FLIGHT MANUAL TSA-M, VARIANT S6
Doc.-No.:P400-006.000 E
Page: 4-35
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Date of Issue: 07. October 2008
Agency approved
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4.7.11 Flights in Icing-Conditions
Ice and hoar-frost significantly influence the air-flow around the A/C. The mass
will increase and flight performance and behavior will decrease significantly.
1. Avoid flights in icing-conditions.
2. In the case of an unintended flight into an area of icing-conditions, leave
the area immediately by turning around or reducing altitude.
3. Increase all recommended speeds for take-off and landing by at least
+ 6kts / 10 km/h. This should also be done for all other minimum air-
speeds.
4. The climb-rate will decrease (up to 50%) and the cruise-speed will
decrease (up to 30%).
4.7.12 Flights near Thunderstorms
1. Avoid flights near or into a thunderstorm. Strong turbulences, ice, strong
rain or hail can be expected. The motorglider also has no adequate
lightning-protection.
2. In the case of an unintended flight into an area of thunderstorms, leave
the area immediately.
Warning:
If it is suspected that lightning struck the A/C, immediately
follow
the procedures of section
3.12.4.
Caution:
A/C made of composite-materials are more susceptible to
lighting-strikes than A/C made of metals.