Remos REMOS GX nXES, Pilot Operating Handbook

Page 1: ...REMOS GXnXES Pilot Operating Handbook Airplane Registration Number ______________________ Airplane Serial Number ______________________ REMOS Order No 104178 dated December 2017...

Page 2: ...M F2245 16c Design and Performance ASTM F2245 16c Required Equipment ASTM F2245 16c Aircraft Operating Instructions ASTM F2972 15 Quality Assurance ASTM F2295 06 Continued Airworthiness ASTM F2483 12...

Page 3: ...tations G3 8 MA FM 1202 07 3 Emergency Procedures G3 8 MA FM 1203 07 4 Normal Procedures G3 8 MA FM 1204 07 5 Performance G3 8 MA FM 5205 01 6 Weight and Balance G3 8 MA FM 1206 06 7 Systems G3 8 MA F...

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: ...ription 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 Views 1 4 1 7 Performance 1 5 1 8 Engine 1 5 1 9 Fu...

Page 6: ...r with REMOS notification NOT 014 implemented 1 2 Certification The REMOS GX was manufactured in accordance with the Light Sport Aircraft airworthiness standards and does not conform to standard categ...

Page 7: ...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 and right side of the...

Page 8: ...G3 8 MA FM 5201 R01 1 General Information General Information 1 4 1 6 Views Wingspan 9 32 m 30 6 ft Height 2 28 m 7 5 ft Overall Length 6 48 m 21 3 ft...

Page 9: ...2 kTAS 5 000 rpm range at 3 000 ft 347 nm 5 000 rpm endurance at 3 000 ft 3 4 h 5 000 rpm rate of climb at VX 780 ft min VX 50 kIAS rate of climb at VY 840 ft min VY 60 kIAS stall speed clean 44 kIAS...

Page 10: ...fuel oil cooling liquid additives etc Have a frequent look on www flyrotax com and on www remos com for the latest information 1 10 Oil engine oil oil released by latest revision of ROTAX service ins...

Page 11: ...er type and number of blades Neuform CR3 65 47 101 6 3 blade composite 1 12 ICAO Designator ICAO Designator GX as per ICAO Doc 8643 1 13 Noise Certification According to noise requirements for Ultrali...

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Page 13: ...ceed Speed 2 5 2 8 Service Ceiling 2 5 2 9 Load Factors 2 5 2 10 Approved Flight Maneuvers 2 6 2 11 Prohibited Maneuvers 2 6 2 12 Crosswind and Wind Limitations 2 6 2 13 Maximum Parachute Deploy Airsp...

Page 14: ...eed for all permissible maneuvers with 880 lb 400kg all up weight with 1 320lb 600kg all up weight VFE max speed with flaps fully extended 78 kts airspeed which may never be exceeded with flaps down V...

Page 15: ...h care as vertical gusts can damage the airframe structure At VNO the airframe is able to support a gust with 3 000 ft min at VNE the vertical gust velocity is limited to 1 500 ft min 2 4 Stalling Spe...

Page 16: ...deflection the safe load factor is limited to 2 2 6 Maneuvering Speed operating maneuvering speed VO 88 kIAS with 600kg all up weight operating maneuvering speed VO 59 kIAS with 400kg all up weight F...

Page 17: ...prevent flutter With increasing altitude VNE is limited to lower values than indicated by redline according to the following table altitude IAS ft kts 0 135 5 000 128 10 000 119 15 000 110 At never ex...

Page 18: ...nd Limitations maximum demonstrated cross wind component for take off and landing 15 knots The maximum demonstrated crosswind component is not a limitation The pilot may exceed this demonstrated cross...

Page 19: ...on 7 coolant or CHT temp min not defined max 135 C 275 F 120 C 248 F with SB 012 complied 2 15 Fuel usable fuel quantity 80 ltr 21 US gallons total fuel quantity 84 ltr 22 US gallons fuel qualities Fu...

Page 20: ...0rpm 2 0 bar 29 psi above 3500rpm max 7 0 bar 102 psi oil temperature min 50 C 120 F max 130 C 266 F NOTE Please refer to REMOS notification NOT 001 and ROTAX SI 912 016 for further information on sui...

Page 21: ...ff weight MTOW 600 kg 1 320 lb max baggage in baggage compartment 30 kg 66 lb max baggage in each bin 2 kg 4 4 lb max fuel 57 kg 126 lb 2 20 Crew The REMOS GX is certified to be operated with a minimu...

Page 22: ...approved IFR in VMC as per IFR VMC Minimum Equipment List Aerobatics not approved D VFR minimum equipment list engine ROTAX 912 UL S silencer airbox propeller as defined in chapter 2 carburetor heatin...

Page 23: ...us ADAHRS module DYNON SV ADAHRS 200 in order to drive the integrated artificial horizon of the SkyView system instrument panel lighting taillight navigation lights strobe lights landing light communi...

Page 24: ...and markings feature the following color codes Type Inside Information white lettering on a black background white framed Safety white lettering on a black background red framed Warning white letterin...

Page 25: ...ards are installed inside the cabin Installation of these placards is mandatory placards location left cockpit not with oil thermostat installed center console actual callsign of aircraft switchboard...

Page 26: ...G3 8 MA FM 5202 R03 2 Operating Limitations Operating Limitations 2 14 placards location center console center console on knob oil temp placard not with oil thermostat installed...

Page 27: ...ation left cockpit above left cockpit screen left cockpit above left cockpit screen installed in combination with towing clutch only center stack on top of center stack right cockpit above right cockp...

Page 28: ...G3 8 MA FM 5202 R03 2 Operating Limitations Operating Limitations 2 16 placard location aileron pushrod cut out baggage compartment when recovery system is installed...

Page 29: ...5202 R03 2 Operating Limitations Operating Limitations 2 17 The following warning placards are installed inside the cabin Installation of these placards is mandatory placards location center console...

Page 30: ...rmation placards and markings are found inside the cabin Attaching these placards is not mandatory these placards provide additional information to the pilot placards location right cockpit baggage co...

Page 31: ...s and markings feature the following color codes Type Outside Information black lettering on a white background black framed Safety red lettering on a white background red framed Warning red lettering...

Page 32: ...Operating Limitations Operating Limitations 2 20 The following information placards are installed outside the cabin Installation of these placards is mandatory placards location fuel tank filler cap m...

Page 33: ...andatory placards location center of elevator next to the opening for aileron pushrod covered by wing if not folded center of fixed surface of elevator covered if elevator is installed The following w...

Page 34: ...acards provide additional information to the pilot placards location wheel fairings placard set with one unit only acceptable static ports The following safety placards and markings are found outside...

Page 35: ...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 36: ...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 according to the individual flight Briefings are guidelines f...

Page 37: ...3 door JETTISON 3 3 Spin Recovery Procedure 1 engine IDLE 2 aileron NEUTRAL 3 rudder OPPOSITE SPIN DIRECTION 4 elevator PUSH 5 after stopping of rotation RECOVER 3 4 Recovery System Procedure 1 engine...

Page 38: ...AS 3 6 Carburetor Icing Procedure 1 carburetor heat PULL 2 electric fuel pump ON 3 power setting FULL POWER 3 7 Inadvertent Icing Encounter Procedure 1 engine FULL POWER 2 flaps UP 3 carburetor heat P...

Page 39: ...ment 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 4...

Page 40: ...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 41: ...of ASI 1 engine speed in cruise 4 200 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 42: ...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 43: ...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 44: ...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 45: ...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 46: ...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 VS 44 kIAS 3 approach airspeed VAPP...

Page 47: ...unning smooth 1 monitor oil temperature STABLE 2 coolant or CHT temp max 135 C 275 F max 120 C 248 F w SB 012 3 oil temperature 50 130 C 120 266 F 4 continue flight and land on appropriate airfield to...

Page 48: ...e running smooth 1 monitor oil temperature STABLE 2 coolant or CHT temp max 135 C 275 F max 120 C 248 F w SB 012 3 oil temperature 50 130 C 120 266 F 4 continue flight and land on appropriate airfield...

Page 49: ...ion 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 kept withi...

Page 50: ...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 51: ...OPRIATE TERRAIN case 2 altitude sufficient for engine re start 1 AVIATE NAVIGATE COMMUNICATE 2 landing site IDENTIFY 3 electric fuel pump ON 4 choke OFF 5 starter ENGAGE 6 if engine does not start con...

Page 52: ...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 53: ...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 54: ...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 RECOMMENDED 16 oil cooler flap A...

Page 55: ...3 direction of wind IDENTIFY 4 approach airspeed VAPP 60 kIAS 5 max flap speed VFE 78 kIAS 6 flaps DOWN 7 trim AS REQUIRED 8 declare emergency MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY 9 master switch OFF 10 safety belts...

Page 56: ...CATE 2 direction of wind IDENTIFY 3 approach airspeed VAPP 60 kIAS 4 max flap speed VFE 78 kIAS 5 flaps DOWN 6 trim AS REQUIRED 7 declare emergency MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY 8 master switch OFF 9 safety be...

Page 57: ...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 58: ...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 according to the individual flight Briefings are guidelines for...

Page 59: ...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 60: ...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 61: ...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 62: ...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 63: ...ic 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 elect...

Page 64: ...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 65: ...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 66: ...this procedure Take off distance varies significantly with precise handling and condition of the runway NOTE It is recommended to keep the electric fuel pump switched on during the entire flight NOTE...

Page 67: ...IAS 11 steepest climb 50 kIAS 12 best climb 60 kIAS 13 retract flaps SAFE ALTITUDE 14 best climb 60 kIAS NOTE Take off distances given in chapter 5 have not been determined with this procedure but wit...

Page 68: ...elerate IN GROUND EFFECT 13 steepest climb 50 kIAS 14 best climb 60 kIAS 15 retract flaps SAFE ALTITUDE 16 best climb 60 kIAS NOTE Take off distances given in chapter 5 have not been determined with t...

Page 69: ...emp max 135 C 275 F max 120 C 248 F w SB 012 8 oil temperature 50 130 C 120 266 F 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 70: ...6 F 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 speed of 4...

Page 71: ...speed AS REQUIRED 4 oil cooler flap AS REQUIRED 5 coolant or CHT temp max 135 C 275 F max 120 C 248 F w SB 012 6 oil temperature 50 130 C 120 266 F NOTE visibility to the front is very limited windscr...

Page 72: ...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 equipment list...

Page 73: ...UIRED 4 17 Descent Checklist 1 flaps CLEAN 2 engine speed AS REQUIRED 3 electric fuel pump ON 4 maneuvering speed VO 88 kIAS 5 normal operating speed VNO 107 kIAS 6 never exceed speed VNE 135 kIAS 7 m...

Page 74: ...AS REQUIRED 7 carburetor heat AS REQUIRED 8 oil cooler flap AS REQUIRED 9 electric fuel pump ON 10 coolant or CHT temp max 135 C 275 F max 120 C 248 F w SB 012 11 oil temperature 50 130 C 120 266 F 1...

Page 75: ...th actual aircraft weight Please refer to the following table to select the correct approach airspeed aircraft weight recommended target airspeed 1 000 lb 45 kIAS 1 100 lb 47 kIAS 1 200 lb 50 kIAS 1 3...

Page 76: ...braking Therefore airspeed bleeds off quickly during flare It is easy to misjudge altitude during flare When flare is initiated too high and airspeed bleeds away the airplane may stall or bounce In d...

Page 77: ...climb 50 kIAS 4 flaps retract SAFE ALTITUDE 5 steepest climb 50 kIAS 6 best climb 60 kIAS 7 oil cooler flap AS REQUIRED 8 coolant or CHT temp max 135 C 275 F max 120 C 248 F w SB 012 9 oil temperatur...

Page 78: ...e SET NOTE It is permissible to switch avionics GPS radio transponder intercom together with the avionics switch rather than separately NOTE It is permissible to switch lights and fuel pump together w...

Page 79: ...scription page 5 1 General 5 2 5 2 Summary of Flight Performances 5 2 5 3 ISA Atmosphere 5 3 5 4 Take Off Distances 5 4 5 5 Landing Distances 5 7 5 6 Cruise Speed RPM Fuel Consumption Range 5 10 5 7 R...

Page 80: ...b cruise range NOTE This POH may only be used for aircraft SN429 or higher or with REMOS notification NOT 014 implemented 5 2 Summary of Flight Performances VS0 stallspeed flaps 40 kIAS 42 VS stallspe...

Page 81: ...lation to ISA conditions please refer to the following chart 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 pres...

Page 82: ...ft take off air distance over 50ft 128 m 421 ft take off distance over 50ft 362 m 1 191 ft take off flaps 15 take off roll distance 187 m 615 ft take off air distance over 50ft 134 m 441 ft take off d...

Page 83: ...ce for dry grass 20 for wet grass 30 for soft surface 60 per 5 knots tailwind component 20 per 2 uphill slope 10 for high temperatures above standard 10 per 10 C for altitude above sea level density a...

Page 84: ...C temperature above ISA 18 C add on acc to table 18 2 add on for 2 000ft 20 3 add on for tailwind 20 4 add on for wet grass runway 30 5 add on for wet wing 30 take off roll distance 234m 770ft 18 tem...

Page 85: ...A conditions on sea level dry aircraft and wind calm the following landing distances apply landing flaps 40 landing roll distance 93 m 306 ft landing air distance over 50ft 140 m 461 ft landing distan...

Page 86: ...ance for dry grass 15 for wet grass 35 for soft or slippery surface 60 per 5 knots tailwind component 20 per 2 downhill slope 10 for high temperatures above standard 5 per 10 C for altitude above sea...

Page 87: ...add on acc to table 10 2 add on for 2 000ft 10 3 add on for downhill slope 10 4 add on for soft runway 60 5 add on for wet wing 30 landing air distance 140m 461 ft 10 temperature 10 altitude 30 wet w...

Page 88: ...75 5 000 5 4 22 4 102 3 9 398 4 800 4 9 18 5 97 4 3 417 4 600 4 4 16 7 91 4 8 437 4 400 3 9 14 8 85 5 4 459 4 200 3 5 13 2 80 6 0 480 NOTE endurance and range based on 80ltr 21gal usable fuel no reser...

Page 89: ...ller Sensenich or Neuform best angle of climb airspeed VX kIAS 50 best rate of climb airspeed VY kIAS 60 best rate of climb at MSL ft min 840 NOTE Climb is flown with flaps retracted see section 4 NOT...

Page 90: ...h a safe airspeed Only release of the back pressure of the elevator is required a significant push input is not required When stalling the aircraft while in a turn the stall speed will increase stall...

Page 91: ...1 11 This will result in following glide distances airspeed for best glide kIAS 60 glide ratio 1 11 flaps deg 0 altitude ft 2 000 4 000 6 000 8 000 10 000 glide range nm 3 6 7 2 10 9 14 5 18 1 NOTE G...

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Page 93: ...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 94: ...flight center of gravity the pilot needs following information weight of pilot weight of passenger weight of baggage weight of fuel on board weight and center of gravity of the empty aircraft The weig...

Page 95: ...ts 210 mm 8 3 in b baggage 950 mm 37 4 in c fuel 960 mm 37 8 in x empty inflight CG variable Procedure for determination of empty CG is given in the maintenance handbook Actual empty CG can be obtaine...

Page 96: ...level surface Before 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 adjace...

Page 97: ...emoved equipment the new empty weight and CG of the aircraft can also be calculated instead of being determined by weighing as follows old empty weight Go new empty weight Gn weight of item added remo...

Page 98: ...any given airborne weight measured from reference must be within the permissible limits of 9 6in to 16 3in minimum airborne weight not limited maximum take off weight 600 kg 1 320 lb front limit of C...

Page 99: ...4 in ____ fuel ____ 960 mm 37 8 in ____ weight total ____ moment total ____ 2 center of gravity center of gravity moment total weight total front limit of CG 245 mm 9 6 in aft limit of CG 415 mm 16 3...

Page 100: ...0 mm 37 4 in 9 500 kg mm 825 lb in fuel 55 kg 120 lb 960 mm 37 8 in 52 800 kg mm 4 536 lb in weight total 440 kg 987 lb moment total 174 340 kg mm 15 189 lb in center of gravity moment total weight to...

Page 101: ...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 102: ...G3 8 MA FM 1206 R06 6 Weight and Balance Information Weight and Balance Information 6 10 intentionally left blank...

Page 103: ...N SkyView 7 14 7 6 COM and NAV COM 7 19 7 7 Intercom and Audio Panel 7 25 7 8 GPS Equipment 7 29 7 9 Transponder 7 33 7 10 Autopilot 7 35 7 11 Inflight Entertainment 7 42 7 12 Engine Operation 7 44 7...

Page 104: ...M 5207 R03 7 Airplane and Systems Description Systeme 7 2 sect description pages 7 21 Engine 7 54 7 22 Propeller 7 55 7 23 Fuel System 7 55 7 24 Braking System 7 59 7 25 Special Equipment and Customiz...

Page 105: ...s Design High wing design with struts front mounted engine and propeller traditional stabilizer concept differential ailerons Electrically operated flaps 0 to 40 electric elevator trim three wheel lan...

Page 106: ...main parts wingbox flap aileron and wingtip The wingtip is bolted to the wingbox aileron and flap are hinged to allow control movements The wing is completed by the cover glass of the landing light an...

Page 107: ...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 108: ...ge The skins of the fuselage are built 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 109: ...ng strut is attached towards 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...

Page 110: ...up similar as the wing structure consisting of ribs and spars The elevator includes a trim tab which is operated electrically The trim tab does not have a dedicated hinge but uses the elastic flap tec...

Page 111: ...rim system is an electrically driven trim tab on the elevator aileron and rudder have ground adjustable tabs rudder control system Rudder control is maintained through use of conventional rudder pedal...

Page 112: ...ell crank and a 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...

Page 113: ...stick linkage 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 fusel...

Page 114: ...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 115: ...is a D700 or HDX800 instead of the D600 screen as well as a second one on the right side of the cockpit The aircraft may also be equipped with a COM or NAV COM and separate intercom or audio panel ins...

Page 116: ...ilable in three versions funktionality D600 D700 HDX800 HD screen touch screen primary flight instrumentation six pack instrumentation engine instrumentation sectional and approach charts synthetic vi...

Page 117: ...G3 8 MA FM 5207 R03 7 Airplane and Systems Description Systeme 7 15 screen of DYNON D600 and D700 Figures show elements Display may vary in flight...

Page 118: ...e Electronic Flight information Display and the Multi Function Display Any primary and secondary flight instruments as well as navigation and engine instruments are shown on the screen This does not i...

Page 119: ...ore than offered and used in the REMOS GX Therefore it is possible that the DYNON manual references to functionalities that are not implemented into the REMOS GX The guaranteed functionality of the DY...

Page 120: ...g LAYOUT then the items to be displayed can be selected e g EMS or PFD SCREEN changes ratio of split screen BACK gets you back to main menu HSI operation Select PFD in main menu and the HIS SRC to sel...

Page 121: ...ive frequency monitoring Pressing N1 for a least 5 seconds enables monitoring of the STB frequency at the same time as the active frequency Transmission is on active frequency only audio quality is re...

Page 122: ...with the right knob The large knob adjusts the MHz portion of the standby frequency and the smaller knob adjusts the kHz portion of the standby frequency Pushing on it selects 8 33 or 25kHz channel sp...

Page 123: ...arge sunlight readable LCD display This POH only provides basic introduction and instructions For details refer to the manufacturer s instruction manual that comes with your airplane The website of GA...

Page 124: ...nks to a built in updateable database The database technology also allows to quickly pull up most frequently or most recently used frequencies The device even automatically decodes a station s Morse c...

Page 125: ...the TUNE knob Frequency selected is displayed in the right of the display Pressing the flip flop button flips standby STB and ACT frequency When GNC225A is selected as navigation source on the SkyView...

Page 126: ...not automatically tunes in a station when provided with the station identifier GARMIN SL30 The GARMIN SL30 is a 760 channel VHF COM transceiver with 25kHz frequency channel spacing and a 200 channel...

Page 127: ...on and off by pushing the VOL knob This knob also adjusts volume selecting NAV COM The PMA8000BT i can manage two radios or NAV COM Selecting a radio from the RCV line allows monitoring to that radio...

Page 128: ...ght channel will short out with ground The jacks in the REMOS GX do not provide an automated shutdown of the right channel if mono headsets are plugged in Shorting out the right channel with ground ma...

Page 129: ...tion with the incorrect position of the stereo mono switch or when plugging in or disconnecting headsets while the intercom is switched on on off volume The intercom is switched on and off by hitting...

Page 130: ...tched on and off by pushing the VOL knob This knob also adjusts volume for the left seat Volume for the right seat is adjusted by rotating the inner ring of the right VOL knob selecting NAV COM The GM...

Page 131: ...lly once the ignition key is set to AVIONIC GPSMAP495 496 GPSMAP695 696 Basic operation is done by following icons NRST shows nearest airfields ENTER acknoleges selected menu item QUIT aborts actual a...

Page 132: ...color screen and touch operation The GPS is switched on automatically once the ignition key is set to AVIONIC aera 5xx series aera660 aera 796 This POH only provides basic introduction and instructio...

Page 133: ...operate the GPS select zoom zoom in scroll zoom out pan Basic operation is done by following icons MAP shows sectional map NEAREST shows nearest airfields DIRECT TO enabled direct navigation to airfie...

Page 134: ...in mind that tapping and holding on a map item opens a context menu opens This includes generation of waypoints and activation of approach charts Tap on the screen and the tapped position is the new...

Page 135: ...the softkey again will put the transponder into standby mode ON activates Mode A pressing the softkey again will put the transponder into standby mode ALT activates Mode A C S incl ADS B out pressing...

Page 136: ...PDR control page will appear as follows IDENT squawks ident VFR squawks VFR BACKSPACE erases the last input ued for correcting squawk 0 7 enter squawk SBY puts the transponder into standby mode GND tu...

Page 137: ...only hold or change a selected altitude The autopilot does not provide vertical guidance on an ILS or GPS based LPV approaches NOTE Be responsible when flying with autopilot The aircraft is not appro...

Page 138: ...the track you want the autopilot to fly by adjusting the TRK bug Altitude hold mode keeps the aircraft flying at a particular altitude The altitude that the autopilot holds is governed by the altitude...

Page 139: ...altitude that the autopilot holds may be adjusted with the ALT bug navigation sources A navigation source is the means of lateral read left and right steering navigation for the autopilot The followin...

Page 140: ...s targets are adjusted as follows TRK ALT mode pitch axis The ALT bug and therefore the autopilot s altitude target is synchronized with the aircraft s current altitude roll axis The TRK bug and there...

Page 141: ...IEW which is the system s internal GPS these are all external navigation devices external GPS or NAVCOM The name of the selected navigation source is displayed right of the HSI main menu PFD menu sele...

Page 142: ...utopilot in level mode For safety in emergency situations subsequent presses of this button do not disengage the autopilot To disengage the autopilot press the OFF button or hit the AP DISC button on...

Page 143: ...ot push on the elevator until airspeed exceeds VNE Furthermore beyond a pre set speed the autopilot gives up the descent command in favor of airspeed adjusting GPS track over ground Click on one of th...

Page 144: ...and or telephone calls during flight may lead to inattention Take care that you are always aware of the situation of the flight and stay ahead of the aircraft If in doubt switch off the audio entertai...

Page 145: ...signal will fade each time a radio call comes 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 no...

Page 146: ...features a friction lock left panel Carburetor heating is activated by pulling the yellow knob on top The oil temperature control is installed in the middle position Push to increase temperature pull...

Page 147: ...ys or you operate the aircraft for prolonged time with low RPM switch off electrical equipment that are not essential in order to conserve battery power The following table gives an overview of the po...

Page 148: ...the critical engine speed the battery will be discharged indicated by negative current When reaching the critical engine speed the indicated current will become zero Above that speed the battery is ch...

Page 149: ...with UN Manual of Test and Criteria Part III Subsection 38 3 abbreviated UNT38 3 recommendations Charge your battery on a regular basis especially in the cold time of the year Take care to use the cor...

Page 150: ...ype starter lead battery AGM preferred example Hawker Odyssey PC545 Hawker Genesis 12EP13 lithium battery specification cold cranking amps min 150 A battery type LiFePO4 minimum battery equipment over...

Page 151: ...ntral control panel All switches are clearly labeled The switch panel incorporates the following Switch for ACL Navigation lights Switch for landing lights Switch for fuel pump Throttle lever with loc...

Page 152: ...nents are protected with circuit breakers CB The fuse for the charge control check light is located behind the switch panel An additional fuse for charging and for the regulator is located in front of...

Page 153: ...obs and adjust temperature and airflow until comfortable 7 15 Flaps Flaps on the REMOS GX can be selected at any position between 0 and 40 with the flap selector switch in the center stack position of...

Page 154: ...ed to have all external lights switched on during the entire flight no matter of weather conditions or daylight Opposing traffic can identify the REMOS GX way better with lights on instead of having t...

Page 155: ...gs They are protected against environmental conditions and are maintenance free A check is neither required nor possible as the belts are hidden within the airplane s structure The main belt is hangin...

Page 156: ...ally opposed duel carbureted 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 157: ...type and number of blades 1 Sensenich 2 Neuform 1 2A0R5R70EN 2 blade composite 2 CR3 65 47 101 6 3 blade composite 7 23 Fuel System The fuel system of the REMOS GX consists of the following component...

Page 158: ...G3 8 MA FM 5207 R03 7 Airplane and Systems Description Systeme 7 56 overview of airframe sided fuel system...

Page 159: ...Description Systeme 7 57 fuel shut off valve engine sided fuel system Fuel is fed from the fuel tank to the electric fuel pump This pump is a boost pump that sets the fuel system under pressure and re...

Page 160: ...shut off valve is a safety item to shut off the fuel in emergency situations and need not be closed for parking or hangaring NOTE In case of a low fuel pressure warning cross check with fuel flow As l...

Page 161: ...the brake lever pressure is built up and is fed simultaneously 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 162: ...Avionics other than those mentioned in this manual may be installed on customer s demand These avionics systems may replace the equipment mentioned in this manual in part or whole The installation of...

Page 163: ...POH Supplement Flight Training...

Page 164: ...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 165: ...nt Approach Touch down NOTE This chapter was introduced as an additional guide to experience the capabilities of the aircraft It is not a substitute for flight school training If you are not yet famil...

Page 166: ...comes airborne at about 50 kIAS 6 Once airborne slowly release the back pressure on the control stick to allow the airspeed to increase to airspeed of best rate of climb i e 60 kIAS Maintain this spee...

Page 167: ...water CHT temperatures Adjust the oil temperature regulation flap as required Climb while in cruise If you wish to climb in cruise select an airspeed between 70 to 80 kIAS At these speeds the aircraft...

Page 168: ...ower If doing so always monitor the engine speed The maximum continuous engine speed is 5 500 RPM and may only be exceeded for 5 minutes Never exceed the maximum engine speed of 5 800 RPM Cruise in gu...

Page 169: ...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 will still remain...

Page 170: ...The operating maneuvering speed VA 88 kIAS valid for max take off weight see section 2 may not be exceeded When performing a slip with flaps extended a maximum indicated airspeed of VFE 78 kIAS may no...

Page 171: ...ent 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 These speeds will establish a glide ratio of about 1 11 w...

Page 172: ...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 173: ...shortest landing distance as possible keep a higher target airspeed Rule of thumb Keep it at sixty knots Or use all your guts Approach under tailwind conditions When on final approach with a tailwind...

Page 174: ...lift decreases The airfoil used on the REMOS GX features stable flight characteristics in rainy conditions Therefore there are no special advisories for flights within rain we recommend that you opera...

Page 175: ...low speed characteristics and as such is easily 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 per...

Page 176: ...G3 8 MA FM 1209 R07 Imprint Pilot Operating Handbook REMOS GX Supplement Flight Training ASTM Edition Copyright REMOS AG REMOS 2007 2017 all rights reserved...

Page 177: ...POH Supplement Glider Towing...

Page 178: ...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 179: ...liance with the rules of the Light Sport Aircraft airworthiness standards and does not conform to standard category airworthiness requirements 1 3 Quick Reference For use as a glider towing aircraft t...

Page 180: ...der 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 550 kg Woodcomp SR38 1 1 210 lb 550 kg S...

Page 181: ...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 182: ...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 183: ...rmal flight 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 th...

Page 184: ...ard ROPE STRAIGHT 9 engine power FULL POWER 10 rotate 45 kIAS 11 lift off 50 kIAS 12 best climb 60 kIAS 13 flaps RETRACT NOTE During take off special care must be taken that the climb rate and airspee...

Page 185: ...e 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 5 normal operating speed VNO 107 kIAS 6 never exceed spe...

Page 186: ...9 electric fuel pump ON 10 CHT or coolant temp max 275 F 135 C max 248 F 120 C w SB 012 11 oil temperature 120 266 F 50 130 C 12 full flaps airspeed VFE 78 kIAS 13 approach airspeed VAPP 60 kIAS 14 f...

Page 187: ...uform CR3 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 50 kIAS Take Off Roll Distance ISA hard surface...

Page 188: ...CR3 65 propeller the following take off air distances apply under the conditions of a hard surface runway ISA conditions no wind and lift off at 50 kIAS Take Off Air Distance over 50ft ISA hard surfa...

Page 189: ...f distance over 50ft under the conditions of a hard surface runway ISA conditions no wind and lift off at 50 kIAS Take Off Distance over 50ft ISA hard surface no wind 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 600 800...

Page 190: ...ft surface 60 per 5 knots tailwind component 20 per 2 uphill slope 10 for high temperatures above standard 10 per 10 C for altitude above sea level density altitude 10 per 1 000 ft add ons on take off...

Page 191: ...1210 R07 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 192: ...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 193: ...nal equipment is required to use aircraft 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 194: ...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 195: ...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...

Page 196: ...G3 8 MA FM 1210 R07 Imprint Pilot Operating Handbook REMOS GX Supplement Glider Towing ASTM Edition Copyright REMOS AG REMOS 2007 2017 all rights reserved...

Page 197: ...POH Supplement Banner Towing...

Page 198: ...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 199: ...liance with the rules of the Light Sport Aircraft airworthiness standards and does not conform to standard category airworthiness requirements 1 3 Quick Reference For use as a banner towing aircraft t...

Page 200: ...nners up to 216m2 have been tested max drag 700 N at 73 kCAS max weight 20 kg Approved banners should be used 2 4 Crew During banner towing operations the REMOS GX must be operated only by one pilot n...

Page 201: ...ations Supplement Banner 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 202: ...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 203: ...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 hang down significantly from t...

Page 204: ...axi forward ROPE STRAIGHT 9 engine power FULL POWER 10 rotate 45 kIAS 11 lift off 50 kIAS 12 best climb 60 kIAS 13 max airspeed with banner 65 kIAS 14 flaps retract NOTE During take off special care m...

Page 205: ...9 electric fuel pump ON 10 CHT or coolant temp max 275 F 135 C max 248 F 120 C w SB 012 11 oil temperature 120 266 F 50 130 C 12 full flaps airspeed VFE 78 kIAS 13 approach airspeed VAPP 60 kIAS 14 f...

Page 206: ...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 207: ...ft surface 60 per 5 knots tailwind component 20 per 2 uphill slope 10 for high temperatures above standard 10 per 10 C for altitude above sea level density altitude 10 per 1 000 ft add ons on take off...

Page 208: ...1211 04 5 Performance Supplement Banner 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 209: ...l equipment is required to use aircraft for banner 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 release...

Page 210: ...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 211: ...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...

Page 212: ...G3 8 MA FM 1211 04 Imprint Pilot Operating Handbook REMOS GX Supplement Banner Towing ASTM Edition Copyright REMOS AG REMOS 2007 2017 all rights reserved...

Page 213: ...POH Supplement Continued Airworthiness...

Page 214: ...ect description page 1 Purpose 12 2 2 Continued Airworthiness System 12 3 3 Owner Operator Responsibilities 12 5 4 Release of Notices to the Public 12 7 5 Documentation Update 12 8 6 Maintenance and A...

Page 215: ...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 216: ...propeller 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 difficul...

Page 217: ...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 218: ...nd or modify the aircraft in 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 comply w...

Page 219: ...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 220: ...hich is the central means of communication of REMOS AG to its customers SERVICE BULLETIN will be issued in case a corrective action a mandatory inspection or a modification of the aircraft is required...

Page 221: ...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 222: ...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 223: ...prior 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 documen...

Page 224: ...t are not part of the maintenance manual approved by the manufacturer the aircraft is considered not airworthy and unsafe to fly It is not legal to operate an aircraft without a current equipment list...

Page 225: ...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 226: ...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 227: ...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...

Page 228: ...G3 8 MA FM 1212 R03 Imprint Pilot Operating Handbook REMOS GX Supplement Continued Airworthiness ASTM Edition Copyright REMOS AG REMOS 2007 2017 all rights reserved...

Page 229: ...POH Supplement Abbreviated checklists...

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Page 231: ...hese checklists are neither approved nor controlled by the airplane manufacturer and therefore not necessarily complete or correct NOTE REMOS encourages the pilot NOT to use third party abbreviated ch...

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Page 233: ...CENT flaps CLEAN power setting AS R QRD LANDING approach BRIEFED flaps DOWN approach speed 60 KIAS SHUTDOWN brake SET avionic switch OFF ignition key OFF master switch OFF AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS for MTO...

Page 234: ...IFY electric fuel pump ON starter ENGAGE landing EMERGENCY LDG GENERATOR FAILURE non essentials OFF system TROUBLESHOOT ENGINE FIRE ON GROUND ignition key OFF brakes AS R QRD vacate aircraft IMMEDIATE...

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