ALPHA Trainer Manual Final.pdf - Pipistrel
ALPHA Trainer Manual Final.pdf - Pipistrel
ALPHA Trainer Manual Final.pdf - Pipistrel
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<strong>ALPHA</strong> <strong>Trainer</strong> 3-5<br />
Limitations REV. 0<br />
max. positive airframe load:<br />
max. negative airframe load:<br />
+ 4 G<br />
– 2 G<br />
All parts have been tested to a safety factor of a minimum of 1.875, meaning they were subjected to<br />
at least a load of 7.5 G<br />
Service ceiling, OAT, crosswind<br />
Service ceiling is. 18,000 ft. Maximum outside temperature for operation is 130 degrees Fahrenheit.<br />
Maximum crosswind component is 18 kts.<br />
Maneuver limits<br />
<strong>ALPHA</strong> <strong>Trainer</strong> is approved as a Light Sport Aircraft and is intended for recreational<br />
and instructional flight operations. In the aquisition of various pilot certificates certain<br />
maneuvers are required and these maneuvers are permitted in this airplane.<br />
Following NON-aerobatic manoeuvres are permitted as defined:<br />
• Power-on and -off stalls not below 1500 feet (450 meters) above ground level.<br />
• Power on and off lazy eights not below 1500 feet (450 meters) above ground level,<br />
entry speed 90 kts<br />
• Steep turns with initial speed of 80 kts.<br />
• Chandelle maneuvers not below 500 feet (150 meters) above ground level, entry speed<br />
105 kts.<br />
• Spin initiation and recovery (at most 180° in actual spinning manoeuvre).<br />
WARNING! Aerobatic maneuvers, including full developed spins, are prohibited.<br />
CAUTION! Intentional flying with both cabin doors open is prohibited. Flying with one door<br />
open in flight is approved with airspeeds up to 60 kts, flying with one door removed is approved<br />
without changes to the limitations of the normal operational envelope.
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