Pilot Operating Handbook
Section 1
TL-2000
Sting
General
Notice! The information contained in this document is for reference and information only.
The pilot is the final and only responsible party for the safe operation of this aircraft.
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INTRODUCTION
This manual is written and organized to conform to the ASTM F2245, Design and
Performance of a Light Sport Aircraft. A copy is issued with each aircraft and is
required to remain in the aircraft and be
available to the pilot
at all times.
All pilots of this aircraft must read and understand the operation and limitations of
this aircraft design. As such, many items are added as narrative information to
assist them in clearly understanding what is required and in most cases help in
achieving the necessary performance. The POH does not intend to and cannot
replace properly qualified ground or in-flight instruction by an FAA certified flight
instructor. (CFI)
Maintenance and operation of major components, engine, aircraft parachute
system, propeller, avionics or other installed equipment is provided in the
appropriate component supplier manuals which are included with the aircraft. Any
conflicts found in these supplier manuals are superseded by the appropriate OEM
manufacturer’s POH or AMM manuals.
The Sting is has a high cruising speed and may traverse very different weather
conditions during a single flight. The aircraft is designed and intended only for
operation in VFR/VMC conditions. The pilot is responsible for the safe flight of the
aircraft and should be prepared to avoid any meteorological conditions which will
endanger the occupants, the aircraft or both.
Section 1 provides general information and descriptive figures relevant to the
aircraft and the engine. It also contains certain definitions of aeronautical terms,
ASTM Design and Performance standards and commonly used abbreviations.
DESCRIPTIVE DATA
AIRCRAFT
The TL-2000 Sting is a full three axis, low wing, two place, side-by-side seating,
tricycle landing gear aircraft with a steerable nose wheel. The primary aircraft
structure is carbon fiber and fiberglass UV resistant reinforced laminate with an
inner foam core creating a ‘sandwich’ layered construction between each ply.
Various options may also be installed such as tinted canopies, wing fuel tanks,
avionics or interior selections. Therefore, your aircraft may vary from the
descriptions in this manual. Please check with the TL USA Continuing
Airworthiness Center if you have any specific questions not addressed here.
