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103 Gala Ave

Chelan, Wa 98816

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Version 2.5

North Wing UUM, Inc.

+ 509-682-4259

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ultrikes@northwing.com

Revised date: January 23,

2019

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Page 1 North&Wing&Quest&GT5&&&GT6&Wing&Manual& Manufacturer: North Wing UUM, Inc. 103 Gala Ave Chelan, Wa 98816 Phone : + 509-682-4259 Fax : + 509-682-0758 Website: ultrikes@northwing.com Version 2.5 Revised date: January 23, Page 1 2019...
Page 2 North&Wing&Quest&GT5&&&GT6&Wing&Manual& Table&of&Contents& About This Manual ......................3 About the Quest GT5 & GT6 & GT6 Trike Wing .............. 3 Technical Specifications/ Compliance Verification Sheet ............ 4 Re-Assembly from Shipping Crate ..................4 Setup Procedure ........................6 Attaching Your Wing to a Trike ................14 Fold Down Procedure .......................
Page 3 North&Wing&Quest&GT5&&&GT6&Wing&Manual& 1.& About&This&Manual& Most everything the pilot needs to know about the Quest GT5 & GT6 Wing from North Wing is contained within this manual. It is recommended that you thoroughly familiarize yourself with the entire manual before you fly your new wing for the first time.
Page 4 North&Wing&Quest&GT5&&&GT6&Wing&Manual& 3.& Technical&Specifications/&Compliance&Verification&Sheet& These specifications are intended only as a guideline for determining whether or not a given wing conforms to current production specifications or is in the configuration as originally designed. However, meeting these specification does not assure the wing will perform as designed or as originally built due to other factors.
Page 5 North&Wing&Quest&GT5&&&GT6&Wing&Manual& length that is also less susceptible to shipping damage. Consequently, before setting up your wing, the leading edges need to be re-assembled following the four steps below. 1.2 Carefully undo the crate packing so as not to damage the wing inside. ie: Do not cut into the box.
Page 6 The best value that this chapter can provide the owner is to share some techniques and procedures that other people using the Quest GT5 & GT6 have discovered; things that will minimize wear or even prevent needless damage from occurring. Use this information to extend the life of your wing.
Page 7 North&Wing&Quest&GT5&&&GT6&Wing&Manual& 1.2 Assemble The Control Frame Place the wing on the ground with it’s nose pointing 120 degrees to the wind (if the wind is over 5 MPH) and with the zipper facing upward. Unzip the cover bag; remove the ribs from the nose area and the side struts. Undo the wing ties and assemble the control frame.
Page 8 North&Wing&Quest&GT5&&&GT6&Wing&Manual& 4.2 Insert Inboard Ribs Install all but the last three curved ribs; white ribs go to the right, black to the left. Insert the ribs from root to tip with gentle pressure, moving the sail’s trailing edge up or down as necessary to help the front of the ribs up over the crossbar and leading edge.
Page 9 North&Wing&Quest&GT5&&&GT6&Wing&Manual& New style flip tips Flip and click closed (insert into trailing edge) 5.2 Pre-Tension the Crossbar Walk the leading edge tubes out the rest of the way without forcing them. Find the crossbar tensioning nylon line at the center of the sail. Sometimes the loop of this line needs to be put back through the center hole in the sail.
Page 10 North&Wing&Quest&GT5&&&GT6&Wing&Manual& Old Corner Hardware (recommend replacing) New Corner Hardware 7.2 Hook Up Cross Bar Main Cable Remove the pull back nylon line from the spring catch. Pull the line all the way back until the main restraint cable shackle can be clipped into the spring catch.
Page 11 North&Wing&Quest&GT5&&&GT6&Wing&Manual& 8.2 Insert Remaining Ribs With the struts installed and the wing tensioned, the wing tips will be off the ground. Remove the tip bags and insert the remaining 3 tip ribs on each side. The straight end tip strut (rib) on each side does not have rib pockets. The open end of these ribs must be inserted onto the rib hooks that are riveted to the leading edge about 2 feet from the end of the leading edge.
Page 12 North&Wing&Quest&GT5&&&GT6&Wing&Manual& 9.2 Locate Sprogs Into Position (If it is light winds you can put the wing on its nose for this) Open the zipper at each sprog location, rotate the four sprogs out to center of the transversal batten. Now put the Velcro loop around the end of the sprogs. Leave Velcro loops slightly loose (approximately 1/2”...
Page 13 North&Wing&Quest&GT5&&&GT6&Wing&Manual& 10.2Install Under Surface Ribs Install the under surface ribs from longest to shortest. Make sure the back ends are inserted back into the slot at the rear. 11.2Attach Front Flying Wires Ensure that all the lower rigging is untangled first. Position the ring on the latch;...
Page 14 5.1$ Attaching$Your$Wing$to$a$Trike$$ North Wing provides two types of pivot block assemblies; a U-pivot block and a double plate block. Both are shown in the figures below. Either assembly can be used to attach your trike to the GT5 wing. The U-pivot block stays attached to the wing upon disassembly, while the double plate assembly stays attached to the trike when disassembled.
Page 15 North&Wing&Quest&GT5&&&GT6&Wing&Manual& Older 3 hole (screws) style. Pivot Hang Block: Fig 4D (This Pivot Block should not be used on Quest wings) The plate pivot block consists of a nylon bushing that is slipped over the keel tube and two side plates that are bolted together during assembly.
Page 16 North&Wing&Quest&GT5&&&GT6&Wing&Manual& Newest U hang block with 2 through bolts and side plates for trim wires. Active&Hang&Block&install.$$ 5.2& (with&downtube&connected&to&the&Hang& block)& If you have a Active Hang Block (Pivot Block that has the downtube connected to it) you will install the Active Hang Block and attach the downtubes to the hang block after you have set up the wing.
Page 17 North&Wing&Quest&GT5&&&GT6&Wing&Manual& Apex cover for transport in bag Before hang block is installed Remove cover to access the channel bracket. NOTE: THESE CHANNLE BRACKET ARE NOT DESIGNED FOR FLIGHT. NOTE:D own tube upper fitting and channel brackets are completely different when not using the active hang block system. Version 2.5 Revised date: January 23, Page 17...
Page 18 North&Wing&Quest&GT5&&&GT6&Wing&Manual& Fig 2 Fig3 SHOWN WITHOUT OUR SIDE TRIM PLATES When packing the wing up to travel in the bag reverse this process. Version 2.5 Revised date: January 23, Page 18 2019...
Page 19 North&Wing&Quest&GT5&&&GT6&Wing&Manual& 5.3$ Winglets$ The best time to install the winglet is when the wing is on the trike and the tip off the ground. Unvelcro the rear under surface attachment. Insert the alum tab in between the front LE and sail. Fig 1.
Page 20 6.& Fold&Down&Procedure& To fold down your Quest GT5 & GT6, just reverse the set up procedure steps as described in Section 4. Included below are a few guidelines to follow which will save you time and prevent wear or damage when folding your wing.
Page 21 North&Wing&Quest&GT5&&&GT6&Wing&Manual& The responsibility for safety rests ultimately with the pilot alone who must decide whether the wing they are about to fly has been properly maintained, and is in air worthy condition. •2 FLIGHT OPERATIONS: Should be limited to non-aerobatics maneuvers -- those in which the pitch angle will not exceed either 30 degrees nose up or nose down of the horizon and in which the bank will not exceed 60 degrees.
Page 22 :$Center$of$Gravity$(CG)$Adjustment$$ The Quest GT5 & GT6 wing likes to fly between 55 to 65 MPH at hands off trim. This is where the trim is set during factory test flight. As mentioned above, the CG of the trike can be shifted forward and aft, thereby changing the cruise speed, V .
Page 23 North&Wing&Quest&GT5&&&GT6&Wing&Manual& The trike center of gravity (CG) is adjusted by moving the trike hang point forward or aft on the keel tube. The range is measured by the distance from the front edge of the front retaining collar to the front tip of the keel tube (not nose bracket). See the sketch below. In its forward most position, the front collar is a distance of 54”...
Page 24 North&Wing&Quest&GT5&&&GT6&Wing&Manual& 8.& Inspections& There are essentially four levels of inspection that may apply to your aircraft: 1.2 Pre-flight inspection 2.2 Annual inspection 3.2 100-hour inspection 4.2 Extended period inspection 8.1$ Preflight$Inspection$Checklist$ A thorough preflight procedure is mandatory with all aircraft, and must be done prior to every flight…even if someone else just landed with the aircraft and reported no problems.
Page 25 North&Wing&Quest&GT5&&&GT6&Wing&Manual& 8.2$ Annual$and$100MHour$Inspections$ The Annual Inspection or 100-Hour Inspection supplements the pre-flight inspection that should be done prior to each flight. That is, the Annual or 100-hour inspection addresses more depth and looks at possible wear or aging events that can occur over a longer period of time. Since this inspection may be done by another person other than the owner or pilot, the inspection list includes checks from the pre-flight list as well.
Page 26 North&Wing&Quest&GT5&&&GT6&Wing&Manual& North Wing Annual and 100-hour Inspection Check List Pass Fail Perform the following checks on the wing REPLACE ALL BOLTS THAT ARE IN QUESTION OF WEAR. 1)2 Wing fabric for tears greater than 1” long (25mm), are within 1“ of a seam, run off the edge of the material, and abrasions that have weakened the fabric.
Page 27 Section 9.5. If you have not done this before, you may want to have it done by a North Wing dealer. With the sail off the airframe, you can more thoroughly perform all of the inspection points listed for the annual inspection above.
Page 28 9.& Wing&Maintenance:&Quest&GT5&&&GT6&wing& The Quest GT5 & GT6 will require very little in the way of maintenance if you care for it properly in your day-to-day use. Following are some general points to follow in maintaining your new wing which will help ensure the safety of your flying and the performance retention of your wing;...
Page 29 Sail tears longer than 1”, or tears that are within 1” of an edge or seam must be repaired by a certified sail repair shop or returned to North Wing for repair. In most cases, the sail must be removed from the frame and shipped to the sail repair shop. For instruction on sail removal, see Section 4.2.5.
Page 30 North&Wing&Quest&GT5&&&GT6&Wing&Manual& 9.4$ Wing$Tuning$ Skill level: Owner and higher Tools: Philips screw driver Parts: Leading Edge Shims if necessary Task Description: This task can be complicated. If you do not feel comfortable in your understanding of the following instructions, do not attempt to adjust the wing. The performance of the wing can be significantly affected if excessive adjustments, or improper adjustments are made.
Page 31 Adjustment” can be made. The code letters in the columns refer to the list of Corrective Adjustments in the following Table 9-2, Wing Corrective Adjustments. If neither of these two adjustments corrects the problem, contact a North Wing dealer. Symptom...
Page 32 North&Wing&Quest&GT5&&&GT6&Wing&Manual& Code Description of Corrective Adjustments Move hang block back (1/2” at a time) Move hang block forward (1/2” at a time) Increase camber on the last 2 cambered left tip ribs by ¼”, or decrease the same on right tip by ¼” Increase camber on the last 2 cambered right tip ribs by ¼”, or decrease the same on left by ¼”...
Page 33 Since this is a very delicate task, this must be done by a North Wing dealer. Contact North Wing to find the nearest location to you where this can be done.
Page 34 North&Wing&Quest&GT5&&&GT6&Wing&Manual& Leading Edge Tension (Adjustment E,F,G, and H): Adjusting the leading edge pocket tension on the Mustang series or GT5 wings requires inserting or removing shims in the leading edge under the trim tip using the following procedure. Step 1: Remove the last three ribs and de-tension the sail so it can be closed about 25 to 35% when you release the cross bar tension cable.
Page 35 North&Wing&Quest&GT5&&&GT6&Wing&Manual& Step 5: Slip shim over the trim tip, and reinsert trim Step 4: Slide the trim tip out of the end of the tip into leading edge. Shims range from ¼” to ¾” . leading edge. Step 6: Realign screws with marks on leading edge Step 7: Re-attach yellow strap into trim tip as it was when disassembled.
Page 36 North&Wing&Quest&GT5&&&GT6&Wing&Manual& Wing Twist (Adjustments Q and R): Twisting the wing is done by loosening the wing trim tip and then simply twisting the sail at the tip by hand to a new position. The operation of the wing trim tip is described below. It is also helpful to review the description of “Inserting Shims”...
Page 37 North&Wing&Quest&GT5&&&GT6&Wing&Manual& 9.5$ Sail$Removal$from$Frame:$Quest$series$ Skill Level: Owner or higher Tools: Two 7/16” wrenches, one 9/16” wrench, Phillips screw driver, preferably a second person Materials: None Task Description: The sail should be removed for inspection of the frame every 3 years or 300 hours, OR if the wing has experiences any type of hard impact e.g.
Page 38 North&Wing&Quest&GT5&&&GT6&Wing&Manual& 6.2 Rotate the control bar back and lay the nose on a raised support, e.g. a saw horse or box 7.2 Remove Philips screw holding sail in place at nose on each side located up near nose on leading edge. Note raised support at nose. 8.2 Remove rear wires from keel tube noting order of washers and saddles.
Page 39 North&Wing&Quest&GT5&&&GT6&Wing&Manual& X-bar cable restraint latch Pullback cord Sail strap tang 10.2Un-velcro the sail-to-keel tube 3” restraint webbing in front of C.B. apex. 11.2Slide sail toward rear slightly on both sides and open velcro straps that are holding yellow webbing sail straps at the rear of Leading Edge. Lift yellow sail strap from groove in the trim tip cap.
Page 40 North&Wing&Quest&GT5&&&GT6&Wing&Manual& 13.2Bring wing tips together again being careful not to force them. If any resistance is encountered, stop and check that the sail is clear of all parts. 14.2Slowly slide the sail off the frame to the rear. Try not to slide the sail with the full weight of the LE tips pinning the sail to the floor.
Page 41 North&Wing&Quest&GT5&&&GT6&Wing&Manual& to the opposite edge (where the keel pocket is now). Then fold the tips toward the nose of the sail until it is reduced to a reasonable shipping size…about 2’ x 3’. Version 2.5 Revised date: January 23, Page 41 2019...
Page 42 North&Wing&Quest&GT5&&&GT6&Wing&Manual& 9.6$ Replacing$Sail$on$Frame$ Skill Level: Owner or higher Tools: Two 7/16” wrenches, one 9/16” wrench, Phillips screw driver, preferably a second person Materials: None Task Description: When replacing the sail on the frame, allow the same 40 foot clean working space preferably shielded from the wind.
Page 43 North&Wing&Quest&GT5&&&GT6&Wing&Manual& 3.2 Lay the nose of the air frame on the saw horse with the control frame down. Using a small cord or velcro strap, tie the sprogs back so they are pointing toward the tips of the frame, not the nose. The leading edge tips should be about 2 feet apart. Be sure the single loop end of the haul back cord (not cable) is taped to the end of the keel tube so you won’t have to fish it through the keel pocket later.
Page 44 North&Wing&Quest&GT5&&&GT6&Wing&Manual& 5.2 Once you get the sail all the way up to the nose, put the yellow strap over the rear LE caps and hook the velcro around the tube. 6.2 Now take a small cord and put it through the nose sail grommets and run it around the nose plate so you can pull the sail towards the nose as much as you can.
Page 45 North&Wing&Quest&GT5&&&GT6&Wing&Manual& Version 2.5 Revised date: January 23, Page 45 2019...
Page 46 North&Wing&Quest&GT5&&&GT6&Wing&Manual& 8.2 Connect the rear wires. 9.2 Stand the wing up on the control bar as you normally would to set up the wing. 10.2Before spreading the wing put the zipper pull back on the center zipper. Use the marks you made under Step 5 of the Sail Removal section to line up the zipper.
Page 47 North&Wing&Quest&GT5&&&GT6&Wing&Manual& 1.2 Remove the wing from the trike using the procedure described in the Owner’s Manual. 2.2 Remove wing struts and ribs and fold the sprogs back toward wing tips following the procedure shown in the Owner’s manual as if you were going to put the wing in its bag for transporting.
Page 48 North&Wing&Quest&GT5&&&GT6&Wing&Manual& Version 2.5 Revised date: January 23, Page 48 2019...
Page 49 North&Wing&Quest&GT5&&&GT6&Wing&Manual& 12.2Now you can slide the whole LE tube out the rear of the sail and inspect it. If you find damage, continue to the following steps. If not, re-assemble the LE tube. Note! If you had previously determined that only the rear section LE needed replacement, perform the next step below (#13) and remove only the rear section LE.
Page 50 North&Wing&Quest&GT5&&&GT6&Wing&Manual& 14.2Slide the LE (or rear section only if that is the only damaged portion) out of the sail. Rear section of LE separating from front section 15.2If the rear section needs to be replaced, remove all four bolts shown here; sprog cable bolt, front to rear section attachment bolt, 2 X-bar to LE bracket bolts.
Page 51 North&Wing&Quest&GT5&&&GT6&Wing&Manual& 9.8$ Keel$Tube$Replacement$ Skill Level: LSR-M or A&P Tools Required: Two 7/16” box or open end wrenches ¼” Hex wrench (Allen wrench) Materials: Replacement keel tube AN4 Nylock nuts Task Description: The keel tube can be removed and replaced without removing the sail or any other elements of the wing frame following the sequence outlined below: 1.2 Remove the wing from the trike using the procedure described in the Owner’s Manual.
Page 52 North&Wing&Quest&GT5&&&GT6&Wing&Manual& 9.9$ Crossbar$Replacement$ Skill Level: LSR-M or A&P Tools Required: Two 7/16” box or open end wrenches Materials: Replacement crossbar 2 – Thin AN4 Nylock nuts 1 – Thin AN5 Nylock nut Task Description: The crossbar can be removed and replaced without removing the sail or any other elements of the wing frame following the sequence outlined below: 1.2 Remove the wing from the trike using the procedure described in the Owner’s Manual.
Page 53 North&Wing&Quest&GT5&&&GT6&Wing&Manual& Crossbar castle nut (9/16”) Eye Bolt (hold with screw driver) 1.2 Unbolt the crossbar from the crossbar center plate, and slide the crossbar free of the wing. To do this, it is necessary to slide a 7/16” wrench inside the crossbar to hold the nut from turning since the bolt does not go all the way through the cross bar.
Page 54 North&Wing&Quest&GT5&&&GT6&Wing&Manual& When re-assembling, remember to use a safety pin or ring on the castle nut on the crossbar attachment to the leading edge bracket. Also pay attention not to miss the black cross bar restraint webbing that goes under the crossbar plate.
Page 55 North&Wing&Quest&GT5&&&GT6&Wing&Manual& Lower front and rear cables attachment downtube Rear lower cables & tangs attached to keel tube Version 2.5 Revised date: January 23, Page 55 2019...
Page 56 North&Wing&Quest&GT5&&&GT6&Wing&Manual& 9.11$ Owner$Replaceable$Wing$Fittings$and$Hardware$ Skill Level: Owner or higher Tools Required: Two 7/16” box or open end wrenches Materials: Replacement Fittings and Hardware Task Description: The wing fittings and hardware listed below can be replaced by the owner. •2 Sprog attachment hardware •2 Front swan hook attachment •2 Pull back cable attachment hardware (Bailey spring latch) •2 Control bar frame tubes...
Page 57 North&Wing&Quest&GT5&&&GT6&Wing&Manual& 9.12$ NonMOwner$Replaceable$Wing$Fittings$and$Hardware$ Skill Level: LSR-M or A&P Tools Required: Two 7/16” box or open end wrenches Materials: Replacement Fittings and Hardware Task Description: The wing fittings and hardware listed below must be replaced by an authorized mechanic. •2 Nose plates •2 Cross bar plates •2 Crossbar to leading edge attachment hardware The procedure for this task is the same as for Owner Replaceable hardware above and it is...
Page 58 With proper care and maintenance, the Quest GT5 & GT6 will remain for some years at a high level of airworthiness. Each Quest GT5 & GT6 has a patch sewn into the sail at the top center for UV testing. Simply cut out the panel and have a test performed.
Page 59 Practiced even under the best circumstances, trike flying is a high-risk sport. By purchasing this wing, the owner and operator of this Trike wing assumes complete responsibility for their use of this equipment, and specifically, agrees to release North Wing and/or their agents, from any and all liability.
Page 60 North&Wing&Quest&GT5&&&GT6&Wing&Manual& Version 2.5 Revised date: January 23, Page 60 2019...
Page 61 North&Wing&Quest&GT5&&&GT6&Wing&Manual& Appendix(A:(Preflight(Inspection(Checklist( Starting at the nose: 1)2 Sight along both leading edges checking for similar curves. Now, checking the left side first, check the following points: 2)2 Left downtube/base tube connection is secure and no bolt hole wear. Safeties are in place 3)2 Left downtube for bends: (DO NOT FLY WITH A BENT DOWN TUBE) 4)2 Front / rear cables for fraying.

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