Phoenix U-15 Flight Manual
FLIGHT MANUAL FOR ULTRALIGHT
AEROPLANE
U–15 Phoenix
Registration: LN-YPV
Serial number: 03/U15
Producer address:
Lochmanova 64
562 01 Ústí nad Orlicí
CZECH REPUBLIC
www.phoenixair.cz
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0. Table of Contents
0. Table of Contents ...................................................... 0-0
1. Pilot operating handbook ........................................... 1-0
2. General information................................................... 2-1
2.1 Read this before your first flight! ............................................... 2-2
2.2 Manufacturer ............................................................................ 2-2
2.3 Warnings, cautions and notes .................................................. 2-3
2.4 Descriptive data ....................................................................... 2-4
2.4.1 Airplane description ........................................................... 2-4
2.4.2 Basic Technical data ......................................................... 2-5
2.5 Three-view drawing .................................................................. 2-7
3. Aircraft and systems descriptions¨ ............................. 3-0
3.1 Operating weights and loading ................................................. 3-1
3.2 Propeller .................................................................................. 3-3
3.3 Fuel and fuel capacity .............................................................. 3-4
3.4 Oil ............................................................................................ 3-5
3.5 Engine ..................................................................................... 3-6
4. Operating limitations ................................................. 4-0
4.1 Stalling speeds at maximum takeoff weight (v
4.2 Flap extended speed range (v
4.3 Maximum maneuvering speed (vA) ........................................... 4-2
4.4 Never exceed speed (vNE) ........................................................ 4-2
4.5 Maximum aerotow speed (vT) ................................................... 4-2
4.6 Maximum winch tow speed (vW) ............................................... 4-2
4.7 Maximum landing gear extended operating speed (vLO) ............ 4-2
4.8 Never exceed speed (vNE) ........................................................ 4-2
4.9 Crosswind and wind limitations for takeoff and landing ............. 4-3
4.10 Load factors ............................................................................. 4-3
4.11 Prohibited maneuvers .............................................................. 4-3
5. Weight and Balance Information ................................ 5-0
5.1 Installed equipment list ............................................................. 5-0
5.2 Center of gravity (CG) range and determination ........................ 5-0
6. Performance ..................................... 6-1
6.1 Gliders ..................................................................................... 6-2
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6.2 Powered gliders ....................................................................... 6-2
6.2.1 Takeoff distances .............................................................. 6-2
6.2.2 Rate of climb ..................................................................... 6-3
6.2.3 Climbing speeds ................................................................ 6-3
6.2.4 Maximum RPM.................................................................. 6-3
6.2.5 Time limit for the use of takeoff power ............................... 6-4
6.2.6 Fuel consumption and total usable fuel volume .................. 6-4
6.2.7 Crosswind and wind limitations for takeoff and landing....... 6-4
6.2.8 Speeds for extracting and retracting powerplant ................ 6-5
7. Emergency procedures ............................................. 7-0
7.1 Engine failure ........................................................................... 7-1
7.1.1 Engine failure during take-off run ....................................... 7-1
7.1.2 Engine failure immediately after take-off ............................ 7-1
7.1.3 Engine failure in flight (Forced landing) .............................. 7-2
7.2 In-Flight start ............................................................................ 7-3
7.3 Smoke and fire ......................................................................... 7-3
7.3.1 Fire on ground ................................................................... 7-3
7.3.2 Fire during take-off ............................................................ 7-4
7.3.3 Fire in flight ....................................................................... 7-5
7.5 Landing emergencies ............................................................... 7-6
7.5.1 Emergency landing............................................................ 7-6
7.5.2 Precautionary landing ........................................................ 7-7
7.5.3 Landing with a flat tire........................................................ 7-7
7.5.4 Landing with a defective landing gear ................................ 7-8
7.6 Recovery from unintentional spin .............................................. 7-9
7.7 Other emergencies ................................................................. 7-10
7.7.1 Vibration .......................................................................... 7-10
7.7.2 Carburettor icing .............................................................. 7-10
8. Normal Procedures ..................................................8-11
8.1 Pre-flight check ...................................................................... 8-12
8.2 Powered glider normal procedures ......................................... 8-17
8.2.1 Groung engine starting .................................................... 8-17
Before entering cockpit .................................................................. 8-17
After entering cockpit ..................................................................... 8-17
Before engine starting and Engine starting .................................... 8-18
Engine warm up, Engine check ..................................................... 8-19
8.2.2 Taxiing ............................................................................ 8-20
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8.2.3 Normal takeoff ................................................................. 8-21
Before take-off .............................................................................. 8-21
Take-off ....................................................................................... 8-22
8.2.4 Engine extraction and retraction ...................................... 8-22
8.2.5 Best rate of climb ............................................................ 8-23
8.2.6 In-flight starting of engine ................................................ 8-23
8.2.7 Ground shutdown of engine ............................................. 8-23
8.3 Cruise .................................................................................... 8-24
8.4 Approach ............................................................................... 8-24
Descent ....................................................................................... 8-24
Check before landing .................................................................... 8-25
On base leg .................................................................................. 8-25
On final ....................................................................................... 8-25
8.5 Normal landing ....................................................................... 8-26
Landing ....................................................................................... 8-26
Balked landing .............................................................................. 8-26
After landing .................................................................................. 8-27
Engine shutdown........................................................................... 8-27
8.6 Information on stalls, spins and any other usefull pilot info ...... 8-27
Recovery from unintentional spin and stall ........................................ 8-27
Flight in rain .................................................................................. 8-28
Feathering of the propeller ............................................................ 8-28
Engine restarting ........................................................................... 8-29
9. Airplane Ground Handling and Servicing ................... 9-0
9.1 Servicing fuel, oil, coolant ......................................................... 9-1
9.2 Towing and tie-down instructions .............................................. 9-3
Towing ......................................................................................... 9-3
Parking ......................................................................................... 9-3
Tien-down ....................................................................................... 9-4
Jacking ......................................................................................... 9-5
Levelling ......................................................................................... 9-5
Road transport ................................................................................ 9-5
Airplane Assembly .......................................................................... 9-6
Airplane Disassembly ...................................................................... 9-7
10. Required Placards and Markings ..............................10-0
10.1 Airspeed indicator range markings.......................................... 10-1
10.2 Operating limitations on instrument panel ............................... 10-4
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10.3 Passenger warnings ............................................................... 10-5
10.3 Passenger warnings ............................................................... 10-5
10.4 No intentionall spins ............................................................... 10-6
10.5 Empty weight ......................................................................... 10-7
10.6 Maximum takeoff weight ........................................................ 10-7
10.7 Maximum and minimum weight of crew .................................. 10-8
10.8 Seat for solo operations of two seated gliders ......................... 10-8
11. Supplementary Information ......................................11-9
11.1 Familiarization flight procedures ............................................. 11-9
11.2 Pilot operating advisories ....................................................... 11-9
12. Maintenance Manual ..............................................12-10
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Section 1
1. Pilot operating handbook
Each U15 Phoenix includes Aircraft Operating Instructions (AOI).
The content and format herewith is defined by ultralight rules. All flight
speeds are given in terms of indicated airspeeds (IAS).
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Section 2
2. General information
2.1 Read this before your first flight! ............................................... 2-2
2.2 Manufacturer ............................................................................ 2-2
2.3 Warnings, cautions and notes .................................................. 2-3
2.4 Descriptive data ....................................................................... 2-4
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 Jabiru engine, emergency parachute system and other installed
equipment refer to the original manufacturer´s manuals.
Flying of 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 in to vastly different weather patterns and meteorology conditions can occur. The entry in to 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.
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.
U15 Phoenix is a single engine, carbon airplane with two side-byside seats. The aeroplane is equipped with fixed two 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 putting off lightweight objects (headphones, maps, etc.).
The wing is a monospar construction with a sandwich skin composed of two layers of carbon fiber and special foam. Control surfaces and
empennage is of the same construction.
The airplane is controlled by dual push-pull control system, only
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 ........................ 34,77/49.21 ft
Area/area with wing extension ....................... 115/133 ft2
MAC ............................................................... 3.238 ft
Flaperon
area ................................................................... 8.56 ft2
Fuselage
length .............................................................. 21.32 ft
width .................................................................. 4,00 ft
height ................................................................ 4.26 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 ........................................................ 5.47 ft
wheel base ...................................................... 13.61 ft
main wheel diameter .......................................... 1.18 ft
tail wheel diameter ............................................. 0.65 ft
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2.5 Three-view drawing
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Section 3
3. Aircraft and systems descriptions
3.1 Operating weights and loading ................................................. 3-1
3.2 Propeller .................................................................................. 3-3
3.3 Fuel and fuel capacity .............................................................. 3-4
3.4 Oil ............................................................................................ 3-5
3.5 Engine ..................................................................................... 3-6
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3.1 Operating weights and loading
NOTE
Actual empty weight is stated in SECTION 10.5
Minimum load per seat ......................................... 65 kg
Maximum weight per seat .................................... 110 kg
Empty weight (standard)…………………………… 295 kg
Max. take-off weight ............................................. 472,5 kg
Max. landing weight ............................................. 472,5 kg
Max. baggage weight………………………………. 4+10 kg
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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
Producer Sensenich. 2 blade, wooden propeller 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 95 for Jabiru 2200.
For suitable fuel types refer to the original Jabiru Operator’s Man-
ual.
Warning
Do not use fuel containing more than 10% ethanol.
Fuel capacity:
2 x wing fuel tank 50 litters aech (100 liters total).
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3.4 Oil
For suitable oil types refer to the original Jabiru Operator’s Manual.
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3.5 Engine
Engine Manufacturer : Jabiru Australia
Engine Model: Jabiru 2200
Power:
Max. Take-off: 63 Kw / 85 hp
at 3300 rpm
Engine RPM:
Max. Take-off: 3300 rpm.
Max. Continuous: 3300 rpm
Cruising: 2800 rpm
Idling: 900 rpm ( set while engine is hot )
Cylinder head temperature:
Maximum: 200 °C
Oil temperature:
Minimum: 15 °C
Maximum: 100 °C ( Indicated at instrument )
Opt. operating: 65 °C – 95 °C
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Warning
The Jabiru 2200 engine 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
Engine
speed
(RPM)
Head
Temperature
(CHT)
[°C]
900 2000-2900 - 3300
60 100-150 150-180 200
Normal
Operating
Range
Caution
Range
Maximum
Range
Temperature
[°C]
Oil
Pressure
[bar]
NOTE
TL engine instrument is installed in U15 Phoenix. Do not cross recommended limits.
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15 65-95 95-100 100
0.8 at idle 2.2 – 4.0 4.0 – 5.0
5.25 cold
engine
starting
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Description of design
There is installed Jabiru 2200 engine in U15 Phoenix aeroplane.
Jabiru 2200 is 4-stroke, 4 cylinder horizontally opposed, spark ignition en-
gine.
Ram air cooled cylinders
and cylinder heads.
Dry sump forced lubrication.
Dual breaker less capacitor
discharge ignition. The engine is fitted with electric
starter, AC generator and
mechanical fuel pump.
Note
For actual and complete information read the Jabiru operation manual supplied with the aircraft.
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Section 4
4. Operating limitations
4.1 Stalling speeds at maximum takeoff weight (v
4.2 Flap extended speed range (v
4.3 Maximum maneuvering speed (vA) ........................................... 4-2
4.4 Never exceed speed (vNE) ........................................................ 4-2
4.5 Maximum aerotow speed (vT) ................................................... 4-2
4.6 Maximum winch tow speed (vW) ............................................... 4-2
4.7 Maximum landing gear extended operating speed (vLO) ............ 4-2
4.8 Never exceed speed (vNE) ........................................................ 4-2
4.9 Crosswind nad wind limitations for takeoff and landing ............. 4-3
4.10 Load factors ............................................................................. 4-3
4.11 Prohibited maneuvers .............................................................. 4-3
and vFE) .................................. 4-1
S0
and vS0) ........... 4-1
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4.1 Stalling speeds at maximum takeoff weight (v
and vS0)
Vs1 = 40kts
Vso = 35kts
4.2 Flap extended speed range (v
Vfe = 70kts
and vFE)
S0
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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 = 140 kts short wing span / 120 Kts long wing span
From V
faces is allowed.
4.5 Maximum aerotow speed (vT)
N/A
4.6 Maximum winch tow speed (vW)
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A
4.7 Maximum landing gear extended operating speed (vLO)
N/A
4.8 Never exceed speed (vNE)
VNE = 140 kts short wing span / 120 Kts long wing span.
From V
surfaces is allowed.
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4.9 Crosswind and wind limitations for
takeoff and landing
Maximum demonstrated crosswind components for takeoff and
landing is 23 kts. Cross wind takeoffs and landings demand a lot of
training and skill, the higher the crosswind component, the greater
your skill must be.
In gusty wind or wind speed more than 25 kts flight operations
should be stopped.
4.10 Load factors
From V
up to V
SO
NE
+4 g / -2 g
4.11 Prohibited maneuvers
The U15 Phoenix is not certified for aerobatics or spins.
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