Preparation For Safe Lsa Operation; Training; Modifications; Pre-Flight Checks - P&M Aviation QUIK Maintenance Manual

1. PREPARATION FOR SAFE LSA OPERATION

Do not attempt to operate the aircraft without having carried
out the full training syllabus and having satisfied a qualified
instructor/examiner of your competence to do so and having
been issued with a certificate of competency. Without proper
instruction the Quik and Quik GT450 aircraft are not safe to
operate and almost certainly will cause injury or death.

1.1. TRAINING

Safety is no accident. The safe operation of an aircraft stems from many factors, but one of the most
important is pilot training. Please ensure that the following conditions always apply:
Qualifications
Before taking command of your Quik or Quik GT450, you must hold a pilot's licence valid for microlight
aircraft issued by the national or state aviation authority, or be under instruction towards your licence. You
must have gained your licence on flexwing aircraft, or have passed a flexwing alternative controls test to the
satisfaction of a qualified flexwing microlight instructor. The training standards must be at least equivalent to
the BMAA microlight pilot's syllabus for flexwings.
Type Conversion
Conversion to the Quik or Quik GT450 by a qualified instructor or experienced Quik or Quik GT450 owner is
essential unless you are very experienced on flexwings ( 200+ hours as a guide) and current. First flights
must be in smooth conditions with less than 5kt cross wind and at least 400m clear unobstructed runway.
The Quik and Quik GT450 are easy to fly, but have a very wide trimmable speed range. It is essential that
proper control of speed is exercised for different phases of flight, especially landing approaches.
Currency
If you have not flown within the previous 3 months, take a refresher lesson with a Qualified Instructor before
flying as Pilot in Command, and do not operate the aircraft until the Instructor is satisfied with your ability.

1.2. MODIFICATIONS

You must not carry out unauthorised modification to the aircraft. It is illegal and for the most part unsafe to
carry out unauthorised modifications to your aircraft.

1.3. PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS

It is essential that rigorous checks are carried out daily before flight, exactly to the schedule in the Aircraft
Operating instructions.
In addition to the full daily inspection and preflight checks detailed in the Aircraft Operating instructions
ensure that:
SERVICING: the engine and airframe are within Service limits (see Section 4.2).
LIFED COMPONENTS: the engine and airframe are within lifing limits (see Section 4.3).
If there are any grounds for suspicion about any element of your aircraft's safe operation, do not fly.
1.4. SAFETY HARNESSES
P&M aircraft are equipped with a 3 point harness for the pilot, and a four point harness for the passenger.
These should be worn at all times; it is particularly important for the safety of the pilot in an accident that the
passenger should wear the shoulder straps provided. Double check that both harnesses are secure as part
of the Pre-take-off check (See Aircraft Operating Instructions). If flying solo, ensure the rear seat harness is
secured so that the straps and in particular the shoulder straps cannot flap around in the wind and get into
the engine magneto or catch the hot exhaust pipe, which may cause them to melt and lose some or all of
their strength.
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29 March 2007
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