ALPHA Trainer-POH.pdf - Pipistrel

5-6 ALPHA Trainer
REV. 0 Performance
Landing performance
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Final approach speed should always be 55 kts (102 km/h) with full flaps. Landing runway length may
also 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 at sea level, wind calm; the landing roll measures
410 feet (125 meters). Should you be flying solo, the length shortens by another 30 feet (10 meters).
Total landing distance over 50 ft / 15 m obstacle measures 1510 feet (460 m).
Landing roll increases by 10 % for every 2000 ft increase of density altitude increase.
Total landing distance increases by 2% for every 2000 ft increase of density altitude increase.
CAUTION! Minimum recommended runway length for approaches is 500 m (1640 feet) with
no obstacles inside the 3 deg glideslope area and runway heading in order ensure safe flying
activity. Use of shorter strips should be considered a major exception and requires a lot of skill,
heavy use of slipping until the last moment before touchdown and is performed at own risk.
Crosswind takeoffs/landings
Maximum allowed crosswind speed on takeoff and landing with flaps in 2 nd position is 18 kts. The
runway length required is increased by 10 % for every 5 kts of crosswind component.