Phoenix S-LSA Glider 02/U15 Operating Instructions Manual
Phoenix S-LSA Glider
02/U15
Aircraft Operating
Instructions
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Table of Contents
0. Table of Contents ...................................................... 1-4
1. Pilot operating handbook .............................................. 5
2. General information ...................................................... 5
2.1 Read this before your first flight! .................................................. 7
2.2 Manufacturer............................................................................... 8
2.3 Warnings, cautions and notes ..................................................... 9
2.4 Descriptive data ........................................................................ 10
2.4.1 Airplane description............................................................ 10
2.4.2 Basic Technical data .......................................................... 11
2.5 Three-view drawing ................................................................... 13
3. Aircraft and systems descriptions¨ ............................... 14
3.1 Operating weights and loading .................................................. 15
3.2 Propeller ................................................................................... 17
3.3 Fuel and fuel capacity ............................................................... 18
3.4 Oil ............................................................................................. 19
3.5 Engine ...................................................................................... 20
4. Operating limitations ................................................... 23
4.1 Stalling speeds at maximum takeoff weight (v
S1
and vS0) ........... 24
4.2 Flap extended speed range (v
S0
and vFE) ................................... 24
4.3 Maximum maneuvering speed (vA) ............................................ 25
4.4 Never exceed speed (vNE) ......................................................... 25
4.5 Maximum aerotow speed (vT) .................................................... 25
4.6 Maximum winch tow speed (vW) ................................................ 25
4.7 Maximum landing gear extended operating speed (vLO) ............. 25
4.8 Never exceed speed (vNE) ......................................................... 26
4.9 Crosswind and wind limitations for takeoff and landing .............. 26
4.10 Load factors .............................................................................. 26
4.11 Prohibited maneuvers ............................................................... 26
5. Weight and Balance Information ................................. 27
5.1 Installed equipment list .............................................................. 27
5.2 Center of gravity (CG) range and determination ........................ 29
6. Performance ....................................... 30
6.1 Gliders ...................................................................................... 31
6.2 Powered gliders ........................................................................ 31
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6.2.1 Takeoff distances ............................................................... 31
6.2.2 Rate of climb ...................................................................... 32
6.2.3 Climbing speeds ................................................................ 32
6.2.4 Maximum RPM .................................................................. 32
6.2.5 Time limit for the use of takeoff power ................................ 33
6.2.6 Fuel consumption and total usable fuel volume .................. 33
6.2.7 Crosswind and wind limitations for takeoff and landing ....... 33
6.2.8 Speeds for extracting and retracting powerplant ................. 33
7. Emergency procedures ............................................... 34
7.1 Engine failure ............................................................................ 35
7.1.1 Engine failure during take-off run ........................................ 35
7.1.2 Engine failure immediately after take-off ............................. 35
7.1.3 Engine failure in flight (Forced landing) ............................... 36
7.2 In-Flight start ............................................................................. 37
7.3 Smoke and fire .......................................................................... 37
7.3.1 Fire on ground ................................................................... 37
7.3.2 Fire during take-off ............................................................. 38
7.3.3 Fire in flight ........................................................................ 39
7.5 Landing emergencies ................................................................ 40
7.5.1 Emergency landing ............................................................ 40
7.5.2 Precautionary landing ........................................................ 41
7.5.3 Landing with a flat tire ........................................................ 42
7.5.4 Landing with a defective landing gear ................................. 43
7.6 Recovery from unintentional spin .............................................. 44
7.7 Other emergencies ................................................................... 45
7.7.1 Vibration ............................................................................ 45
7.7.2 Carburettor icing ................................................................ 45
8. Normal Procedures ..................................................... 46
8.1 Pre-flight check ......................................................................... 47
8.2 Powered glider normal procedures ............................................ 52
8.2.1 Ground engine starting ....................................................... 52
Before entering cockpit .................................................................... 52
After entering cockpit ....................................................................... 52
Before engine starting and Engine starting ....................................... 53
Engine warm up, Engine check ........................................................ 54
8.2.2 Taxiing ............................................................................... 55
8.2.3 Normal takeoff ................................................................... 56
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Before take-off ................................................................................. 56
Take-off .......................................................................................... 57
8.2.4 Engine extraction and retraction ......................................... 58
8.2.5 Best rate of climb ............................................................... 58
8.2.6 In-flight starting of engine ................................................... 58
8.2.7 Ground shutdown of engine ............................................... 58
8.3 Cruise ....................................................................................... 59
8.4 Approach .................................................................................. 59
Descent .......................................................................................... 59
Check before landing ....................................................................... 60
On base leg ..................................................................................... 60
On final .......................................................................................... 60
8.5 Normal landing .......................................................................... 61
Landing .......................................................................................... 61
Balked landing ................................................................................. 61
After landing .................................................................................... 62
Engine shutdown ............................................................................. 62
8.6 Information on stalls, spins and any other usefull pilot info ......... 63
Recovery from unintentional spin and stall ........................................... 63
Flight in rain ..................................................................................... 64
Feathering of the propeller ............................................................... 64
Engine restarting .............................................................................. 64
9. Airplane Ground Handling and Servicing ..................... 65
9.1 Servicing fuel, oil, coolant .......................................................... 66
9.2 Towing and tie-down instructions .............................................. 69
Towing .......................................................................................... 69
Parking .......................................................................................... 69
Tie-down .......................................................................................... 70
Jacking .......................................................................................... 71
Levelling .......................................................................................... 71
Road transport ................................................................................. 71
Airplane Assembly ........................................................................... 72
Airplane Disassembly....................................................................... 74
10. Required Placards and Markings ................................ 77
10.1 Airspeed indicator range markings ............................................ 78
10.2 Operating limitations on instrument panel .................................. 81
10.3 Passenger warnings.................................................................. 81
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10.3 Passenger warnings.................................................................. 81
10.4 No intentionall spins .................................................................. 82
10.5 Empty weight ............................................................................ 82
10.6 Maximum takeoff weight........................................................... 82
10.7 Maximum and minimum weight of crew ..................................... 82
10.8 Seat for solo operations of two seated gliders ........................... 83
11. Supplementary Information ......................................... 84
11.1 Familiarization flight procedures ................................................ 84
11.2 Pilot operating advisories .......................................................... 84
12. Maintenance Manual................................................... 84
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1.0 Pilot operating handbook
In accordance with the specification F 2564 each U15 Phoenix includes Aircraft Operating Instructions (AOI). The content and format herewith is defined by F 2564. Additions to F 2564 are considered where necessary. All flight speeds are given in terms of calibrated airspeeds (CAS).
All specifications and limitations are determined from the specification F
2564.
2.0 General information
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2.1 Read this before your first flight! .................................................. 7
2.2 Manufacturer............................................................................... 8
2.3 Warnings, cautions and notes ..................................................... 9
2.4 Descriptive data ........................................................................ 10
2.5 Three-view drawing .................................................................. 2-7
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2.1 Read this before your first flight!
Every pilot has to understand the limitations and specifications of
this light sport glider. The AOI must be read thoroughly. Please pay attention to the pre-flight and daily checks. Maintenance instructions for the
aircraft are given in a separate Maintenance Manual. For maintenance of
the Rotax® engine, emergency parachute system and other installed
equipment refer to the original manufacturer´s manuals.
Flying the U15 Phoenix must be always done with the possibility of
a safe landing due to loss of the engine power.
U15 Phoenix is a VFR aircraft only. Because of cruising speed and
range of U15 Phoenix flight into vastly different weather patterns and meteorological conditions can occur. The entry into bad weather with IFR
conditions with VFR aircraft is extremely dangerous. As the owner or operator of an aircraft you are responsible for the safety of your passenger
and yourself. Do not attempt to operate U15 Phoenix in any manner that
would endanger the aircraft, the occupants or persons on ground.
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2.2 Manufacturer
Lochmanova 64
562 01 Ústí nad Orlicí
Czech Republic
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2.3 Warnings, cautions and notes
The following definitions apply to warnings, cautions and notes in
the flight manual.
Warning
Means that the non-observation of the corresponding procedure leads to an immediate or important degradation of the flight
safety.
Caution
Means that the non-observation of the corresponding procedure leads to a minor or to a more or less long term degradation of the
flight safety.
Note
Draws the attention of any special item not directly related to
safety but which is important or unusual.
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2.4 Descriptive data
2.4.1 Airplane description
U15 Phoenix is intended for recreational, sport, cross-country and
training. It is not approved for aerobatic operation.
The Phoenix is a single engine, carbon airplane with two side-by-side seats. The airplane is equipped
with a fixed main wheel undercarriage with a steerable tail wheel. The fuselage is a carbon shell with carbon/kevlar seats integrated. Safety belts are
attached to the seats and to a shelf intended for lightweight objects (headphones, maps, etc.).
The wing is a monospar construction with a sandwich skin composed of two layers of fiberglass with a foam core. Control surfaces are of
the same construction.
The airplane is controlled by a dual push-pull control system, only
the rudder drive is controlled by cable. The ailerons and elevator are controlled by the control stick located between the pilot's legs (co-pilot's). The
rudder is controlled by the rudder pedals, flaps and spoilers are operated
by control levers located between the pilots.
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2.4.2 Basic Technical data
Wing
Span/span with wing extension ........................ 36/49.00 ft
Area/area with wing extension ....................... 100.9/138.5 ft2
MAC ............................................................... 3.238 ft
Aileron
area ................................................................... 8.62 ft2
Fuselage
length .............................................................. 21.65 ft
width ................................................................. 3.54 ft
height ................................................................ 4.75 ft
Horizontal tail unit
span .................................................................. 8.20 ft
area ................................................................. 14.00 ft2
elevator area ....................................................... .4.84 ft2
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Vertical tail unit
height ................................................................ 3.93 ft
area ................................................................. 11.84 ft2
rudder area ........................................................ 4.73 ft2
Landing gear
wheel track ........................................................ 5.05 ft
wheel base ...................................................... 13.60 ft
main wheel diameter.......................................... 1.31 ft
tail wheel diameter ............................................. 0.65 ft
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2.5 Three-view drawing
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3.0 Aircraft and systems descriptions
3.1 Operating weights and loading .................................................. 15
3.2 Propeller ................................................................................... 17
3.3 Fuel and fuel capacity ............................................................... 18
3.4 Oil ............................................................................................. 19
3.5 Engine ...................................................................................... 20
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3.1 Operating weights and loading
NOTE
Actual empty weight is stated in SECTION 10.5
Minimum load solo .............................................. 144 lb
Maximum weight per seat .................................... 242 lb
Empty weight (standard)………………………………708 lb
Max. take-off weight ............................................ 1 320 lb
Max. landing weight ............................................. 1 320 lb
Max. baggage weight………………………………. 110 lb
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Weighing
Put the airplane on three scales on a level surface. Make certain
the plane is levelled using a bubble level put onto the canopy frame. Mark
the wheel axle positions on the ground using a plumb.
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3.2 Propeller
On-ground adjustable, 2 blade, composite propeller VARIA 1,6 is attached
to the propeller flange with 6 bolts,
and covered with a conic spinner.
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3.3 Fuel and fuel capacity
Fuel specification:
Automotive Premium Unleaded per ASTM D 4814, minimum Oc-
tane 89 for Rotax 912 UL and minimum Octane 91 for Rotax 912
ULS.
For suitable fuel types refer to the original Rotax Operator’s Manual.
Warning
Do not use fuel containing more than 10% ethanol.
Fuel capacity:
2 x wing fuel tank 13.2 gal each, 26.4 gal total.
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3.4 Oil
For suitable oil types refer to the original Rotax Operator’s Manual.
Oil type:
Automotive engine oil of registered brand with gear additives, but
not aircraft oil (refer to engine Operator’s Manual). API classification
„SF“ or „SG“.
Honda GN-4 10-40 motorcycle oil highly recommended.
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3.5 Engine
Engine Manufacturer : Bombardier-Rotax GMBH
Engine Model: Rotax 912 ULS
Power:
Max. Take-off: 73.5 kW (100hp) at 5800rpm
Max. Continuous: 69 kW (95 hp) at 5500rpm
Cruising: 59 kW / 79 hp at 4800 rpm
Engine RPM:
Max. Take-off: 5800 rpm, max. 5 min.
Max. Continuous: 5500 rpm
Cruising: 4800 rpm
Idling: 1400 rpm
Cylinder head temperature:
Minimum 60 C (140 F)
Maximum: 150 °C (300 °F)
Oil temperature:
Minimum: 50 °C (120 °F)
Maximum: 130 °C (280 °F)
Opt. operating: 90 °C – 110 °C (190-210 °F)
Oil pressure:
Normal: 2 – 5 bar (29 – 73 psi)
Maximum: 7 bar (102 psi) – for short time,
After starting of a cold engine
Minimum: 0,8 bar (12 psi) – under 3.500 rpm
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Fuel pressure (if the fuel gauge and sensor are installed):
Maximum: 0.40 bar (5.8 psi)
Minimum: 0.15 bar (2.2 psi)
Warning
The Rotax 912 ULS has not been certified as an aircraft engine
and its failure may occur at any time. The pilot is fully responsible for consequences of such a failure.
RPM, oil temperature, oil pressure and CHT table
Function Minimum
Limit
Normal
Operating
Range
Caution
Range
Maximum
Range
Engine
speed
(RPM)
1400 1400-5500 5500-5800
5800
Cylinder
Head
Temperature
(CHT)
[°C]
60 60-100 100-150 150
Oil
Temperature
[°C]
50 90-110 110-140 140
Oil
Pressure
[bar]
1.5 1.5 – 4.0 4.0 – 5.0
7.0 cold
engine
starting
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Note
Original Rotax analog engine instruments are installed in U15
Phoenix. Do not cross recommended limits.
Description of design
4-stroke, 4 cylinder horizontally opposed, spark ignition engine, one central
camshaft – pushrods – OHV
Liquid cooled cylinder heads, ram air cooled cylinders, dry sump forced
lubrication, dual breakerless capacitor discharge ignition, 2 x constant depression carburetors, mechanical fuel pump, prop drive via reduction gear
with integrated shock absorber and overload clutch, electric starter (12V,
0.6 kW), integrated AC generator with external rectifier-regulator (12V,
20A, DC).
Note
For actual and complete information read the Rotax operation
manual supplied with the aircraft.
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4.0 Operating limitations
4.1 Stalling speeds at maximum takeoff weight (v
S1
and vS0) ........... 24
4.2 Flap extended speed range (v
S0
and vFE) ................................... 24
4.3 Maximum maneuvering speed (vA) ............................................ 25
4.4 Never exceed speed (vNE) ......................................................... 25
4.5 Maximum aerotow speed (vT) .................................................... 25
4.6 Maximum winch tow speed (vW) ................................................ 25
4.7 Maximum landing gear extended operating speed (vLO) ............. 25
4.8 Never exceed speed (vNE) ......................................................... 26
4.9 Crosswind nad wind limitations for takeoff and landing .............. 26
4.10 Load factors .............................................................................. 26
4.11 Prohibited maneuvers ............................................................... 26
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4.1 Stalling speeds at maximum takeoff weight
(v
S1
and vS0)
Vs1 = 42kts
Vso = 40kts
4.2 Flap extended speed range (v
S0
and vFE)
Vfe = 80kts
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4.3 Maximum maneuvering speed (vA)
VA = 97 kts
Up to speed VA all control surfaces can be fully deflected
4.4 Never exceed speed (vNE)
VNE = 120 kts
From V
A
to VNE only 1/3 of the maximum deflection of control
surfaces is allowed.
4.5 Maximum aerotow speed (vT)
N/A
4.6 Maximum winch tow speed (vW)
N/A
4.7 Maximum landing gear extended operating
speed (vLO)
N/A
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