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Trike
Normal procedures
CAUTION!
the engine and wait for the engine temperatures drop to reasonable values. If possible, point the
aircraft's nose towards the wind. This will provide radiators with airflow to cool down the engine
faster.
Take-off and initial climb
Before lining-up verify the following:
Fuel quantity: sufficient
Safety harnesses: fastened
Propeller pitch: minimum - flat setting (propeller pitch knob screwed to the left fully), if applicable
Runway: clear
Now release brakes, line up and add full power.
Verify engine for sufficient RPM at full throttle (5300 - 5500 RPM).
CAUTION!
WARNING!
TAKE-OFF IMMEDIATELY, come to a standstill and verify that the propeller is at minimum pitch
setting.
WARNING!
The powered-hangglider accelerates and reaches speed of rotation very fast. At approcimate-
ly 45 km/h (25 kts) push the triangle slightly forward (5 cm, 2 '') and you will become airborne.
Immediately after raturn the triangle into neutral position not to have a too steep angle of attack in
case of engine failure and/or to increase airspeed for a safe transition to horizontal flight.
Initial climb
When airborne, engage brakes momentarily to prevent in-flight wheel spinning.
Accelerate at full power and later maintain proper speed of climb.
Above 50 m
(165 ft)
powered-hangglider remains completely auto-stable and does not have the tendency to drop the
nose at banks less than 45°.
If you let the triangle go completely, it will stabilise in its neutral position and the speed will range at
about 65 km/h (35 kts).
Remember to keep the temperatures and RPM within operational limits during this manoeuvre.
CAUTION!
Should the engine start to overheat because of long taxi and holding, shut down
Keep adding power gradually.
Should engine RPM not reach 5300 - 5500 RPM when at full throttle, ABORT
Always take-off into the wind!
reduce engine power and keep climbing at about 85% power. During climb the
Reduce RPM and increase speed in order to cool the engine down if necessary.
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