FLIGHT MANUAL TSA-M, VARIANT S6
Doc.-No.:P400-006.000 E Page: 4-35 Revision: ---
Date of Issue: 07. October 2008 Agency approved Date of Rev.: --.--.----
4.7.11 Flights in Icing-Conditions
Ice and hoar-frost significantly influence the air-flow around the A/C. The mass
will increase and flight performance and behavior will decrease significantly.
Avoid flights in icing-conditions.
2. In the case of an unintended flight into an area of icing-conditions, leave
the area immediately by turning around or reducing altitude.
3. Increase all recommended speeds for take-off and landing by at least
+ 6kts / 10 km/h. This should also be done for all other minimum air-
4. The climb-rate will decrease (up to 50%) and the cruise-speed will
4.7.12 Flights near Thunderstorms
1. Avoid flights near or into a thunderstorm. Strong turbulences, ice, strong
rain or hail can be expected.
The motorglider also has no adequate
2. In the case of an unintended flight into an area of thunderstorms, leave
Warning: If it is suspected that lightning struck the A/C, immediately
follow the procedures of section 3.12.4.
Caution: A/C made of composite-materials are more susceptible to
lighting-strikes than A/C made of metals.