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  • Page 1 North&Wing&S,LSA&Pilot&Operating&Handbook& Model:&Scout&X,C&912& Manufacturer:&& & North!Wing!UUM,!Inc.! 103!Gala!Ave!! Chelan!,!Wa.!98816! USA! Phone&:&& & & +!509A886A4605! Fax&:&& & & & +!509A886A3435! Website:! ultrikes@northwing.com!! Version 2.2 Released Date 3-14-2012 Page 1...
  • Page 2 North&Wing&S,LSA&Pilot&Operating&Handbook& Model:&Scout&X,C&912& Equipment&List& Engine!& Lighting& Rotax!912UL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wing!tip!strobe!lights! serial!number________! Stainless!Steel!Duel!Exhaust! !! Nova!!XPAK604XAHR! Strobe!driver! Dual!K&N!SP2704!Air!filters! Oil!cooler!(chrome!sirocco)! Wing!tip!position/strobe! lights! Oil!thermostat! Kuntzleman!Strobe!Single! Smart! Carb!Heat!! & Wing& Interior! Quest!GTA5!! 4!point!front!Seat!Belt! Mustang!3A15! 3!point!Rear!seat!belt!and!! MP2A15! shoulder!harness! Conquest!13.6! Electrical&system& Propeller& Battery!12v!17Ah! Warp!Drive!68”!3!blade!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Relay/!fuse!box!NW!system! serial!!no__________! Aero!LuxA!67"!3!blade!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hot!Box!AKuntzleman! serial!!no__________! & &...
  • Page 3 North&Wing&S,LSA&Pilot&Operating&Handbook& Model:&Scout&X,C&912& Equipment&List&(cont’d)& Instrument&panel& Safety&Equipment& Falcon!or!better!!100!MPH! BRS!1050!Ballistic! airspeed!indicator! parachute! Falcon!or!better!0A20,000!ft! Dual!BRS!operating!handles! sensitive!altimeter! Grand!Rapids!EIS! Fuel!quantity!guage! Options 40!amp!external!alternator Communications! !MGL!Instrument! Micro!Air!Radio!760! & VHF!Comm!radio! Antenna!Micro!Air!! Training!DAbars! Lynx!intercom! Rear!throttle!and!steering! bar! Apache!Fairing! Landing&Gear& 11!gallon!fuel!tank!(old)! Hegar!4”!Dual!rear!disk! UMA!instrument!lights! brakes! Hegar!6”!aluminum!wheels! Lighted!switch!panel! 6”!Tires!4!to!6!ply! ACS!keyed!ignition!switch! Finned!wheel!pants! Std.!Wheel!pants! Transponder! Sand!Tires! !Matco!!5”!rear!disk!brakes! &...
  • Page 4 North&Wing&S,LSA&Pilot&Operating&Handbook& Model:&Scout&X,C&912& COMPLETED&TRIKE&CHECK&LIST& !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TRIKE!MODEL________________!!SERIAL#______________!!!!!DATE_________! ! ! ! ! DEALER_____________AIRCRAFT!OWNER________________!! ! ! ! ! !All!Junctions!are!properly!assembled!and!all!fasteners!are!!! proper!and!secure!per!torque!required!forj! Master!Cyl/!Hyd.!Brake! Parking!Brake!Lock! ! ! !! Fuel!Tank!Filler!&!Vent! Lower!Limiter!Tube!/!Bracing! !! Fuel!Tank!Drain! Front!Fender! ! ! !! Engine!Vibration!Mounts! Front!Root!Tube! ! ! !! Engine!Support!Tubes! Body!AFront!Bracket! ! ! !! Engine!Mount!&!Plates! Dash!Brackets! ! ! !! Engine!AntiAsway!Bars/Jam!Nuts!
  • Page 5 North&Wing&S,LSA&Pilot&Operating&Handbook& Model:&Scout&X,C&912& & Pre,Production&Flight& TRIKE!MODEL______________SERIAL#____________DATE___________! DEALER______________________AIRCRAFT!OWNER____________________! Brakes!Bled! Air!Speed!Gauge! Brake!Lever!Secure! Pitot!Tube! Throttle!Cable!Clamps/Screws!set!! Strobe!Switch! Choke!Cable!Clamp/Screws!set! Gauge!Switch! Carbs!Synchronized! Mag!Switches! Air!Filter!Secure!and!Safety!wire! Fuses! Coolant!! Engine!Limit!Placard! Weight!and!Loading! Gear!Lube! Placard! 2!Cycle!Oil!for!Injection! SS!I.D.!Tag! Fuel,!No!Leaks! Passenger!Warning! All!Other!Placards!and! Fuel!Gauge/Calibration! Decals! & & Post&Production&Flight& & & TRIKE!MODEL______________SERIAL#____________DATE___________! ! ! ! ! DEALER______________________AIRCRAFT!OWNER____________________!! ! ! ! ! All!Junctions!are!properly!assembled!and!all!fasteners!are!proper!and!secure!!
  • Page 6 North&Wing&S,LSA&Pilot&Operating&Handbook& Model:&Scout&X,C&912& Preface&& The!documents!listed!below!are!required!for!a!complete!LSA!package!for!the!North! Wing!Scout!XAC!912.!!This!document!is!the!North!Wing!LSA!Scout!XAC!912!Pilot’s! Operating!Manual!for!Types!Navajo!and!Apache.!!It!describes!the!information!required! and!the!procedures!for!the!wing,!carriage,!engine,!and!propeller.! •! Pilot’s&Operating&Handbook&(POH)! •! Northwing&Maintenance&Manual! •! Rotax&Owners&Manual&! •! Rotax&Maintenance&Manual&(Compact&Disk)&! •! Radio&Manual&–&If&Installed&! •! BRS&Parachute&Manual&–&If&Installed&! •! Manuals&for&all&installed&instrumentation! Warning&to&LSA&owner&and&CFIs& You&must&register&your&North&Wing&trike&with&North&Wing&registry.&The&registry&is&located& on&North&Wing&web&site&home&page.&Failure&to&do&so&means&you&are&not&in&compliance& & and&you&are&flying&an&illegal&aircraft.& Statement& This!Light!Sport!Scout!XAC!weight!shift!aircraft!has!been!manufactured!in!accordance! with!the!ASTM!specification!F!2243A04!each!Scout!XAC!912!TRIKE!includes!a!Pilot! Operating!Handbook!(POH).!!The!content!and!format!with!in!is!defined!by!F!2243A04.!! This!is!not!a!FAA!certified!aircraft.! & A!weight!shift!controlled!aircraft!means!a!powered!aircraft!with!a!framed!pivoting!wing! and!a!trike!carriage!controlled!only!in!pitch!and!roll!by!the!pilot’s!ability!to!change!the! center!of!gravity.!!! Caution& Keeping!your!trike!in!a!safe!operating!condition!requires!regular!maintenance.! Maintenance!schedules!are!outlined!in!the!maintenance!manual.!Please!refer!to!this! manual!to!properly!maintain!your!trike.! Version 2.2 Released Date 3-14-2012 Page 6...
  • Page 7 North&Wing&S,LSA&Pilot&Operating&Handbook& Model:&Scout&X,C&912& Manual&Amendment&Record&Sheet! Amendment& Affected& Affected& Date&Inserted& Signature& Date& Sections& Pages& Table&1&Amendment&Record&Sheet&! NOTE:! North! Wing’s! manuals! will! be! revised! as! necessary.! ! Registered! North! Wing! LSA! owners! will! be! notified! of! any! changes! and! directed! to! the! North! Wing! web! site! (<http://www.northwing.com>)!for!the!applicable!pages.!The!amended!pages!should!be! printed!and!the!prior!page!replaced!in!the!folder!as!soon!as!possible.!The!amendment! table!should!at!that!time!be!updated!with!the!appropriate!details!and!date.!
  • Page 8 North&Wing&S,LSA&Pilot&Operating&Handbook& Model:&Scout&X,C&912& Table&of&Contents! General!Information! ....................! 1 0 1.1. Symbols,!Abbreviations!and!Terminology!............! 1 0 1.2. Use!of!English!Units!...................! 1 1 1.3. Introduction! ......................! 1 2 1.3.1. Warning!Notice!.....................! 1 2 1.4. General!Dimensions!...................! 1 3 1.4.1. Main!Systems!....................! 1 4 Operating!Limitations!....................! 1 6 2.1. Speeds!to!fly! .......................! 1 7 2.1.1.
  • Page 9 North&Wing&S,LSA&Pilot&Operating&Handbook& Model:&Scout&X,C&912& 4.11. Take!Off!and!Initial!Climb!................! 3 3 4.12. Approach!&!Landing!..................! 3 4 4.13. Cross!Wind!Landings!and!Take!Off!..............! 3 4 Performance!......................! 3 5 5.1. Scout!XAC!912!Trike!Performance!..............! 3 5 5.2. Take!off!Distances! ....................! 3 6 5.3. Rate!of!Climb/Sink! ....................! 3 6 5.4. Fuel!Consumption!....................! 3 7 5.5. Speed!.........................! 3 7 Weight!and!Loading!....................! 3 8 Systems!and!Descriptions!..................! 3 9 7.1.

  • Page 10: General&Information

    North&Wing&S,LSA&Pilot&Operating&Handbook& Model:&Scout&X,C&912& 1.& General&Information& This!Scout!XAC!weight!shift!aircraft!has!been!manufactured!in!accordance!with!the! ASTM!specification!F!2243A04!each!Scout!XAC!912!TRIKE!includes!a!Pilot!Operating! Handbook!(POH).!The!content!and!format!herewith!is!defined!by!F!2243A04! This!is!not!a!FAA!certified!aircraft.! & 1.1.# Symbols,#Abbreviations#and#Terminology# & &In!this!Pilot!Operating!Handbook!(POH)!the!following!meanings!are!used:! &&&& & AOI&A!Aircraft!Operating!Instructions! &&&&& Gross&Weight&,&!the!maximum!allowable!weight!of!the!aircraft!at!take!off!specified!by!the! aircraft!manufacturer,!including!the!empty!aircraft,!occupants,!fuel,!engine!fluids,!and! removable!and!disposable!equipment.!!Performance!parameters!such!as!stall!speeds! are!based!on!this!weight.! &&&&&& Wet&Weight!–!Weight!of!aircraft!with!all!fluids!full.! &&&&&& Empty&Weight!–!The!weight!of!the!aircraft!with!no!fuel,!oil!or!water.! CG&–&Center!of!Gravity! !!!!!! FAA!–!United!States!Federal!Aviation!Administration! !!!!!! fpm&–!feet!per!minute! !!!!!! CAS!–!Calibrated!Airspeed,!temperature!and!pressure!compensated!airspeed! !!!!! IAS!–!Indicated!Airspeed,!as!displayed!on!the!cockpit!mounted!airspeed!indicator! !!!!!! Landing&Approach&Speed!–!the!airspeed!which!allows!control!in!turbulence,!wind!gradient!or! sudden!engine!failure!during!landing! !!!!! Take&off&Safety&Speed!–!the!airspeed!that!allows!control!in!turbulence,!wind!gradient!or!sudden! engine!failure!during!the!climb!following!take!off! &–!Maneuvering!Speed!–!the!indicated!airspeed!above!which!the!pilot!may!not!make!full!or! abrupt!control!movements! Vc&–!(Trim&Speed)!!Design!cruising!speed!based!on!CG!setting.!!The!indicated!airspeed!at!

  • Page 11: Use!Of!English!Units! 1

    North&Wing&S,LSA&Pilot&Operating&Handbook& Model:&Scout&X,C&912& & &&,&Stall!Speed!–!the!indicated!airspeed!at!which!an!uncontrolled!downward!pitching!motion!of! the!aircraft!occurs!and!sufficient!lift!to!maintain!level!flight!is!no!longer!possible.! &!–!Maximum!angle!of!climb!speed!(best!speed!for!clearing!obstacles!on!takeAoff)! &!–!Maximum!rate!of!climb!speed! & 1.2.# Use#of#English#Units# & This!POH!uses!the!English!unit!system!as!the!basic!system!of!measurement.!!The!following! conversion!factors!are!presented!as!a!ready!reference!for!conversion!to!metric!units!if! necessary.! Conversion&Factors& 1!Pound!(lb)! ! 0.4536!Kilogram!(kg)! 1!Pound!per!sq!inch!(psi)!A! 6.895!Kilopascal!(kPa)! 1!Inch!(in)! 25.4!Millimeters!(mm)! 1!Foot!(ft)! 0.3048!Meter!(m)! 1!Nautical!Mile! 1.15!Statute!Miles!(SM)! 1!Statute!Mile! ! .869!Nautical!Mile! 1!Statute!Mile! ! 1.609!Kilometers!(km)! 1!Nautical!Mile!(NM)! A! 1.852!Kilometers!(km)! 1!Imperial!Gallon! 4.546!Liters!(l)! 1!US!Gallon! ! 3.785!Liters!(l)! 1!US!Quart!(qt)! 0.946!Liter!(l)! 1!Cubic!Foot! !
  • Page 12 North&Wing&S,LSA&Pilot&Operating&Handbook& Model:&Scout&X,C&912& 1.3.# Introduction# & Read&this&before&your&first&flight!& Every!pilot!has!to!understand!the!limitations!and!specifications!of!this!LS!Scout!XAC! aircraft.!The!Pilot!Operating!Handbook!must!be!read!thoroughly.!Please!pay!attention!to! the!preAflight!and!daily!checks.!Maintenance!instructions!for!the!Scout!XAC!912!are! given!in!a!separate!maintenance!manual.! Also!note!that!no!amount!of!information!we!can!give!you!in!writing!will!serve!as!a! substitute!for!proper!training.!!Before!you!attempt!to!fly!your!Scout!XAC!912!TRIKE,! seek!out!a!qualified!instructor!to!teach!you!how!to!fly!safely.!!No&other&single&factor&is& as&important&to&your&safety&as&proper&training!!!!If!you!need!help!in!locating!an! instructor!in!your!area,!contact!North!Wing!UUM!and!we!will!help!you!find!one.!The!pilot! in!command!alone!is!responsible!for!ensuring!the!continued!airworthiness!of!this!aircraft! and!for!its!operation!within!the!limits!detailed!herein.!All!persons!entering!this!aircraft!do! so!at!their!own!risk.! 1.3.1.& Warning&Notice& & WARNING:& NO&WARRANTY&IS&MADE&OR&IMPLIED&OF&ANY&KIND!!!!&&&NO&WARRANTY&FOR& ANY&ACCIDENT&OR&INCIDENT&CAUSING&INJURY&OR&DEATH&TO&P.I.C.&OR& PASSINGER.&& SAFE&OPERATION&OF&THIS&OR&ANY&AIRCRAFT&IS&THE&SOLE&RESPONSABILITY& OF&THE&P.I.C.&&AND/OR&OWNER.&& & YOUR&AIRCRAFT&HAS&A&FLIGHT&ENVELOPE&THAT&YOU&MUST&STAY&WITHIN,& (SEE&FLIGHT&OPERATING&LIMITATIONS&IN&SECTION&2)&OPERATION&OUTSIDE& THIS&ENVELOPE&BY&DOING&ERRATIC&FLIGHT&OR&AEORBATICES&MAY&CAUSE& EQUIPMENT&FAILURE.& & AVIATION&OF&ANY&MANNER&IS&INHERENTLY&DANGEROUS!&PARTISAPATING&IN& AVATIONS&ACTIVITIES&WHETHER&YOU&ARE&A&PIOLT&OR&NOT,&IS&DANGEROUS!&& BY&PARTICIPATING&IN&FLYING&OR&RIDING&IN&OUR&AIRCRAFT&YOU&ACCCEPT& THE&RISK&ASSOCIATED&WITH&FLYING.& && & Manufacturer:& North!Wing!UUM,!Inc.! 3904!Airport!Way! E.!Wenatchee,!Wa.!98802!

  • Page 13: General!Dimensions! 1

    North&Wing&S,LSA&Pilot&Operating&Handbook& Model:&Scout&X,C&912& 1.4.# General#Dimensions# Scout&X,C&912&,&Apache/GT,5& & DIMENSIONS!! USA! ! METRIC! WING!SPAN!! 31.5!ft!! 9.1m! WING!AREA!! 149!sq.ft.! 13.5m!!! ASPECT!RATIO! 6.5! 6.5! !!!!!!! WING!WEIGHT! 125!lbs! 57kg! WING!LENGTH!(SHORT!PACKED)! 11.5!ft! 3.5!m! WING!LENGTH!(PACKED)! 18.5!ft! 5.6!m! WHEEL!BASE,!CENTER!(WIDE)! 65!in! 165!cm! WHEEL!BASE,!CENTER!(LONG)! 70!in! 178!cm! TRIKE!WIDTH!(OUTSIDE!WHEEL!PANT)! 75!in! 191!cm! TRIKE!LENGTH!(WITH!WING)! 125!in! 318!cm! TRIKE!LENGTH!(WITHOUT!WING)! 111!in!
  • Page 14 North&Wing&S,LSA&Pilot&Operating&Handbook& Model:&Scout&X,C&912& TRIKE!LENGTH!(WITH!WING)! 125!in! 318!cm! TRIKE!LENGTH!(WITHOUT!WING)! 111!in! 282!cm! OVERALL!HEIGHT!(C.B.!forward)! 118!in! 299!cm! OVERALL!HEIGHT!(WING!LEVEL)! 102!in!2! 59!cm! Scout&X,C&912&–&Apache&/&Conquest&13.6& & DIMENSIONS!! USA! ! METRIC! WING!SPAN!! 30.5!ft!! 8.9m! WING!AREA!! 147!sq.ft.! 13.5m!!! ASPECT!RATIO! 6.2! 6.2! !!!!!!! WING!WEIGHT! 125!lbs! 57kg! WING!LENGTH!(SHORT!PACKED)! 11.5!ft! 3.5!m! WING!LENGTH!(PACKED)! 18!ft! 5.48!m! WHEEL!BASE,!CENTER!(WIDE)! 65!in! 165!cm! WHEEL!BASE,!CENTER!(LONG)!

  • Page 15: Main!Systems! 1

    North&Wing&S,LSA&Pilot&Operating&Handbook& Model:&Scout&X,C&912& to!meet!our!stringent!quality!standards.!!The!components!and!their!features!are! discussed!in!this!manual.!!! The!main!systems!that!make!up!the!Scout!XAC!912!Trike!are:! !! Carriage&A!Engineered!and!constructed!by!North!Wing!UUM,!Inc.!!! !! Electrical&System&A!A!selfAcharging!system!that!powers!all!accessories,!made!up!of! OME!components!i.e.:!“hot!box”!electrical!system!and!“EIS”!digital!gauge.!! !! Rotax&912ul&Engine&A!Manufactured!by!Bombardier! !! Cooling&System&A!Engineered!to!keep!your!engine!running!at!optimal!temperature! !! Exhaust&System&–!Dual!Exhaust!A!Durably!mounted!to!the!engine! !! Warp&Drive&–!Composite!constructed!for!smooth!and!balanced!combination!(aerolux! prop!is!the!optional!prop.)! Wing,&Quest&GT5&–&North&Wing&Inc. Engineered!and!constructed!by!North!Wing! UUM,!Inc.!(MP2A15!is!a!optional) & Version 2.2 Released Date 3-14-2012 Page 15...

  • Page 16: Operating&Limitations

    North&Wing&S,LSA&Pilot&Operating&Handbook& Model:&Scout&X,C&912& 2.& Operating&Limitations& & In!order!to!safely!enjoy!flying!your!Scout!XAC!912!Trike,!the!following!precautions!must! Failure&to&do&so&could&result&in&serious&bodily& ALWAYS!be!followed.!! injury&or&death! & !! Never!fly!in!winds!stronger!than!your!piloting!skills!will!allow!you!to!be!safe.! Winds!above!20!mph!can!be!considered!dangerous!for!a!TRIKE.! !! Do!not!fly!in!rain!or!snow,!or!when!conditions!could!turn!rainy!or!snowy.! Stall!speeds!will!increase!when!the!sail!is!wet.!! Overall!aircraft!performance!will!decrease.!! !! Never!fly!if!you!are!impaired!by!alcohol!or!medications.! !! Do!not!fly!if!you!have!any!medical!conditions,!which!could!cause!you!to!black!out! or!lose!control!of!the!aircraft!in!any!way.! !! Always!fly!from!a!field!that!is!of!sufficient!length!and!free!of!obstructions.! !! Always!take!off!and!land!directly!into!the!wind.!!NEVER!take!off!or!land!with!the! wind.! !! You!should!never!attempt!to!operate!your!TRIKE!without!proper!training.! !! Use!of!helmets!is!always!recommended.! !! Your!TRIKE!should!always!be!operated!within!the!legal!boundaries!set!up!by!the! FAA!for!these!types!of!crafts.!!This!means!you!must!be!a!licensed!pilot!and!have! your!craft!legally!registered!with!the!FAA!and!carry!an!airworthiness!card!and! limitations.! !! If!you!only!hold!a!student!pilot!certificate,!you!cannot!(under!any!circumstances)! carry!a!passenger.! !! Never!overload!your!craft!or!exceed!the!manufacturers!recommended!gross! weight!limit.! !! Your!craft!must!be!carefully!inspected!before!each!and!every!flight.! !! Always!warm!your!engine!up!to!operating!temperature!before!flying.!

  • Page 17: Center!Of!Gravity!Limits! 1

    North&Wing&S,LSA&Pilot&Operating&Handbook& Model:&Scout&X,C&912& 2.1.# Speeds#to#fly# 2.1.1.& Stall&speeds&&(&+/,&5%&per&how&wing&is&tuned)& Conquest!13.6! Vs!@!Gross!weight!!!!!!!!!!! ! 43!mph!!! Vs!@!700!lbs! ! 39!mph! GTA5! Vs!@!Gross!weight!!!!!!!!!!! ! 40!mph!!! Vs!@!700!lbs! ! 37!mph! Mustang!IIIA15! Vs!@!Gross!weight! ! 37!mph! Vs!@!700!lbs! ! 33!mph! 2.1.2.& Trim&Speed&(control&bar&has&neutral&pressure)& Trim!speed!can!be!adjusted!for!desired!speed!and!handling!by!moving!the!trike! forwards!(speed!up)!or!back!(slow!down)!on!the!keel!tube!of!the!wing.!See!range!setting! in!!Section!!6.! 2.1.3.& Maneuvering&and&Never&Exceed&Speed& Conquest!13.6! Va!!!=!75!mph! A!Do!not!make!fast!or!full!control!movements!at!or!above!this! speed!! Vne!=!90!mph! A! Do!not!exceed!this!speed!in!any!operation.!! GTA5! Va!!!=!75!mph! A!Do!not!make!fast!or!full!control!movements!at!or!above!this! speed!!

  • Page 18: Operating!Weight!Limits! 1

    North&Wing&S,LSA&Pilot&Operating&Handbook& Model:&Scout&X,C&912& The!weight!loading!in!the!trike!only!has!an!effect!on!the!angle!of!attack!at!which!the! trike!moves!through!the!air.!! The!range!that!you!can!move!the!trike!forwards!or!back!on!the!keel!of!the!wing!is:!(see! page!28.)! !Mustang3A15!=!!51”!!!!to!!53.5”! !Quest!GT5!!!!=!!50½”!to!!54½”!! Conquest!13.6=!52.25”to!56” 2.3.# Operating#Weight#Limits# Max.!!take!off!weight! 1060!lbs! Wet!trike!weight!(with!14.5!gal!fuel)! 655!lbs! Empty!Weight! w/Fairing! 555!lbs! wo/Fairing! 525!lbs! Front!seat!load!range:!!! 120!–!280!lbs! Rear!seat!load!range:!!!!! ! !!!!0!–!280!lbs! Total!max!crew!weight!w/full!fuel! ! 405!lbs!Scout!XAC!/!Apache!! Total!max!crew!weight!w/full!fuel! ! 435!lbs!Scout!XAC!/!Navajo! NOTE:!Max!crew!weight!can!change!depending!if!the!trike!is!full!of!fuel.! NOTE:!Minimum!flight!crew!is!1!person!(Front!Seat).! !!!Maximum!crew!is!2!persons.! Wet!and!Empty!weights!are!defined!in!Section!1.1! 2.4.# Maximum#Wind# Maximum!wind!speed!20!mph,!no!gust!factor! Maximum!cross!wind!10!mph,!no!gust!factor! Cross!wind!take!offs!and!landings!demand!a!lot!of!training!and!skill,!the!higher!the!cross! wind,!the!greater!your!skill!must!be.!In!gusty!wind!with!more!than!5!MPH!gust!factor! and/or!wind!over!20!MPH!flight!operations!should!stop!!! &...

  • Page 19: Prohibited!Maneuvers! 1

    North&Wing&S,LSA&Pilot&Operating&Handbook& Model:&Scout&X,C&912& avoided! 2.7.# Prohibited#Maneuvers# •! The!Scout!XAC!912!is!not!certified!for!aerobatics.!! •! Pitch!angles!more!then!30!deg!+/A!should!not!be!performed.!! •! Steep!turns!beyond!60deg!bank!should!not!be!performed.!!! •! Acceleration!or!deceleration!should!be!limited!to!4!mph!per!second.!! •! Changing!bank!angles!more!then!30!degrees!per!second!and!pitch!angles!more! then!15!degrees!per!second.!! •! Flights!in!VFR!conditions!only.!! •! Night!flight!requires!special!optional!lighting!and!a!Private!Pilots!license!with!a! night!flight!endorsement.! 2.8.# Engine#Temperature#Limits# •! Max!RPM:! 5800!rpm!for!take!off!/!5500!rpm!continuous!operation! •! Max!EGT:! 1620º!F! •! Max!CHT:!! ! !300º!F! 2.8.1.& Engine&Cooling& We!use!the!Rotax!suggestion!of!50%!nonAcorrosive!antifreeze!to!pure!water.! Warning:&do&not&open&the&cooling&system&when&engine&is&hot.& For!complete!coolant!specifications!see!Rotax!manual!or!Rotax!Service!Instruction!SIA 912A016!current!revision.! 2.8.2.& Fuel&and&Fuel&Capacity& Fuel!Specification:!! Good!Quality!Automotive!Unleaded!Min!87!octane!! Aviation!100LL!gas!may!be!used!for!short!periods!in!emergency! Fuel!capacity:!!

  • Page 20: Emergency&Procedures

    North&Wing&S,LSA&Pilot&Operating&Handbook& Model:&Scout&X,C&912& 3.& Emergency&Procedures& & 3.1.# Engine#Failure#On#Take#off# & Engine!failure!on!climb!out!is!one!of!the!more!dangerous!times!for!the!engine!to!fail.!! Preflight!and!good!maintenance!is!key.!!To!make!the!best!possible!landing!if!engine! does!failj!maintain!airspeed,!reduce!angle!of!attack!(pull!the!nose!down!a!little).!If! possible,!land!straight!ahead!into!the!wind.!If!this!is!not!possible,!turn!as!shallow!as! possible!to!get!to!a!better!landing!option.!Remember!you!will!need!to!round!out!for!the! flair!a!little!higher!than!a!normal!landing.!! Practicing!power!off!landings!with!an!instructor!would!be!a!great!benefit!to!your!flying! skills.! 3.2.# Engine#Failure#at#Altitude## If!engine!stops!and!you!have!sufficient!altitude!you!can!check!this!list!to!determine!if! you!should!attempted!to!restart!the!engine.! •! Adequate!fuel! •! Mag!switch!on! •! Choke!lever!in!off!position! & The!most!likely!emergency!in!flight!is!loss!of!engine!power.!The!first!priority!in!such!an! occurrence!is!to!pick!out!an!emergency!landing!site!and!begin!procedures!to!approach! and!land!maintaining!control!of!the!aircraft!throughout.!If!you!are!at!low!altitude!you!may! have!very!little!time!to!make!a!safe!landing.!Concentrate!on!the!safe!landing!task!first! and!foremost.! If!you!have!sufficient!altitude!allowing!time!to!determine!the!cause!of!the!engine! after stoppage,!you!may!attempt!a!restart!or!other!action! !selecting!a!landing!site!and! beginning!the!emergency!approach.!In!the!majority!of!cases!a!safe!restart!is!unlikely!so! do!not!spend!a!excessive!time!on!this!effort.!Concentrate!on!making!a!safe!landing!first.! The!power!off!landing!will!be!at!a!much!higher!sink!rate!that!the!“normal”!landing!with! power!on!being!used!to!control!the!sink!rate.!Begin!your!landing!rotation!higher!up!and! use!full!flare!to!keep!the!touchdown!as!light!as!possible.!! Version 2.2 Released Date 3-14-2012...

  • Page 21: Forced!Landings! 2

    North&Wing&S,LSA&Pilot&Operating&Handbook& Model:&Scout&X,C&912& 3.3.# Forced#Landings# Use!power!off!landing!procedure!that!you!have!practiced!with!your!instructor.! Do!the!following:! 1.! Turn!ignition!off! 2.! Tighten!Seat!belts! 3.! Keep!Hands!and!Feet!inside!Frame!(if!possible)!!! 4.! Tighten!Helmet! 3.4.# InQFlight#Engine#Fire# In!the!unlikely!event!of!an!inAflight!fire,!follow!the!procedure!below:! 1.! Try!to!determine!the!cause!in!case!it!can!be!extinguished.! 2.! Maintain!control!of!the!aircraft.! 3.! Look!for!good!landing!area!and!land!as!soon!as!possible.! 4.! Try!to!put!out!an!engine!fire!by!shutting!off!fuel!pump,!(if!you!have!one)!adding!full! throttle!and!speeding!up.! 5.! Eventually!you!will!need!to!land!with!or!without!the!fire!out.!Use!forced!landing! procedure!if!the!engine!is!out.!! 6.! If!!you!cannot!extinguish!the!fire!and!there!is!no!safe!landing!area,!the!parachute! system!could!be!the!best!option.!!However,!wait!until!you!are!about!500!–!1000!feet! above!the!ground!to!minimize!the!possibility!of!the!parachute!igniting!also.! 7.! Do!not!use!the!parachute!at!higher!altitudes!(use!that!altitude!to!put!out!the!fire)!fly! the!aircraft!to!within!700!ft!of!the!ground!over!the!best!looking!terrain!to!come!down! under!parachute.!! 8.! After!landing,!evacuate!aircraft!ASAP!!Advise!your!passenger!what!to!do!upon! landing.!!Help!your!passenger!to!get!out!as!soon!as!you’re!out!!!! 3.5.# Sail#Damage#in#Flight# Sail!damage!in!flight!rarely!occurs,!but!if!it!does,!fly!at!the!slowest!controllable!speed!to!
  • Page 22 North&Wing&S,LSA&Pilot&Operating&Handbook& Model:&Scout&X,C&912& 1.! Debris!on!the!runway!(walk!your!runway!and!clear!rocks,!sticks,!etc…)! 2.! Items!carried!by!you!or!your!passenger!(make!sure!all!items!are!in!a!secure!place! and!can!not!fall!out!of!the!trike)! 3.! Loose!items!on!the!trike!or!engine.!One!common!thing!is!a!tool!left!on!the!aircraft! (do!a!good!preflight!)! Should!propeller!damage!occur!in!flight,!it!will!most!likely!create!a!severe!vibration!due! to!imbalance.!!Shut!down!your!engine!immediately!before!the!vibration!does!further,! and!perhaps!more!critical!damage.!! Do!an!emergency!landing!at!the!nearest!possible!landing!site.! 3.7.# Optional#parachute#system# An!optional!parachute!may!be!added!to!your!aircraft.!We!highly!recommend!one.!!It!is! very!inexpensive!insurance.!Remember!!ANY!AIRCRAFT!CAN!HAVE!MECHANICAL! FALURES………!CERTIFIED!OR!NOT!!!!With!Light!Sport!Aircraft,!at!least!you!have!an! economical!insurance!not!easily!available!on!certified!aircraft.! & See&the&manual&or&online&information&provided&by&your&parachute&system&for&set& up,&installation&and&use&of&the&parachute.&& & 3.8.# Failure#of#Ignition# If!the!ignition!switch!will!not!turn!off!the!engine,!you!can!use!the!choke!to!stop!the! engine!by!flooding!it.!!Do!not!try!to!restart!the!engine!till!the!problem!has!been!found! and!fixed.! 3.9.# Spins#and#Spiral#Descending#turns# Deliberate!spins!and!severe!spiral!turns!are!prohibited!in!this!aircraft.!!A!spin!is!a! difficult!situation!to!get!into.!!Flex!wings!resist!spins!and!you!would!have!to!physically! hold!the!trike!wing!into!a!spin.!!Spins!can!happen!when!you!stall!at!a!low!speed!and! high!angle!of!attack!(AOA).!If!a!turn!is!then!induced!and!you!continue!to!hold!the!bar! forward!(nose!up),!the!trike!will!spin.!!To!get!out!of!a!spin!release!the!backpressure!on! the!control!bar!to!allow!the!nose!to!lower!and!recover!from!being!stalled.!Manage!speed! and!AOA!as!you!exit!the!spin.! Mild!descending!turns!(45!degrees!of!bank!or!less)!at!less!then!Vne!can!be!used!to! reduce!altitude.!! Fast!spirals!over!45!degrees!of!bank!and!above!Vne!could!result!in!being!locked!in!a! turn!unable!to!roll!out,!a!nonArecoverable!situation!resulting!in!impact!with!the!ground.!!If! you!find!yourself!in!a!spiral!dive!and!feel!you!can!still!recover!you!must!try!to!roll!out!of!

  • Page 23: Wing!Setup!From!Shipping!Box! 2

    North&Wing&S,LSA&Pilot&Operating&Handbook& Model:&Scout&X,C&912& the!design!limits!of!the!wing. 4.& Normal&Procedures& 4.1.# Training#Supplement# & There!are!some!unique!characteristics!of!weight!shift!aircraft!that!need!to!be!learned! during!training.!All!students!should!be!trained!using!the!FAA!prescribed!standards!for! examination!and!practical!tests!as!a!guide!as!to!what!knowledge!and!skills!are!needed.! The!manufacturer's!Pilot!Operating!Handbook!should!also!be!used!as!a!guide!for! training.!For!beginning!students!unfamiliar!with!any!form!of!flight,!this!should!be!a! straightforward!process.!Particular!care!on!the!part!of!the!instructor!however!needs!to! be!paid!to!weight!shift!students!who!may!have!experience!with!other!forms!of!flight.!The! weight!shift!trike!has!some!characteristics!that!are!quite!different!from!other!aircraft.! Pilots!of!other!aircraft!develop!habits!that!could!be!a!hindrance!to!safe!flight!in!a!weight! shift!trike!without!proper!training.! & 4.2.# Wing#Setup#from#Shipping#Box# See!wing!manual!provided!by!the!wing!manufacturer! & 4.3.# Wing#Setup#and#Breakdown#Procedure# & See!wing!manual!provided!by!the!wing!manufacturer & 4.4.# Attaching#Wing#to#Trike# Once!the!wing!is!setup,!it!is!ready!to!be!attached!to!the!trike.!!When!done!properly!this! is!a!very!simple!task!that!should!take!no!more!than!5!minutes!to!complete.!!The!detailed! recommended!procedure!is!given!below.! 1.! Remove!the!nose!cone!from!the!nose!of!the!wing.!!Face!the!wing!into!the!wind.!! Set! it! on! the! base! tube! and! rotate! the! wing! forward! to! rest! the! nose! on! the! ground.!!Roll!the!trike!up!to!the!wing!until!the!front!wheel!is!about!2”A3”!from!the! base!tube.!!It!is!important!that!the!keel!tube!of!the!wing!be!aligned!with!the!axis! of!the!trike.!!If!it!is!not,!it!will!be!difficult!to!slide!the!pivot!block!plates!in!position!
  • Page 24 North&Wing&S,LSA&Pilot&Operating&Handbook& Model:&Scout&X,C&912& Hold down pulley storage pouch Figure!1! 3.! Pull!mast!down/forward!(which!will!compress!the!lift!cylinders)!to!position!shown! in!Figures!2!and!3!and!clip!the!mast!hold!down!pulley!ring!into!the!small!hole!at! bottom!of!square!tube!at!mast!apex.!!Be!sure!the!hold!down!pulley!is!adjusted!to! a!reasonable!length!by!catching!the!loose!end!of!the!rope!in!the!VAnotch!of!the! pulley.!!The!rope!must!be!in!the!VAnotch!to!prevent!the!mast!from!springing!back! up.! 4.! If! the! nose! compression! strut! is! not! already! attached! to! the! trike,! attach! it! now! while!the!mast!is!in!the!lower!position.!!! 5.! Lift!the!nose!of!the!wing!so!that!the!wing!is!nearly!parallel!with!the!ground,!and! walk!around!behind!the!downtubes!so!you!can!reach!the!hold!down!rope!and!the! pivot!block!assembly.!!At!this!point!the!trike,!wing,!and!YOU!should!be!positioned! as!shown!in!Figures!2!and!3!below.!!Be!sure!to!hold!on!to!the!wing!to!balance!it! in!this!position!until!the!pivot!block!is!attached.! !!!! Figure!2:!Starting!Position! ! Figure!3:!Front!View! 6.! Rotate!the!wing!backward!until!the!pivot!block!aligns!approximately!with!the!apex! of!the!mast.!!Slowly!release!the!hold!down!rope!and!allow!the!mast!to!rise.!!As!it!
  • Page 25 North&Wing&S,LSA&Pilot&Operating&Handbook& Model:&Scout&X,C&912& during!preflight!to!have!all!pivot!block!nuts!on!the!same!side.!! !!!!!!!!! !!!! !!!!!!Figure!4:!Guide!Plates!onto!Block! Figure!5:!Insert!Bolt!in!Top!Hole! 7.! Release! the! hold! down! pulley! tension! ,! unclip! the! rope,! and! restore! the! pulley! assembly!in!its!storage!pouch!on!the!root!tube.! 8.! Tight!all!four!nuts!to!“Snug”.!!Do!not!overtighten.! 9.! While!the!wing!is!in!the!lower!position,!attach!the!ballistic!parachute!straps!to!the! DAring!and!close!the!DAring!nut!securely.!!(Figure!6)! 10.!Attach!the!safety!cable.!!The!safety!cable!should!wrap!once!around!the!keel!tube! between!the!pivot!block!and!the!control!frame!apex!as!shown!in!Figure!7.!!This!is! also!a!good!time!to!preflight!the!bolts!in!the!control!frame!apex!and!the!cross! tube!pull!back!cable.! !!!!!!!!! !!!! !!Figure!6:!Attach!BRS!Straps! Figure!7:!Attach!Safety! Cable! 11.!Reinstall!the!nose!cone!on!the!wing!nose.!!(Figure!8)! 12.!Your!wing!is!now!ready!to!lift!into!position.!!The!lift!cylinders!will!provide!about! 95%!of!the!lifting!force!needed.!!BE!SURE!NOT!TO!LIFT!VIGOROUSLY!OR! YOU!COULD!FLIP!THE!TRIKE!OVER!BACKWARDS!ONTO!THE!PROPELLOR.!! Slowly!lift!the!wing!using!the!base!tube!or!downtubes!until!the!lift!cylinders!are! fully!extended.!!This!will!provide!just!enough!clearance!to!position!the!nose!
  • Page 26 North&Wing&S,LSA&Pilot&Operating&Handbook& Model:&Scout&X,C&912& 13.!Install!the!bolt,!nut,!and!safety!clip!on!the!nose!compression!strut.!!!(Figure!11)! !!!!! !!!!!!! Figure!8:!Reinstall!Nose!Cone! Figure!9:!Lift!Wing!into!Position! !!!! Figure!10:!Seat!Compression!Strut! !!!!!!Figure!11:!Install!Nut!in! Compression!Strut Version 2.2 Released Date 3-14-2012 Page 26...
  • Page 27 North&Wing&S,LSA&Pilot&Operating&Handbook& Model:&Scout&X,C&912& 4.5.# Preflight#Checklist# Detailed & Before!each!flight!the!pilot!in!command!of!the!flight!should!conduct!a!preflight!inspection! to!assure!that!the!aircraft!is!in!a!safe!condition!for!flight.!The!following!is!a!detailed! description!of!a!suggested!procedure!for!such!a!preflight!inspection.!The!pilot!in! command!is!encouraged!to!develop!his!or!her!own!inspection!routine!to!suit!their!own! individual!aircraft!configuration!and!needs.!The!following!is!only!a!suggested!guide.! For!convenience!this!suggested!procedure!starts!at!the!left!side!of!the!front!or!nose! wheel!and!proceeds!rearward,!around!and!back!to!the!right!front!side!of!the!nose!wheel! examining!each!point!along!the!way.!This!is!a!detailed!description!of!suggested! procedure.!An!abbreviated!checklist!will!be!repeated!afterwards!which!can!be!used!as!a! checklist!in!the!field!to!remind!the!pilot!of!what!items!are!suggested!to!be!covered!in!the! preflight!inspection.! Nose#wheel,#brake#and#ground#steering.# Check!for!security!of!the!nose!wheel!on!its!axle!with!nut!secure,!security!of!wheel!fork! and!pivot!bolts.!Wheel!and!fork!turns!freely.! Instrument#Pod,#instruments,#switches,#displays." Check!that!instrument!pod!is!secure!(Navajo),!all!instruments!and!switches!secure.! Switches!in!safe!position!before!engine!startup.! !Front#t#&#Rear##seat#belts#left#hand#side." Check!that!front!seat!and!seat!belts!are!securely!fastened!to!airframe.! Rear#suspension#and#pivots#left#side." Check!that!all!left!side!suspension!pivots!are!smooth!and!free!from!excessive!wear,! springs!shocks!and!tubes!in!good!order.! Wheel,#tire#and#axle#left#side." Check!that!left!side!tire!is!in!good!condition,!properly!inflated,!axle!secure,!axle!nut! secure.! Wheel!pants!secure.! Left#side#battery,#radiator#and#radiator#mounts." Check!battery!mount!secure,!battery!secure!and!free!of!leaks,!left!side!radiator!mounts! secure,!radiator!and!hoses!free!of!leaks.!! Fuel#tank#and#fuel#gauge." Appropriate!fuel!for!the!flight!planned." Check!fuel!tank!for!leaks!and!secure!mountings.!Check!fuel!tank!cap!for!security!and! lack!of!blockage!or!leaks.!Check!the!fuel!filter!for!any!contamination.! Fuel#filter,#lines#and#fuel#sample." Visually!check!fuel!filter!and!fuel!lines,!draw!sample,!check!for!water,!correct!fuel!color,! Version 2.2 Released Date 3-14-2012...
  • Page 28 North&Wing&S,LSA&Pilot&Operating&Handbook& Model:&Scout&X,C&912& dirt!or!other!contamination.! " Left#side#of#engine." Check!left!side!exhaust,!exhaust!springs,!sparkplugs,!plug!caps!and!plug!wires.! Oil#Tank# Check!that!oil!bottle!is!secure,!filled!to!proper!level,!lines!are!secure,!no!leaks!and!cap! is!secure.! Propeller#and#gearbox.# Check!gearbox!for!leaks,!move!prop!to!check!for!normal!gearbox!backlash,!examine! prop!for!damage,!cleanliness,!distortion,!etc.! Coolant#overflow#bottle#and#header#tank." Check!that!coolant!expansion!tank!is!secure,!filled!to!proper!level,!hoses!are!secure,!no! leaks,!cap!is!secure.!Tank!secure,!cap!secure,!lines!and!clamps!secure,!no!leaks.! Right#hand#side#of#engine# Check!right!side!exhaust,!check!right!side!carburetor!and!mounting,!throttle!and!choke! linkages,!fuel!lines,!and!air!filter!is!secure.! Right#hand#suspension." Check!that!all!right!side!suspension!pivots!are!smooth!and!free!from!excessive!wear,! shocks!and!tubes!in!good!order.! Wheel,#tire#and#axle#right#side." Check!that!right!side!tire!is!in!good!condition,!properly!inflated,!axle!secure,!axle!nut! secure.! " Strobe#light." Check!strobe!light!for!secure!mounting,!wiring!in!good!order,!lens!secure,!etc.! Rear#throttle.# Check!rear!throttle!control!and!linkage!for!proper!action!and!security.! Rear#seat#and#belts#right#hand#side." Check!that!rear!seat!and!seat!belts!are!securely!fastened!to!airframe.! " Front#seat#&#belts#right#hand#side." Check!that!front!seat!and!seat!belts!are!securely!fastened!to!airframe.! Throttle#controls." Check!throttle!controls,!assembly!secure!to!airframe,!linkages!secure,!cables!and! housings!in!good!condition,!friction!set!correctly,!throttle!levers!move!smoothly!thru!full! range.!Leave&throttles&in&closed&position& " " Version 2.2 Released Date 3-14-2012 Page 28...
  • Page 29 North&Wing&S,LSA&Pilot&Operating&Handbook& Model:&Scout&X,C&912& Nose&wheel,&right&side.! Brake!mechanism!secure!and!operating!with!no!leaks.!Check!for!security!of!the!nose! wheel!on!its!axle!with!nut!secure,!security!of!wheel!fork!and!pivot!bolt.! 4.6.# Preflight#Checklist#(Abbreviated)# The!following!is!an!abbreviated!checklist,!which!can!be!used!during!a!preflight! inspection!to!remind!the!pilot!of!those!items!to!be!checked.!See!the!detailed!preflight! checklist!for!exact!procedures!to!follow.! •! Nose!wheel!and!ground!steering.! •! Instrument!Pod,!instruments,!switches,!displays.! •! Front!seat!&!belts!left!hand!side.! •! Rear!seat!and!belts!left!hand!side.! •! Rear!suspension!and!pivots!left!side.! •! Wheel,!tire!and!axle!left!side.! •! Battery,!radiator!and!radiator!mounts.! •! Left!side!of!engine.! •! Coolant!overflow!bottle!and!header!tank.! •! Oil!tank.! •! Fuel!quantity! •! Fuel!sample! •! Propeller!and!gearbox.! •! Right!hand!side!of!engine.! •! Right!hand!suspension.! •! Wheel,!tire!and!axle!right!side.! •! Strobe!light.! •! Rear!throttle.!
  • Page 30 North&Wing&S,LSA&Pilot&Operating&Handbook& Model:&Scout&X,C&912& 4.7.# Before#Starting#Engine#Q#Checklist# Before!starting!the!engine,!perform!the!following!checks:! •! PreAFlight!Inspection!(above)! Completed! •! Fuel!level! Adequate!for!intended!flight! •! Full/free!wing!movement!! ! Completed! •! Passenger!Briefing! ! Completed! •! Safety!Belts! ! Secure! •! Helmets! Secure! •! Intercom!Connection! Secure!and!intercom!volume!adjusted! •! Brakes! On!/!Park! •! Parachute!(if!installed)! Remove!Safety!Pin! •! Wing!base!tube! Secure! For!the!person!in!the!front!seat,!the!seat!belts!should!be!fastened!as!shown!below!even! when!there!is!a!person!in!the!back!seat.!!This!prevents!the!shoulder!harnesses!from! sliding!down!over!the!shoulder!and!becoming!ineffective.! !!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • Page 31 North&Wing&S,LSA&Pilot&Operating&Handbook& Model:&Scout&X,C&912& 4.8.# Starting#Engine#Q#Checklist# When!starting!the!engine,!follow!the!procedure!below:! •! Brake! ! •! Choke! ! On!(if!engine!is!cold)! Off!(engine!hot)! •! Hand!and!Foot!Throttle! Off!–!(idle!position)! •! EIS!Panel! !!!!!!!!!!! ! Off! •! Ignition!(mags)! •! Propeller! Shout!“Clear!Prop”!and!visually!assure!no!one!is! near!propeller!or!any!other!aircraft!in!line!of!prop! wash! •! Turn!Key!to!Start!! !!!!!!!!! when!engine!starts,!immediately!Release& •! Choke! Off!(usually!after!about!10A20!seconds!depending! upon!temperature)! •! EIS!Panel! !!!!!!!!!!! ! •! Check!Engine!idle! About!2000!rpm!after!engine!is!warm! 4.9.#...
  • Page 32 North&Wing&S,LSA&Pilot&Operating&Handbook& Model:&Scout&X,C&912& 4.10.# B efore#Take#Off#Q##Checklist# Just!prior!to!takeAoff!perform!the!following!preAtakeAoff!checks.!!The!pilot!should!have!a! checklist!to!assure!all!checks!are!performed,!or,!at!a!minimum,!he!should!have!an! acronym!or!phrase!to!serve!as!a!reminder!of!the!preAtakeAoff!checks.!!For!example,!! ICETS!could!be!used!which!stands!for:! I!A!Instrument!check! •! Set!altimeter!to!field!elevation! •! Assure!EGT,!CHT,!water!temperature!and!tach!are!working!and!are!in! acceptable!range! •! Adjust!radios!to!desired!frequency! •! Adjust!intercom!volume!and!squelch!as!needed! C!–!Controls!free!and!clear! •! Move!base!tube!full!out!to!compression!strut!and!full!back!to!chest.! •! Move!base!tube!at!least!18”!left!then!19”!right!of!center!to!assure!no! binding!occurs! E!–!Engine!runAup!and!checks! •! With!foot!on!brake,!set!engine!to!about!3500!rpm! •! Confirm!that!choke!is!off! •! Perform!mag!check!(speed!change!should!be!within!300!rpm!for!each!side! of!mag!check)! •! Note!EGT!should!have!increased!to!about!800!degrees! •! Return!throttle!to!idle!position!and!confirm!that!engine!returns!to!idle!RPM! T!–!Traffic!clear!in!all!directions! •! Check!for!traffic!in!downwind,!base,!and!final.! •! Check!for!obstructions!on!or!near!the!runway! S!–!Seat!belts,!straps,!and!loose!clothing!items! •! check!security!of!your!own!seat!belt,!helmet!strap,!and!clothing!straps!
  • Page 33 North&Wing&S,LSA&Pilot&Operating&Handbook& Model:&Scout&X,C&912& 4.11.# T ake#Off#and#Initial#Climb# The!initial!take!off!roll!can!be!performed!with!the!base!tube!in!the!fully!extended!position! or!in!the!trim!position.!!Until!you!become!familiar!with!your!trike,!it!is!usually!better!to! start!with!the!bar!in!the!fully!extended!position.!!This!will!lift!the!trike!off!the!ground!as! soon!as!it!achieves!flying!speed!and!will!minimize!the!stresses!on!the!trike!during!the! ground!roll.!!This!is!especially!true!on!rough!or!grass!runways.!!!Do!NOT!use!this! technique!for!cross!wind!takeAoffs!as!these!require!greater!lift!off!speed!to!overcome! any!turbulence!or!loss!of!lift!at!the!critical!lift!off!point.!! When!starting!from!the!fully!extended!position,! •! Apply!full!power!using!foot!throttle!only!while!holding!the!base!tube!against!the! front!compression!strut!(nose!tube)! •! When!the!nose!wheel!lifts!off!the!ground,!smoothly,!but!without!hesitation,!bring! the!base!tube!back!until!it!is!about!2”!behind!the!normal!trim!position.!!This!will! provide!a!little!excess!speed!in!case!of!an!engine!out!while!close!to!the!ground.! •! Keep!the!base!tube!behind!the!trim!position!(faster)!until!an!altitude!of!at!least! 300!feet!AGL!is!achieved.!!At!that!point,!the!base!tube!can!go!to!trim!and!the! engine!power!can!be!slightly!reduced.! •! Continue!climbing!at!trim!position!to!the!desired!altitude!staying!within!glide! distance!of!an!emergency!landing!site.!!NOTE!!This!may!require!staying!near!the! airport!until!sufficient!altitude!is!achieved!to!leave!the!field!pattern.! •! On!initial!climb!out!where!engine!failure!is!most!dangerous,!do!not!pitch!the!nose! up!more!that!45!degrees.!Very!steep!climbs!are!dangerous!and!cause!a!full!stall! followed!by!rapid!pitch!down!moment!especially!if!the!engine!quits.! !****!Never&operate&your&trike&where&you&leave&yourself&no&option&to&bailout&to&a& & safe&landing&area&if&your&engine&were&to&stop&or&any&other&mechanical&failure. Version 2.2 Released Date 3-14-2012 Page 33...
  • Page 34 North&Wing&S,LSA&Pilot&Operating&Handbook& Model:&Scout&X,C&912& 4.12.# # Approach#&#Landing## The!ground!distance!covered!starting!from!an!approach!at!50!ft.!above!the!runway! elevation!to!where!the!aircraft!can!be!stopped!determines!landing!distance.! Land!into!the!wind!and!on!a!long!approach!if!at!all!possible.! You!can!land!a!trike!safely!with!or!without!power.!Either!way!you!will!need!to!maintain! an!air!speed!higher!than!normal!trim!speed.!You!will!need!to!adjust!the!approach!speed! for!the!conditions!you!are!flying!in.!The!general!rule!is:!the!more!active!air!the!more! airspeed.!! If!a!“go!around”!becomes!necessary!add!power!and!lower!angle!of!attack!for!max! control!then!start!your!climb!out.!! 4.13.# C ross#Wind#Landings#and#Take#Off# Beginners!and!novice!pilots!should!limit!crosswind!conditions!to!less!then!30!degrees! and!5!mph!with!no!gust!factor,!anything!more!then!that!requires!more!advanced!skills.! For!advanced!pilots,!90!degree!crosswinds!over!5!mph!should!be!avoided.!Crosswind! component!with!more!then!5!mph!gust!should!be!avoided!as!well.! Most!of!the!time!pilot!skills!do!not!match!the!capabilities!of!the!aircraft.!! Version 2.2 Released Date 3-14-2012 Page 34...
  • Page 35 North&Wing&S,LSA&Pilot&Operating&Handbook& Model:&Scout&X,C&912& 5.& & Performance The!performance!figures!stated!below!are!given!at!sea!level!of!the!international! standard!atmosphere!conditions.!Operations!at!higher!altitudes!and!temperatures!WILL! reduce!takeoff!and!climb!performance.! & 5.1.# Scout#XQC#912#Trike#Performance# Wing:&&Conquest&13.6&&& Power! 80!horsepower!@!5800!RPM! Cruise!Speed! 65!mph! Speed!for!Best!Angle!of! 60!mph! Climb!(Vx)! Glide!Ratio! 6:1!best!L/D!@!60!mph!!!! Best!Rate!of!Climb! 600!fpm!at!gross!weight!@!65!mph! Landing!Distance! 800!feet!at!gross!weight! Wing:&&QUEST&GT5&&& Power! 80!horsepower!@!5800!RPM! Cruise!Speed! 65!mph! Speed!for!Best!Angle!of! 60!mph! Climb!(Vx)! Glide!Ratio! 6:1!best!L/D!@!60!mph!!!! Best!Rate!of!Climb! 600!fpm!at!gross!weight!@!65!mph! Landing!Distance! 800!feet!at!gross!weight! Wing:&&Mustang&III,15&&& Power! 80!horsepower!@!5800!RPM! Cruise!Speed!

  • Page 36: Take!Off!Distances! 3

    North&Wing&S,LSA&Pilot&Operating&Handbook& Model:&Scout&X,C&912& 5.2.# Take#off#Distances# The!numbers!presented!below!are!for!specific!loads,!altitudes,!and!conditions!as!listed.!! Anytime!the!available!runway!is!within!10%!of!these!distance!limits,!the!speed!for!best! “angle”!of!climb!given!in!the!table!above!should!be!used!rather!than!trying!to!achieve! the!best!“rate”!of!climb.! Take,off&distance&to&clear&50ft&obstacle&with&1060&lb&gross&@&Sea&Level:& Conditions:! o! Sea!level!! o! Full!Power! o! Level!and!paved!runway! o! Calm!wind! o! 70!deg!F! •! Mustang!15!!!!A!675!ft.!@!1200!fpm! •! Quest!GT5!!!!!–!750!ft!@!1150!fpm! •! Conquest!13.6A!800!ft!@!1100!fpm! •! ! Take,off&range&over&a&50ft&obstacle&with&1060&lb&gross&@&4000&MSL:&& •! Factors!that!will!increase!take!off!distance!iej!Pilot!is!require!to!take!into!account! all!factors!and!determine!if!a!safe!departure!is!possible! o! Grass!runway! o! Tail!wind! o! Loss!of!power! o! Uphill!takeoff! o! High!temperature! o! High!humidity! o! Altitude!
  • Page 37 North&Wing&S,LSA&Pilot&Operating&Handbook& Model:&Scout&X,C&912& 5.4.# Fuel#Consumption# Fuel!consumption!is!variable!based!on!the!payload!and!engine!rpm!at!cruise.!At!max! cruise!power!5400!rpm!the!Rotax!912!will!burn!3.75!US!Gallons!per!hour.!!Average! cruise!settings!around!4500!rpm!should!yield!3!–!3.5!US!gallons!per!hour!depending!on! DA!and!gross!weight.!See!Rotax!Operators!Manual!for!fuel!consumption!chart.! 5.5.# Speed# Speed!at!any!trim!will!be!affected!by!the!weight!of!the!trike,!loading,!and!RPM.!!For! example,!the!trim!speed!for!forward!most!trim!will!be!approximately:!! Mustang&3,15& "! 65!mph!!@!!700!lbs!!!! "! 60!mph!!@!!1060!!lbs!! Quest&GT5& "! 75!mph!!@!!700!lbs! "! 70!mph!!@!!1060!!lbs! Conquest&13.6&& "! 75!mph!!@!!700!lbs! "! 70!mph!!@!!1060!!lbs! Version 2.2 Released Date 3-14-2012 Page 37...

  • Page 38: Aircraft!Information

    North&Wing&S,LSA&Pilot&Operating&Handbook& Model:&Scout&X,C&912& 6.& Weight&and&Loading&(State&Wing)& Contrary!to!airplanes,!weight!shift!aircraft!use!Weight!and!“Loading”!calculations!rather! than!“Balance”.!!This!is!due!to!the!pendulum!connection!between!the!trike!and!the!wing.!! No!matter!where!the!load!is!on!the!trike,!the!wing!will!always!“see”!the!load!at!the!pivot! block!assembly.!!Hence,!there!is!no!comparable!“balance”!calculations!for!a!weight!shift! aircraft.! Aircraft!Information:! N!#:!!!___________________________________________________! " Serial!No.________________________________________________! " Empty!Weight!___________________________________________! " Gross!Weight_____________________________________________! Useful!Load______________________________________________! Wing!Make!and!Model_____________________________________! Notes:!! Rear"seat"falls"in"the"Center"of"Gravity"and"is"not"a"factor." " Empty"Weight:" The!total!weight!of!the!complete!trike!with!all!permanently!installed! accessories!!and!equipment.! Gross"Weight:" T he!maximum!authorized!weight!as!specified!by!the!wing!manufacture! for!particular!wing!being!used.!See!your!wing!manual.! Useful"Load:" The!difference!between!empty!weight!and!Gross!Weight.! " If"weights"fall"outside"specified"range"please"contact"a"North"Wing"dealer" !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mustang 3-15 = 51”- 53.5” = 50.5” – 54½” Conquest 13.5= 52.25”...
  • Page 39 North&Wing&S,LSA&Pilot&Operating&Handbook& Model:&Scout&X,C&912& 7.& Systems&and&Descriptions& 7.1.# Scout#XQC#912#Trike#Components The!airframe!of!the!Scout!XAC!912!Trike!is!constructed!of!6061AT6!aircraftAgrade! aluminum!and!4130!chromAmoly!steel!to!be!durable!yet!lightweight.!!The!frame!includes! many!features,!which!differentiate!it!from!most!of!the!competition,!including!dual!mast,! fiberglass!suspension!with!gas!shock!and!sideAmounted!radiator!for!better!airflow.!It! also!includes!two!separate!tandem!seats!for!comfort!and!safety.!!The!Scout!XAC!also! has!high!ground!clearances!making!it!a!great!all!terrain!chassis.!!! 7.2.# Carriage#Overview# & Serial&Number&A!The!serial!number!of!your!Scout!XAC!912!TRIKE!is!located!on!a!plate! located!just!under!the!exhaust!canister!on!the!side!of!the!engine!mounting!plate.!!You! should!refer!to!this!serial!number!in!any!communications!with!North!Wing!UUM! regarding!your!Scout!XAC!912!Trike.! Seat&Rail&A!The!seat!rail!of!the!Scout!XAC!912!is!constructed!of!sturdy!chromeAmoly! steel!alloy!!and!6061AT6!Alum.!This!gives!it!the!strength!it!needs!to!support!the! occupants!and!flight!loads.!! Back&Frame&(spine)&,The!back!frame!is!unique!to!the!North!Wing!Scout!XAC.!!It!is!the! main!component!that!all!other!parts!attach!to.!!It!is!made!of!strong!chromeAmoly!alloy! tubing,!steel!tubing,!and!plate.!!! MastA!Another!very!unique!feature!to!the!Scout!XAC!!is!the!“Dual!Mast”.!This!allows!for! comfortable!shoulder!and!headroom!in!the!rear!seat.!It!also!makes!for!a!very!stable! mast!that!will!not!flex!side!to!side!and!triangulates!the!whole!structure.! Fuel&Tank&,&The!fuel!tank!on!your!Scout!XAC!912!TRIKE!is!an!aviation!grade!tank.!Your! North!Wing!trike!comes!standard!with!a!fuel!level!sensor!that!can!be!read!from!the! gauge!mounted!in!your!dash.! Adjustable&Front&Forks&,&The!front!fork!of!the!Scout!XAC!912!TRIKE!is!mounted!in!one! of!the!three!pivot!bearings,!which!allows!it!to!be!adjusted!to!suit!the!pilot’s!height!and! preferred!flying!position.!! Suspension&System&,&The!rear!suspension!of!the!Scout!XAC!912!TRIKE!has!been! engineered!to!smooth!out!bumps!on!even!the!roughest!flying!surfaces.!!The!suspension! consists!of!!left!and!right!one!piece!main!landing!gear!legs.!!This!combination!provides! a!suspension!that!is!effective,!durable,!and!lightweight.!!Because!the!tires!are!an! Version 2.2 Released Date 3-14-2012 Page 39...
  • Page 40 North&Wing&S,LSA&Pilot&Operating&Handbook& Model:&Scout&X,C&912& integral!part!of!the!suspension!system,!North!Wing!UUM!recommends!that!you!keep!the! air!pressure!in!them!to!no!more!than!20lbs.!!This!will!keep!them!with!sufficient!pressure! to!help!smooth!out!rough!terrain.#! Ground&Steering&,&As!you!sit!in!the!front!seat!of!the!Scout!XAC!912,!the!ground! steering!is!front!wheel.!Steering!is!pushAright!/!goAleft!and!PushAleft!/!goA!right.!! Cruise&Throttle&Lever&,&The!throttle!lever!(located!on!the!quadrant!just!in!front!on!the! pilot!seat!on!the!left!hand!side!along!with!the!choke)!regulates!the!output!of!the!engine.!! The!throttle!is!lifted!up!to!increase!throttle.! Foot&&“Main”&Throttle!–!The!throttle!lever!is!located!on!the!right!side!of!the!front!fork.! Engine!RPM!is!increased!by!pushing!the!throttle!lever!forward!with!your!foot.!Release! pressure!to!reduce!RPM.!If!you!choose!the!instructor!package!option,!rear!throttle!is!on! the!right!rear!steering!bar!which!allows!the!throttle!to!be!controlled!from!the!rear!seat.! Choke!A!The!engine!choke!is!located!below!the!pilot!seat!on!the!right!side.!The!choke!is! used!to!aid!in!easy!engine!starting.!The!choke!can!also!be!used!in!an!emergency!to! shut!down!the!engine!(should!your!mag!switches!fail,!for!example).!!To!shut!the!engine! down!with!the!choke,!simply!choke!the!engine!till!it!floods!with!fuel!and!shuts!down.! 7.3.# Instrument#Panel# A!standard!Instrument!panel!is!shown!below!with!a!brief!description!of!the!functional! components.! Fuel gage Warning Light for EIS Airspeed indicator Magneto Switches Fuel pump if used or navigation lights EIS power switch Strobe 12V power source Keyed Instrument Master &...
  • Page 41 North&Wing&S,LSA&Pilot&Operating&Handbook& Model:&Scout&X,C&912& "! Strobe&Light&A!For!safety,!the!Scout!XAC!912!includes!a!standard!strobe!light!to! the!rear!and!below!the!trike.!!The!strobe!pulses!brightly,!allowing!you!to!be!seen! by!other!aircraft.!!The!strobe!does!not!allow!you!any!extra!time!of!flying!time! each!day.!!To!fly!after!sunset!see!info!on!position!lights.!! "! Position&LightsA!To!fly!after!sunset!until!civil!twilight!you!need!to!have!to!have! the!wing!equipped!with!green!and!red!position!lights!(greenAright!and!redAleft).!To! fly!into!night!you!are!required!to!have!a!private!pilot!certificate!with!a!weight!shift! rating! "! Instruments,&The!sophisticated!instruments!included!on!the!Scout!XAC!912! TRIKE!provide!a!wide!range!of!engine!and!flight!monitoring!capabilities.!!All!the! instrumentation!is!housed!in!the!instrument!pod,!which!is!located!directly!in!front! of!the!pilot.!!In!addition!to!the!computerized!Engine!Information!System!(EIS),!the! instrument!pod!also!includes!a!warning!light,!two!magneto!switches,!a!keyed! master!switch,!and!an!on/off!switch!for!the!EIS!system.!The!other!analog!gauges! that!come!standard!are!airspeed!and!fuel!gauge.!The!fuel!gage!is!located!on!the! left!hand!and!the!airspeed!indicator!is!on!the!right.!!!&&&&& "! EIS&System&,&The!EIS!system,!located!in!the!center!of!the!pod,!is!a!stateAofAtheA art!!!!!instrument!that!monitors!vital!engine!functions,!as!well!as!providing! valuable!flight!information!such!as!altitude!and!rate!of!climb.!!The!EIS!system! can!be!set!with!limits!on!each!of!the!inputs!it!monitors,!and!will!trigger!the! warning!light!when!any!of!the!limits!are!exceeded.!!To!get!the!most!out!of!the!EIS! system,!it!is!strongly!recommended!that!you!carefully!read!the!EIS!manual!that! came!in!your!Scout!XAC!912!documentation!package.&! "! EIS&Power&Switch&,&Located!to!the!right!of!the!mag!swiches,!this!switch!controls! power!to!the!EIS!system.!!This!allows!you!to!turn!the!EIS!system!on!without!the! machine!running!(to!check!your!hours,!for!example),!or!to!shut!the!EIS!off!while! flying!(although!there!is!no!logical!reason!to!want!to!do!this).!When!starting! engine,!always!turn!the!EIS!on!after!the!engine!starts.! "! Magneto&Switches&,&The!magneto!switches!(or!mag!switches!for!short)!are! located!on!the!left!side!of!the!dash,!and!control!the!two!separate!ignition!systems! on!your!engine.!!With!both!mag!switches!in!the!OFF!(down)!position,!your!engine! will!not!run.!!In!fact,!the!mag!switches!are!used!to!shut!down!the!engine!after!you! land.!!The!mag!switches!are!also!used!to!test!the!dual!ignition!system!during! engine!warmAup.!!During!the!warm!up!period,!the!switches!should!be!flipped!OFF! one!at!a!time!to!make!sure!that!the!engine!will!run!on!each!of!the!ignition!
  • Page 42 North&Wing&S,LSA&Pilot&Operating&Handbook& Model:&Scout&X,C&912& being!exceeded!returns!to!the!“normal”!range!as!defined!in!the!EIS!system.! "! Keyed&Master&Switch&,&The!key!switch!controls!power!to!the!starter!and!to!any! accessories.!!With!regard!to!starting,!the!Master!Switch!works!just!like!an!ignition! key!on!a!car!provided!the!magnetos!are!ON.!!Turning!the!switch!all!the!way!to! the!right!(clockwise)!activates!the!starter.!!Releasing!it!will!cut!the!flow!of!power! to!the!starter,!but!will!keep!accessories!on.!!Turning!the!key!to!the!left!(counter! clockwise)!will!shut!off!any!accessories!tied!to!the!key!switch.!!However,!the! actual!“ignition”!circuit!is!controlled!by!the!magnetos.!!Turning!the!Master!switch! off!will!NOT!shut!down!the!engine.! NOTE:!The!key!should!NEVER!be!left!in!the!ignition!when!the!plane!is! unattended.!!Even!with!the!mag!switches!in!the!OFF!position,!turning!the!key!to! the!right!WILL!turn!the!engine!over!and!will!cause!the!propeller!to!turn.! 7.4.# Electrical#System#Overview# Your!Scout!XAC!912!TRIKE!includes!a!selfAcharging,!stateAofAtheAart!electrical!system! that!provides!power!to!all!onboard!accessories,!as!well!as!keeping!the!starting!battery! charged.!The!main!components!of!the!electrical!system!are:! "! Lighting&Coil!A!An!integral!part!of!the!Rotax!engine,!the!lighting!coil!provides!AC! output.! "! Regulator/rectifier!A!Located!on!the!fuse!box!(“Hot!Box”)!or!the!back!frame,!the! regulator/rectifier!receives!the!AC!input!from!the!lighting!coil!and!converts!it!to!a! 12!volt!DC!output.!This!12!volt!DC!is!then!fed!to!the!battery!for!charging!and! powering!accessories.! "! Battery!A!It!is!located!behind!the!rear!seat!below!the!engine.& 7.5.# Rotax#912#Engine# Bombardier!builds!the!Rotax!912!engine!that!is!used!on!the!Scout!XAC!.!The!engine!is! specifically!for!the!light!aircraft!applications.!!The!Rotax!912!is!extremely!powerful!and! reliable.!!The!following!features!contribute!to!its!suitability!for!this!application:! "! Dual!ignition!systems!provide!redundancy.!!This!is!a!feature!unique!to!aircraft! engines.! "! High!power!output.!!The!Rotax!912!delivers!80!h.p.,!@!5800!rpm,!enough!power! to!safely!lift!the!maximum!payload!specified!by!North!Wing!for!this!machine.! "! Liquid!cooling!provides!reliable!operation!even!in!the!hottest!weather.! "! The!builtAin!electrical!circuits!provide!power!for!onboard!accessories!and!

  • Page 43: Engine!Systems! 4

    North&Wing&S,LSA&Pilot&Operating&Handbook& Model:&Scout&X,C&912& Engine&Break,In:& Few!things!will!impact!the!life!of!your!engine!more!than!properly!breaking!it!in.!!The! Rotax!engine!manual!outlines!a!very!specific!and!precise!procedure!for!priming!the!oil! system!of!the!912!engine.!!The!process!takes!about!15min!to!complete.!Your!Rotax!912! engine!is!broken!in!at!the!factory.!However,!we!still!recommend!that!you!run!your! engine!1/2!hr!the!first!time!before!flying!to!see!if!any!problems!show!up.!! Engine!temperatures!range!A!Quick!Ref.!!For!“break!in”!and!flying! CHT!=!300º!F! EGT!=!1620º!max! OIL!=!120º!min!–!285º!max! Always!refer!to!the!Rotax!912!operators!manual!for!break!in!and!running!procedures.! 7.6.# Engine#Systems# In!addition!to!the!engine!itself,!there!are!several!other!engineArelated!components!on! your!Trike:! & & 7.6.1.& Exhaust&System&&& The!exhaust!system!provided!is!engineered!to!provide!optimal!performance!and! reliability!for!your!engine.!!The!exhaust!system!should!never!be!altered!in!any!way.!!The! joints!between!the!sections!of!the!exhaust!should!periodically!be!lubricated!with!antiA seize!compound!to!allow!the!joints!to!remain!flexible.!!The!springs!and!the!rest!of!the! exhaust!system!should!be!carefully!inspected!before!every!flight.!Optional!ceramicA coated!exhaust!is!available.!! 7.6.2.& Carburetors&and&Air&Filters&& The!dual!Bing!carburetors!supplied!with!your!engine!come!preAset!from!the!factory!for! optimal!performance.!!Under!normal!flying!conditions,!your!EGT!readings!should!be! between!1500º!and!1600º!degrees!F!at!cruise!throttle!(and!should!never!exceed!1620º! F).!!If!your!EGT!readings!fall!outside!this!range,!you!will!need!to!adjust!your!carburetors! to!compensate.!!(See!section!of!engine!maintenance!manual!on!carburetors!for! instructions).! 7.6.3.& Radiator&& Your!liquidAcooled!engine!uses!a!North!Wing!designed!and!manufactured!radiator!to! keep!the!coolant!at!the!optimal!temperature.!!The!radiator!and!all!coolant!hoses!should! be!inspected!for!leaks!before!every!flight.!!It!is!also!very!important!to!use!a!50/50!mix!of! Version 2.2 Released Date 3-14-2012 Page 43...

  • Page 44: Fuel!Pump! 4

    North&Wing&S,LSA&Pilot&Operating&Handbook& Model:&Scout&X,C&912& distilled!water!and!antifreeze!in!your!cooling!system.!!Antifreeze!should!be!free!of! silicates!and!phosphates,!or!the!seal!on!your!water!pump!will!be!damaged.!!The! radiator!is!filled!through!the!expansion!tank!located!above!the!engine.! 7.6.4.& Fuel&Pump&& The!fuel!pump!pulls!fuel!from!your!fuel!tank!and!supplies!it!to!your!carburetors.!!The!fuel! pump!works!off!of!an!eccentric!cam!in!the!engine.!!The!fuel!pump!should!be!carefully! inspected!for!leaks!before!every!flight.!!! 7.6.5.& Fuel&Gage&Sending&Unit& Some!trikes!come!equipped!with!an!advanced!Princeton!Capacitive!Fuel!Level!probe.!! It!provides!very!accurate!fuel!level!sensing!that!can!be!calibrated!to!the!owner’s! preferences.!!That!is,!the!owner!can!calibrate!the!sending!unit!and!matching!gage!so! that!he!knows!how!many!gallons!of!fuel!remain!available!when!the!gage!reads!¾,!½,!or! ¼!of!full.!!Detailed!instructions!for!this!sending!unit!installation,!replacement,!and! calibration!are!given!in!Appendix!A!of!this!manual.! 7.6.6.& Gearbox&& The!gearbox!takes!the!high!RPM!output!of!the!engine!and!reduces!it!down!to!the!proper! RPM!range!for!the!propeller.!!The!gearbox!uses!engine!oil!for!lubrication,!so!it!is! important!to!use!an!oil!recommended!by!Rotax!with!a!gear!additive.!!(See!Rotax!engine! manual!or!SIA912A016!current!revision!for!details).!# 7.7.# Recommended#Fluids# The!following!are!North!Wing!recommendations!for!fluids!in!your!Scout!XAC!912!TRIKE.!! "! Fuel&–!87!octane!minimum.!!Rotax!approves!the!use!of!gas/ethanol!mixture!up!to! 10%!only.!!NonAEthanol!fuels!may!be!used!in!addition!to!100LL!for!short!periods.! See!Rotax!recommendations!in!SIA912A016!current!revision!if!using!100LL.! "! Oil&A!High!quality!motorcycle!oil.!!Use!oil!formulated!with!a!gear!additive.!If!you! do!decide!to!switch!brands,!it!is!recommended!that!you!empty!all!of!the!oil!out!of! your!engine!and!change!the!oil!filter!before!adding!the!new!oil.!!Switching!oil! brands!is!strongly!discouraged.!!For!Rotax!oil!recommendations!see!Service! Instruction!SIA912A016!current!revision.! You!must!also!maintain!the!proper!oil!level!in!the!oil!tank!for!the!912!engine.! (Located!on!left!side!of!engine)!Keep!the!level!up!to!the!fill!line!on!the!dip!stick.! "! Coolant!A!Your!Scout!XAC!912!TRIKE!should!always!contain!a!50/50!mix!of!antiA freeze!and!distilled!water.!Use!only!antiAfreeze!that!is!free!of!both!phosphates! and!silicates.!!In!addition,!use!only!distilled!water.!!See!Rotax!Service!Instruction! Version 2.2...
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  • Page 46: Propeller! 4

    North&Wing&S,LSA&Pilot&Operating&Handbook& Model:&Scout&X,C&912& 7.8.# Propeller## The!Warp!Drive!carbon!fiber!propeller!is!made!from!a!composite!material!and!is! specifically!made!for!Scout!XAC!aircraft.!!The!propeller!can!be!pitch!adjusted!to!produce! the!maximum!amount!of!thrust!from!a!wide!variety!of!engines.!!The!pitch!of!your! propeller!should!be!adjusted!so!that!your!engine!turns!5400A5700!RPM!at!full!throttle! while!anchored!on!the!ground.!!Note!that!the!maximum!RPM!level!will!vary!slightly!from! day!to!day!and!the!RPM!will!be!100!to!200!RPM!higher!while!in!flight.!!This!is!normal! and!not!cause!for!concern.!!To!adjust!the!pitch!of!your!composite!propeller,!follow!the! instructions!in!the!Scout!XAC!912!Maintenance!Manual!Warp!Propeller!insert.!You! should!periodically!check!the!torque!on!the!mounting!bolts!to!make!sure!they!are!within! the!specs!outlined!on!the!propeller!instruction!sheet.!!The!propeller!should!also!be! cleaned!periodically!to!remove!bugs,!oil,!and!grime.!!Many!enthusiasts!find!that!Dow! Bathroom!Cleaner!(with!“scrubbing!bubbles”)!works!very!well!to!clean!the!stubborn! grime!from!their!propellers.! 7.9.# Wing# North!Wing,!one!of!the!premier!wing!manufacturers!in!the!global!market,!manufactures! the!QUEST!GT5!wing!that!comes!with!your!Scout!XAC!912!TRIKE.!!Your!North!Wing! wing!has!been!carefully!engineered!with!the!finest!materials!and!workmanship!to!last! many!flying!seasons!with!the!proper!care.! The!Scout!XAC!912!light!sport!trike!comes!standard!with!the!QUEST!GT5!wing.!!If!you! are!registering!your!trike!as!an!experimental,!EALSA,!other!North!Wing!wings!can!be! purchased!as!options.!!See!North!Wing!web!site.! Wing&Care&,&Follow!the!guidelines!included!in!the!maintenance!manual!or!the!wing! manual!for!care!instructions!and!inspection!procedures!for!your!wing!sail.!!Dirty!spots! may!be!cleaned!with!a!damp!rag!(water!only),!and!very!small!punctureAtype!holes!can! be!repaired!with!sail!tape,!available!from!North!Wing!or!a!North!Wing!service!facility.! NEVER&try&to&repair&sail&damage&yourself!&&This!could!result!in!serious!injury!or! & death.!!Refer!to!the!maintenance!manual. Version 2.2 Released Date 3-14-2012 Page 46...
  • Page 47 North&Wing&S,LSA&Pilot&Operating&Handbook& Model:&Scout&X,C&912& 7.10.# B allistic#Recovery#System#(BRS#Parachute)# The!BRS!ballistic!recovery!system!is!a!rocket!deployed!emergency!parachute!attached! to!the!back!frame!under!the!engine.!!Pulling!the!activation!handle!activates!the!rocket! and!deploys!the!parachute!in!.4!seconds.!!The!parachute!lines!are!equipped!with!a!ring! that!slows!the!shock!opening!of!the!parachute.!!The!BRS!should!only!be!used!when!no! other!safe!option!is!available!for!landing!such!as!over!water!or!forest.!!The!activation! handle!should!always!have!the!safety!pin!installed!on!the!ground!and!removed!prior!to! flight.!! Warning:&The&rocket&is&a&high&powered&projectile&and&can&easily&cause&death&if&it& hits&a&person.&&& & Procedure&to&deploy&the&emergency&parachute:& 1.! Turn!off!both!mag!switches.! 2.! Pull!activation!handle!!(The!activation!handle!comes!out!approx.!4”)! 3.! Tighten!seat!belts!and!shoulder!harness!for!landing.! Version 2.2 Released Date 3-14-2012 Page 47...

  • Page 48: Handling,&Service,&And&Maintenance

    North&Wing&S,LSA&Pilot&Operating&Handbook& Model:&Scout&X,C&912& 8.& Handling,&Service,&and&Maintenance& 8.1.# Servicing#Fuel,#Oil,#and#Coolant# Fill#up#fuel#tank.# Remove!fuel!cap!and!fill!tank!with!min!87!Octane!or!higher!unleaded!fuel!to!your! desired!amount.!Close!cap.! Fill#Oil#Tank.# Check!oil!tank!any!time!fuel!is!added.!Use!only!recommended!oil.!See!7.7! #### #Coolant#level# Check!expansion!tank!on!the!engine!for!adequate!amount!of!coolant.!!Also!check!the! coolant!recovery!tank!for!coolant.!!!The!coolant!recovery!tank!level!should!be!¼!from! the!bottom!of!the!tank.!!Add!coolant!mixture!if!needed.! More&detailed&maintenance&issues&are&addressed&in&the&Scout&X,C&912& Maintenance&Manual.& 8.2.# Transporting# One!of!the!most!compelling!reasons!for!owning!a!Trike!is!their!portability.!!You!can!take! your!Scout!XAC!912!Trike!with!you!on!vacation,!or!easily!transport!your!Scout!XAC!to!flyA ins!on!a!trailer.! There!are!4!basic!ways!to!trailer!your!aircraft,!options!are:!enclosed!trailer,!open!trailer,! with!or!without!the!wing!folded!and!attached!to!the!trike.! 8.2.1.& Enclosed&Trailers&& The!enclosed!trailer!is!a!great!way!to!transport!your!Scout!XAC!912!TRIKE!while! protecting!it!from!the!elements.!!An!enclosed!trailer!also!functions!as!a!hangar!when! you!are!not!transporting!your!TRIKE.!!Enclosed!trailers!are!more!expensive!than!open! trailers,!and!generally!require!a!more!powerful!vehicle!to!pull!them.!!! 8.2.2.& Open&Trailers&& Open!trailers!are!an!economical!choice!that!works!well!for!many!TRIKE!enthusiasts.!! There!are!open!trailers!designed!specifically!for!Trikes,!or!you!can!use!a!standard!open! trailer!such!as!a!snowmobile!trailer.!!North!Wing!UUM!carries!a!line!of!open!trailers!that! are!extremely!lightweight!to!pull!and!custom!designed!to!fit!the!Scout!XAC!912!Trike.!! Virtually!any!vehicle!can!pull!these!trailers.! Version 2.2 Released Date 3-14-2012 Page 48...
  • Page 49 North&Wing&S,LSA&Pilot&Operating&Handbook& Model:&Scout&X,C&912& 8.2.3.& When&You&Trailer&Your&Scout&X,C&912&TRIKE&& Regardless!of!the!trailer!you!choose!for!your!Scout!XAC!912!TRIKE,!there!are!a!few! considerations!you!should!always!adhere!to:! Always!make!sure!your!TRIKE!is!securely!strapped!down!to!the!trailer.!!North!Wing! UUM!recommends!running!a!heavyAduty!strap!over!each!rear!wheel!or!axle!to!hold! them!down!to!the!deck!of!the!trailer.!!It!is!also!important!to!secure!the!front!end!of!the! Scout!XAC!912!TRIKE.!!Because!the!front!end!is!very!light,!it!will!bounce!considerably!if! not!secured.! The!wing!can!be!carried!on!the!flat!deck!of!the!trailer!or!better!yet!in!a!14”!PVC!pipe! with!cap!on!the!ends.!We!prefer!to!carry!the!wing!on!top!of!a!car!or!truck!that!is! equipped!with!a!rack!with!at!least!a!3!support!points.!! Make!sure!the!instrument!pod,!seats,!and!engine!are!well!protected!while!trailering.!! You!should!also!cover!the!air!filter!with!a!plastic!bag!or!a!cover!designed!specifically!for! it,!and!make!sure!the!open!end!of!the!exhaust!pipe!is!covered.! If!you!plan!to!trailer!your!Scout!XAC!912!TRIKE!often!on!an!open!trailer,!you!may!want! to!consider!having!your!exhaust!system!coated!with!ceramic!to!prevent!it!from!rusting.!! Rotax!exhaust!systems!that!are!exposed!to!the!elements!tend!to!weather!very!quickly.!! See!your!Scout!XAC!912!dealer!for!details,!or!call!North!Wing.! Version 2.2 Released Date 3-14-2012 Page 49...

  • Page 50: Environmental&Restrictions

    North&Wing&S,LSA&Pilot&Operating&Handbook& Model:&Scout&X,C&912& 9.& Environmental&Restrictions& Weight!shift!control!aircraft!(trikes)!by!their!vary!nature!have!restrictions!and!limiting! factors!that!need!to!be!taken!into!consideration.!The!Trike!was!designed!to!fly!in! moderate!winds!and!usually!not!in!mid!afternoon!strong!thermal!conditions.!During!the! midday!there!are!usually!thermal!activity!that!can!make!flying!the!TRIKE!very! uncomfortable!for!most!pilots.!Flying!in!strong!thermal!conditions!is!not!recommended.! Above!average!flying!skills!would!be!required!to!manage!air!speed!and!pitch!angles.! Below!is!a!list!of!limitations!that!are!maximum!limits!for!very!experienced!pilots.!!&The! pilot!in!command!needs!to!know!his!or!her!own!limits!based!on!the!amount!of!training! and!experience.! "! Max!wind!speed!should!be!Max!20!mph!(N0!GUST!FACTOR!)! "! Max!Crosswind!component!10!mph!(N0!GUST!FACTOR!)! "! Do!not!fly!in!rain!or!snow.! "! Do!not!fly!if!rain!or!thunderstorm!activity!is!approaching!or!in!the!area.! "! Always!fly!from!a!field!that!is!of!sufficient!length!and!free!of!obstructions.! "! Always!take!off!and!land!directly!into!the!wind!if!possible.!!NEVER!take!off!or! land!with!the!wind.! 10.& Supplements& Intentionally!left!blank……………….! & & 11.& Data&Location&and&Contact&Information& & North!Wing!UUM,!Inc.! 3904!airport!way! E.!Wenatchee,!Wa.!98802! www.northwing.com! & & &...

  • Page 51: Revisions! 5

    North&Wing&S,LSA&Pilot&Operating&Handbook& Model:&Scout&X,C&912& & 12.& Warnings&and&placards& & “There!are!inherent!risks!in!participation!in!recreational!aviation!aircraft.!Operators!and! passengers!that!participate!in!recreational!aviation,!accept!the!risk!inherent!in!such! participation!of!which!the!ordinary!prudent!person!is!or!should!be!aware.!Pilots!and! passengers!have!the!duty!to!exercise!good!judgment!and!act!in!a!responsible!manner! while!using!the!aircraft!and!to!obey!all!oral!and!written!warnings,!prior!to!and!during!the! use!of!the!aircraft.”! Pilot!In!Command!must!observe!operating!limitations!on!instrument!panel!and!aircraft.! "! Max:!RPM!5800,!EGT!1620º!F,!CHT!300º!F,!Oil!Temp!285º!F! "! No!Spins!or!turns!greater!than!60!deg.! "! Never!fly!over!anything!you!would!not!intend!to!land!on!without!proper!altitude!to! glide!to!a!safe!landing!area.! "! Always!make!sure!you!have!adequate!fuel!quantity!for!the!desired!flight!time.! "! Never!fly!over!gross!payload!capacity.! "! Never!fly!without!being!mentally!prepared!for!the!flight!ahead.!! "! Always!brief!the!passenger!about!safety!precautions!and!proper!seat!belt! configuration.! "! Remember!you!are!Pilot!in!Command!and!have!final!say!on!whether!you!and!the! plane!are!in!airworthy!condition!and!the!weather!is!safe!to!fly.! & & 13.& Revisions& Revision!pages!are!updated!by!North!Wing!UUM!each!time!a!revision!is!issued.!They! contain!a!list!of!all!revisions!made!to!the!Pilot!Operating!Handbook!since!its!original! issue.! Version 2.2 Released Date 3-14-2012 Page 51...

  • Page 52: Appendix&A&-&Princeton&Capacitive&Fuel&Gage&Probe

    North&Wing&S,LSA&Pilot&Operating&Handbook& Model:&Scout&X,C&912& Appendix&A&–&Princeton&Capacitive&Fuel&Gage&Probe& Version 2.2 Released Date 3-14-2012 Page 52...
  • Page 53 North&Wing&S,LSA&Pilot&Operating&Handbook& Model:&Scout&X,C&912& Princeton#Level#Sensor#Description# Version 2.2 Released Date 3-14-2012 Page 53...
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  • Page 55 North&Wing&S,LSA&Pilot&Operating&Handbook& Model:&Scout&X,C&912& Princeton#Level#Sensor#Calibration# Version 2.2 Released Date 3-14-2012 Page 55...

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