fel ALEXANDER SCHLEICHER SEGELFLUGZEUGBAU +6416 Poppenhausan /M. = West Germany Phone 06658 - 890 FLIGHT MANUAL SCHLEICHER ASK 21 This Manua! must be carried on board st all tines. Registration: N221.0P Factory serial nunber : | 216 6 ownerFLight Manual SCHLEXCHER Ask 22 f T. GENERAL Tet Log oF REVESTONS Revisions | Pages Description /LBA approval, | bate ist Bitleed same or [ae aaeas__ poutstoction of enlren. 25, 198" Featsd ise fae mae Etre Pay faites. fae Reed as | oe atta a aren 9. 1905 foe, 20, Seeks _fsstrct ioe ese ty ‘55 feito, asesflmrtcess Fase GH [zend 13 faseeerne to the |e 6, <9 Enh? frist ime Bas‘, wm finite." feud GY aad 23 fawsonont to the fy #8, 13 hatch?” fomate'hettoetm te’ Hi wo biacare ues | * [ayy 2h [rev canopy me 6, 1980 |ray 25 Soas'iy | SSictag apeten — [atetes'sy Sel etses” | tees Bese teseh fs 35, 18H | 06 | a, 5, 4,30, | caange/ouprtenene |rv.s, 1967 | oess6, 5 hatte | eee cad ey ‘Sat 3 Flatt vamuar—[iel"Fsch | feeas | athe. SB) te, 98 Tassos [artes 20. tes fier agano [v.08 | Taseee'tty [itty "330 reece etka bane G2, ta, Wn, ientert fo he fea, 180 fw. 12.0 Ee fii nent” Bibac oy cath," a! co EB Yevistonco? Ge pen 28 PB a Te el (rite. 23), ALL Manuals for ASK 21 can be ordered at: Alexander Schleicher, Segelflugzeugbas +6416 Poppenhausen /W. /West Germany March 9, 1983Flight Manual Schleicher ASK 21 I,2 PAGES INCLUDED cover page March 9, Jan. Oct oct. March March March March March March March March June Dec. Dec. March March March March March May 16, Jan. March 9, Jan. May 25, May 25, May 25 1 u May 25, 1 March 9, March 9, Oct. 16, Oct. 16, March 9 Jan. Jan March 9, Feviwe bate STe re2a Jan-o1 watdel TaTRer rr 45 46 7 4B 49 50 51 53 5a 55 March March 9 March Narch March March oct March March March March Mareh March March 9 Maren March March March March 1983 1983 1983 1983 1983 1983 16, 1987 26.11.90 26.11.90 26.11.90 9, 1983 9, 1983 1983 1983 1983 1983 1983 1983 1983 +1983 1983 1983 4e1 Deel) 1994 Mabie fyRight Manual Schleicher ASK 21 13 comms = Genera 1 log of revisions 2 Pages included cS contents § S8kde-View S Descesption (eepinning of JaRZZ-required and LaA-epprored part.) IE. Operating Limitations IE Alrworthiness category 1112 Pornitted operations 11.) _ kininun equipacat Id q Airspeed Linitations & load factor Linits ins crew HES Welgnts (3m flight c.¢. range Weight and balance information Genaest sureay deswing 1 Al Placards ané instrament color codes Description of syaboiic placards TIE. Bnergency procedures HEL Recovery fron spin TIE? Canopy Jettisoning & energency bailout 11,3 Flights through precipitation UIE4 Wing dropping’ TLS Groun¢ looping Wormal operating procedares Cockpit’ layout and controls Daily inspections checks prior to take off Take off Free fight ow speed flight and wing dropping High speed flight Aoproseh and Landing Aarobstics| ‘Pist.20 dated Ostober 16, 1987Flight Mangal Schicicher ASK 21 YM Rleotog and ae-réontne wae Hp wat Wa toad tranaport VE Preventive aulotentace YE. center of gravity Yil2 Yelobtog seeeneufe for empty waist 20 Yo2 Eepey wigst f-0. rane, VI.3 44 Weighing recor: "I Wea Galeuation of ein Light Cc.” Appendix Flight polar Lubrication Schone Rigging ‘io. 20 dated October 16, 1907 BET 10746 wee E40 \for adjustnent of control surfaces, ete.)Flight Manual SCHLEICHER ASK 21 ra ‘THREE-S1DE—VIEW arch 9, 1983Flight Manual SCHLEICHER ASK 21 11.3 March 9, MENINUM EQUIPMENT a) ») 3983 2 airspeed indicator: 2 altinatera; 2 four-point safety harnesses; 2 seat cushions, at least 10 cm thick wnen loaded, or parachutes (automatic or manual); Weight & balance data placard for both seats; Data plate; Flight Manual. Additions! equipment for serobatics Bottom straps for safety harnesses in both seats; 1 Gemeter for front seat; Foot loops on rudder pedals; Parachute (automatic or manu:Flight Manual SCHLEICHER Ask 21 an, OPERATING LIMETATIONS X41 ATRWORTHINESS CATEGORY A (Aerobatics) according to LesM. Certification basis: Airworthiness Require ments for Sailplanes and Powered Sailplanes gated 1-11.1975. 11.2 PERMITTED OPERATIONS The glider is certified for VER flights during day- time (VER day). ‘The approved operation class ie indicated by a date placard on the instrument panel. Depending on the respective equipment the glider may be licensed for traffic for the following categories: As Aleworthiness Category U (Utility), according £0 VFR with equipment s¢ under IZ-3 a) 2. Almworthiness Category A (aerobatics), with equipment as under II-3 a) and II.3 b) for the Following aerobatics + Loop, Stall Turn, Split 'S', Inmelmann, Slow Roll, Inverted Flights, Spin, Steep Climbing ‘Turn, Lazy Eight, Chendelle. March 9, 1983Flight Manual SCHLEICHER ASK 21 6 DescarPtz0n ‘The ASK 21 1s designed to mest the neads of modern gliding training. It has en all fiberglass sandwich structure. Micwing witn Teall, tandem seat arrangenent, airbrakes fon upper wing only. The glider is stressed for aerobatics (Inverted flight included). Fechntcal Date Span 17,00m = 55,74 Ft Lengtn, 835m = 27a et Height 53m = 5,02 £t Aspect ratio 38,1 Wing area 17,95 m= 192,96 aqet Maxe all up weight 600 aN = 1320 ne Max. wing loading 33,4 dann 6,84 ibs/sqrt Airfoil: Wortmann FX $02 196 (inner wing) Wortmann Fx 60 ~126 (wing tip) Winch Tow: Weak Link 1000 dai + Weak Link 600 dai! hero Tow 3983PLight Manual SCHLEICHER ASK 21 9 TE.4 AIRSPEED LINTTATTONS AND LOAD FACTOR LIMITS Max. permissible speed (calm air): Yue = 191,2 kts = 174,00 mph = 280 km/h Max. permissible speed (rough air): Vg = 108,0kts = 124,3 mph = 200 km/h Max. maneuvering speed: yo = 97,2 ES = 112,0 mph = 180 km/h Max. speed with airbrakes extende: Yyg = 11,2 kts = 174,00 mph = 280 km/h Stall speed with airbrakes extended: Veg" 37,0 kts = 42,3 mph = 68 km/h Stall speed with airbrakes retracted: Ygg = 85,0 RES = 40,4 mp = 6S km/h The following safe load factors must not be exceeded (alrbrakes retracted, symmetrical maneuvers): pe mad, wamivectiig apes %y na 18:8 At nax.permissible speed Yap neath Rough ale is defined ag turbulence that can be ax pected in wave rotors, thunderstorns, whirlvinds, and when crossing mountain ridges. Manouvering speed is the highest speed at which full deflections of the control surfaces are still par- mitted. With max. permissible speed Vyp only 1/3 of the pos- deflections ace permitted. March 9, 1983Flight Manual SCHLEICHER ASK 21 10 True airspeed (TAS) is, hewaver, relevant for safety against flutter. Therefore, ono must take into ac count that with increasing altitude the true airspeed is higher than the reading of the airspeed indicator use of the decreasing alr density. Vg = 181 kes paeizude Yue: fe knots ph 5000 181 m4 20000 14a 385 25000 332 182 20000 121 139 tf: MEUM EL 53.5 Best varia : ea oSks. 5] kes. Pip Sie Sue 2atifec @ Flkts duse 2sl/sec @ 443 hareh 9,Right Manual Schleicher ASK 21 Normal Flight = 7 2 / 2s 2s fe 23 mn INDICATED AIRSPEED 5h 100 00 200 knJh 300 5h 108 kts 162 —— TRUE AIRSPEED [Pitot Head | POSETION ERROR With normal flights the position error of the airspeed indicator is negligible within the whole cange up bo 260 kan ( 151 kta) With Saverted flights the airspeed indicator reads too los, i.e. up to ~40 km/h ( 22 kts De 1" By attaching an extension tube this error may be eliminated. (Soe als: The exter pact the fn tube must projec! selage nose. at least 70 mm (2,75 in)FLight Manual SCHLEICHER ASK 21 ra Aizspeed indicator markings (IAS) Red Line (max. permissible eirspecd): 481,2 kts = 174,0 mph = 260 km/h Yellow are (caution range): 97,2 = 181 kts = 112 - 174 mph 180 - 280 kn/h Green arc (normal range): 43,0- 97 kts = S0- 412 mph = 80 ~ 180 kn/h Yellow triangle (approach speed) 49,0 kes = 56,0 mph = 80 km/h 11.5 crew 1 2 persons Minimum crev ¢ 1 person (min.weight 70 daN = 154 bs Gaution: Solo flights may only be conducted from tne front seat t 11.6 WEIGHTS Empty wetgnt approx. 792 lbs = 360 dav Max. all up weight 1320 Lbs = 600 ean Max. weight of non 1ift producing members 902 ibs = 410 dan. rarch 9, 1983Flight Manual SCHLEICHER 3 TE.7 IN FLIGHT CENTER OF GRAVITY RANGE The approved In Flight C.G. range is from 9,22 (234 ma) = 18,46 inches (483 mm) behind the eatum Line; equivalent to 20% - 41,1 % of the MAC 44,23 inches (1121 mm). with 2 0,31 inches (8 am) behind Leading edge center part of the ving. IE,8 WEIGHT & BALANCE INFORMATION Max. payload front seat (pilot inci. parachute): 242 Ibe = 110 daw Min. payload front seat (pilot incl. parachutel: 354 lbs = 70 date Caution: Short welght in the front seat aust be compensated by ballast (installation of lead discs in the nose; 1 lead dise = 2,76 lbs pilot weight). Number of lead Min. payload front seat ices an 2 ke ibs. ° 70,0 54,32 1 63,75 151,57 2 67,5 348,87 a 66,25 146,06 a 5,0 743,30 5 63,75 10,54 € 25 1 61,25 - = 2 70 2 Nex. payleac Bae lbs Akg = 2,206; June 4, 1984 TN-No. 13.0Fight Manual Schleicher ASK 21 % Setting of placards 1.9 December 20, 1983 TN no.11Flight Manual Schleicher ASK 21 5 Setting of placards (Only with tail wheel] December 20, 1983 TW 0.11Flight Manual Schleicher ASK 21 16 ‘Segelflugzeugbau A. Schleicher Poppenbausen [Medet __ Serial no__ LO en A aCARo Cece ppm [ee Man speed foe Fough tr 200-kann Mow maneuvering speed Yy_ | 180 4h Iaax cero tow speed YE Gratin Ime winen founch speed Wy [150 kn/h WEIGHT AND BALANCE Min payload tnt seat 9 ox ‘poyloed tron! seat ig wax. payload rear seat tg Baggage in wingroots imax. 2 «10 bg Max: permssibie all-up weight to %® Tooaing of baggage compart = ment: max. 1049 2off © Pre Take Off Check 1 Controls easy fo operate ? 2Ainbrakes locked ? rim in the center position ? t-Forachute ond safely harness Tostened ? S.Altineter adjusted 10 field hewn 6 Redo "ONand oxjusted to Draper trequercy ? 7 Bain canopies locked ? 1 offFlight Manual Schleicher ASK 21 1 OY Soff Rear Attention! Emergency bailout ! 2) Pull back both canopy side -locks and push ‘canopy upwards, BI Undo satety herness. 1 Get up and bail out 4) with manual chute selze release grip ond Dull out entirely efter 1-3 x00 A. Schleicher {535 Feppentucen Model ASK 21 Sarai na: 21: XxX Registration letters ade in West Germany “Aerobatics prohibited ¢ ° For equipment without Equipment os under airworthiness | g-meter and bottom strap category “U" (Utitity) J off ‘Aerobatics as per Flight Monval For spopment with Equpment o¢ under airworthiness ae g-meter ane bottom strap category “A” [AcrobaticFlight Manual Schleicher ASK 21 J Inspection holeFlight Manual Schleicher ASK 21 9 Airspeed indicator color coi 43-97 kts / 80-112 mph 91-151 kts [112-174 mph Yellow arc Ground mat-black Color codes and letter in tuminous paint. G-meter color codes 4) Positive range Yellow arc_from +5,3 to 65 Red radial line at +65 Red radial line at ~4 by Negative rangePlight Manual SCHLEICHER ask 21 2 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLIC PLACARDS Pull grey knob and push pedals forwards with your heels then let go the grey knob and Load the pedals in ord tol Airbeakes: blue lever in the Li arm rest; pull to extend airbrakes- Trim: noseheavy Tein: taftheavy. a =) eae ‘Zo open canopy? pull beck tha whit levers Li and RH on the canojmay 16 Tar taney 1908 Flight Manual SCHLEICHER ASK 21 a oF chek he reer eager! Tenant Canopy emergency jettisoning: push to the Left the red flat knob above the instrument panel. Ventilation ‘This placard mot be fitted in the front and rear cockpit in Full view of the pilot. TNno. 14Flight Manual Schleicher ASK 21 22 TET. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES THI.1 RECOVERY FROM SPIN According to the standard procedure spiming is temminated as] follove: a) Apply opposite nudéer (i.e. apply nuider against the direction of| rotation of the spin). ) Short pause (hold control inputs for about 1/2 spin turn). Warming: Disregarting the pause will result in slower recovery! ©) Ease the control column forvard (i.e. give in to the pressure ot the stick) until the rotation ceases and sound airflow is| established again. Warning: Full forvard stick may retard or even prevent the recovery! 4) Centralise rudder and allow glider to dive out. The altitude loss from the beginning of the recovery until the] normal flight attitude is regained is about 80 meter (260 feet). Note: During spins the ASK 21 oscillates in pitch. From a steep nose| down spin recovery according to the standard procedure is up} to 1 tum, from a flat spin less than 1 turn. ‘TIL.2 CANOPY JETTISONING AND EMERGENCY BAIL OUT Front canopy: a) Move lever with the red knob above the instrument} panel to the left and push canopy upwards. b) Opn safety harness. ) Get up and bail out, 4) With mamal chute seize release grip and pull cut} entirely after 1 to 3 seconds. Fevine./bate Sig, | author Date Page wo qw2a Jan.91 waiper| wat nar.a,198a[tpa-~ 22 App.Flight Manual SCHLEICHER ASK 21 a 1an.3 Rese_canopy a) Pull back both canopy cide locke and push canopy upwards. b) open safety harness. ©) Get up and boil out. 2) Mith manual chute seise release grip and pull out entirely after 1-3 seconds. If elecumstances allow, the front pilot should allow the rear pilot to bail out first. FLIGHTS THROUGH PRECIPITATION With wet or slightly iced wings or with insect accu- mulation there will be no deterioration in flight cha~ Hewever, ona has to reckon with a rather considerable deterloration in flight performance. This must be taken into accoudt especially on landing final approach. Add a safety maroin of § knots = 10 kn/h for approach 3902Flight Manual Schleicher ASK 21 TIT.4 WING DROPPING The glider stalls extrenely benign. Nevertheless one alvays has tc face the possibility of wing dropping because of turbulence. In that case push stick forvard inmediately and apply opposite nuddet against a noticeable tum at the sane tine to regain a normal flight attitude. If the rudder deflection against the tum is forgotten, 4 spin may occur even if the stick pressure is released. TII.5 GROUND LOOPING For normal conditions, swoth runvay, short grass, cne nay take off vith the wing on the ground without having to fear a change in the direction. High grass and rough gromd, hovever, may cause ground looping. In that case release the tov rope innediately. Revsno./bate Se author Date qw29 Jan.o1 wateFlight Manual Schleicher ASK 21 5 TV. NORMAL OPERATING PROCEDURES 1.1, COCKPIT LAYOUT AND CONTROLS Front seat Now: Stick, No.2: Trim: flat lever with green knob LH of stick, No.3: Rudder pedal adjustment; grey knob at the console. No.4: Airbrakes with wheelbrake; blue lever in the left arm rest, No.5: Release cable; yellow knob on left cockpit wall below ‘the canopy frame. No.6: Canopy emergency Jettisoning; horizontal lever with fed flat grip above the instrument panel cover; to the left = OPFN. Eront, canopy locking: White swivel levers on left and right canopy frane. To open canopy: pull yack both levers. To lock canopy: push both levers forwards, parallel to the canopy frame. No.8: Ventilation nozzles on right cockpitwall below the cano- py frames revolving and lockable. Wio.9: Back rest; the back rest 1s adjustable by tlIting 1t from the bottom upwards end forwards (see sketch); in formal flight attitudes the vack rest cannot shift by itself. Very tall pilots may fly without the back rest. No.10: Trim indicator; in the right arm rest benind the venti lation nozzle. May 25, 1984 TW 10.15Flight Manual Schleicher ASK 21 Front seat Hay 25, 1986Fight Manual Schleicher ASK 21 26a No.2: Trim; flat lever with green knob LH of stick. No.3: Rudder pedal adjustment with circular arip in front of stick, Airorakes with wheelbrake; blue lever in the left arm rest. No.5: Release cable: yellon knob on left cockpit wall below ‘the canopy frame. No.6: Rear canoay locking = Canopy energency Jettisoning: ed swivel levers on left and right canopy frane. To open canopy: pull back both levers. To lock canopy: push both levers forwards, parallel to ‘te canopy trame. No.7: Ventilation nozzles on right cockpit wall below the ca~ nopy frame; revolving and lockable. No.8: Back rest; the back rest is adjustable by tilting it from the Dotton upwards and forwards (see sketch); in normal Flight attitudes the back rest cannot shift by itself. Very tall pilots may fly without the back rest, Trim Indicator; in the right ara rest behind the venti- lation nozzle. May 25,1984 ui TN 0.15Fight Manual Schleicher ASK 21 seat Rear pus au lth a Noy 25, 1988Fight Manual Schleicher ASK 21 a BACK REST ADJUSTMENT Adjustment Engaged ™~Fight Manual Schleicher ASK 21 DAILY CHECKS [see page 30 FM | rmFight Manual Schleicher ASK 21 30 wa ‘iewo.20 dated october 16, 1987 Price to {light operations the following eneeks aust be secoo- plished: ‘Open canopy! Check that the sain pins are properly secured ‘check the proper connection of the ailerons and airbrakes throurh the access Bole on the left side abote the wing. Are the quick-release connectors secured with spring clipe ? ‘cheek for foreign bodies | ‘check the control circuits force and that all controls are tree- noving. Apply full deflections and load the control eireuits With fixed controle and aizbrakes. Check the plastic tubes inside the S-shaped rudder pedal tube for proper and tight fit. ‘check tire pressure: Hose wheel 2,0 ber (28 psi) ain wheel 2\7 ber (38 pea) Tail wheel (If installed) 2,5 bar (35,6 pei). ‘Toe condition and function of the tov release nectanisa is to be enecked. actuate the tov release: does it snap bact freely ¢ 2n~ gage. and disengage the ring pair. check the automatic releese of the c.c. toving hook with the ring pair which mst relesse auto satically buckvards. check the wheel brake, Pull the sirhrake lever; at the end of Ste travel an elastic resistance must be felt check upper and lover wing surface for éanages | Aileron: its condition, tree-aovingoess and play is to be check fe4 ! Chock also the pushrod conection. Airbrake: its condition, £i¢ and locklag As to de chock Check the fuselage for danuges, in particular also the tottoa sie Check that the tailplane is properly arsesbieé and secured. (Check also the pushrod connection ! Securee with spring clips? | eer 3, NOY, 1987Flight Manual Schieicher ASK 21 Fl 5. check condition of eattekid, pitot tube and venturl tube. 6. check static veats for cleanness | 1. After rough landings or axcessive flicht stress the whole sail- plane aust bo checked vith the wings and the tail” anit being Fenoved (geo also point 2.)1]. If any damage is found, tect ypector aust be called in. Om 20 account One Bust take otf again before such éamage has been repaired. See also the Instructions For continued Airworthiness {1 1¥.3. CHECKS PRIOR vo TARE OFF See the check Liste Sn section VEL For coatéovel Airworthsness psA3, of the Instructions ‘PH-Ho.20 dated October 16, 1907Flight Manual SCHLEICHER ASK 21 2 ‘TAKE OPE winch tow ‘ein neutral. Max. tow apead: B1 kts = 93 mph = 150 kn/ne The glider features a tow release for winch tow in front of the main wheel. The most favorable tov spacd is 50-50 kts = 56-58 aph 90-120 kn/ne There is Little pitch up tendency during initial tow. in the upper third of the tow additional altitude may be gained by slight back pressure. ‘Tow release: pull the release knob several times to the stop. ‘Aero tows only at the nose release in front of the nose wheel. Reconmended tow rope length: 100-200 ft. ‘ceim neutral. Fax. tow speed: 97 kts = 112 mph = 180 km/h. The most favorable tow speed during climb 1s 50-75 kts 56-87 mph = 90-140 kn/ne Take off may be done with the wingtip on the ground. Getting the wings level is no problem. However, the pilot Ls advised to be careful with high grass and very rough ground. Lift off takes place at shout 40 kts = 47 ah, 75 kesh. aFlight Manual Schleicher ASK 21 1.5 FREE FLIGHT ‘The glider say be flom up to Vee = 151 kts = 174 mph = 280 kwh. Up to manoeuvring speed of 97 kts mph = 180 Jah full control) deflections can be applied. At higher speeds the controls must be ap-] plied more carefully At Vye only 1/3 of the max. possible deflections must be applied. 1V.6 LOW SPEED FLIGHT, WING DROPPING AND SPINS With the stick back a distinct tail buffet is felt ‘he glider ie very benign in lov speed flight. By use of nonmal ai-| Jeron deflections the vings may be kept level down to minimum speed, even with aft C.G. positions. With nomal rudder deflections no wing dropping is found. Yay andles| of up to 5° have no significant influence on the wing dropping atti- tude. ‘Also rapid pulling up into 30° pitch does not cause wing dropping, but only a gentle nose drop. The sane applies for stalling out of a| 45° turn. But one has to point cut that even the most benign glider needs speed in onder to be controllable. In. turbulence this is especially inportant vhen also a ving dropping nay occur. Spin developanent from ving dropping strongly depends on the C.G. position and also to sore extent fron the pilot reaction. For C.G. positions forvand of 315 am aft of datum the ASK 21 does not spin at all. This configuration applies to 2 heavy pilots. For C.G. positions fram 320 mn through 385mm aft of datun nore] incipient spin tums are possible folloved by self recovery after 4) 1/2 turns at most. Such C.G. positions are possible in dual flight} with a Lightweight pilot in the front seat. For ¢.G. positions aft of 400 mm behind datum controlable sustained spins are possible. Such a C.G. position is usually only possible] vith one Lightweight pilot in the front seat. Rev no./Date Sis. | author Date Pe N29 Jan.92 wa Kaiser mar.o.190a[ Loa.Flight Manual Schl Note: During spins the ASK 21 oscillates in pitch. From a steep nose] down spin recovery according to the standard procedure is up| to 1 turn, froma flat spin less than 1 tum. ‘he speed at vhich the stall takes place depends on the payload. The] folloving standard values are applicable: Single: All up weight 1004 Ibs = 470 da, vithout airbrakes 65 Javh (35 Kts) IAS with airbrakes 68 Jah (37 kts) TAS. Dual: ALL up weight 1320 Ibs = 600 daNi, without airbrakes 74 bah (40 kts) IAS with airbrakes 77 lavh (42 kts) IAS. IV.7 HIGH SPEED FLIGHT ‘The glider shows no flutter tendency within the permissible speed] range. With airbrakes extended in a 45° dive the speed remains below Ww 151 kts = 174 mph = 280 law/h; it goes up to 125 kts = 144 mph 232 l/h at an all up Weight of 1230 Ibs = 600 daN. IV.8 APPROACH AND LANDING The mest favorable approach speed is 49 kts = 56 mh = 90 kav. With turbulence it my be advisable to increase slightly the ap- Even steep approaches nay be sloved dom efficiently vith the air~| brakes at the begining of the landing final. approach. The aixbrakes increase the stalling speed by about 1,6 kts =} 3 hav. Sideslipping is also suitable as an approach control, With full ruc) Ger during the sideslipping the rudder pressure decreases to zero; the rudder mist be pushed back. During sideslipping the airspeed indication goes to zero reading. Rev.ae./dete ig Aather Date Page ae. N23 Jan.g4 Waiber | Kaiser mar.9,1900/t 34 App,Flight Manual SCHLEICHER ask 21 35 1.9 ASROBATICS Macning : Even a glider which is approved for full ‘aerobatics does not have infinite strength capacities. Most hazardous are aerobatics which get out of control or are badly executed, as they result in high loads. ‘Therefore, it is urgently recommended to have one- self quided by an experienced Flight instructor. The ASK 21 being an approved two-seater for full aerobatics offers this possibility. ‘Such guidance 1s even prescribed according to § 69 (4) of the Germen LuePersPo (Aviation Personnel Test Re~ gulations) dated January 9, 1976. Following § 95 (3) of the said LuftPers?0 an adequate experience 1s re- quired from flight instructors. large pressure error in inverted flight during which the airspeed indicator reads 40 ka/h = 22 kts too low. when extending the pitot head by attaching a brass tube = 12 8 x 14 5,5 in = 140 mm in Length ~ this error dis~ appears. The tube must project in the front at least 2,75 in = 70 mm. For normal flights this 1s not neces- sary. In order to avoid danage when parking the glider in the hangar, this tube should not be left on any lon= eer than necessary. March 9, 1983Flight Manual SCHLEICHER ASK 21 6 Permissible indicated speeds Inverted flight without pitot head extension: Vygt Single 35-130 kts = 65-240 km/h. Duel 38-430 kts = 70-240 kn/he Indicated maneuvering speed 75 kts = 140 km/h Indicated max. speed 120 kee = 240 n/n Inverted flight with pitot head extension: Indicated maneuvering speed 97 kts = 180 kn/h Indicated max. speed 151 kts = 260 kn/n Indicated tall speed AT kts = 87 ka/h with tuo occupants ATTENTION : never relesse stick and rudder pedals when flying aerobatics. With aerobatics instruction 2 rellable agreement must be made between instructor and student flyes wills se gerd to the communication system for the mutual tek~ ing ovar of the controls. Airbrakes must be extended 4s soon as the pilot loses the control of the glider or as the speed increases unvoluntarily too fast. Exception: "Tail sliding" 1! The teim remains in the center position for serobatic maneuvers. Don't ever change the trim when flying aero— patics 1! PROHLEITED AEROBATICS ALL abrupt aerobatic maneuvers Loop forward Tail sliding. March 9, 1983Flight Manual Schleicher ASK 21 ressure head vith inverted Extension tube for total flights Fuselage nose 9121 mm Brass tube 5,5 in = 140 mm in length (12 9 x 1). one may also use a suitable plastic tube provided that it is sufficiently stiff an¢ straignt. March 9, 198%38 Flight Manual SCHLEICHER ASK 21 B teste Bee be eee Tene sorTeqoTe usu see usu ost. en ost yet ove uur sou suet ost us o8t usa sot usa o@t usu oLt usar o@t uyux sot 8% OLE fa 6st 534 say 533, 5331 a sa sa 33, sa, sa, 594 = sa sa, <6 28 rena rerburs rreng tours retburs rerburs rreng 16uTS etrepueua quora kaon @ Suan surqutra devas, Troy mots: wueutsuu ards uang creas paendn door Maren 9Right Manual Schleicher ASK 21 33 Loop Entrance speed Single 84 kts = 255 km/h Dual 92 kts = 170 ka/h Max. g = 23. STALL TURN Entrance spead: Single 89 kts = 165 kn/h Dual 97 kts = 180 kn/n Max. g- 3. SPLIT Pull up at least 30°! Altitude less approx. 328 ft = 100m, Entrance speed: Single 92 kts = 170 km/h Dual 97 kts = 160 ka/n Max. g = 2-3. ITMMELNANN Entrance speet Single 09 kts = 165 km/h Dual 97 kes = 180 ka/n Max. g = 2,5-3,5-Right Manual Schleicher ASK 21 40 SLOW ROLL Sa, Entrance spec Single 61 kts = 150 kava Dual 85 kes 265 n/n. INVERTED FLIGHT Semmes ie tne snvecees ete Nretmasiesieee trite Gepestoany Regitsonda ee we spin LAZY erout Entrance spe Single 76 kts Dual etRight Manual Schleicher ASK 21 wt STEEP CLIMBING TURN Entrance speed: Single 76 kts = 140 kn/n Dual 61 kts = 150 kn/he CHANDELLE Entrance speed: Single 86 kts = 160 km/h Dual $5 kta = 175 kn/heFight Manual Schleicher ASK 21 AIGGING AD DE-RIGEING Rigging the ASK 21 can be cazried out by four persons with- fut nechanteal assistance, and by three’ persons with the ise of a fuselage stand of a wing sapport Peter to rigging, clean ané gresse all ping, bolts, bushings ‘and control syaten connections. 1. Set up the fuselage and hold St horizontal 2. Flug the apar fork of the left wing into the fuselage end - Af-available ~ place # wing support under the ving ead. 3. offer up the right wing and align the main pin fittiags 4. Prose in the asia pins and secure, Never insert tho rear ving attacheont pins prior fo the main pans ! 5. Press in the rear wing attachueat pins; unserev the T-tool Ane cneex vnetber the sarety Loex 1s engaged. 6. conect and lock the aileron centrol Linkages Sa the fuse- lage Behind the spar tumnel-You aust be able to touch the bali ‘pivot by feeling through the elot in the socket. Also heck the proper engageneat of the safety lock by pushiag ston to close ! Secure then witb spring clipe! 7. Comect and Leck the aixbrake control Linkages in the tust lage behind the spar’ tunnel. Secure then with spring clipe!Flight Manual Schleicher ASK 21 8. The tailplane is fitted onto the fin from the front. (see Fig. V.2-1 and V.2-2). Now the Allan bolt at the leading edge is screwed in; this should be screwed in tightly until the spring-loaded safety pin snaps out over the screw head as far as the socket 9. Connect the elevator and safety with a spring clip ! Note, if your glider uses an automatic elevator connection: after cleaning and lightly greasing the plug-in elevator connections, the tailplane is fitted onto the fin from the front; both elevator panels must be fitted into their connectors simultaneously. Then the tailplane is pushed back until the Allan bolt at the leading edge can be screved in; this should be screwed in tightly until the spring-loaded safety pin snaps out over the screw head as far as the socket 10. Carry out a pre-flight check referring to the Check List (see Section VII, p.43, of the Instructions For Continued Airvorthiness ! 11. The control circuits must be subjected to an operational test. 12. Check condition and function of the wheel brake; check the tire pressure. See also Section IV.2 DAILY INSPECTIONS in this Manual Page ae 42a Reviao, oate Sig] author Date tw o22 26.14.90 sun] Ka.ssuy 16.10.07Flight Manual Schleicher ASK 21 V.2 DE-RIGGING De-rigging is carried out in the reverse sequence to that of rigging. It must be taken care that the rear wing attachment pins have to be removed prior to the main pins WARNING: For derigging the horizontal tail from the fin it has to be regarded hat only the method according to Fig. V.2-2 is used Fig. V.2-1 Fig. Vs WRONG: Twist nov: RIGHT: Pitch movement V.3 PARKING When parking the glider, the canopies have to be closed ! When an ASK 21 is parked on an airfield in the sun- shine (this must also be observed during the wait- ing time until take-off when the pilots are already on board ) the canopies must not be left open for some tine Revs, pate Sig] author date Page ne. Ty 22 26.11.90 sux | Ka. tev 16.10.07 43 aFlight Manual Schleicher ASK 21 Depending on the position of the sun and the intensity of the radiation, the burning-glass effect of the canopies can cause a slow fire in the area of the instrument panel or the headrest vespec tively Therefore, if you have to store the glider outside, it is absolutely necessary always to close the cano- pies and to cover them with a white cloth V.4 ROAD TRANSPORT The design of a glider trailer is another subject and cannot be discussed in all details here. Of course, a closed trailer is preferable. But also an open trailer may serve the purpose, the latter is generally simpler and lighter. It is important that all couponents are well fixed and have a large sup- port surface A etructnral components survey drawing vhich can be used for the building of a trailer, can be obtained from ALEXANDER SCHLEICHER. WARNING: In no_case must the elevator actuator fitting be loaded. This fitting trades out of the upper end of the fin, Not even soft foam cushions are allowed Pech For the construction of the trailer for road transport the full freedone from any load mst be carefully regarded. Fev.no. Oate sig] author gate Page ae Tx a2 26.11.90 dae] kascsue 16.10.87 43 bFLight Manual SCHLEICHER ASK 21 4 ves Macen 9, PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ‘the whole surface of the glider is painted with weather eesisting, white polyester coat. In purities may be washed off with a mild cleansing agent. Heavy impurities may be renoved with 2 polish. For the paint maintenance only silicone-free agents must be used (2.9. 1 Z-special cleansing agent-D2 From W.SAUER & C0, 5060 Bensberg, West Germany, - or the cleansing polish fron LESONAL). ‘Though the glider is rathar insensitive, it should be protected as much as possible against moisture and humidity. If water has soakec into any components, these have to be stored in a dry room and must be turned] over Eeaquently; ‘The canopy is best cleaned with a special plexiglass cleansing agents in an emergency lukewarm water wilt dus Rewipe only with pure, soft leather or cloth. never wipe on dry plexi ly harnesses must be regularly checked for da~ he gai mage and tears. The metal parts of the harnesses must be checked for corresion. 1983FLight Manual SCHLEZCHER ASK 21 45 VE, CENTER OF GRAVITY ( co} VI.1 WEIGHING PROCEDURE OF CG AT EMTY WeIGHT Prior ta determining the CG in flight the CG at enpty weight has te be established by weighing the glider. For this procedure the glider must be put on tuo pair of scales (one at the nose wheel and one at the tail skid) NOTE: the glider must be set on the two pairs of scales very carefully in order to prevent that the scales get misaligned; (this could lead to erroneous results) « The Datum Line (DL) is situated at the wing leeding sage of the straight center part of the wing. Levelling meane: wedge on rear top edge of fuselage 1000 : 52 horlaontal. Empty weight co + Weight at the nese wheal: Lbs Weight at the tailskid: Lbs Suppert point ncse wheel: in Support point tailskid: in NOTE: determination of empty weight and empty weight Cc must be done without any additional balance weights (e.g: tim cushion). fe careful not to exceed the maximum weight of non lift producing parts when using aaxinun payload. The totsl weight of non Lift producing parte contains the indivi. dual weights of fuselage, elevator ané maximum payload and must not exceed 410 daN = 920 Ibs (the payload must be recucsd accordingly) March 9, 1983Flight Manual Schleicher ASK 21 6 Weight and Balance Sheet Datum Point Wing Leading Edge (6.P1=0,4m fi ey] Wedge 1000:52 horizontal & with pilot CG arm = TBSmm G4eSin before datum point = hed a> < missle rage 750+) (wih plat CG. arm YY ian at UY = 80mm) 315in - before datum point SZ ONC, max 90g Rear Ae geo 700-| 7 Se Empty Weight Chg} 30 00 CtFlight Manual SCHLEICHER ASK 21 47 va.2 The CG should be recalculated after repair, repainting of installation of additional equipment, but not Later than 4 yeacs after the last weighing. ‘The empty weight, empty welght CG position and maximum joad should be racorded after each weighing on page sf the Flight Manuel by @ competent person. EMPTY WEIGHT CG POSITION With the empty weight CG according to the below-menticna Limits and the pilot weights according to the toad table. the in £light CG will be within the approved renga. jaco | 80 m2 28,03 758 28,84Flight Manual SCHLEICHER ASK 21 eangeu -brs| (a1 6 peotded uote Radu cor) wa a, nep pursued ‘99 Aadug (sar) 94 austen Aydug (yep) bur Searoh 202 pasn ysrt Ausudtnbs aan patares sourubron yo 3180 ch empty weight momentum is necessary to calculate the in ‘C6 (load table). ight____ | RE bere, we| Wezhtary feface 5 Schleicher PSL M22? , Yo 216es 66 20 Beate: 'e- (3-22 4 ap Reclh: G o¥9* » 92> 22917 1 =2 705, abt CretuuarE Eyly CF | te x4, —Ly = 22( (2705) ~ 63.0> BOX’ 7 ? Bx fe = 220275) - 63.0: soz’ | Creacore Emp Memert Meugitf = B90*C 30,21" CAccgenpe Asyaey¢e £080 Al/ og Wegay, = (320 7, (tee Vee Yo typ 28 -Bio * 25, 720 = a Usere Zoe = £60" CKO CE Plant 2G. | pg OE | | CLG 1872 % = | @ es 165 eA age Z x | 2u= /2/4* | Fel@A7 CG, =2!4 2 16¢SB = [3.72”" if Zev 72g Ba | | Flight Cb riage os 22" 10b4" 4 WA Light Lb. ange las of: [2/is//999 Kyo | Coy Po POKF elim 8 payee’ SCL L i ) ger .eel 970 182-2760 4)Fight Manual ScHLErcHER ASK 21 4s GAUTION : Incorrect loading can deteriorate glider handling qualities and can cause hazardous Flight conditions. The pilot in command is responsable for correct loading. Naver fly the glider from the rear seat only50 Flight Manual Schleicher ASK 21 VI.& Calculation of CG at flight weight vo! 1d puomuoy ay} 40 4S019209 a 45 pup anjoa s96uo) 243 a5n ]OYs suosvad ous uolySod spas aly) uo 4S@.9909 &Iy 125 44yBian jo wns, JajJoys ay) asn yyoys suosiad WL “BION x "‘imyueanw jorung = 22 tau va Usted [Tinjuswow jo uns TS if +e abobiog " = syd 2008 | c f h ae youd in| (59°99, is cue sybian Adu (pu x sqjunpoucy | = |ueujwso | x [isqiaybrem —1 Flight Manual Schleicher ASK 21 VI_.b Calculation of CG at flight weight {metric system] Uolgisod pummioy ays 4D 4s@s3209 ayy 425 uD anja sabuo) ayy @sn yoys suosved yous vo} 3d s0as ay UO JsBUHI0q ayy 425 UD aNjOA Jaysoys 24 asN OHS suOsiad Im “BION x. - = __tubiam jo uns (aa Tabs 95 = Grypsuoujorang 7 22 NOI 40 wong Tineaow jouNS “ibe jo NS . +x 2606509 . -* od s02q eal = -* fod quoug Bla = +x sybian Aydua [ww x64 junyuouy] = [tuwjuo | = (oy juoem |82 light Manual Schleicher ASK 21 4 Calculation of CG at flight weight vt EXAMPLE ! Uolgisod puoalos ayy 40 4sas990q ay) 4as puD anya saBuo] ay) asn joys Suosiad us Uuol4}sod say a4} uo 45219909 Buy 485 PUD @nyOA sajJoys ayj ash joys suOsied YL “BION x. isapawees| yee |= aie = 9) 4WOiN 40 voUso S80ELS1 — | Tinjueuour puns 881! | “Kamp wS a7'giz + | =] 786 [+x ce a6v650g seis = - | =| ge |-* $9 oud sae * sy [OM | : seeeee = | =)rexs. {est el oud quoss 69877+ | =| GSOE |+x| 718 — | jybiem Aydua (ou * sayunjweuon | = |twujas |» [tsa iaabiemTexsY SADENS (om WA iap GSB =n saait Cee ine usinent 0" | eee HAGE Joc up pots fr veg bending escilation frequency testFight Manel Sctlicher ASK 24 ae az Brose gui a NN S o 7 Jo ts fave eo 10 sz ca cy ca 3 yo) « —— aadie: Ye protucion sesee fo eden coup ‘BEST "i npr nse aac nS bt Se ef Tet om nye ae San aa