Specific Use / Safety Instructions; Towing; Load Carriage, Survey Material, Data Transmission, Photography, Video &C; Sky Jumpers - Air Creation SKYPPER evo 912 IS Pilot Operating Handbook

5.11

Specific Use / Safety Instructions

5.11.1

Towing

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The towline must include a fuse gauged at 80 daN maximum in order to allow an automatic
release in case of over-tensioning.
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Release the towline above a fully clear ground before landing.
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Test systematically the releasing device of the trike before take-off.
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The ideal speed for towing streamers is 47 mph (75 km/h). In the case of a glider, the speed should
be adapted to its performances. The emergency procedures stated in 5.9 remain applicable; the
towing must be launched above a fully clear field prior to landing. Characteristics, listed in the
applicable wing user's manual, are diminished due to the drag of towing and flying level requires
a higher engine power. Minimum speed and stall speed remain unchanged.
5.11.2 Load Carriage, Survey Material, Data Transmission,
Photography, Video &c.
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Install the loads to be carried on the passenger seat. The holding device has to support efforts up to
9 g forward, 3 g upward et 1.5 g laterally.
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Limit the dimensions of the loads carried to avoid any contact, stress marks or blocking with the
wing structure and particularly with the inferior longitudinal cables.
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Mounting any kind of camera at the tip of the wing is possible up to a maximum weight of 2 kg if
you install a counterweight at the extremity of the opposite wing. The inertia of the wing on its roll
axis will increase.
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The emergency procedures stated in chapter 5.9 remain applicable.
5.11.3

Sky jumpers

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Training on the ground is absolutely necessary before take-off.
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The skydiver always leaps from the back seat, in normal tandem or "sidesaddle" position, body
perpendicular to the trike axis.
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The pilot cuts the engine before the preparatory step of the jump. The skydiver may use the wheel
leg gear as a step.
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The emergency procedures stated in 5.9 remain applicable. If altitude allows, the sky jumper will
return to normal position before landing.
5.11.4

Skis

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Mounting the ski system in place of the wheels reduces performance globally due to the increase
of drag.
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The lack of brakes makes perfect speed management necessary and makes stopping possible only
on a flat surface, engine off.
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The emergency procedures stated in 5.9 remain applicable.
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