Blanik l23 super blanik sailplane flight manualpoh. Blanik l23 sailplane flight manual routine and periodic inspections assembly instructions. We need to get a weight and balance done for our blanik l. The cockpit is somewhat roomier in the l23, and some differences are a swept fin and a ttail, and on. Autotow launching the blanik l23 super blanik aircraft design and certification glider and sailplane overhaul, revision and maintenance of sport airplanes and gliders, avion service otrokovice. L23061b in order to perform the replacement of damaged screws. For further technical details about the sailplane, reference should be made to the publication technical manual of the l sailplane. Total flight hours number of starts by winch and aerotow sailplane tc holder will send you the service bulletin no. I have always liked the lines of the l23 over the l. Type certificates l blanik and lac blanik l23 super blanik l33 solo l vivat. The following is a flight test report passed along to us by gary aldrich, eaa chapter member. I dug up the faa type certificate that actually uses the most forward. The l 23 superblanik glider is allmetal twoseat selfcontained high wing glider with.
The 2seated l23 super blanik is a new model of the well known blanik l conventional tailed. This condition, if not corrected, could result in no longer retaining the horizontal stabilizer in place and consequent loss of control of the aeroplane. L23033a mandatory maintenance manual for the l23 super blanik dol231031. L 23 super blanik 68604 kunovice czech republic sailplane flight manual do l 23.
The rudder, elevator and ailerons are fabric covered. As taken from the website at blanik america, the twoseat allmetal lac blanik is an aerobatic version of the l blanik, primarily intended for dual aerobatic training while also used for elementary glider training. December 2005 air force flight test center afftctim0508 usaf tps l23 super blanik aerodynamic determination, evaluation, and reporting program have bladder a aviv yamshahor, maj, iaf scott cain, maj, usaf project pilot project pilot eric smith, maj, usaf michele woodcock, capt, usaf project pilot project flight test navigator. Qualitatively assess the normal spin characteristics of the l23 within the flight manual center of gravity range. This document has been published in the federal register. Cracks were reported on the rear horizontal stabilizer bracket of two l 23 superblanik sailplanes. Return of l blanik back to the air, with safe life 5000 flight hours more to go. L 23 super blanik 686 04 kunovice czech republicsailplane flight manualdo l 23. The l 23 super blanik sailplane is a cantilever, highwing, twoseat glider of allmetal structure.
The airbrakes were retained however, and these open on both the top and the bottom of each wing. Free let kunovice l23 super blanik checklists to download. With 2,649 built, it is the most numerous and widely used glider in the world. Cumulus soaring, profiline flight manual on cd gliders glider pilot network adverts document details blanik flight manual cumulus soaring. October 12, 1993 this sailplane flight manual is faa approved for u. The incorporation of any such amendment should be recorded in the amendment list given on page 4. Gary aldrich, jeff nuccio originally published march 1995 note.
L23 001a mandatory flight manual amendment chapters 1,4, and 8 change do l23. Blanik limited 2nd floor beaux lane house mercer street lower. Also, certain private browsing modes and similar web browser setttings may cause resources to be unreachable. Documentation required valid l23 superblanik maintenance manual. Blanik l 33, the let l33 solo is a czech shoulderwing. Documentation required l 23 superblanik maintenance manual doc. Painting multi color 6,890 eur or just one color whitegraysilver 4,200 eur each color stripe 1,200 eur individual color scheme quoted upon request. Any amendment to this publication will be issued by the manufacturer in the form of service bulletins. Black horse model l blanik instruction manual pdf download. Check of internal elevator hinges on the stabilizer area and its potential replacement. All decisions during flight must be made by the pilot. Both the control column and the rudder pedals should be checked again for and.
Test item description the l23 super blanik was produced by the let aircraft factory in the former czechoslovakian republic. L23 super blanik glider flight cockpit view youtube. The manuals are not really helpful referring to percentage of mac mean aerodynamic chord for the cg range without saying how much mac is nor where the reference planedatum is probably the wing root rib. R flight manual amendment sb l56 r instructions for pilots and flight manual amendment sb l58. The cockpit is somewhat roomier in the l23, and some differences are a swept fin and a ttail, and on the l23 flaps were deleted to save weight since they were rarely used on the let l. Usaf tps l23 super blanik aerodynamic determination. Suggested preflight checklist for competition mode. Check of the control bridge at the place of gripping of control levers in the front and rear cockpit to exclude presence of.
Blanik limited roi status subject detail reference information tns page 1. This distinctive glider was widely adopted in the soviet union and was exported in large numbers to western europe and even to north america. List of bulletins issued for l 23 sailplanes blanik. The aircraft is primarily used for flight training. The cockpit is somewhat roomier in the l23, and some. The l23 is manufactured according to jar22 requirements and is typecertified in most countries of the world. Install the rudder according to the maintenance manual page 402 404, 27 20. Approved by the civil aviation inspectorate of the czech republ. Check of internal elevator hinges on the stabilizer area. The super blanik is an improved version of the original let l blanik. Blanik l23 super blanik sailplane flight manual 1993.
Bh8 this instruction manual is designed to help you build a great flying aeroplane. Limited flight evaluation of the let l23 super blanik. Mandatory bulletin mb no l23 052a, dated march 2, 2010. Super blanik see blanik super super javelot see javelot super page 202 swallow page 203 swift s1 partial data only page 204 szd 551 page 205 tutor page 206 t. A civil air patrol maule mt7 tows an l23 super blanik glider to an area above springfield, vt. Its been a while since i put up a build log on anything, so heres another one.
Sep 20, 2014 this is me flying the let l23 super blanik. Blanik repair and maintenance workshop falcon aircraft. L23 057b information possible lifetime extension l 23 super blanik this list of bulletins is updated always after issue of new bulletin however not more often than once a month. Lap around the pattern at danville airport kdan in an l23 super blanik glider. Cracks were reported on the rear horizontal stabilizer bracket of two l 23 super blanik sailplanes. A flight test evaluation of the l23 blanik by richard h. Also, certain private browsing modes and similar web browser setttings may cause resources to. Or 3750 aerobatics flight hours, if the history operational records are within the limits, published in bulletins l45 and l109a higher safety margin due the wing reinforcement and easy further periodic inspections. This manual includes the material required to be furnished to the pilot by jar 22. Form qs 7301 p8 a beranovych 65, 199 00 praha 9, czech republic document no. The initial portion of the takeoff is the most critical phase of flight and students spend a lot of time studying and practicing emergency procedures. Oct 21, 2012 lap around the pattern at danville airport kdan in an l23 super blanik glider. Merkel field weather sylacauga, al metar kscd 260535z auto 00000kt 4sm br clr 2121 a2995 rmk ao2 t02100210.
It has the same cockpit as the l23 super blanik with one piece canopy, the tail of an l, and shortened l23 wings. The let l23 super blanik is a twoseat, allmetal structure glider with fabric covered control surfaces. In the forward section part of the fuselage there are front and rear cockpits. It has been reformatted due to the limited amount of space in this newsletter. Serial no registration l 33 solo oo 05 11 n378ba document no. This manual includes the material required to be furnished to. Record of revisions any revision or amendment of the present manual will be issued in the form of bulletins, approved by the civil aviation authority of the czech republic, supplement of which will contain new revised pages.
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