Sling 4 TSi
Section 4
Pilot Operating Handbook
Normal Procedures
Document Number: DC-POH-001-X-F-3.0
Page | 4-1
Revision: 3.0
Date: 2021/07/14
4.1
Introduction
This section provides checklists and recommended procedures for
normal operation of the aeroplane.
The checklists proposed are considered to be the most desirable, and
checks should follow them, unless there is a valid reason to deviate
from them.
4.2
Speeds for Normal Operation
Unless otherwise noted, the following speeds are based on a
maximum weight of 950 kg (2,095lb).
SPEED
KIAS
REMARKS
V
x
Best Angle of
Climb Speed
65
The speed (flaps fully retracted) which
results in the greatest altitude gain
over a given horizontal
distance.
V
Y
Best Rate of
Climb Speed
75
The speed (flaps fully retracted) which
results in the greatest altitude gain
over a given time period.
V
ROT
Rotation Speed
55
The speed at which the aircraft should
be rotated about the pitch axis during
take-off.
V
LOF
Lift-off Speed
61
The speed at which the aircraft
generally lifts off from the ground
during take-off.
- Cruise Climb
Speed
85 - 100
- Approach
speed
70 - 85
V
REF
Threshold
crossing speed
65
Indicated airspeed at 15 m (50 ft)
above threshold, which is not less than
1.3V
SO
.