Performance

Question 1

What is the Blanik Vne speed?

Answer 1

135 IAS

Question 2

What is the Blanik Vra speed?

Answer 2

86 IAS

Question 3

What is Vra speed?

Answer 3

Maximum speed through turbulence

Question 4

What is the Blanik Va speed?

Answer 4

81 IAS

Question 5

What is the Blanik Vw speed?

Answer 5

65 IAS

Question 6

What is the Vt speed?

Answer 6

81 IAS

Question 7

What is Vt speed in a glider?

Answer 7

Maximum towing speed

Question 8

What is the Blanik Vlo speed?

Answer 8

There are no limitations

Question 9

What is the Blanik Vsi speed?

Answer 9

32 IAS

Question 10

What is Vsi speed in a glider?

Answer 10

Stalling speed in flight

Question 11

What is the green arc on the Blanik airspeed indicator?

Answer 11

Rough airspeed range

Question 12

What is the Yellow arc on the Blanik?

Answer 12

Smooth air speed range

Question 13

What is the yellow triangle on the airspeed indicator?

Answer 13

The minimum approach speed

Question 14

What is the Blanik’s empty weight?

Answer 14

683 lbs

Question 15

What is the maximum gross weight for one pilot in the Blanik?

Answer 15

925 lbs

Question 16

What is the maximum gross weight for two pilots in the Blanik?

Answer 16

1124 lbs

Question 17

What is the minimal pilot weight in the Blanik?

Answer 17

121 lbs. (including parachute), but may need ballast

Question 18

What is the maximum pilot’s weight in the Blanik?

Answer 18

242 lbs

Question 19

What is the maximum useful load in the Blanik?

Answer 19

440 lbs

Question 20

What is the front limit CG in the Blanik?

Answer 20

23% of MAC

Question 21

What the rear limit CG in the Blanik?

Answer 21

40% of MAC

Question 22

What maneuvers are prohibited in the Blanik?

Answer 22

If there are two pilots, half rolls and half loops, inverted flights, and slow rolls

Question 23

Where must the pilot sit if flying solo?

Answer 23

Always in the front seat

Question 24

How much must the pilot weigh if flying solo?

Answer 24

154 lbs. If less, then use ballast

Question 25

Is FIKI allowed?

Answer 25

Never

Question 26

What should be done if an aerobatic maneuver is executed?

Answer 26

It must be recorded in the aircraft logbook

Question 27

What is the maximum cable strength allows for aerotow in the Blanik?

Answer 27

6500 N

Question 28

What is the minimum cable length for aerotowing?

Answer 28

15 meters, recommended 30-40 meters (100-130 feet)

Question 29

What is the maximum crosswind component for the Blanik to approach and land?

Answer 29

16 KTS

Question 30

How do you recover from a stall?

Answer 30

Pitch forward to lower the angle of attack

Question 31

What causes a spin?

Answer 31

Excessive rudder at near stalling speeds

Question 32

How do you recover from a spin?

Answer 32

Opposite rudder, neutral aileron and pitch forward to recover

Question 33

How do you jettison the canopy?

Answer 33

Rotate the jettison handles.

Question 34

How do you exit the Blanik mid-air?

Answer 34

Side of the canopy, ideally under the wing.