Modifications; Pre-Flight Checks; Safety Harness; Ground Handling - P&M Aviation QUIK GT450 Operating Instructions Manual

4.3. MODIFICATIONS

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

4.4. PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS

It is essential that rigorous checks are carried out daily before flight, exactly to the schedule in Section 5.
In addition to the full daily inspection and pre-flight checks detailed in Section 6, ensure that:
SERVICING: the engine and airframe are within Service limits (see Maintenance Manual).
LIFED COMPONENTS: the engine and airframe are within lifing limits (see Maintenance Manual).
If there are any grounds for suspicion about any element of your aircraft's safe operation, do not fly.
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. Double check that both harnesses
are secure as part of the Pre-take-off check (See Section 7.4). If flying solo, ensure the rear seat harness is
secured so that the straps and in particular the shoulder straps cannot flap around in the wind and get into
the engine magneto or catch the hot exhaust pipe, which may cause them to melt and lose some or all of
their strength.

4.6. GROUND HANDLING

A flight has not been successfully and safely concluded until the engine has been stopped, the aircraft has
been securely parked and picketed or hangared, and the pilot and passenger have disembarked. Do not
make the mistake of losing concentration just because you have landed safely. Never taxi at more than
walking pace. Use the brakes gently. Remember to make sufficient allowance for the span of the aircraft
when manoeuvring in confined spaces. Always be ready to switch off the engine in the event of any
problem. Respect ground handling limitations and avoid taxiing in strong winds and gusty conditions. For
fixed wing pilots: remember the nose-wheel steering operates in the opposite direction to that which you are
used to. See section 7.2 for further information

4.7. AIRSTRIP CRITERIA

Your airstrip should be smooth, flat, devoid of obstructions, clear of stones and other obstacles which may
damage the aircraft and more particularly the propeller. Short cut grass or tarmac are ideal surfaces. The
strip should be sufficiently long to allow for a straight ahead landing in the event of an engine failure on climb
out. Both the approach and the climb out zones should be free of any high obstructions like trees, pylons &
buildings, and ideally there should be some alternate landing fields in these zones to allow for safe landings
in the event of engine problems when landing or taking off. Airstrips surrounded by trees or other obstacles
should be avoided, particularly in windy conditions, since low-level turbulence and rotor are likely to be
present. Exercise great care when visiting other airstrips for the first time, since it is quite possible that they
are not suitable for safe Microlight operation.
Quik & Quik GT450 Aircraft Operating Instructions
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29 March 2007
Issue 1
WARNING
!
If you do not wear a harness it could be
hazardous and failure to do so may result in
injury or death.
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