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Air Creation l.s.t. SKYPPER 700E Pilot Operating Handbook

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Aérodrome de Lanas, 07200 Aubenas, France
Telephone: +33 (0)4 75 93 66 66 • Fax: +33 (0)4 75 35 04 03
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  • Page 1 Pilot’s Operating Handbook Trike Type: Aérodrome de Lanas, 07200 Aubenas, France Telephone: +33 (0)4 75 93 66 66 • Fax: +33 (0)4 75 35 04 03 • info@aircreation.fr http://www.aircreation.fr GDMUSK700E-2G Version 0010...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents ..............2 Amendment Record Sheet ............ 4 Table of Amendments ................4 Amendments ..................4 General..................5 About this Document ................5 Drawings ....................6 Figure 3-1: Skypper 700E in 3 Perspectives ................6 Technical specifications –...
  • Page 3 5.8.2 Take-Off ........................14 5.8.3 Cruising ........................14 5.8.4 Landing .........................14 5.8.5 Parking .........................14 Emergency procedures ..............15 5.9.1 Power failure on take-off ..................15 5.9.2 Power failure at altitude ..................15 5.9.3 Restart the engine in flight ..................15 5.9.4 Engine fire ......................15 5.10 Options ....................

  • Page 4: Amendment Record Sheet

    Amendment Record Sheet Table of Amendments Amendment date Affected sections Affected pages Date inserted Signature Amendments The information in this manual is based on the data that was available at the time of its publication. The latest amendments to this manual will be issued on the Air Création website (http://www.aircreation.fr) in PDF format.

  • Page 5: General

    General About this Document This manual is a legal document which is approved for use with Air Creation l.s.t. SKYPPER trikes. It must be used in conjunction with the particular wing’s operating handbook and the HKS 700E Owner’s Manual. It must remain with the aircraft, and not be amended or altered without authority from Air Creation.

  • Page 6: Drawings

    Drawings Figure 3-1: Skypper 700E in 3 Perspectives GDMUSK700E-2G Version 0010...

  • Page 7: Technical Specifications - Performance

    Technical specifications – Performance 700E 151 kg Empty weight (standard) 333 lbs Maximum weight without wing 417 kg 919 lbs Ultimate load factors at max weight +6g -3g +4g -2g Limit load factors 55 Liters Fuel tank capacity 14.5 US Gal Engine HKS 700E Maximum power...

  • Page 8: Instructions For Use

    Instructions for use Adapting Wings & Trikes In our current production, the two-seater wings Fun 450, Kiss 450, iXess, NuviX may equip l.s.t. SKYPPER trikes. Assembling Assemble the wing as indicated in the Pilot’s Operating Handbook of the wing, rest it on its nose faced into the wind.

  • Page 9: Brake

    5.3.3 Brake Push the left pedal forward to apply the hydraulic disc brakes upon the wheels. 5.3.4 Parking Brake Push the brake pedal (brake action), lift the parking brake rack located behind the pedal, on the left of the main panel and slowly release the brake pedal. The rack is blocked. The parking brake is spring loaded and automatically returns to the off position when the brake pedal is pressed again.

  • Page 10: Harnesses

    5.4.3 Harnesses The Skypper is fitted with lap straps which utilize conventional airline-type buckles. There are also additional inertia reel shoulder harnesses for the pilot and passenger which attach to the lap strap buckles. 5.4.4 Baggage Storage Baggage can be stowed in the following areas: A storage basket is located in the cockpit fairing under the pilots’...

  • Page 11: Preflight Check

    Preflight check The following is a brief summary of the minimum pre-flight inspection, which assumes that the scheduled maintenance checks outlined in the maintenance manual has been performed. If you are unsure, it does no harm to increase the number of items in your inspection in accordance with the recommendations of the maintenance manual.

  • Page 12: Boarding

    Boarding 5.6.1 General When flown solo, the aircraft must be flown from the front seat only ! A protective helmet must always be worn, fit correctly and secured. A positive lock must be fitted to the visor and be engaged during flight. Check that neither pilot nor passenger has any objects that can fall out of their pockets.

  • Page 13: Flight

    Prior to Take-Off Your ultralight must be in good flight condition, that is to say maintained and used as prescribed by Air Creation. The take-off weight must never exceed 992 lbs (450 kg). Harnesses and helmets secure. Clothes, personal effects & accessories attached; pockets empty or closed.

  • Page 14: Take-Off

    5.8.2 Take-Off Use the foot pedal to progressively attain full throttle when carrying a passenger. When flying solo, 3/4 throttle will be enough for take-off and climbing. Use full power only under critical conditions (short take-off runs, obstacles and high altitude flight). In this case never reduce or cut the engine below the 300 ft (100 m) altitude to avoid dynamic stalling.

  • Page 15: Emergency Procedures

    Emergency procedures 5.9.1 Power failure on take-off Should the power unit fail after take-off while still at low height, maintain aircraft control and safety approach speed, and land the aircraft straight ahead without attempting to turn back to the landing field. If time allows, set ignition switch and fuel cock off. 5.9.2 Power failure at altitude If the engine fails for any reason, prepare for landing and carry out the emergency...

  • Page 16: Options

    5.10 Options The standard empty weight used as reference to calculate the empty weight of the trike does not include the options stated hereafter. Thus it is necessary to subtract from the payload, detailed in particular wing’s Pilot Operating handbook, the weight of each option installed.

  • Page 17: Hp (Cross Country) & 3F (Three Brakes)

    5.10.4 HP (Cross Country) & 3F (Three Brakes) The HP option increases the possibilities of use on rough short fields. It includes a hydraulic brake system on the 3 wheels with ultra-wide tires. Its weight is up to 20 lbs (9 kg) and reduces the payload of the trike by the same amount.

  • Page 18: Specific Use / Safety Instructions

    5.11 Specific Use / Safety Instructions 5.11.1 Towing The towline must include a fuse gauged at 80 daN maximum in order to allow an automatic release in case of over-tensioning. Release the towline above a fully clear ground before landing. Test systematically the releasing device of the trike before take-off.

  • Page 19: Appendix

    Appendix Trike – Quality Form Anxious to ensure the perfection of our products, we have set up a sequence of controls covering all steps of production. We are continuously working on their improvement and we are in need of your help. Please return this reply form accurately filled in if you find any issues or problems concerning your trike that could affect its quality or finish, even if it is a minor matter.
  • Page 20 Aérodrome de Lanas, 07200 Aubenas, France Telephone: +33 (0)4 75 93 66 66 • Fax: +33 (0)4 75 35 04 03 • info@aircreation.fr http://www.aircreation.fr GDMUSK700E-2G Version 0010...

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