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- Page 1 Pilot’s Operating Handbook Wing Type : 615 Route de l’Aérodrome, 07200 Lanas, France Telephone: +33 (0)4 75 93 66 66 • Fax: +33 (0)4 75 35 04 03 • info@aircreation.fr http://www.aircreation.fr GDMUiF13-1G Version 0030...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
General ................... 5 About this Document ................5 3-Perspective Diagram ................. 6 Figure 3-1: iFun 13 in 3 Perspectives ..................6 Technical Specifications – Performance ......7 Technical Specifications............... 7 Maximum Added Load / Trikes Adjustment ......... 7 Performance (*) ..................8 Instructions for Use ............... - Page 3 Figure 6-1 Figure 6-2 Figure 6-3 Figure 6-4 Figure 6-5 Transportation .................. 22 Storage ....................22 Inspections & Scheduled Maintenance .......... 22 6.4.1 Time Limits ......................22 6.4.2 Safety Procedures ....................23 6.4.3 Wing Maintenance Schedule ................24 Unscheduled Maintenance ..............25 6.5.1 General .........................
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Page 4: Amendment Record Sheet
Amendment Record Sheet Table of Amendments Review Date Comment Section 0030 09-2021 Reference document 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 iFun 13 wing. It must be used in conjunction with the particular trike’s operating handbook. It must remain with the aircraft, and not be amended or altered without authority from Air Creation. -
Page 6: 3-Perspective Diagram
3-Perspective Diagram Figure 3-1: iFun 13 in 3 Perspectives GDMUiF13-1G Version 0030... -
Page 7: Technical Specifications - Performance
250 kg (551 lbs) Limit load factors + 4g 0g (-2g under gust) Maximum Added Load / Trikes Adjustment The following chart defines the useful load of our various trike models with the iFun 13 wing. Trike Type MTOW Standard empty... -
Page 8: Performance (*)
Performance (*) The indicated speeds are CAS corrected speeds. (*) The indicated performances were measured with the standard propellers that equip the trikes. The performances obtained with the optional propellers proposed are at least equivalent. Trike Pixel 250 Pixel 303 XC Pixel Aero 1000 180 kg Max 230 kg... -
Page 9: Instructions For Use
Instructions for Use Rigging 5.1.1 Assembly Open the wing bag, make sure that the A-frame is on top, and remove fastenings and paddings. Assemble the A-frame with the push-pin. Cables must not pass through the inside. Lift the wing from the front and rotate it so that the wing is laying with the assembled control frame flat on the ground. -
Page 10: Disassembly
13. Place the two straight battens of the wing tips on the plastic lug attached to the tube of the leading edge, and tighten the upper surface with the clasps. Attach the undersurface bungees by pulling them over the clasps. 14. -
Page 11: Preflight Check
Preflight Check The wing preflight check will be easier if made before lifting the wing above the trike. 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: Flight Specifications
Flight Specifications 5.3.1 Operational Limitations Warning: This wing is not designed for aerobatics. It is imperative to respect the flight envelope ! Maximum Pitch attitudes 30° nose up, 30° nose down Maximum Bank angle 60° Aerobatics and deliberate spinning prohibited ... - Page 13 Take-off and landing techniques: Take-off is conventional. Keep the aircraft straight using the nose wheel steering. Allow the bar to float in the neutral position in pitch and keep the wings level. Let the control bar move forwards to obtain takeoff rotation. As the aircraft rotates, allow the control bar to move back smoothly and allow airspeed to build.
- Page 14 of altitude will be less than 10 m. (33 ft). If the control bar remains extended despite the warning signs, the wing will stall and the loss of altitude may easily reach 30 m (100 ft). An asymmetrical start on one wing is possible, particularly during the running in of the sail (first 50 flying hours).
- Page 15 Take-off and landing As ground run distances are considerably reduced by strong wind, try to face the wind. Perform take-off and landing maneuvers at greater speed than you would normally do, in order to diminish the drift angle and counter the effects of the gradient. Crosswind Take-off Start the take-off run with the windward wing very slightly lowered.
- Page 16 In strong wind conditions, avoid flying on the downwind side of large hills or other obstructions. When landing in strong crosswind conditions, remember that low-level turbulence will be produced by obstructions on the upwind side of the runway. Always try to assess areas of possible lift, sink or turbulence from some distance away so that you can be fully prepared for their effects.
- Page 17 The batten shape is intrinsic to stability, stall behavior and handling. Some aircraft require batten shape adjustment to correct for turns. This is not necessary for Air Creation wings. The tuning of a flexwing requires special training and regular practice. We offer hereunder global effect of the main means of tuning, but their application is delicate.
- Page 18 Increased tension raises the trailing edge of the wing tip under consideration and reduces its lift. Decreased tension has the opposite effect. Action should be taken in small corrections (1 turn on the tip batten) and simultaneously applied in opposite directions on each side (+1 turn right, -1 turn left, for example).
- Page 19 tension is 35 turns (35mm). The factory standard tension of a new wing is 20 turns (20mm). The minimum authorized tension is 15 turns (15mm) of total tension. Tension of the sail on the removable battens of the upper surface The tension of the sail on the upper surface battens may be modified to counteract the effects of aging on the sail, and improve its performance.
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Page 20: Maintenance
Maintenance Assembling from Shipping Crate This procedure is to be followed if the wing arrives in a short packed configuration. An approved dealer is responsible for assembly from the short packed configuration. The short packed wing has had the rear leading edges removed to reduce the packed size for transport. - Page 21 Figure 6-1 Figure 6-2 13. Gradually open the leading edges to the maximum, while checking that the lateral cables tighten correctly at the ends without loops nor blocking the neoprene openings in the sail. Proceed in small steps, returning to the nose of the wing to pull the sail forward and insure that the central battens remain in the right position on the screws of the leading edges.
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Page 22: Transportation
The fatigue life of these components is dependent upon rigid adherence to maintenance schedules. Air Creation will from time to time amend these maintenance checks as the service history of the aircraft evolves. It is the responsibility of the pilot to ensure compliance with new directives. -
Page 23: Safety Procedures
The strip is made from two pieces stitched together. During each periodical overhaul, a strip must be cut off, and submitted to a test of wear and tear in the Air Creation factory. The result of the test determine the moment when replacement of the sail becomes essential for reasons of safety. -
Page 24: Wing Maintenance Schedule
6.4.3 Wing Maintenance Schedule Hours of Operation Item Maintenance Requirement 1 yr 2 yrs 3 yrs Wing Sail Wing fabric deterioration and tears Wing fabric stitching condition and abrasion Wing fabric attachments points Attachment of the keel pocket and the retaining strap at the rear of the keel Straps retaining luff lines on the upper surface Condition of tension straps on batten clasps... -
Page 25: Unscheduled Maintenance
In the case where the aircraft performs less than 100 hours of operation in a year, a typical 100 hour / 1 year inspection is mandatory. Unscheduled Maintenance 6.5.1 General Unscheduled maintenance is required due to abnormal loads such as heavy landings. If any abnormal loads are encountered during transport or storage then the airframe needs to be checked. -
Page 26: Maintenance Operation Board
Maintenance Operation Board Wing Type: ______________________ Serial Number: _________________________ Date Hours Type of Operation Performed Operator Name, Address, Stamp Flown GDMUiF13-1G Version 0030... - Page 27 Date Hours Type of Operation Performed Operator Name, Address, Stamp Flown GDMUiF13-1G Version 0030...
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Page 28: Notes
Notes GDMUiF13-1G Version 0030... -
Page 29: Wing - Quality Form
Wing – 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 30 615 Route de l’Aérodrome, 07200 Lanas, France Téléphone: +33 (0)4 75 93 66 66 • Fax: +33 (0)4 75 35 04 03 • info@aircreation.fr http://www.aircreation.fr GDMUiF13-1G Version 0030...
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