CS 22.73 Descent, high speed

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

CS 22.73 Descent, high speed ED Decision 2003/13/RM It must be shown that the sailplane with the airbrakes extended, will not exceed VNE in a dive at an angle to the horizon of: (a) 45° when the sailplane is approved for cloud flying and/or aerobatics when certificated in the Aerobatic or Utility Category; (b) in other cases (i) 30° (ii) less than 30° when a rate of descent of more than 30 m/s can be achieved.