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QUIK & QUIK GT450
Aircraft Operating Instructions - Issue 1
P&M Aviation Ltd. Unit B Crawford St
Tel: +44 (0)1706 655134 Fax: +44 (0)1706 631561
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  • Page 1 Aircraft Operating Instructions - Issue 1 SERIAL NO: P&M Aviation Ltd. Unit B Crawford St Rochdale Lancashire OL16 5NU Great Britain Tel: +44 (0)1706 655134 Fax: +44 (0)1706 631561 Quik & Quik GT450 Aircraft Operating Instructions March 2007 Issue 1 Page 1 of 68...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    New Aircraft Wing Trim Tuning Guide 10. Performance & Weight and Balance 10.1. Performance Quik 10.2. Performance Quik GT450 10.3. Empty Weight 10.4. Fuel Loads Quik & Quik GT450 Aircraft Operating Instructions March 2007 Issue 1 Page 2 of 68...
  • Page 3 13.3. Preparing the Trike 13.4. Connecting the Wing to the Trike 14. De-Rigging the Aircraft 14.1. De-Rigging 14.2. Rigged Wing Storage 14.3. Wing Overnight Parking Quik & Quik GT450 Aircraft Operating Instructions March 2007 Issue 1 Page 3 of 68...
  • Page 4 WARNING Failure to register will mean that you may not get important safety information issued by the company in support of its products. Quik & Quik GT450 Aircraft Operating Instructions March 2007 Issue 1 Page 4 of 68...
  • Page 5 NOTE • This NOTE symbol indicates points of particular interest for more efficient and convenient operation. Quik & Quik GT450 Aircraft Operating Instructions March 2007 Issue 1 Page 5 of 68...
  • Page 6 Company and acceptance of or payment for goods is an implicit acceptance of this Warning. The Quik and Quik GT450 Microlight/ Light Sport Aircraft must only be flown where the following conditions apply: 1. The aircraft must not be flown over any terrain except where it...
  • Page 7 Microlight operation. To ensure a long and trouble free life from your Quik or Quik GT450, give it the proper care and maintenance described in the Aircraft Operating Instructions, Aircraft Maintenance Manual &...
  • Page 8 Stalling Speed, or the minimum steady flight speed in a specific configuration Speed at which Best Angle of Climb is achieved Speed at which Best Rate of Climb is achieved Maximum Glider Towing Speed Quik & Quik GT450 Aircraft Operating Instructions March 2007 Issue 1 Page 8 of 68...
  • Page 9 1 Degree Fahrenheit (F) = (1.8 X C)+32 1 Inch Pound (in Ib) = 0.113 Newton Meters (Nm) 1 Foot Pound (ft Ib) = 1.356 Newton Meters (Nm) Quik & Quik GT450 Aircraft Operating Instructions March 2007 Issue 1 Page 9 of 68...

  • Page 10: General Description

    The Quik GT450 was introduced in 2005 with Rotax 912 and 912-S engine options and 1.72m 3 bladed Warp Drive Propeller. It features a 65L tank, disk or drum brakes and electric trim.

  • Page 11: General Arrangement Drawing

    1.1. GENERAL ARRANGEMENT DRAWINGS Quik & Quik GT450 Aircraft Operating Instructions March 2007 Issue 1 Page 11 of 68...
  • Page 12 Quik & Quik GT450 Aircraft Operating Instructions March 2007 Issue 1 Page 12 of 68...

  • Page 13: Dimensions

    For 912 engines, the overload clutch with special damper is not necessary, saving 1.7kg. It may be fitted as a customer option. The modification specification and empty weight of your aircraft appears in section 3.1. Quik & Quik GT450 Aircraft Operating Instructions March 2007...

  • Page 14: Operating Limitations

    It is extremely dangerous to attempt to fly outside the designated Flight Envelope, or outside any of the limitations detailed below. The Quik or Quik GT450 must be operated in compliance with the following limitations: • The aircraft is to be flown only under Visual Flight Rules (VFR).

  • Page 15: Powerplant Limitations

    Min. oil temp. for take off Max. oil pressure 7bar (after cold start ) 7bar (after cold start ) Min. oil pressure 0.8bar (below 0.8bar (below 3500rpm) 3500rpm) Quik & Quik GT450 Aircraft Operating Instructions March 2007 Issue 1 Page 15 of 68...
  • Page 16 If any limitations are reached or abnormal readings noted in flight, land immediately and investigate the cause. Do not attempt to fly until the problem has been solved. Quik & Quik GT450 Aircraft Operating Instructions March 2007 Issue 1 Page 16 of 68...

  • Page 17: Emergency Procedures

    55-60 mph. Gauge the right moment to turn onto finals at 4-500 feet as the base leg progresses. On finals, quite a lot of glide angle control can be made by varying the airspeed. Quik & Quik GT450 Aircraft Operating Instructions March 2007 Issue 1...
  • Page 18 In the case of a fuel fire, select a landing area, turn OFF the fuel and allow the engine to run until it stops. Turn OFF the ignition and perform an engine-off landing as described above. Quik & Quik GT450 Aircraft Operating Instructions March 2007...

  • Page 19: Preparation For Safe Lsa Operation

    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.
  • Page 20 Before flying, check the Human Factors learnt as part of your flying license. Never fly with a cold, under the influence of drink or drugs, after an illness/accident without clearance from your Doctor, or when feeling depressed. Quik & Quik GT450 Aircraft Operating Instructions March 2007 Issue 1...

  • Page 21: Modifications

    4.5. SAFETY HARNESSES The Quik and Quik GT450 is 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.

  • Page 22: Special Hazards

    - using webbing or rope which is sufficiently strong to take a load of 225 kilos (500lbs) minimum. Securely attach both ends of the rope/webbing to the rear axles of the Quik and Quik GT450 just inboard of Quik &...
  • Page 23 Ensure that the headset connecting cables cannot get near the propeller or rotating parts of the engine. Quik & Quik GT450 Aircraft Operating Instructions March 2007 Issue 1...

  • Page 24: Pre-Flight Inspection

    Engine oil level (nb turn engine SLOWLY till tank gurgles) Oil radiator cover secure (if fitted) and set appropriately for ambient temp. Hang bolt secure and tight as possible using hand Quik & Quik GT450 Aircraft Operating Instructions March 2007 Issue 1 Page 24 of 68...
  • Page 25 In addition carry out pre-flight checks in engine operators manual WARNING You should never, under any circumstances, consider flying the aircraft before you have completed a thorough pre-flight check! Quik & Quik GT450 Aircraft Operating Instructions March 2007 Issue 1 Page 25 of 68...

  • Page 26: Preparation For Flight

    2. Rotating propellers (which are very difficult to see), hot coolant, hot and moving engine parts can all be very dangerous if not treated with due care and respect. Quik & Quik GT450 Aircraft Operating Instructions March 2007 Issue 1...

  • Page 27: Strapping In

    4-stroke engines is progressive, unlike the 2-stroke’s, and the choke system automatically raises the idle speed quite considerably, so you MUST have brakes applied. For all other starts unless hot, use about 1/3 choke. Before start-up, check that both carbs are shut. Quik & Quik GT450 Aircraft Operating Instructions March 2007 Issue 1...

  • Page 28: Engine Warm Up

    ROTATING PROPELLERS ARE ALMOST INVISIBLE AND CAN CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH! Extreme care must be exercised during engine warm-up. Ensure that all spectators/children/pets are kept well clear of the propeller and the propeller arc. Quik & Quik GT450 Aircraft Operating Instructions March 2007 Issue 1...
  • Page 29 ONLY the foot throttle during run-up, and be the engine. ready to turn off at the ignition switch. Failure to follow these instructions could result in injury or death. Quik & Quik GT450 Aircraft Operating Instructions March 2007 Issue 1 Page 29 of 68...
  • Page 30 WARNING The Quik and Quik GT450 do not have a certified aircraft engine. The pilot must be prepared for the engine to stop at any time and he/she must fly the aircraft accordingly. He must also be trained and in current practice for forced landing procedures. This means the pilot should only over fly terrain where a safe landing is possible at all times.

  • Page 31: Flight

    The Quik and Quik GT450 wing will stall if the control bar is pushed out to the front strut and held there. Approach to the stall must be progressive to avoid potentially dangerous very steep nose-up attitudes at the stall giving a violent nose down stall break.

  • Page 32: Primary Controls

    Engine speeds up WARNING It is absolutely essential that all persons wishing to fly the Quik or Quik GT450 are trained to a minimum standard of the syllabus as used by the British Microlight Aircraft Association or FAA, carried out by a recognised training organisation for this type of aircraft. It is absolutely essential that all persons with experience of 3 axis aircraft undertake a flexwing conversion course on a dual- control flexwing aircraft before attempting to fly the Quik or Quik GT450.

  • Page 33: Take-Off

    See CAA safety sense leaflet 7A, performance. WARNING Exercise great care in strong crosswinds and turbulent conditions. Quik & Quik GT450 Aircraft Operating Instructions March 2007 Issue 1 Page 33 of 68...
  • Page 34 The trike unit will then swing forward under the wing. Allow the control bar to float back as this happens and climb away in the manner indicated above. It follows that Quik & Quik GT450 Aircraft Operating Instructions March 2007...

  • Page 35: En-Route

    Monitor other engine limits before and after leaning. Revert to full rich before changing altitude, power or speed. WARNING Every minutes check fuel, engine temperatures, altitude & position. Quik & Quik GT450 Aircraft Operating Instructions March 2007 Issue 1 Page 35 of 68...
  • Page 36 At 65mph the sink rate for both systems is similar, approximately 850fpm. Descent Rate – QUIK GT450 at MAUW 450kg Fully loaded, the engine-off sink rate is around 517 fpm at 47 mph (75km/h, 41kn) and increases as speed is increased.

  • Page 37: Landing

    At the stall, a light wing drop may be found but is easily corrected. If necessary, hold the bar firmly to counter any tendency for the nose to pitch up excessively during the recovery. The Quik and Quik GT450 wings are remarkably stable, and even if stalled in a turn will not spin, but pitch down, increase air speed and roll out into a shallow turn or straight flight.
  • Page 38 Periodically warm the engine in the descent, particularly in cold and moist conditions. Because of the great speed range of the Quik and Quik GT450, the aircraft must be trimmed to a reduced speed for landing in order not to overshoot the runway. If the speed and/or the altitude are too high, make the decision to go around early.

  • Page 39: Post-Flight Inspection

    Loose objects • Oil and coolant levels • NOTE • If leaving the aircraft rigged, the trimmer should be left slack in the high speed position.. Quik & Quik GT450 Aircraft Operating Instructions March 2007 Issue 1 Page 39 of 68...

  • Page 40: Tuning

    It is necessary to strip and inspect the aircraft before your next flight. Failure to do so may result in injury or death. Quik & Quik GT450 Aircraft Operating Instructions March 2007 Issue 1...
  • Page 41 Once the fast trim has been set, then the slow trim can be checked by winding to the full slow position. The slow trim will be 5 mph faster at maximum all-up weight than at minimum loading. Quik & Quik GT450 Aircraft Operating Instructions March 2007...
  • Page 42 Unless your are an experienced flexwing pilot, you should ask your Instructor/Dealer or Inspector to assist with all tuning operations and have him/her carry out the flight tests. Quik & Quik GT450 Aircraft Operating Instructions March 2007 Issue 1...

  • Page 43: Performance & Weight And Balance

    Full takeoff power 18 L/hr 18 L/hr 20 L/hr WARNING Fuel consumption figures are guide figures only. Always fly with a minimum of 1 hour’s reserve fuel. Quik & Quik GT450 Aircraft Operating Instructions March 2007 Issue 1 Page 43 of 68...

  • Page 44: Performance Quik Gt450

    (59° F) (ISA). Many factors including temperature, air density, altitude and take off surface can severely affect take-off and landing performance. Make the appropriate calculations before take-off. Quik & Quik GT450 Aircraft Operating Instructions March 2007 Issue 1 Page 44 of 68...
  • Page 45 Quik & Quik GT450 Aircraft Operating Instructions March 2007 Issue 1...
  • Page 46 Fuel Consumption, range, endurance: QUIK GT450 912, 912S, 2000 ft, 450kg. 65L fuel. Note Vh for 912 = 85mph lph gt450 Endurance, hrs range, miles x 10 mph TAS WARNING Fuel consumption figures are guide figures only. Always fly with a minimum of 1 hour’s reserve fuel.

  • Page 47: Empty Weight

    Rate of Climb: Quik GT450 ROC vs Density Altitude, 450kg AUW, 55mph CAS R912S Warp Drive, 4800 rpm, Top line R912 Warp Drive, 5200 rpm, Bottom line 1400 1200 1000 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000 12000 14000 Density Altitude,feet 10.3. EMPTY WEIGHT...

  • Page 48: Centre Of Gravity

    The centre of gravity (CG) of the trike is not very critical - it only affects the range of pitch control movement, not the trim speed. The CG of both the rear seat occupant and the fuel are as close as possible to the hang Quik & Quik GT450 Aircraft Operating Instructions March 2007...
  • Page 49 Items should not be attached to the wing which significantly change the CG. The hang point position on the wing keel must not be moved from the designed and tested position. Quik & Quik GT450 Aircraft Operating Instructions March 2007 Issue 1...

  • Page 50: Structures And Systems

    The predictable low speed stall exhibited by the Quik and Quik GT450 is achieved by the clean lines of the aerofoil’s leading edge radius and the spanwise Kevlar tape that limits the wing washout.

  • Page 51: Primary Structures And Systems - The Trike

    Wing tip fins – QUIK GT450 Only The GT450 wing is fitted with composite wing tip fins which improve directional/lateral stability, which is most noticeable in the light weight/high power condition above 70mph. They also reduce the induced drag and increase trim speed by 5-10mph.
  • Page 52 When flying, use your watch to time the flight against known fuel burn at a given rpm, and always leave plenty of fuel in reserve. Quik & Quik GT450 Aircraft Operating Instructions March 2007...

  • Page 53: Secondary Structures And Systems - Engine Controls

    The mixture should be set fully rich at all times except when cruising at a steady altitude, speed and throttle setting. The exhaust gas temperature (EGT) must be monitored when leaning the mixture, it must not exceed 800C. Observe all other engine limitations before and after leaning. Quik & Quik GT450 Aircraft Operating Instructions March 2007 Issue 1...

  • Page 54: Secondary Structures And Systems - Braking System

    • Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin or breathing of vapour. KEEP FUEL OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Quik & Quik GT450 Aircraft Operating Instructions March 2007 Issue 1...

  • Page 55: Secondary Structures And Systems - Seat Belts

    Symptoms include rough running, power loss and sometimes throttle sticking open. Throttle sticking may also occur through cable freezing if not correctly maintained - see Maintenance Section. Quik & Quik GT450 Aircraft Operating Instructions March 2007 Issue 1 Page 55 of 68...

  • Page 56: Secondary Structures And Systems - Radiator Covers

    It is not good practice to fight the trimmer by pulling the bar in whilst selecting slow trim. Quik & Quik GT450 Aircraft Operating Instructions March 2007...
  • Page 57 With correct maintenance, failure is unlikely. However It is advisable to practice landing at both extremes of trim occasionally. WARNING Never take off with a faulty trim system. Always check trim operation and flight controls before takeoff. Quik & Quik GT450 Aircraft Operating Instructions March 2007 Issue 1 Page 57 of 68...

  • Page 58: General Information

    Battery State Monitor A single LED Battery State Monitor (BSM) may be fitted. When power is switched on, it conducts a brief check sequence. It indicates as follows: Quik & Quik GT450 Aircraft Operating Instructions March 2007 Issue 1 Page 58 of 68...
  • Page 59 If electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush with water for at least 15 minutes and call a physician immediately. • Electrolyte is poisonous, if swallowed, drink large quantities of water, follow with milk of magnesia and call a physician immediately. Quik & Quik GT450 Aircraft Operating Instructions March 2007 Issue 1 Page 59 of 68...

  • Page 60: Rigging The Aircraft

    The design brief for the Quik and Quik GT450 called for easy inspect ability, so those components not open to view may be reached from zipped inspection panels. (See airframe parts drawings).

  • Page 61: Wing Rigging

    6:1. (The end thrust in the crossboom is multiplied a further 4.5 times). Fit the safety pin to the crossboom restraint stud. Quik & Quik GT450 Aircraft Operating Instructions March 2007...
  • Page 62 If the rigging tool is not removed, the propeller will strike it. Locate the washout tubes onto the sockets, ensuring they are seated firmly down to the limit. Quik & Quik GT450 Aircraft Operating Instructions March 2007 Issue 1 Page 62 of 68...
  • Page 63 Quik GT450 wing Only: Engage each tip fin on the leading edge spigot and then attach the two clevis pins with nylon washers and safety clips. WARNING The aircraft becomes less directionally and laterally stable, especially at high speed/light weight/high power, if tip fins are not fitted.

  • Page 64: Preparing The Trike

    Ensure that the ground is level, clear of clutter, wing bags, tools, twigs and inspect the Quik & Quik GT450 Aircraft Operating Instructions March 2007...
  • Page 65 Quik & Quik GT450 Aircraft Operating Instructions March 2007 Issue 1 Page 65 of 68...
  • Page 66 Lower the wing to the ground and attach it to an aircraft tie down point from the outer end of the lower flying wires. Apply the parking brake. Quik & Quik GT450 Aircraft Operating Instructions March 2007...

  • Page 67: De-Rigging The Aircraft

    If electric trim is fitted, disconnect the trim cord shackle from the keel. Wheel the trike back well away from the wing. Quik & Quik GT450 Aircraft Operating Instructions March 2007...

  • Page 68: Rigged Wing Storage

    If possible dry the wing before de-rigging. Otherwise open the bag zip before the wing is stored. Quik & Quik GT450 Aircraft Operating Instructions March 2007 Issue 1...

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