POH - for JABIRU LSA55?

moy71 · April 23, 2009

Hello everyone. I am trying to get a copy of the Pilot Operating Handbook for Jabiru LSA55. The Jabiru website doesn't appear to have it. Does anyone have an online copy? I will happily pay for photocopying/postage if anyone has a hardcopy of it.

Additionally, what are the stall speeds for clean, 1 stage & 2 stage flaps?

Any info is very much appreciated.

Thank you.

April 23, 2009

moy71, this isn't a POH, but hope this info helps. I cannot remember where I got it from, possibly the WWW around July 2004.

moy71 · April 23, 2009

Thank you so much Ken....these are for all intents and purposes, what I am looking for!

Old Koreelah · May 4, 2016

I recently flew one after a ten year break. I'd forgotten the fast approach speed (70+kts) and the tiny rudder, which had me over correcting on approach. Nice aircraft, but get altitude before you get the feel of the controls.

billwoodmason · May 5, 2016

Moy71,

Which model are you talking about ?. Ken De Vos's above has pictures of a 160/170. These would not be entirely relevant to to earlier (1990's) versions. I have a 1993 LSA that has a POH if that is more what you are looking for albeit that it started life as a J2 not a J3. ( ie 1600cc not 2200cc ).

skeptic36 · May 5, 2016

Moy71,Which model are you talking about ?. Ken De Vos's above has pictures of a 160/170. These would not be entirely relevant to to earlier (1990's) versions. I have a 1993 LSA that has a POH if that is more what you are looking for albeit that it started life as a J2 not a J3. ( ie 1600cc not 2200cc ).

He probably doesn't care anymore, the above conversation is seven years old now.

Old Koreelah · May 5, 2016

Crickey Skeptic. I should have read the date.

billwoodmason · May 5, 2016

For cryin' out loud!!.

Oscar · May 5, 2016

Moy71,Which model are you talking about ?. Ken De Vos's above has pictures of a 160/170. These would not be entirely relevant to to earlier (1990's) versions. I have a 1993 LSA that has a POH if that is more what you are looking for albeit that it started life as a J2 not a J3. ( ie 1600cc not 2200cc ).

Bill - that's a 160 panel, but an LSA cockpit: master cylinder back behind the stick, LSA doors...

But I need an LSA55 POH for my St1 ( also originally with a 1600 engine).. May I PM you to see it we can arrange something? - Jabiru can only supply a 120 POH, which is bugger-all use to me..

nong · May 5, 2016

I recently flew one after a ten year break. I'd forgotten the fast approach speed (70+kts) and the tiny rudder, which had me over correcting on approach. Nice aircraft, but get altitude before you get the feel of the controls.

Seventy+ !!!! You must be kidding. The book speed for short final is 57.....and it works. I have re-trained a few pilots with this error. They tend to say things such as "it's so easy!"

Old Koreelah · May 5, 2016

Perhaps 57 near touchdown Nong, but the old one I flew was wallowing too much for me; I needed a safety margin, hence the 70kt approach.

facthunter · May 5, 2016

It varies so much with your weight and the existing conditions. We shouldn't quote a "speed" tor approach as if it's set in concrete and used at all times. The test is, are you floating excessively and /or landing with weight on the nosewheel ? Do you use some power when needed or make all approaches with an idling engine?. A really slow LSA 55 hasn't a lot of spare control authority, and it sure doesn't like weight on the nosewheel. Nev