Introduction - Aeros SkyRanger Operator's Manual

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Introduction

1.1 The Skyranger is a three-axis microlight aeroplane, it was certified in
the United Kingdom to the requirements of British Civil Airworthiness
Requirements (BCAR) Section S issue 2; which at the time of writing is
arguably the highest airworthiness standard in the world which is
applied to microlight aircraft.
1.2 This manual is not intended to teach you to fly the aircraft, or to build
it. Learning to fly should be accomplished under the supervision of a
light aircraft or microlight flying instructor experienced on the type. At
time of writing a flying instructor can only receive renumeration for
flying instruction using an amateur built aircraft when teaching the
sole owner (includes spouse and immediate family members) for the
grant of a licence to fly. A separate build manual exists to instruct you
in building a Skyranger from a kit.
1.3 What this manual will do, is provide the information which a qualified
pilot requires to safely fly this aircraft (although a conversion by an
instructor, familiar with the type is strongly recommended), and to
carry out routine maintenance and minor repairs. Manuals exist for
this aircraft for use overseas which also include guidance on fitting
modifications to the Skyranger; all modifications to a British Skyranger
must be approved by either the British Microlight Aircraft Association,
or the UK Civil Aviation Authority. In general, the BMAA offers the
cheapest and most straightforward route for approving modifications.
1.4 The licenses which would be required to fly this aircraft are either a
JAR PPL SEP, UK PPL (A) with SEP or Microlight ratings. UK NPPL with
microlight rating or NPPL SSEA with differences training for microlight
aircraft. Pilots with microlight ratings trained for Flexwing aircraft
should carry out differences training for 3 Axis control systems before
attempting to fly this aircraft. Holders of the JAR or UK PPL(A) with Sep
ratings are strongly recommended to carry out differences training for
microlight aircraft.
1.5 This aircraft must be operated using two separate logbooks. One for
the airframe and one for the engine (or the BMAA combined logbook,
reference BMAA/AW/036). All entries must be made in the logbook in
ink and within 7 days. If the aircraft is fitted with an in-flight
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