48 TAURUS <strong>ELECTRO</strong> www.pipistrel.si Performance REV. 0 Descent The rate of descent and glide path are adjusted using airbrakes (spoilers). Typical sink rate, with flaps set to L position and spoilers fully extended, measures 4,5 m/s (900 fpm) at 90 km/h (48 kts) and 6,0 m/sec (1200 fpm) at 100 km/h (62 kts). <strong>Taurus</strong> max. sink rate, spoilers extended, flaps at L and at flap speed limit Electro 5.8 m/sec (1160 fpm) Landing performance PRECISE DATA WILL BE PUBLISED AFTER DEDICATED TEST FLIGHTS! PRESENT DATA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE!!! Landing length will vary depending on the elevation, gross weight, touchdown velocity, wind direction and how aggressive the braking action is. In following conditions: aircraft at MTOM, airport elevation 100 meters (300 feet), wind calm; the landing length measures 110 meters (330 feet). Should you be flying solo, the length shortens by another 10 meters (30 feet). WARNING! RUNWAY PROPORTIONS MUST BE IN EXCESS OF 400 X 30 METERS (1300 X 100 FEET) WITH NO OBSTACLES IN A 4° RANGE OFF RUNWAY HEADING IN ORDER ENSURE SAFE FLYING ACTIVITY. USE OF SHORTER STRIPS SHOULD BE CONSIDERED A MAJOR EXCEPTION AND SHOULD ONLY BE ATTEMTED BY EXPERIENCED PILOTS AND AT OWN RISK. Crosswind landing limitations Maximum allowed crosswind speed for landing with flaps in L position as well as take-off with flaps in T position is 28 km/h (15 kts). Gliding performance The glide is defined as unpowered straight and level flight at a speed providing best lift over drag ratio or minimum sink rate. Should the motor become inoperative in flight, as a result of either intended or unintended action, and it cannot be restarted, react as follows: establish straight and level flight at the speed providing best lift over drag ratio, if you desire to overcome greatest distance at reach from initial altitude. establish straight and level flight at speed providing minimum sink rate, if you desire do stay airborne the longest. This may come in handy in case you are forced to give way to other aircraft or if you simply need time to determine the most appropriate site to land. <strong>Taurus</strong> Electro minimum sink speed 94 km/h (51 kts) minimum sink rate (prop.unit., gear retracted) 0.70 m/s (140 fpm) minumum sink rate(prop.unit extended.) 1.52 m/s (270 fpm) best lift/drag ratio speed 108 km/h (58 kts) best lift/drag ratio (prop.unit., gear retracted) 1:41 best lift/drag ratio (prop.unit extended.) 1:25 L/D ratio at 150 km/h (80 kts) 1:32
www.pipistrel.si Maneuver & gust envelope TAURUS <strong>ELECTRO</strong> 49 Performance REV. 0 6 5 5,30 4,81 4 3 load factor 4,04 4,00 2 1 0 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300 EAS km/h -1 -1,50 -2 -2,04 -3 -4 -2,65 -2,81 manouever and gust TAURUS <strong>472</strong>,5kg flap 0 7 6,96 6 5 4 load factor 5,61 5,25 4,68 3 2 1 EAS km/h 0 -1 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300 -2 -1,97 -3 -4 -3,48 -3,61 -2,68 manouever and gust TAURUS 360kg flap 0