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These handling notes have been prepared from the information manuals supplied by aeroplane
manufacturer and are to be used for general information purposes only. The information cannot be used as
a substitute for the actual aircraft flight manual.
The above performance figures are based on the indicated weights, standard atmospheric conditions, level
hard-surface dry runways and no wind. They are calculated values derived from flight tests conducted by the
aeroplane manufacturer under carefully documented conditions and will vary with individual airplanes and
numerous factors affecting flight performance.
Height 2.32m
The fuselage construction is chromium-molybdenum steel structure, covered with a poly fibre fabric
which is heat-shrunk for a tight and smooth finish, prior to painting. This construction is also used on the
empennage. The engine cowls, both upper and lower, are constructed in a fire resistant fibre-glass.
The main wings, have two extruded aluminium spars (with an internal web), separated by ten marine
plywood ribs in each wing. The forward spar also forms the leading edge. The wing is covered with a poly
fibre, the same as the fuselage, and heat shrunk before painting. There is a slight wash-out towards the tips,
to reduce the stall tendency at the tips, together with fibreglass shaped wing tips, curled downward, to also
reduce the stall tendency, and enable better control in low speed flight.
The main landing gear is fixed and shock absorption is achieved with rubber-in-shear on the diagonal leg
braces and low pressure tyres. The Nose Wheel is also a fixed gear and comprises shock absorption
through a series of rubber discs inside the leg.
The electrical system consists of a 12 volt, sealed gell battery, the power of which is controlled by a master
solenoid which is activated by the master switch on the instrument panel. An alternator is incorporated in
the engine with an emergency isolation switch on the instrument panel. NOTE: The Alternator MUST
NOT be switched off, except in an emergency.
ENGINE
Number of Engines: 1.
Engine Manufacturer: Bombardier (Rotax) 912 A1, A2 or A3.
Maximum Horsepower Rating and Engine Speed:
Takeoff: 81 BHP at 5,800 RPM. (Maximum 5 minutes)
Continuous: 79 BHP at 5,500 RPM.
Maximum Cylinder Head Temperature: 150°C
Maximum Oil Temperature: 140°C
PROPELLER
Propeller Manufacturer: Allsize Aviation.
Propeller Model Number: CHP1-1
Number of Blades: 2.
Propeller Diameter; 1,727 mm
Propeller Type: Fixed pitch.
OIL
Oil Grade (Specification):
Recommended Viscosity for Temperature Range:
-5°C to +40°C, use SAE 20W-50 or SAE 20W-40
-15°C to +40°C, use SAE 15W-40
-25°C to +40°C, use SAE 10W-40
Oil Capacity:
Maximum: 2.5 Litres.
Minimum for normal operations: 2.0 Litres.
Must indicate between MAX and MIN mark on the oil tank dip stick.
Takeoff:
Normal Climb Out 55 Knots
Short Field Takeoff, Speed at 50 Feet 52 Knots
Climb:
Normal 55-60 Knots
Best Rate of Climb, Sea Level. 55 Knots
Best Angle of Climb, Sea Level thru 10,000 Feet 52 Knots
Landing Approach:
Normal Approach: 60-55 Knots
Short Field Approach: 52 Knots
Balked Landing:
Maximum Power 55 Knots
While carrying out the following inspection, watch for holes in the fabric or obvious
damage to the airframe.
1) CABIN
a) Pilot's Operating Handbook -- AVAILABLE IN THE AIRPLANE.
b) Throttle Lock -- REMOVE.
c) Master Switch -- OFF.
d) Alternator Switch -- ON.
e) CDI Switches -- BOTH OFF.
f) Fuel Shutoff Valve -- ON.
g) Fuel Quantity Indicators -- CHECK QUANTITY.
h) Seat Belts and Shoulder Harnesses -- CHECK condition and security.
i) Seat Cushions -- SECURE.
2) NOSE
a) Propeller and Spinner -- CHECK for nicks and security.
b) Carburettor Air Filter -- CHECK for restrictions by dust or other foreign matter.
c) Landing Light(s) -- CHECK for condition and cleanliness.
d) Nose Wheel Strut and Tire -- CHECK for proper tyre inflation and signs of excessive wear. CHECK
oleo leg protruding 50 mm or more.
e) Coolant level -- CHECK, Overflow bottle should be approximately half full.
f) Engine Oil Level -- CHECK, do not operate with less than two litres. Oil must be between Max and
Min marks.
3) LEFT WING
a) Front Wing Clevis Pin -- CHECK is in and safety pinned.
b) Fuel Filler Cap -- SECURE and vent clear.
c) Main Wheel Tire -- CHECK for proper inflation and signs of excessive wear.
d) Main Wheel Brake Pads -- CHECK, min 2.5mm thick
e) Left Door -- CHECK for cracks, distortion.
f) Left Bottom Wing Strut -- CHECK bolt for nut and split pin.
7) EMPENNAGE
a) Rudder Cables -- CHECK attachment to rudder horn for security. CHECK exit point and fairing for
excessive wear.
b) Elevator and Rudder Hinge Pins -- CHECK for wear and split pins.
c) Tail Tie-Down -- DISCONNECT.
d) Control Surfaces -- CHECK freedom of movement and for binding or warping.
The carburettor heat control knob should be pushed full in during all ground operations unless heat is
absolutely necessary. When the knob is pulled out to the heat position, air entering the engine is not
filtered.
Taxiing over loose gravel or cinders should be done at low engine speed to avoid abrasion and stone
damage to the propeller tips.
The nose wheel is designed to automatically centre straight ahead when the nose strut is fully extended. In
the event the nose strut is over-inflated and the airplane is loaded to a rearward centre of gravity position,
it may be necessary to partially compress the strut to permit steering. This can be accomplished prior to
taxiing by depressing the airplane nose (by hand) or during taxi by sharply applying brakes.
TAKEOFF
NORMAL TAKEOFF
6. Carburettor Heat -- COLD.
7. Throttle -- FULL OPEN.
8. Elevator Control -- LIFT NOSE WHEEL at 45 KIAS to leave ground at 50 KIAS.
9. Climb Speed -- 55-60 KIAS.
LANDING
NORMAL LANDING
1. Airspeed -- 55-60 KIAS.
2. Touchdown -- MAIN WHEELS FIRST.
3. Landing Roll -- LOWER NOSE WHEEL GENTLY.
4. Braking -- MINIMUM REQUIRED.
KIAS VALUE
MARKING SIGNIFICANCE
OR RANGE
FIRES
DURING START ON GROUND
Cranking -- CONTINUE, to get a start which would suck the flames and accumulated fuel through the
carburettor and into the engine.
Fuel Selector -- OFF
If engine starts:
1. Power -- 3000 RPM for at least two minutes.
2. Engine -- SHUTDOWN and inspect for damage.
If fire appears out and electrical power is necessary for continuance of flight:
1. Master Switch -- ON.
2. Circuit Breakers -- CHECK for faulty circuit, do not reset.
3. Radio/Electrical Switches -- ON one at a time, with delay after each until short circuit is localized.
4. Vents/Cabin Air/Heat -- OPEN when it is ascertained that fire is completely extinguished.
CABIN FIRE
1. Master Switch -- OFF.
2. Cabin Heat -- CLOSED (to avoid drafts).
3. Fire Extinguisher -- ACTIVATE (if available).
WARNING
After discharging an extinguisher within a closed cabin, ventilate the cabin.
FORCED LANDINGS
EMERGENCY LANDING WITHOUT ENGINE POWER
1. Airspeed -- 55 KIAS. This speed is higher than the best Lift/Drag speed to enable better control
during approach and landing. For greatest glide range, use 50 KIAS in still air.
2. Fuel Shutoff Valve -- OFF.
3. CDI’s -- OFF.
4. Master Switch -- OFF.
5. Doors -- UNLATCH PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN.
6. Touchdown -- SLIGHTLY TAIL LOW.
7. Brakes -- APPLY HEAVILY.
If the problem does not clear up in several minutes, proceed to the nearest airport for repairs with both
CDI’s on unless extreme roughness dictates the use of a single ignition position.
MAGNETO MALFUNCTION
A sudden engine roughness or misfiring is usually evidence of magneto problems. Switching from BOTH to
either L or R ignition switch position will identify which magneto is malfunctioning. Select different
power settings to determine if continued operation on BOTH magnetos is practicable. If not, switch to the
good magneto and proceed to the nearest airport for repairs.
SYSTEMS EMERGENCIES
EXCESSIVE RATE OF CHARGE
After engine starting and heavy electrical usage at low engine speeds the battery condition will be low
enough to accept above normal charging during the initial part of a flight. However, after ten minutes of
cruising flight, the Voltmeter should be indicating less than fifteen volts. If the charging rate were to
remain above this value on a long flight, the battery would overheat and may rupture. Turn OFF the
ALTERNATOR switch. The flight should be terminated as soon as practicable.
The Take-Off data has been taken from Flight Testing and is for Take-Offs made on a Hard, Level Surface
(Bitumen) with zero wind. The Take-Off Distance is given for the Aircraft to reach a height of 15 metres
(50 feet), at the Speed of 55 Knots IAS (approximately 5400 RPM) to be reached at that height.
NOTES:
1. The data in the charts has been computed from Actual Flight Tests with the Aeroplane and Engine
in Good Condition and using average piloting techniques.
2. For every 1 knot of head wind component, the take off distance can be reduced by 5 metres.
3. For every 1 knot of tail wind component, the take off distance required MUST be increased by 15
metres.
4. For every degree Celsius above ISA the take off distance MUST be increased by 4 metres.
5. The take off distance on short wet grass must be increased by 7%.
CLIMB PERFORMANCE
The Recommended Climb Speed for the "Gazelle" is 55 knots (IAS) (approximately 5400 RPM). Below is
the Climb Rate (Feet/Min) that can be expected at various Temperatures and Pressure Altitudes at 55 Knots
IAS and 520 Kg aircraft weight.
Altitude 1SA-
1SA-10 1SA-
1SA-5 1SA ISA+5 1SA+10 1SA+15 ISA+20
ISA+20 ISA+25
0 594 522 510 468 428 398 360 333
1,000 525 482 438 398 363 340 313 292
2,000 455 410 370 345 322 296 272 246
3,000 385 353 330 303 275 252 228 205
4,000 333 310 285 257 233 210 188 163
5,000 293 264 240 215 193 168 144 120
6,000 248 223 200 173 150 125 102 78
7,000 210 182 155 128 107 83 59 40
8,000 163 138 115 88 63 43 22
9,000 123 96 70 47 23
10,000 80 55 30 10
Fuel Flow
RPM IAS CAS TAS Total Endurance Range N.M.
(lt/hr)
5400 82 84 88 18.2 2 Hr. 34 Min 246
5200 79 81 85 16.6 2 Hr. 48 Min 259
5000 75 77 80 13.7 3 Hr. 24 Min. 292
4800 70 72 74 12.8 3 Hr. 39 Min. 290
4600 65 67 71 12.4 3 Hr. 46 Min. 287
4400 62 64 67 11.8 3 Hr. 57 Min 285
4200 57 59 61 11 4 Hr. 15 Min. 279
4000 51 53 54 6 7 Hr. 47 Min. 440
CRUISE
The Recommended Cruise Power Setting is 5,000 RPM (75% power). Fuel Consumption is approximately
13.7 Litres per Hour with a TAS of 80 Knots. (5.83 NM per Litre).
ENDURANCE
For Best Endurance Flying it is recommended to Cruise at 4,000 RPM, which gives an Indicated Airspeed
of 51 Knots. Fuel Flow at this Power Setting is 6 Litres Per Hour.
LANDING DISTANCE
The Landing Distance has been calculated from Test Flight on a hard level surface (Bitumen). The Landing
Distance is from the aircraft at a height of 15 metres (50 Feet), at a speed of 55 Knots (IAS), with the
throttle closed.
1. For every 1 Knot of Head Wind Component, the Landing Distance can be reduced by 5 Metres.
2. For every 1 Knot of Tail Wind Component, the Landing Distance Required MUST be increased by
15 Metres.
3. For every Degree Celsius above ISA the Landing Distance MUST be increased by 4 Metres.
4. Landing Distance on Short Wet Grass MUST be increased by 15%.
As the arms calculated at ZERO FUEL WEIGHT and TAKEOFF WEIGHT are within the Centre of
7.
Gravity range for the aircraft, the loading is acceptable.