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Ballistic Recovery Systems (BRS)
The parachute system is designed to protect occupants
in the event of an emergency by lowering the aircraft to the ground after
deployment. Ballistic Recovery Systems (BRS) revolutionized general aviation
safety by providing an alternative measure of safety to occupants.
To deploy the parachute, a person must use
approximately 35 pounds of force on the red handle to set off a magnesium
charge that ignites a solid-fuel rocket. The rocket blows out a hatch where
the BRS is stored. As the rocket deploys, the aircraft will slow as the
embedded BRS harness straps unzip from both sides of the fuselage.
Within seconds, the parachute will unfurl to assist
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The Engine:
The Continental 0-200 engine
installed
in the STOL CH 750 LS
is FAA certified under part 33.
Engines are factory new.
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ENGINE CERTIFIED UNDER FAA PART 33 |
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SRS
Airbag Seatbelts: AMSAFE and AMD signed a Research & Development contract for certifying seat belt airbags in the Alarus training aircraft. "AMSAFE developed a seatbelt type airbag for the airline industry. Applying the same technology to our training aircraft makes sense" states
John Degonia, sales director of AMD. The seatbelts have now been approved
for the Zodiac by AMSAFE. See:
SRS Airbag Seatbelt details |
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Seat Foam |
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Temper foam, also known as memory foam, was first commercialized during the
mid 60’s as a result of NASA’s AMES Research technology transfer program.
This open-cell variety of flexible polyurethane foam (FPF) was
distinguished by properties allowing it to redistribute the G-Force suffered
by astronauts during take-off and re-entry, and providing commercial pilots
a more comfortable seating surface during long flights. Although
Temper foam production technology has been available for more than 35 years,
commercial products have only recently been made widely available to
consumers.
Temper foam is typified by its slow recovery after compression. When a
weighted object (for example, the human body) is positioned on Temper foam,
the foam progressively conforms to the shape of the object, and after the
weight is removed, the foam slowly reassumes its initial shape. Due to this
gradual recovery, Temper foam also can be described as “slow recovery” foam.
Other
characteristics include Temper foam’s ability to dampen vibration as well as
absorb shock. This latter performance characteristic is confirmed in the
laboratory using ball rebound tests. Ball rebound of less than 20% (compared
to 50% – 60% with other varieties of FPF) supports the description of Temper
polyurethane foam as “dead” or “low-resilience” foam, in that it lacks the
surface “springiness” of other FPF products. In fact, certain Temper foam
products claim to absorb up to 90% of impact.
In
addition to these key advantages, Temper foam also react to body temperature
and ambient temperatures, softening with heat and more easily adjusting to
body contours.
In
the Alarus, Temper type foam is used and is part of the FAA
approved Type Design..
The same foam is available as an option for the STOL CH 750 LS |
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Landing Gear:
The simple
one-piece aluminum
spring gear of the Alarus has been well
tested in the field as many flying schools
throughout the world
are using the aircraft as a primary and
IFR trainer.
The
STOL CH 750 LS gear is similar. Extra tough and simple.
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Avionics:
Both the
Alarus, Zodiac and
STOL CH 750 LS
use advanced avionics. The
STOL CH 750 LS
can be equipped with the " Approach Pro-G Wiring System" designed complex configured instrument panel. The Pro-G Wiring System is compatible with Garmin NAV/GPS/COM, audio panels, intercoms, moving map displays, VOR
indicators, HSI's, RMI's, ADF's, annunciators, mode control and just about
any "send and receive" RS-232 formatted electronic device.
The Fast Stack Approach
Harness makes it simple to upgrade as many avionic systems are incorporated
into the Pro-G Wiring System. It's like a plug-and-play system. Each cable
and lead is clearly marked. Instead of having hundreds of individual wires
behind your panel, you have a few. The installation is clean and easy to
maintain.
When a significant
amount of Garmin avionics is installed, the Approach Pro-G system is used in
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Transponder-Encoder and pitot static
tests:
In order to meet requirements of FAR 91.411
(...No
person may operate an airplane, or helicopter, in controlled airspace under
IFR unless...Within
the preceding 24 calendar months, each static pressure system, each
altimeter instrument, and each automatic pressure altitude reporting system
has been tested and inspected and found to comply...)
AMD tests all production aircraft VFR and or
IFR. Tests are signed off by an FAA certified person before delivery. Log
book entry must be made.
In order to meet requirements of FAR 91.413 (No
persons may use an ATC transponder.....unless, within the preceding 24
calendar months, the ATC transponder has been tested and inspected and found
to comply...) AMD tests all
production aircraft VFR and or IFR. Tests are signed off by an FAA certified
person before delivery. Log book entry must be made. |
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ELT:
ELT's are tested and inspected in compliance with FAR 91.207. ELT can be
turned ON at the panel.
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Corrosion Protection:
Each aircraft built by AMD is corrosion protected. When airframe is built, a
"zinc chromate" type paint is applied to mating surfaces. Once aircraft is
100% finished and ready for delivery, a fine mist special type oil is
sprayed inside the aircraft. This oil mist seals the aluminum. The FAA
approved the same system for the Alarus. |
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Aircraft Inspection & Maintenance:
Due to the wide range of available avionics, the top part of the instrument
panel can be easily removed for inspection and maintenance. Rear fuselage
can be accessed through a bottom inspection panel about 2x2 feet big or by
moving the seat backs forward. Other inspection panels are located under the
wings for aileron system and fuel inspection. |
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Aircraft Ground Handling:
Nose wheel area is designed so that standard type aviation systems can be
used to move the aircraft.
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Aircraft Ground Power Plug:
Located behind the wing, away from the propeller. |
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Insurance:
Warning: Before you purchase any new Light Sport Aircraft, make sure you will
be able to get insurance for it!
Insuring the AMD
STOL CH 750 LS is easy. In fact, it is one of the least expensive
Sport Aircraft to insure. Chris Heintz designs have a long and enviable
track record in the field (and in the air!) and are preferred by insurance
companies for their excellent low speed control.
Many Insurance companies request that manufacturers stock airframe parts in
the USA, that must be available, easy and fast to deliver.
STOL CH 750 LS
parts are
made and stocked in North America, not overseas, as with many LSA aircraft.
For more detailed information on the STOL CH 701, please
see
www.zenithair.com
For additional information on the LSA, please see
www.eaa.org or
http://www.sportpilot.org
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