Flight Preparation - Aeros ANT Service Manual

7. FLIGHT PREPARATION

7.1 General
Prior each flight depending on the purposes of flight it is necessary to work out the flight task:
- prepare flight maps and study the flight conditions;
- study meteorological conditions at the departure airfield, on course and at the arrival airfield;
- estimate the possibility of accomplishment the flight task;
- proceed with all necessary formalities which are relative to given flight;
- estimate the necessary fuel state;
- conduct complete preflight inspection of the ultralight.
WARNING
NO ATTEMPT SHOULD BE MADE TO FLY THE ULTRALIGHT WITHOUT APPROPRIATE ULTRALIGHT
FLIGHT TRAINING WITH AN APPROVED INSTRUCTOR.
7.2 Complete Ultralight Pre Flight inspection
WARNING
ENSURE THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH AND THE KEY ARE OFF PRIOR TO INSPECTION.
A full pre-flight inspection should precede every flight you make, not just the first flight of the day.
Daily inspections as outlined in the Engine Operator's Manual should be carried out in conjunction with
the follow inspections.
7.2.1 Trike Pre-flight Inspection
- No leaks from fuel system and engine.
- Fuel filter clean and operational.
- Sufficient fuel for flight.
- No splitting, denting or delaminating of the propeller.
- Propeller hub assembly secure and tie wired.
- No cracking in tire treads, or evidence of cracking around the rim. Wheels are secured.
- No bolts bent, fractured or evidence of corrosion.
- Electrical system secure and operational.
- Throttle operation, both foot and hand throttle (if available). Verify free and full movement.
- Seat belt attachments secure.
- All engine components secure - air filter, muffler, plug leads.
- Mechanical components. Rotate propeller and observe for noise or excessive resistance.
7.2.2 Wing Pre-flight Inspection
The complete preflight inspection of the wing is outline in the wing Manual.
7.2.3 General inspection of the complete ultralight.
Check that the hang bolt and hang bracket is secure.
Check that back up strap is secure.
Check that there is enough fuel to complete the flight.
7.3 Before Starting Engine
NOTE
Your trike is carefully test flown at Aeros factory. However, the brake-in procedure of the engine is rather
continuous and has not been finished. It needs about 10 flying hours for the brake-in to be completed.
During this period it is forbidden to use maximum power, except for very short time during take-off.
Good braking-in will prolong the life of your engine.
Safety is everyone's business. Included are only some important safety tips. Keep a good lookout, be
thoughtful and always show your intentions prior to starting.
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