ALPHA Trainer Manual Final.pdf - Pipistrel

7-10 ALPHA Trainer
REV. 0 Normal procedures
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Crosswind approach and roundout
CAUTION! Crosswinds prolong landing runway length due to elevated airspeed that should be
used, see previous page.
Performing a crosswind landing, the wing-low method should be used. When using the wing-low
method it is necessary to gradually increase the deflection of the rudder and aileron to maintain the
proper amount of drift correction.
WARNING! If the crab method of drift correction has been used throughout the final approach
and roundout, the crab must be recovered before the touchdown by applying rudder to
align the aircraft’s longitudinal axis with its direction of movement.
Parking
Come to a complete standstill by engaging the wheel brake. Re-check RPM drop by switching ignition
OFF and back ON, one by one. Leave the engine running at idle RPM for a minute in order to
cool it down.
Set avionics switch OFF, all green switches OFF, then both magnetos OFF. Master switch OFF.
Insert parachute rescue system handle’s safety pin. Apply parking brake. Open cabin door, unfasten
safety belts and exit the cockpit. Chock the wheels and secure the pitot tube by putting on a protection
cover.
It is recommended to shut the fuel tank valve.
Restarting the engine in flight
This procedure applies only for restarting the engne following an intentional unpowered flight.
Reduce speed to 50 kts (90 km/h)
Apply normal engine start-up procedure.
Engine restart in flight is possible up to service ceiling altitude of 18,000 ft.
Should the engine cool down during unpowered flight, apply choke. Always start the engine at idle
throttle.
CAUTION! Do not add full power while the engine is still cool. Fly at lower airspeeds at low
power engine setting to warm it up instead (e.g. 50 kts (90 km/h) at 3000 RPM).