CS 22.51 Take-off

• ED Decision 2003/13/RM found in: Sailplane Rule Book - Part-SAO Part-SFCL CS-22 (Nov 2022)

CS 22.51 Take-off ED Decision 2003/13/RM (a) For a powered sailplane the take-off distance at maximum weight and in zero wind, from rest to attaining a height of 15 m must be determined and must not exceed 500 m when taking off from a dry, level, hard surface. In demonstration of the take-off distance, the powered sailplane must be allowed to reach the selected speed promptly after lifting off and this speed must be maintained throughout the climb. (b) The selected speed must not be less than; (1) 1.3 VS1, or (2) any lesser speed, not less than 1.15 VS1, that is shown to be safe under all reasonably expected operating conditions, including turbulence and complete engine failure.