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Many factors affect flight planning and aircraft operation, including aircraft weight, weather, and runway surface. The recommended flight parameters listed below are intended to give approximations for flights at maximum takeoff or landing weight on a day with International Standard Atmosphere (ISA) conditions.
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Important: These instructions are intended for use with Flight Simulator only and are no substitute for using the actual aircraft manual for real-world flight. Note: As with all of the Flight Simulator aircraft, the V-speeds and checklists are located on the Kneeboard. To access the Kneeboard while flying, press SHIFT+F10, or on the Aircraft menu, click Kneeboard. Note: All speeds provided in the Flight Notes are indicated airspeeds. If you're using these speeds as reference, be sure that you select Display Indicated Airspeed in the Realism Settings dialog box. Speeds listed in the specifications table are shown as true airspeeds. |
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By default, this aircraft has full fuel and payload. Depending on atmospheric conditions, altitude. and other factors, you will not get the same performance at gross weight that you would with a lighter load. |
Required Runway Length
300 feet (92 meters) at sea level with ISA conditions.
Note: The length required for both takeoff and landing is a result of a number of factors, including aircraft weight, altitude, headwind, use of flaps, and ambient temperature. Lower weights and temperatures will result in better performance, as will having a headwind component. Higher altitudes and temperatures degrades performance.
Engine Startup
The engine will be running automatically every time you begin a flight. If you shut the engine down, you can initiate an auto-startup sequence by pressing CTRL+E. If you want to do the startup procedures manually, use the checklist on the Kneeboard.
Taxiing
Taxi at a brisk walking pace.
Takeoff
Run through the Before Takeoff checklist found on the Kneeboard.
Climb
Climb at approximately 40 to 43 knots (75 km/h-80 km/h).
Cruise
Cruise altitude would normally be determined by winds, weather, and other factors. Ultralight aircraft are not normally designed for long-distance travel. Be sure to always be aware of how much available fuel you have.
As an example, at 3,000 feet maintain an airspeed of 65 KIAS (indicated airspeed).
Descent and Approach
Reduce airspeed to 45 knots.
Landing
The Air Creation Buggy 582 SL is very easy to land. Reduce airspeed as you descend. Align the ultralight with the runway centerline. Adjust pitch and power to maintain approximately 30 knots
Upon touchdown, bring the power back to idle and lightly apply the brakes by pressing the PERIOD key.