SCHEMPP-HIRTH FLUGZEUGBAU GmbH, KIRCHHEIM/TECK
Ventus-3T „Sport“
FLIGHT MANUAL
April 2018
Revision –
8.4.1
8.4
Ground handling / road transport
Towing/pushing
When towing the powered sailplane behind a car, a tail dolly should always be
used to avoid unnecessary tailplane loads due to vibrations on the fittings
especially in tight turns.
When pushing the aircraft by hand, it should not be pushed at its wing tips, but as
near to the fuselage as possible
Hangaring
The powered sailplane should always be hangared or kept in well ventilated
conditions. If it is kept in a closed trailer, there must be adequate ventilation.
The water ballast tanks must always be left completely empty.
The powered sailplane must never be subjected to loads whilst not in use,
especially in the case of high ambient temperatures.
Tie-down
In the case of a powered sailplane remaining rigged permanently, it is important
that the maintenance program includes rust prevention for the fittings on fuselage,
wing panels and tailplane. Dust covers should be regarded as essential for the
powered sailplane. Tie down kits common in trade may be used to anchor the
aircraft.
Preparing for road transport
As the wing panels have a thin airfoil section, it is important that they are properly
supported. Wing panels must be transported with their leading edge down, with a
support at the spar stubs and one at the outer portion of the nose in cradles with
correct airfoil section.
The fuselage can rest on a broad cradle just forward of the u/c doors and on its tail
wheel.
The horizontal tailplane should be kept leading edge down in two cradles of
correct airfoil section or placed horizontally on a padded support.
On no account should the tailplane be supported by its fittings in the trailer.
