C42 SERIES Pilot Operating Handbook
POH Issue 4 Rev. 5 Page 75 of 91
4. Drop procedures
After completing the climb to the agreed drop altitude, level off the aircraft
and continue horizontal flight at the airspeed of 48 to 59 kn (90 to 110 km/h).
For that set the flaps to position II (take-off).
Then, the skydiver opens his seat belt, takes up his jump position and signals
to the pilot that he is ready to jump.
During the drop, the pilot must pay attention to any balance changes (slight
climb tendency). Once the drop has been completed, the pilot should check
that no objects have been caught up in the aircraft (on the wing strut,
empennage) which could adversely affect the control surfaces.
The seat belt on the co-pilot seat must be secured.
During descent, airspeed limitations must be observed. A subsequent
analysis of the drop, after it has been completed, is practical and useful for
the future.
22 Instructions for the use of the LiFe-battery
The usage of LiFe-batteries on C42 is related to the battery modulation
technology which allows for an effective reduction of the empty weight for
more than 7.7 lbs (3,5 kg) due to its high energy density. These batteries are
characterised by the following qualities:
- low-maintenance
- small size
- high voltage
- fast charging
- high impulse current ability
- extremely low self-discharge
What is special is the ability to produce high battery power during the starting
procedure, though the battery develops it only at a certain minimum
temperature.
At cold outside temperatures it can lead to the false conclusion that the
battery is empty.
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