SCHEMPP-HIRTH FLUGZEUGBAU GmbH., KIRCHHEIM/TECK
Arcus M
FLIGHT MANUAL
4.5.2 Take off (on own power) and climb
Conduct take-off check (see page 4.4) and observe page 5.2.3 (take-off distances).
For take-off the wing should be held level by an assistant. Compensate an asymmetric
fuel load in the wing tanks by applying opposite aileron when commencing the take-off
run.
NOTE:
When commencing the take-off run with the throttle fully opened, the thrust of the
prop will force the aircraft down too heavily onto its small nose wheel, thus
increasing ground roll drag and take-off distance (disadvantageous on grass fields).
As a general principle it is therefore recommended that for the first 10 m (33 ft) the
throttle is only gradually advanced to about 70% power – particularly in the case of
heavy occupants (forward c/g positions) and/or uneven fields -
resulting in the following take-off procedure:
„
Set elevator trim at its aft range
„
Set flaps at “0” (or “-1” in crosswind conditions)
„
Pull
control
stick
fully back and
„
Advance gradually to full throttle
„
On reaching a speed of about 40 km/h (22 kt, 25 mph), reset flaps at “+ 2”
(or “L” on soft ground)
„
With the c/g in forward position, lift off aircraft at a speed of about 85 km/h
(46 kt, 53 mph) with the stick fully pulled back.
In the case of aft c/g positions slightly less back pressure is applied.
If flap setting “L” was used for lift off, reset flaps at “+2”
„
Ease control stick forward until reaching the speed for best climb
V
Y
= 95 km/h (51 kt, 59 mph)
Observe coolant liquid temperature while climbing.
When reaching the maximum permitted temperature, reduce power to avoid
exceeding
the
limit.
October 2011
Revision --
appr.4.5.2.1
