P&M Aviation QUIK GT450 Operating Instructions Manual page 63

13. 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.
The aircraft becomes less directionally and laterally stable,
especially at high speed/light weight/high power, if tip fins are
not fitted.
Trim speed is also reduced if tip fins are omitted.
The tip fin vents must not be covered.
14. Proceed to the front of the wing, lift and support the nose of the wing on the knee. Locate, fit and
push fully home the nose rib, finally locating the front end onto the spigot provided on the keel tube.
15. With the assembled wing flat on the ground, ensure that its nose is into wind (with the nose facing
the direction that the wind is blowing from). Line up the trike behind the wing with its nose facing
the wing, but at least ten feet away to give clearance for the wing to be raised onto its control frame.
16. Ensure that the lower (flying) wires are not tangled, and that the nose wires are laid out with the
nose catch towards the front of the trike. When you are ready to raise the wing, have the rigging tool
to hand and stand at the nose facing the rear, with a helper stood at the rear facing towards you.
Have a final check that the wind is on the nose and not too strong. Lift the nose while the helper lifts
the rear of the keel. Keep the wing level and allow the wing to rotate around the control bar as it is
raised, by walking towards the trike, when sufficient height has been attained start to allow the A
frame to take the weight of the wing. When fully up the rear wires will become taught, keep the wing
horizontal and get the helper to keep constant pressure upwards and rearwards on the rear of the
keel while you stoop to pick up the nose swan catch.
Hook the swan catch onto the nose plate and place the securing pip pin into position with its
securing washer on the ball end. Give the washer a tug to ensure that the ball is locking the washer
in place.
Fit the rigging tool into the nose of the wing to provide a support foot to rest the wing on. In light
winds, the helper can now release the keel and you can lower the wing nose with it's support foot to
the ground.
Note: The following paragraphs 16 and 17 will normally be carried out after the trike has been attached to the
wing, but is detailed here for continuity.
Quik & Quik GT450 Aircraft Operating Instructions
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29 March 2007
Issue 1
WARNING
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WARNING
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The helper must keep the rear wires tight and
the wing horizontal until the swan catch is
latched in place at the nose of the wing or
injury may occur.
WARNING
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From now on the wing will be at the mercy of
any wind gusts. Do not leave it unattended or
damage, personal injury or death could result.
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