Primary Controls; Ground Handling - P&M Aviation QUIK GT450 Operating Instructions Manual

Tuning
It is important that the wing is trimmed so that it will fly straight at a range of steady speeds. A wing which
exhibits a constant turn when flying 'hands off' will be tiring to fly and uncomfortable in turbulence, particularly
when landing or taking off. A properly tuned wing will fly completely 'hands off' throughout the whole range
of power settings. Refer to Section 10 for tuning details.

7.2. PRIMARY CONTROLS

The Quik GT450 wing is controlled by standard 'weight-shift' techniques. The speed of response and
lightness of action should be borne in mind for those pilots converting from other makes of aircraft.
Control Bar Movements
Bar pulled rearwards
Bar pushed forwards
Bar pushed across to the right
Bar push across to the left
Trim switch up
Nose wheel push right
Foot throttle push down
Hand throttle push forward
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.

7.3. GROUND HANDLING

Flexwing Microlights require special handling on the ground.
Parking
The Quik may be parked in either the "wing down" method, but only with a block to support the wing tip or
"nose into wind" mode. The GT450 may be parked in either the "wing down" or "nose into wind" modes.
Wing Down:
Set the parking brake with the aircraft across and slightly downwind. Bank the into-wind wing down till the tip
touches the ground. Apply the Velcro parking tie to the control frame.
Into wind:
Set the parking brake and face the aircraft into wind. Pull the control bar back till it contacts the seat and
secure it there using the rear seat belt.
If thermals etc are present, the aircraft may be picketed using weights or ground anchors on the side flying
cables. If strong gusty thermals or dust devils are present, or the wind regularly changes direction, you are
advised not to leave the aircraft parked in this way. Remove the wing and lay it flat on the ground (see
Section 14.1).
Taxiing
Always taxi with great care and at a speed never greater than walking pace. For crosswinds, roll the into-
wind wing downwards until you find a balanced position, and take care not to let the wind get underneath the
into-wind wing when turning or taxiing. When taxiing into wind, hold the nose neutral or slightly down. When
taxiing downwind, push the nose up and taxi slightly faster than usual. See Table on previous page giving
wind strength limitations.
Quik & Quik GT450 Aircraft Operating Instructions
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29 March 2007
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Aircraft Response
Nose pitched down, aircraft speeds up
Nose pitched up, aircraft slows down
Aircraft rolls to the left
Aircraft rolls to the right
Nose pitch up (electric trim)
Aircraft turns left
Engine speeds up
Engine speeds up
WARNING
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