center of Gravity inch Moment Total lb inch Weight Total lb Weight lb Arm Inch Moment lb Inch Empty Weight ____ ____ ____ Occupants ____ 8 3 ____...

Page 89: ...alculate the center qh itcxkv EI 0 Fq pqv wug vjg ygkijvu cpf vjg gorv E0I0 kp vjku example for your own flight preparation Weight lb Arm Inch Moment lb Inch Empty Weight 670 12 5 8 375 Occupants 175...

Page 90: ...nformation to ensure a correct weight and balance calculation prior to every flight This is essential for safe flight For detailed information of the weight and balance data and the equipment installe...

Page 91: ...view 7 12 7 5 Left Panel Primary Instruments 7 13 7 6 Motor Operation 7 18 7 7 Center Stack 7 19 7 8 Right Panel Backup and Engine Instruments 7 21 7 9 Circuit Breakers 7 22 7 10 Electrical System 7 2...

Page 92: ...s Design High wing design with struts front mounted engine and propeller traditional stabilizer concept differen tial ailerons Electrically operated flaps 0 to 40 electric elevator trim three wheel la...

Page 93: ...main pars wingbox flap aileron and wing tip The wingtip is bolted to the wingbox aileron and flap are hinged to allow control movements The wing is completes by the cover glass of the landing light an...

Page 94: ...upper and lower wing skin consisting of CFRP sandwich foam Loads are transferred into the main and rear wing spar The structure is completed by the landing light bay and ribs reinforcing hinge areas...

Page 95: ...ge The skins of the fuselage are build of a monolithic layup of glass carbon and Kevlar reinforced by carbon tapes Sandwich material foam is found in the fixed surface of the vertical tail only which...

Page 96: ...wards the wing and fuselage by a high tensile bolt which is a genuine REMOS part The wing strut can pivot about its axis some degree in order to allow the wing to be folded The strut consists of a sta...

Page 97: ...p similar as the wing structure consisting of ribs and spars The elevator included a trim tab which is operated electrically The trim tab does not have a dedicated hinge but uses the elastic flap tech...

Page 98: ...im system is an electrically driven trim tab on the eleva tor aileron and rudder have ground adjustable tabs rudder control system Rudder control is maintained through use of conventional rudder pedal...

Page 99: ...push pull tube towards the elevator An electrical operated elevator trim tab is installed on the elevator The elevator control system is connected to the elevator by a quick connector to allow the ta...

Page 100: ...to the aileron linkage which uses several bell cranks to establish the connection to the control surfaces The aileron control system is split between the elements installed in the fuselage and in the...

Page 101: ...t the control stick on the passenger side See section 2 for the definition of the seat of the pilot in command Take out the bolts on the side where the stick shall be uninstalled Take out the stick Ne...

Page 102: ...A FM 3207 R02 7 Airplane and Systems Description Systeme 7 12 7 4 Cockpit Overview Cockpit example switchboard oil cowl flap dual throttle Radio Intercom Transponder backup Instruments ELT circuit bre...

Page 103: ...YNON Flight DEK D 180 This is a highly integrated avionics system unify kpi cp Gngevtqpke Hnkijv Kphqtocvkqp U uvgo cpf cp Gpikpg Oqpi toring System This means that primary and secondary flight and na...

Page 104: ...REMOS GX be equipped with a very high quality avionics Note that IFR flights are permitted with an ultralight aircraft yet For detailed data refer to the manufacturer s instruction manual that comes...

Page 105: ...onder provides the following features In the selective mode the Ground Control can interrogate the transponder individually using an ICAO 24 bit address which is unique to the particular air craft Sup...

Page 106: ...ck unit for usage in cockpit environment of general aviation aircrafts The VHF transceiver has an input for both standard and dynamic microphones For detailed data refer to the manufacturer s instruct...

Page 107: ...s in or out during alerts by the Dynon System and when the pilot and copilot talk to each other Music is not transmitted during radio calls The GPS will not put out any warnings or alerts if its audio...

Page 108: ...re pull to decrease temperature The dual throttle control is located in the lower position The left throttle lever does not feature a friction lock In addition the carburetor yellow the oil temperatur...

Page 109: ...The avionics include variations depending on the equipment except in the base configuration a GPS As a Garmin GPS are here aera a Garmin 696 or 500 mounted in a frame AirGizmo or install the Flymap L...

Page 110: ...tches are clearly labeled The switch panel incorporates the following Switch for ACL Navigation lights Switch for landing lights Switch for fuel pump Position display for electric flaps Throttle lever...

Page 111: ...l Backup Instruments The right cockpit panel varies on equipment installed The figure below shows a possible variation it is the version with full equipment including airspeed indicator altimeter ELT...

Page 112: ...he fuse for the charge control check light is located behind the switch panel In the engine room to find the fuses for the controller as well as the loading control All circuit breakers are labeled ad...

Page 113: ...3207 R02 7 Airplane and Systems Description Systeme 7 23 If a CB has been tripped the lip points out of the front side To reset the CB push in the lip To release a CB manually it must be pulled out of...

Page 114: ...er demand for all electrical equipment The exact engine speed is not easily defined and varies base on the equipment installed The criti cal engine speed is around 2 500 RPM If your REMOS GX is operat...

Page 115: ...receptacle 12 1 0 Power shortage makes itself felt primarily by malfunctioning of the transceiver in transmit mode There is no transmission possible Other equipment e g the DYNON D180 will display a l...

Page 116: ...ocated on the center console Engine fuel shut off valve Brake lever including fluid reservoir Parking brake valve All controls are labeled On the center console you will find all im portant placards w...

Page 117: ...ykvjkp vjg cktrncpg u uvtwevwtg0 The main belt is hanging inside the cabin In case of an installed recovery system the parachute is connected to this belt by means of a snap hook NOTES Any modificatio...

Page 118: ...lly opposed duel carbu reted twin spark ignition engine with one central camshaft pushrods and overhead valves Cylinder heads are liquid cooled the cylinders itself are cooled by ram air Oil system is...

Page 119: ...2 7 Airplane and Systems Description Systeme 7 29 7 14 Propeller The aircraft is equipped with the NEUFORM CR3 65 propeller This is a three blade carbon fiber ground adjustable propeller equipped with...

Page 120: ...stem of the REMOS GX consists of the following compo nents filler neck lockable and non lockable versions available fuel tank see section 2 and 7 and NOT 001 for fuel grades fuel drainer fuel lines fu...

Page 121: ...G3 8 MA FM 3207 R02 7 Airplane and Systems Description Systeme 7 31 fuel shut off valve engine sided fuel system...

Page 122: ...l due to fuel starvation It is recommended to always keep the fuel valve open The fuel shut off valve is a safety item to shut off the fuel in emergency situations and need not be closed for park ing...

Page 123: ...the brake lever pressure is built up and is fed simul taneously through the bake lines to the left and right brake cylinders For setting the parking brake press on the brake and whilst that turn the p...

Page 124: ...Avionics other than those mentioned in this manual may be installed qp ewuvqogt u fgocpf0 Vjgug cxkqpkeu u uvgou oc tgrnceg vjg equipment mentioned in this manual in part or whole The installation of...

Page 125: ...tent sect description page 8 1 Introduction 8 2 8 2 Checking and Servicing Coolant 8 2 8 3 Checking and Servicing Oil 8 3 8 4 Fuelling the aircraft 8 4 8 5 Towing 8 5 8 6 Tie Down 8 5 8 7 Rigging a Fo...

Page 126: ...om 8 2 Checking and Servicing Coolant The REMOS GX is designed to be easily serviceable A flap in the upper cowling allows checking the coolant level in the overflow bottle without removing the cowlin...

Page 127: ...the pressure flow around the piston rings into the crankcase The speed of rotation is not important for the pressure transfer into the crankcase This process is finished when air is returning back to...

Page 128: ...overflow line and is located on the belly of the airplane If the fuel tank is full recognizable by the fuel nozzle shutting down further filling of the tank will lead the fuel to overflow The fuel ta...

Page 129: ...ail Tie down each wing by attaching the rope to the lug located on the upper strut bracket Another rope connection point is provided on the tail skid of the aircraft When necessary a fourth rope can b...

Page 130: ...nts such as the wings stabilizer and other parts The following instructions will provide you with all the necessary information NOTE Folding or unfolding the wings and attaching or detaching the horiz...

Page 131: ...n latches Care must be taken that the surface of the wing is not damaged by the fuselage connecting latches 6 When the connecting latches between the fuselage and wing are aligned the wing must be lif...

Page 132: ...shing and secure the bolts with Fokker needles 4 Connect the cable plug for the electric trim actuator 5 The pushrod quick fasteners MUST be connected properly and secured Insecure connection improper...

Page 133: ...placed on a trailer in a wrong way serious damage could result 8 10 Cleaning and Care After every day of flight it is recommended that you clean the surface of the aircraft using pure water and a sof...

Page 134: ...G3 8 MA FM 1208 R06 Imprint Pilot Operating Handbook REMOS GX ASTM Edition Copyright REMOS AG REMOS 2007 2015 all rights reserved...

Page 135: ...POH Supplement Flight Training...

Page 136: ...Flight Training Supplement Flight Training 9 1 Table of Content sect description page 1 Introduction 9 2 2 Take Off 9 3 3 Climb 9 4 4 Cruise 9 5 5 Stall 9 6 6 Slip 9 7 7 Glide 9 8 8 Descent 9 9 9 App...

Page 137: ...g pages describe flight characteristics experienced during various flight configurations and weather conditions Take off Climb Cruise Stall Slip Glide Descent Approach Touch down NOTE This chapter was...

Page 138: ...n the control stick to allow the airspeed to increase to VY Flaps 15 58 kIAS 67 mph IAS Maintain this speed and avoid making any climbing turns until a sufficiently safe altitude has been reached 7 Wh...

Page 139: ...st rate of climb During climb it is essential to monitor oil and water CHT temperatures Adjust the oil temperature regulation flap as required Climb while in cruise If you wish to climb in cruise sele...

Page 140: ...ower settings If doing so always monitor the engine speed The maximum continuous engine speed is 5 500 RPM and may only be sustained for 5 minutes Do not exceed the maximum engine speed of 5 800 RPM C...

Page 141: ...pulling back on the control stick aerodynamic buffet will occur indicating that the aircraft is approaching the stall speed Should the aircraft then be allowed to stall the aircraft still will remain...

Page 142: ...ired limits The maximum maneuvering speed VA 88 kIAS 101 mph IAS should not be exceeded If performing a slip with flaps extended a maximum indicated airspeed of VFE 78 kIAS 90 mph IAS must be maintain...

Page 143: ...Flight Training 9 8 The aircraft can glide well with the engine off Best glide ratios are achieved within an indicated airspeed of 60 kIAS 69 mph IAS These speeds will establish a glide ratio of about...

Page 144: ...is important to monitor engine temperatures During descent the temperatures will decrease which could cause engine failure or carburetor icing to develop Therefore we strongly recommend that you not...

Page 145: ...nd conditions Crosswinds do not have a big effect on the flight characteristics of the REMOS GX as long as the cross wind component stays within the maximum demonstrated speed of up to 15 kts Performi...

Page 146: ...ts within rain we recommend that you operate the aircraft as you would in turbulent weather conditions see Approach in turbulent weather conditions When flying in rain always activate the carburetor h...

Page 147: ...ood low speed characteristics and so is very controllable all the way through the landing phase After a good approach has been conducted the REMOS GX does not require much action to land with a perfec...

Page 148: ...G3 8 MA FM 1209 R06 Imprint Pilot Operating Handbook REMOS GX Supplement Flight Training ASTM Edition Copyright REMOS AG REMOS 2007 2015 all rights reserved...

Page 149: ...POH Supplement Glider Towing...

Page 150: ...wing 10 1 Table of Content sect description page 1 General Information 10 2 2 Operating Limitations 10 3 3 Emergency Procedures 10 5 4 Normal Procedures 10 7 5 Performance 10 10 6 Weight and Balance 1...

Page 151: ...worthiness standards and does not conform to standard category airworthiness requirements 1 3 Quick Reference For use as a glider towing aircraft the REMOS GX is equipped with the TOST E85 tow release...

Page 152: ...ht of the glider to be towed varies with the propeller mounted to the REMOS GX The following operating limitations may not be exceeded Propeller Glider Tonini GT 2 1 210 lb 550kg Woodcom SR38 1 1 210...

Page 153: ...w release clutch type E85 REMOS mounting frame for tow release clutch yellow colored release handle rear view mirror placed on main spar carrythrough 2 6 Flying Without Doors not permitted during towi...

Page 154: ...SE 7 declare emergency MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY 8 master switch OFF 9 safety belts TIGHTEN 10 tow rope RELEASE 11 emergency landing APPROPRIATE TERRAIN Case 2 altitude sufficient for engine re start 1 AVI...

Page 155: ...attitude NOTE If the abnormal flight attitude cannot be recovered from at all the tow rope cannot be released or the weak link does not break activate the recovery system 3 3 Failure of the Release C...

Page 156: ...RAIGHT 10 engine power FULL POWER 11 rotate VR 45 kIAS 52 mph IAS 12 lift off VLO 50 kIAS 58 mph IAS 13 best climb VY Flaps 15 58 kIAS 67 mph IAS 14 flaps RETRACT NOTE During take off special care mus...

Page 157: ...the 15 degrees flap setting 4 4 Descent Checklist 1 flaps CLEAN 2 engine speed AS REQUIRED 3 electric fuel pump ON 4 maneuvering speed VA 88 kIAS 101 mph IAS 5 normal operating speed VNO 107 kIAS 123...

Page 158: ...ed VAPP 60 kIAS 69 mph IAS 4 6 Landing Procedure 1 full flaps airspeed VFE 78 kIAS 90 mph IAS 2 approach airspeed VAPP 60 kIAS 69 mph IAS 3 target airspeed VT 50 kIAS 58 mph IAS 4 flaps DOWN 5 landing...

Page 159: ...R3 65 propeller the following take off roll distances apply under the conditions of a hard surface runway ISA conditions no wind and lift off at VY 50 kIAS 58 mph IAS Take Off Roll Distance ISA hard s...

Page 160: ...propeller the following take off air distances apply under the conditions of a hard surface runway ISA conditions no wind and lift off at VY 50 kIAS 58 mph IAS Take Off Air Distance over 50ft ISA har...

Page 161: ...nce over 50ft under the conditions of a hard surface runway ISA conditions no wind and lift off at VY 50 kIAS 58 mph IAS Take Off Distance over 50ft ISA hard surface no wind 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500...

Page 162: ...dwind component 10 for high temperatures above standard 10 per 10 C for altitude above sea level density altitude 5 per 1 000 ft add ons on take off air distance for dirty wings raindrops 15 per 2 kno...

Page 163: ...1210 R06 5 Performance Supplement Glider Towing 10 14 ISA std Temperature 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000 11000 12000 13000 14000 15000 15 10 5 0 5 10 15 temperature C pressure a...

Page 164: ...t Aircraft airworthiness standards the maximum dimension is defined by the weight of the glider to be towed without consideration of glider aerodynamics During the flight test with the DG 1000T a maxi...

Page 165: ...equipment is required to use aircraft the for glider towing and must be taken into account in the weight and balance TOST tow release clutch type E 85 REMOS mounting frame for tow release clutch relea...

Page 166: ...ing 10 17 The tow release handle is installed inside the cabin of the REMOS GX The handle is located on the left hand side of the pilot seat colored yellow Pulling the handle releases the tow rope The...

Page 167: ...icing intervals the tow release clutch must be cleaned lubricated and checked to assure proper operation A general overhaul of the release clutch must be conducted every 4 years or 4 000 towing operat...

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Page 169: ...POH Supplement Banner Towing...

Page 170: ...wing 11 1 Table of Content sect description page 1 General Information 11 2 2 Operating Limitations 11 3 3 Emergency Procedures 11 5 4 Normal Procedures 11 7 5 Performance 11 9 6 Weight and Balance 11...

Page 171: ...orthiness standards and does not conform to standard category airworthiness requirements 1 3 Quick Reference For use as a banner towing aircraft the REMOS GX is equipped with the TOST E85 tow release...

Page 172: ...ag banners up to 216m 2 have been tested max drag 700 N at 73 kCAS weak weight 20 kg Approved banners should be used 2 4 Crew During banner towing operations the REMOS GX must be operated only by one...

Page 173: ...ations Supplement Glider Towing 11 4 2 6 Flying Without Doors not permitted during towing operations 2 7 Required Placards and Markings Adjacent to the airspeed indicator Adjacent to the tow release h...

Page 174: ...rgency MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY 6 master switch OFF 7 safety belts TIGHTEN 8 tow rope RELEASE 9 emergency landing APPROPRIATE TERRAIN 10 banner RELEASE BEFORE LANDING Case 2 altitude sufficient for engine...

Page 175: ...65 kIAS 75 mph IAS 4 flaps DOWN 5 engine power AS REQUIRED 6 elevator trim AS REQUIRED 7 electrical fuel pump ON 8 touchdown on main wheels first with elevator fully held back NOTE The banner will han...

Page 176: ...wer FULL POWER 10 rotate VR 45 kIAS 52 mph IAS 11 lift off VLO 50 kIAS 58 mph IAS 12 best climb VY Flaps 15 58 kIAS 67 mph IAS 13 max airspeed with banner VNE banner 65 kIAS 75 mph IAS 14 flaps retrac...

Page 177: ...ding Procedure 1 full flaps airspeed VFE 78 kIAS 90 mph IAS 2 max airspeed with banner VNE banner 65 kIAS 75 mph IAS 3 approach airspeed VAPP 60 kIAS 69 mph IAS 4 approach airspeed VAPP 60 kIAS 69 mph...

Page 178: ...Towing 11 9 5 1 Take Off Distance take off distance over 50ft hard surface no wind ISA 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 0 50 100 150 200 250 banner area qm t o distance over 50ft m Tonini Propeller Neuform...

Page 179: ...wind component 10 for high temperatures above standard 10 per 10 C for altitude above sea level density altitude 5 per 1 000 ft add ons on take off air distance for dirty wings raindrops 15 per 2 knot...

Page 180: ...1211 02 5 Performance Supplement Glider Towing 11 11 ISA std Temperature 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000 11000 12000 13000 14000 15000 15 10 5 0 5 10 15 temperature C pressure al...

Page 181: ...equipment is required to use aircraft the for glider towing and must be taken into account in the weight and balance TOST tow release clutch type E 85 REMOS mounting frame for tow release clutch relea...

Page 182: ...ng 11 13 The tow release handle is installed inside the cabin of the REMOS GX The handle is located on the left hand side of the pilot seat colored yellow Pulling the handle releases the tow rope The...

Page 183: ...cing intervals the tow release clutch must be cleaned lubricated and checked to assure proper operation A general overhaul of the release clutch must be conducted every 4 years or 4 000 towing operati...

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Page 185: ...POH Supplement Continued Airworthiness...

Page 186: ...escription page 1 Purpose 11 2 2 Continued Airworthiness System 11 3 3 Owner Operator Responsibilities 10 5 4 Release of Notices to the Public 10 7 5 Documentation Update 10 8 6 Maintenance and Annual...

Page 187: ...uctions and repair approvals change on equipment and feedback of the customer to the manufacturer Especially the latter one is really important as this is the only way that the manufacturer gets to kn...

Page 188: ...eller make and model total time of aircraft and engine use of aircraft private or commercial name and contact data of reporting person description of potential issue of safety or service difficulty On...

Page 189: ...raft Proposals for improvements or corrections service difficulties findings during maintenance events or annual condition inspections are also covered by the continued airworthiness system In case th...

Page 190: ...is own and modify the aircraft I a way that is not covered by the maintenance manual Shall the manufacturer release a notice of corrective action it is the responsibility of the owner operator to comp...

Page 191: ...he owner operator shall sign this form and send it to REMOS AG On this form the owner operator shall also provide the manufacturer with current contact data If the aircraft is sold to another customer...

Page 192: ...mmediate action is required In addition all safety alerts will be published on the website www remos com SERVICE BULLETIN will be issued in case a corrective action a mandatory inspection or a modific...

Page 193: ...a documentation update is mandatory for safety of flight and is released by a safety alert or a service bulletin Examples for documentation updates are new revisions of Pilot Operating Handbook Servi...

Page 194: ...Sport Pilot Certificate or higher preventative maintenance or line maintenance LSA Repairman Maintenance preventative maintenance line maintenance or heavy maintenance A P Mechanic preventative maint...

Page 195: ...or to the intended change of the aircraft Engineering department will then decide which kind of documentation is required and will either prepare them or will ask the customer to have this documentati...

Page 196: ...roved by the manufacturer that are not part of the maintenance manual the aircraft is considered not airworthy and unsafe to fly It is not legal to operate an aircraft without a current equipment list...

Page 197: ...e customer feedback form Engineering will then prepare individual and precise repair instructions Repairing a composite aircraft is completely different from repairing a metal aircraft or a composite...

Page 198: ...nning projects within engineering department it usually costs more to prepare the documentation than it is charged for This procedure is defined in the regulations in this case ASTM F2483 Without havi...

Page 199: ...rworthiness 12 14 The manufacturer of the REMOS aircraft and the only responsible entity for continued airworthiness is REMOS AG Franzfelde 31 D 17309 Pasewalk G E R M A N Y Tel 49 3973 225519 0 Fax 4...

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