User manual

Manual RPM Adjustment, Prop Feathering
Normally the Kommandogerät takes the burden of adjusting Prop Pitch/RPM off of the
pilot. However there may be situations where a manual RPM adjustment is required such
as the need to feather the propeller in the event of an engine failure during flight.
The aircraft is equipped with a switch that toggles automatic and manual propeller pitch
adjustment forth and back (Figure 1). The switch is by default in position “Auto”.
Switching to “Hand” activates the See-Saw on the throttle lever which is used to adjust
Prop Pitch/RPM or to feather the propeller (left-click and hold, right-click and hold). Note
when flying in “Hand”- mode the RPM should always be adjusted in accordance to the
manifold pressure settings as indicated by the coloured markings on both the Tachometer
and Manifold Pressure Gauge! Flying above 2500 RPM in “Hand”- mode should be avoided!
Fig. 1
Canopy and Canopy Emergency Release
The canopy should be closed during the entire flight (risk of canopy blowing off).
In an emergency event the canopy can be blasted using a charge.
A red lever is located on the right cockpit wall just aft of the canopy hand wheel.
Pressing it once arms the charge,
pressing it twice detonates the charge.
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