ava Ha ye a paar BI ene ok q heey eee ne eee any “ atteSpecifications Engine - Oberursel GR WW rotarty 9 cyl Power (h.p) - 10 Height (mm) - 2950 Length (mm) - 5770 Wing span (mm) - 7190 Wing surface (m/sq) - 18.66 Empty weight (kq) - 388 Cake off weight (kq) - 571 Fuel capcity () - 72 Oil capacity (I) - 20 Climb rate 1000m - 2 min 56 sec 2000m - 5 min 58 sec 3000m - 9 min 30. sec 4000m - 13 min 57 sec 5000m - 20 min 10 sec Maximum airspeed Sea level - 178 kph 1000m - 170 kph 3000m - 151 kph 4000m - 141 kph 5000m - 129 kph Service ceiling 5500 m Endurance Combat 1 hr 20 min Cruise 2 br 30 min Armament 2 x LING O8/15 Spandau 7.92 mm 500 rounds per barrelStartup proceedure Check controls free and clear Check fuel level Throttle 10 idle Mixture to full rich (level full forward), Switch on magnetos (default € key) Lean for maximum revsPilots notes Cake off Once engine has reached operating temprature take off into the wind. Raise the tail as soon as possible and maintian direction with rudder. The Drl will achieve flying speed quickly and climb speedily. Flying characteristics : Che Dri is a fantastically agile aircraft that posses an excellent climb rate. Pilots should note that the Oberursel rotary engine has strong gyroscopic effect and be aware of the implications. The Dri possess a full flying rudder and this should be employed to over come the gyroscopic effects. Curns should be initiated with the rudder and employ aerilon for balance. When turning left the pilot should counter the tendency of the nose to rise with combined rudder and forward elevator. When performing turns 10 the right the opposite is true.Ti can be advantageous 16 initially blip the engine in order to perform smart turns in either direction. The Dri is inherently unstable by design and pilots should be aware of acclerated stalls during turns to the left caused by a nose bigh attitude, The Oberursel engine should not be allowed to exceed 1400. rpm and has a tendency to cool quickly, The engine should be keep running at all times and the blip switch utilised to ensure this doesnt happen. The Dr performs best at low altitudes, Pilots will experiance an lack of response in the controls over 200Om. The Drl will dive well but caution should be taken over the temprature and revs of the engine.Pilot notes continued Pilots should also take care not to overstress the aircraft pulling out of fast dives for fear of structural failure. Vibration in the controls during high speed manuvers is a early warning of this. Combat Operations. The Drl is an excellent dogfighting machine. Ts manoeuvrability and excellent climb make it a deadly adversary, Pilots are encouraged to avoid left hand turns with a nose high attitude. Che resultant stall, whilst not hard to recover from will leave the aircraft momentarily uncontrollable and vulnerable to attack. The Drl is easily the match or equal in maneuverability of any enemy aircrafi, : Tt is however not fast and once engaged pilots may have difficulties leaving the fight. Che best defence is its excellent climb and ability to change direction with great alacrity. Landing For the unwary pilot, landings may present problems. Che Drl bas a strong tendency 19 ground loop. Pilots are to be aware of this and employ measures 10 avoid wing damage caused by the resultant flipping. s Landings must always be performed into the wind. Reduce throtile Jo no fess than 25%. Maintain airspeed via use of the blip switch, Al standard three point landing is to be advised. During the rofl out use the blip switch to maintain sufficient airflow over the rudder to allow you to cancel out any tendency to ground loop and firm back pressure on the control column to press the tail skid into the ground,