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- Page 1 Fresh Breeze GmbH XCitor X-Wing Evo Owner's Manual Service Booklet Version 2.1 Date: 26.11.2013...
- Page 2 Manual are given on the first page. Express written consent from Fresh Breeze GmbH is required for any duplication of this Manual, in whole or in part (with the exception of short quotations in specialist articles), and in any form or by any means, whether it be electronic or mechanical.
- Page 3 Schedule for your paratrike. It contains important information on Fresh Breeze service requirements and lists the trike's fuel consumption figures. Should you have any further questions regarding your XCitor or if you suspect that your owner's literature is not complete, please contact your Fresh Breeze dealer or importer.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
..........................9 ANUAL ..................9 RESH REEZE AND THE ENVIRONMENT Respect for nature and the environment ..............9 Environmentally-friendly recycling................10 XCITOR ........................11 01 TECHNICAL EXPLANATION ..................11 ....................... 11 ENERAL LAYOUT Features ........................11 ........................ 12 ECHNICAL DATA ...................... - Page 5 Fresh Breeze GmbH ....................14 EIGHT CENTER OF GRAVITY 02 STANDARD PROCEDURES ..................15 ............15 ET UP AND TEAR DOWN FOR TRANSPORTATION AND FLYING Safety issues for ground transportation..............15 ......................15 AILY INSPECTION Check prior to flight....................16 Engine ........................
- Page 6 Fresh Breeze GmbH X-WING EVO........................ 26 04 SAFETY........................26 ......................... 26 AFETY NOTICES ............. 26 ISCLAIMER EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY AND OPERATING LIMITS ......................27 OR YOUR SAFETY ........................28 YPES OF USE Winch launch......................28 Aerobatics ......................... 28 05 X-WING EVO FEATURES ..................29 ........................
- Page 7 Rigid construction ..................... 47 Cleaning ........................47 10 REPAIRS AND INSPECTIONS ..................48 ......................48 YPE DESIGNATION ........................... 48 EPAIRS Fresh Breeze workshops.................... 48 Small repairs to the glider ..................48 ......................48 EGULAR INSPECTIONS Lines .......................... 48 ........................49 NSPECTION General........................
- Page 8 NSPECTIONS AND REPAIRS OVERVIEW ........................55 AYOUT ........................57 ATERIAL LIST ..................... 59 OAD AND SHOCK TEST REPORT 13 XCITOR ........................60 ......................60 EIGHT AND BALANCE Procedure ........................60 ....................61 EIGHT AND BALANCE SHEET ........................ 62 QUIPMENT LIST –...
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Page 9: Notes On This Owner's Manual
This manual describes the equipment available possible risk of damage to your paratrike. for the XCitor at the time of going to print. Some of the equipment described here will not be available until a later date, or may only be available in certain markets. -
Page 10: Environmentally-Friendly Recycling
If you are not able to arrange appropriate disposal, Fresh Breeze will be happy to recycle the paraglider for you. Send the glider with a short note to this effect to the address given in the Appendix. -
Page 11: Xcitor
Fresh Breeze GmbH XCitor 01 Technical Explanation General layout Fig. 1: 3D side views of XCitor Features Two stroke in-line engine Hirth 3503 with Paratrike with steerable front wheel electric ignition, motor management and electronic injection system Frame made of T.I.G. welded aluminium tube ... -
Page 12: Technical Data
8 km/h. Air speed Noise Minimum speed 30 km/h The XCitor fulfils the German noise Manoeuvre speed 65 km/h requirements for ultralight paratrikes which means that it is quieter than 60 dB(A) flying in... -
Page 13: Maximum Altitude
Operation Limits Engine This chapter contains information about the operational limits for the safe use of the XCitor. These data are the result of flight tests as well as Manufacturer Hirth of theoretical calculations. -
Page 14: Engine Operation
The allowed range of the center of gravity (CG) must not be exceeded. If only one person is flying the XCitor the front Engine Operation seat must be used. The pilot weight must be Engine start procedure: Move the main switch to more than 45 and less than 100 kg. -
Page 15: 02 Standard Procedures
The rear axles must be checked as well, the safety wire on the central wheel screw, the rear This is how to prepare the XCitor for flying, if it rims, and the three wheel bolts on each side. was hauled to the airfield: In case of a hard landing the rims could be 1. -
Page 16: Check Prior To Flight
Fresh Breeze GmbH 6. If your XCitor is equipped with an additional 16. Main gear: Check rubber bearings, screws, gas pedal for teaching purpose. Make sure alu fittings for wear and tear that this gas pedal is not locked and at its 17. -
Page 17: Periodical Checks
Fresh Breeze GmbH Use grease or engine oil wherever metal slides Gear oil change, gear oil according to SAE over metal (rear suspension struts). 80 API GL4 or 5 Never use grease or oil between metal and plastic (front struts): The plastic will swell! Every 2 years Use there silicone based lubricants instead. -
Page 18: On The Panel
Fresh Breeze GmbH Fig. 2: 3D of XCitor cockpit The following tables describes the functions of these elements: The picture below shows the position and the On the panel purpose for the individual elements of the cockpit. Name Number Positions... -
Page 19: Beside The Panel
Fresh Breeze GmbH Beside the panel Name Positions Purpose Gas pedal Up / down Giving gas with the right foot Brake pedal Up / down Braking of the front wheel with the left foot Trim lever Fore / aft Works like the brake line: In order to fly faster pull both levers... -
Page 20: Rolling On The Ground
XCitor steering and the X-Wing Evo steering Check the position of the canopy. If necessary must be properly coordinated. steer the XCitor to the side and drive under the canopy, if the wing is pulling too much to the side. -
Page 21: Cruise
Even during climb you may trim the XCitor to a If you flared out being too high support the straight flight with the trim levers. Just push the descent with gas. -
Page 22: Flights Under Special Conditions
Move always the distance gets longer than in winter. This is X-Wing Evo into the wind. If the XCitor has to similar to flights in high altitudes. be rolled against the wind at an angle, the leeward brake should be pulled slightly to keep the wing on course. - Page 23 Fresh Breeze GmbH Pushing the trim lever on the right side into a If one trim lever moves back due to too light more fore position than the one on the left side movement and high G loads counteract the resulting curve with the brake line.
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Page 24: 03 Emergency Procedures
Everything else as described in chapter ‘Engine operation’. Engine failure If the engine of your XCitor quits suddenly and Smoke or fire on board unexpected we recommend the following In case of smoke or fire on board we recommend... -
Page 25: Flying With The Engine Shut Off
Loss of directional control As the XCitor can be controlled either via the conventional brake lines or the newly developed trim system it is very unlikely that both systems will fail completely. -
Page 26: X-Wing Evo
This chapter is about the X-Wing Evo, the wing notices which cover any products relating to of the XCitor trike. Pilots should have at least a paragliding (refer to Appendix for addresses). basic knowledge about paragliding from their Services such as RSS are also flight school courses. -
Page 27: For Your Safety
the pilot has insufficient experience or training The Manual must be passed on to any new owner if the XCitor or X-Wing Evo is sold. It is the pilot has incorrect or inadequate part of the certification and belongs with the equipment (reserve, protection, helmet etc.) -
Page 28: Types Of Use
60°. WARNING Any type of acrobatic manoeuvre at all on the XCitor is contrary to law and illegal. The pilot would be putting his/her life at risk. Acrobatics involves a risk of unpredictable flight attitudes, which could lead to damage to material and structural failure. -
Page 29: 05 X-Wing Evo Features
Moving this clamp fore or aft changes the flying If the brake lines are just for steering the trim angle of the XCitor and is used to adjust it to different weight and equipment states. levers should only be used to compensate the... -
Page 30: Technical Data
Fresh Breeze GmbH Technical data Units Description Flat Area m² 33,80 29,92 Flat Wingspan 13,0 12,6 Flat Chord Flat AR Projected Area m² 27,95 24,74 Projected Span 10,1 Projected Height Projected AR Nr Cells Bridle Count Bridle Length Bridle Height Min. -
Page 31: Setting Up The X-Wing Evo And Test-Flying
Fresh Breeze GmbH Correctly adjusted brake lines have nearly no 06 Setting up the X-Wing idle displacement. This means that the brake Evo and test-flying lines must not be pulled very much down before the trailing edge of the canopy starts to move downwards and the glider starts to react. -
Page 32: First Flight
Fresh Breeze GmbH there could be an early or unexpected stall the paraglider does not launch well and there is a risk of deep stall the paraglider exhibits dangerous behaviour in extreme flying the trailing edge of the paraglider is... - Page 33 Fresh Breeze GmbH You should steer gently and carefully to begin with so that you can become accustomed to the reactions of the glider without stress. WARNING Do not overestimate your own abilities. Do not allow the paraglider category or the behaviour of other pilots to make you careless.
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Page 34: 07 Flying The X-Wing Evo
Place the paraglider with its upper surface against the ground and spread it out so that the leading edge is slightly curved and the trailing edge is showing towards the XCitor. Use of the trim system Carefully sort out all the rigging lines and make sure that there are no lines underneath the canopy, tangled or caught up in any way. - Page 35 Also Vice versa the XCitor will fly slower of both much force is required to push the trim lever levers are pushed forward.
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Page 36: Take Off, Cruise And Landing
Though the tendency to collapse is significantly behind the trike you may release the brake for a reduced due to the high wing load of the XCitor, moment, wind them 1x more around the hand in turbulent air you should fly it with the trim and pull it again. -
Page 37: Landing With Help Of Engine
Landing with help of engine using the brake lines. In the test flights, we were not able to force a As the wing load of the XCitor is quite high stable deep stall. compared with a backpack motor, the X-Wing Evo should not be flown too slow prior to touch down. - Page 38 You can tell that methods like B-stall or "big ears" are you are in a spiral dive if you are being pressed not possible with the XCitor without hard against your seat (high centrifugal force). any changes and are not allowed at all.
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Page 39: Dangerous Situations And Extreme Flying
Extreme flying with a motor trike and full gas essential that you take part beforehand in the are extremely dangerous and therefore cannot be special XCitor instruction course. This will teach tested. They must be avoided at all costs. you about the XCitors’s special features, flight Problems do not arise during a normal flight. -
Page 40: Asymmetric Collapse With Tangling
Fresh Breeze GmbH until the glider flies straight ahead again. With WARNING large asymmetric collapses, it is important to counter-steer carefully so that the glider does not Deploy your reserve if the corrective stall completely and go into a full stall. After an... -
Page 41: Deep Stall
A- and B-lines. But this WARNING would require huge forces at the XCitor. Better would be to decrease the angle of attack be If the canopy has gone back during the full pulling both trim levers back. -
Page 42: Spin
Fresh Breeze GmbH over time) and is closer to the deep stall limit the pilot. Hold the brakes down until the because of its design and age, less water canopy is above you again. absorption and thus weight increase will put the glider into deep stall. -
Page 43: Advertising And Adhesives
Fresh Breeze GmbH possible early stall near the ground (release the speed bar only slowly) Advertising and adhesives Always make sure before attaching advertising to the glider that the adhesive planned will not alter the glider’s flight behaviour. If you are in doubt, we recommend that you do not attach the adhesive. -
Page 44: Storing And Looking After The Paraglider
Fresh Breeze GmbH 09 Storing and looking after the paraglider Storing the paraglider Next, all the ribs on one side are placed Fig 5b: Packing the paraglider “accordion-wise” side by side, so that the It is very important to pack the glider carefully leading edges are not bent. -
Page 45: Storing And Transporting The Glider
Fresh Breeze GmbH Fasten the Velcro straps near the leading edges, so that they do not slip. Note Make sure that the leading edge reinforcements lie flat and are not bent or twisted by doing up the Velcro too tightly. -
Page 46: Looking After The Paraglider
Fabric the fibres absorb water. Mould may form if the Fresh Breeze uses a specially developed paraglider is stored wet and the fibres may rot, polyamide fabric for the X-Wing Evo which has particularly when it is warm. -
Page 47: Rigid Construction
If you notice that a plastic rod has been damaged or misshapen because of incorrect use, this can be replaced by Fresh Breeze or a Fresh Breeze authorised workshop. Cleaning If you do have to clean the glider, use only lukewarm fresh water and a soft sponge. -
Page 48: 10 Repairs And Inspections
Type designation measured with a load of 5kg, in order to ensure reproducible results for a comparison with the Fresh Breeze paragliders have an exact lengths in the check sheets. identification on the underside of the stabilo lines or on the centre rib, which is obligatory for The lines have a considerable influence on flight all paragliders. -
Page 49: Inspection
D) During the annual check of the complete manufacturer/importer or by an inspection agent XCitor the inspector may decide that the X- authorised by it and approved by the DHV. Wing Evo must be by the manufacturer even if the 2 years aren’t over. -
Page 50: 11 Appendix
Air Turquoise SA Route du Pré-au-Comte 8 www.fresh-breeze.de 1844 Villeneuve On Fresh Breeze’s website, you will find an Switzerland extensive range of accessories for your paratrike, Tel.: +41 (0) 219 6565-65 useful products for pilots, as well as additional... -
Page 51: Owner's Manual Versions
Fresh Breeze GmbH Germany Tel.: +49 (0) 8022 9675 - 0 Fax: +49 (0) 8022 9675 - 99 Email: dhv@dhv.de www.dhv.de Owner’s Manual Versions Version 2.0 Date: 02.10.2013 Second version for new X-Wing Evo paraglider Appendix Section 11... -
Page 52: Maintenance And Service Booklet
Otherwise there will be no warranty. Location of signboards and frame number The Fresh Breeze-XCitor signboard is located close to the frame number on the rear side of the main frame close to the fork. Unit number of the rocket and the recovery chute are on the recovery system itself. -
Page 53: 12 X-Wing Evo
Fresh Breeze GmbH 12 X-Wing Evo Glider details Size: Colour: Serial number: Check flight (date): __________________________________ Mark and signature: __________________________________ Pilot details / Proof of ownership 1. Owner Name: Address: Phone: Email: 2. Owner Name: Address: Phone: Email: 3. Owner... - Page 54 Fresh Breeze GmbH Email: Section 12 Maintenance and Service Booklet...
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Page 55: X-Wing Evo - Inspections And Repairs Overview
Fresh Breeze GmbH X-Wing Evo – Inspections and repairs overview Work carried General condition Completed by Date Stamp and signature on delivery (Name) Line Layout Use this template in case you have to order spare parts Maintenance and Service Booklet... - Page 56 Fresh Breeze GmbH Section 12 Maintenance and Service Booklet...
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Page 57: Material List
Fresh Breeze GmbH Material list Maintenance and Service Booklet Section 12... - Page 58 Fresh Breeze GmbH Section 12 Maintenance and Service Booklet...
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Page 59: Load And Shock Test Report
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Page 60: 13 Xcitor
This distance must be smaller than ± 50 mm. Otherwise the glider attachment points must be relocated until the XCitor will hang nearly horizontally. This can be achieved by loosing the 2 M6- screws on each side, moving the clamps until they have the correct position and tightening the screws again. -
Page 61: Weight And Balance Sheet
Fresh Breeze GmbH Weight and balance sheet Type: XCitor Serial No.: Call sign: Production date: Loads Torques kg mm kg mm kg mm his distance must be smaller than ± 50 mm! The empty weight is measured including equipment according to the equipment list from ________________ including cooling agent and __________ l fuel. -
Page 62: Equipment List
Fresh Breeze GmbH Location, Date: _______________ Stamp/ Signature of Inspector: _______________ Equipment list XCitor Prod.-No: Call Sign: Engine Hirth 3503, No: Propeller: Speed indicator Altimeter Compass Radio _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________ Modify list if required. -
Page 63: Xcitor Trike - Maintenance Overview
Fresh Breeze GmbH XCitor trike – Maintenance overview Operation time Check Date Inspector Remarks 25-h-Check 25-h-Check 25-h-Check 100-h-Check 25-h-Check 25-h-Check 25-h-Check 100-h-Check 25-h-Check 25-h-Check 25-h-Check 100-h-Check 25-h-Check 25-h-Check 25-h-Check 100-h-Check 25-h-Check 25-h-Check Maintenance and Service Booklet Section 12... - Page 64 Fresh Breeze GmbH 25-h-Check 100-h-Check 25-h-Check 25-h-Check 25-h-Check 100-h-Check 25-h-Check 25-h-Check 25-h-Check 100-h-Check 25-h-Check 25-h-Check 25-h-Check 100-h-Check 25-h-Check 25-h-Check 25-h-Check 100-h-Check 25-h-Check 25-h-Check 25-h-Check Section 12 Maintenance and Service Booklet...
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