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EDGE XT 912 L - STREAK 3 L MICROLIGHT &
Approved:
Delegate of
This manual is compliant with the ASTM designation f2457 – 05 Standard Specification for
Required Product Information To Be Provided With Weight-Shift-Control Aircraft.
©Copyright AirBorne WindSports Pty. Ltd. 2006
February 2006
AIRCRAFT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Light Sport Aircraft
EDGE XT 912 L - CRUZE MICROLIGHT
AirBorne WindSports Pty Ltd
Serial No.
Base
Serial No.
Wing
Registration
No.
AirBorne WindSports Pty Ltd
UNIT 22/30 KALAROO ROAD, REDHEAD, NSW 2290 AUSTRALIA
Phone (02) 4944 9199 International +61 2 4944 9199
Fax (02) 4944 9395 International +61 2 4944 9395
E mail
www.airborne.com.au
Date: 21
XT912
fly@airborne.com.au
Issue 1.1
st
February 2006
Part # 107605
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  • Page 1 AIRCRAFT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Light Sport Aircraft EDGE XT 912 L - STREAK 3 L MICROLIGHT & EDGE XT 912 L - CRUZE MICROLIGHT Approved: Date: 21 February 2006 Delegate of AirBorne WindSports Pty Ltd Serial No. XT912 Base Serial No.

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    © orne ports SECTION 0 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912 Streak / Cruze This Page left blank intentionally February 2006 Issue 1.1 Page 2...
  • Page 3 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912 Streak / Cruze AIRCRAFT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - DETAILS Issued By Date For AirBorne WindSports Pty. Ltd. Table 1 Section 0. Aircraft Operating Instructions - Details MANDATORY SERVICE BULLETINS AS THE SERVICE HISTORY OF THE AIRFRAME EVOLVES AIRBORNE WILL FROM TIME TO...
  • Page 4 • Table 2 Section 0. XT 912 Streak 3 / Cruze Data Package Certification documentation is held by the aircraft manufacturer, Contact Information: Airborne WindSports Pty Ltd PO Box 7042 Redhead NSW Australia Telephone +61 2 49449199 Web address: Airborne.com.au Or for recovery of the certification documentation, should the above contact not be available;...
  • Page 5 © orne ports SECTION 0 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912 Streak / Cruze AMMENMENT RECORD SHEET Amendment Date Affected Sections Affected Pages Date Inserted Signature February 06 All of issue All of issue Manuals will be revised from time to time and re issue of amended pages will be achieved by sending the pages to the current owner registered on AirBorne’s data base.
  • Page 6 © orne ports SECTION 0 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912 Streak / Cruze LOG OF EFFECTIVE PAGES Page Issue Date Page Issue Date Page Issue Date Issue 1.0 Feb 2006 2-23 Issue 1.0 Feb 2006 4-28 Issue 1.0 Feb 2006 Issue 1.0 Feb 2006 2-24...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    © orne ports SECTION 0 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912 Streak / Cruze CONTENTS 1 GENERAL 2 LIMITATIONS 3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 4 NORMAL PROCEDURES 5 PERFORMANCE 6 WEIGHT BALANCE AND EQUIPMENT 7 AIRCRAFT & SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION 8 HANDLING SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 9 SUPPLEMENTS February 2006 Issue 1.1...
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  • Page 9 © orne ports SECTION 1 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912 Streak / Cruze GENERAL GENERALGENERAL _____________________________________________________1 1 GENERAL ____________________________________________________________2 Introduction____________________________________________________________ 2 NOTE ____________________________________________________________________ 2 1.1.1 Warning Notice ______________________________________________________ 3 1.1.2 Definitions __________________________________________________________ 3 1.2 General Description _______________________________________________________ 4 1.1.3 Two View Photos _____________________________________________________ 4 1.1.4 General Dimensions___________________________________________________ 5...

  • Page 10: General

    The amendment table should at that time be updated with the appropriate details and date. Revised pages will be sent by mail if requested from AirBorne WindSports, the contact details are at the front of this manual.

  • Page 11: Warning Notice

    © orne ports SECTION 1 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912 Streak / Cruze GENERAL 1.1.1 Warning Notice WARNING THERE ARE INHERENT RISKS IN THE PARTICIPATION IN RECREATIONAL AVIATION AIRCRAFT. OPERATORS AND PASSENGERS OF RECREATIONAL AVIATION AIRCRAFT , BY PARTICIPATION, ACCEPT THE RISKS INHERENT IN SUCH PARTICIPATION OF WHICH THE ORDINARY PRUDENT PERSON IS OR SHOULD BE AWARE.

  • Page 12: General Description

    © orne ports SECTION 1 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912 Streak / Cruze GENERAL 1.2 General Description 1.1.3 Two View Photos (XT 912 Streak shown in photographs) Figure 1 Section 1. Aircraft Front View Figure 2 Section 1. Aircraft Side View February 2006 Issue 1.1 Page 4...

  • Page 13: General Dimensions

    © orne ports SECTION 1 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912 Streak / Cruze GENERAL 1.1.4 General Dimensions 1.1.4.1 XT 912 / Streak Australian European DIMENSIONS Wing Span 9.97 m 9.97 m 32.7 ft Wing Area 13.5 sq m 13.5 sq m 146 sq ft Aspect Ratio Wing Weight...
  • Page 14 © orne ports SECTION 1 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912 Streak / Cruze GENERAL 1.1.5.1 Base The XT 912 trike base is a two seat (in line) weight shift controlled aircraft. A Rotax 912 four-stroke engine producing 80 HP powers the base. The layout is typical of this class of two seat trike design, with the pilot passenger “pod”...

  • Page 15: Symbols Abbreviations And Terminology

    © orne ports SECTION 1 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912 Streak / Cruze GENERAL 1.2 Symbols Abbreviations and Terminology In this handbook: “AOI” means Aircraft Operating Instructions “Airfield Pressure Altitude or QNE” means the altitude of the airfield as indicated on an altimeter with the subscale adjusted to 1013.2 millibars or hectopascals.

  • Page 16: Use Of Metric / Imperial Units

    © orne ports SECTION 1 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912 Streak / Cruze GENERAL 1.3 Use of metric / imperial units This AOI uses the metric unit system as the basic system of measurement. Where common usage or available instrumentation refer to the Imperial system both units are quoted. The following conversion factors are presented as a ready reference to the conversion factors that have been used in this manual.

  • Page 17: Limitations

    © orne ports SECTION 2 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912 Streak / Cruze LIMITATIONS LIMITATIONS LIMITATIONS ___________________________________________________________1 2 LIMITATIONS _________________________________________________________3 General _______________________________________________________________ 3 Airspeed Limitations ____________________________________________________ 3 Airspeed Indicator markings ______________________________________________ 3 Power Plant Limitations __________________________________________________ 3 2.4.1 Engine _____________________________________________________________ 3 2.4.2 Engine Limitations ____________________________________________________ 4 2.4.3...
  • Page 18 © orne ports SECTION 2 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912 Streak / Cruze LIMITATIONS 2.7.24 King Post Placard __________________________________________________ 21 2.7.25 Wing and Base Data Plates __________________________________________ 21 2.7.26 Emergency Parachute ______________________________________________ 22 2.7.27 Emergency Parachute Placard Location_________________________________ 22 2.7.28 Emergency Parachute Warning Placard_________________________________ 23 2.7.29...

  • Page 19: Limitations

    © orne ports SECTION 2 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912 Streak / Cruze LIMITATIONS 2 LIMITATIONS 2.1 General The limitations section of this AOI outlines the various operating limitations, instrument function and placards necessary for the safe operation of this aircraft, engine and standard equipment. 2.2 Airspeed Limitations 2.2.0.1 XT 912 Streak Speed...

  • Page 20: Engine Limitations

    © orne ports SECTION 2 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912 Streak / Cruze LIMITATIONS 2.4.2 Engine Limitations ENGINE LIMITATIONS Metric Imperial ENGINE SPEED Take Off (Max 5 mins) 5800 rpm 5800 rpm Maximum Continuous 5500 rpm 5500 rpm PERFORMANCE Take -off Performance 59.6 kW 80 hp...

  • Page 21: Lubricating Oil

    © orne ports SECTION 2 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912 Streak / Cruze LIMITATIONS NOTE Due to higher lead content in AVGAS, the wear of the valve seats and deposits in the combustion chamber will increase. Therefore, use AVGAS only if you encounter problems with vapour lock or if the other fuel type is not available.

  • Page 22: Propeller

    © orne ports SECTION 2 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912 Streak / Cruze LIMITATIONS Field service Instructions: “If EVANS NPG+ coolant is not locally available, temporarily top off the system with propylene glycol antifreeze and be sure not to add water. Within 15 days the temporary coolant should be completely drained and the system refilled with EVANS NPG+ coolant.”...

  • Page 23: Weight Limits

    © orne ports SECTION 2 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912 Streak / Cruze LIMITATIONS 2.5 Weight limits Metric Imperial Max take off weight 450 kg 992 lb Typical empty weight * 223 kg 492 lb Maximum empty weight * 260 kg 573 lb Permitted range of pilot weights (Front seat)

  • Page 24: Operational Limits

    © orne ports SECTION 2 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912 Streak / Cruze LIMITATIONS 2.6 Operational Limits 2.6.1 Centre of Gravity limits Centre of gravity limits are not critical on the base of a flex wing microlight. Having the trike unit attached to the wing from a single universal bracket, variations of cockpit loading and fuel loading cannot influence the aircraft’s balance.

  • Page 25: Fuel Limitations

    © orne ports SECTION 2 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912 Streak / Cruze LIMITATIONS In Australia, when operated at a public aerodrome or on a cross country flight, a compass and reliable time piece are required. Additional equipment may be required for some overseas operations. 2.6.7 Fuel Limitations Maximum Usable Fuel 67 litre...

  • Page 26: Placards

    © orne ports SECTION 2 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912 Streak / Cruze LIMITATIONS 2.7 Placards The placards on the aircraft are designed to provide information regarding general aircraft limitations and other details for the safe operation of the aircraft. Listed on the following pages are details of the placards fitted to the aircraft.

  • Page 27: Dash Placard Locations

    © orne ports SECTION 2 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912 Streak / Cruze LIMITATIONS 2.7.2 Dash Placard Locations Figure 1 Section 2. Flight Limitations, Airspeed, Circuit Breaker, Power Socket and Operators Handbook Placard Locations 2.7.3 Aircraft Operating Instructions Placard 110mm PART No.107592 The Hand Book placard is located on the trike dash below the GX2...

  • Page 28: Streak Wing Trimmer Operation Placard

    © orne ports SECTION 2 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912 Streak / Cruze LIMITATIONS 2.7.4 Wing V ASI Placard AIRSPEED AIRSPEED KNOTS KNOTS WING V KIAS STREAK 3 WING STREAK 3 85KTS CRUZE 6536.CDR REV 1 6536.CDR REV0 22-06-05 25-04-04 PART NO: 107237 PART NO: 106617...

  • Page 29: Cruze Wing Trimmer Operation Placard

    © orne ports SECTION 2 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912 Streak / Cruze LIMITATIONS 2.7.6 Cruze Wing Trimmer Operation Placard 180MM INCREASE REDUCE TRIM SPEED TRIM SPEED PART NO 107241 The wing trimmer operation placard is located on the right side control frame Location down tube adjacent to the trimmer knob.

  • Page 30: Fuel Capacity Placard

    © orne ports SECTION 2 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912 Streak / Cruze LIMITATIONS 2.7.8 Fuel Capacity Placard 57mm P/No. 107597 Location The Fuel Capacity Placard is located on the right side shock absorber Edge XT Series Series Table 15 Section 2. Fuel Capacity Placard 2.7.9 Fuel Tap Placard P/No 105713 Location...

  • Page 31: Pilots Right Seat Frame Placard

    © orne ports SECTION 2 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912 Streak / Cruze LIMITATIONS 2.7.11 Pilots Right Seat frame Placard Figure 3 Section 2. Hand Throttle and Ignition Placard 2.7.12 Choke Placard 25mm PART No.105711 The hand choke placard is located on the left side seat frame Location adjacent to the hand choke lever.

  • Page 32: Mast Block Placard Locations

    © orne ports SECTION 2 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912 Streak / Cruze LIMITATIONS 2.7.13 Mast Block Placard Locations Figure 4 Section 2. Fuel Tap, Shock Absorber Pressure and Earth Placard Locations 2.7.14 Pilots Left Seat frame Placards Figure 5 Section 2. Choke Placard Location (Under Seat Bag Placard in Background) February 2006 Issue 1.1 Page 16...

  • Page 33: Earth Placard

    © orne ports SECTION 2 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912 Streak / Cruze LIMITATIONS 2.7.15 Earth Placard 18mm P/No. 105710 The Engine Earth placard is located on the rear of the seat mast Location block on the left side Edge XT Series Series Table 19 Section 2.

  • Page 34: Oil Tank Capacity Placard

    © orne ports SECTION 2 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912 Streak / Cruze LIMITATIONS 2.7.17 Oil Tank Capacity Placard 57mm FOR RECOMMENDED OIL SEE AIRCRAFT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS P/No. 107598 The Oil Tank capacity placard is located on the oil tank on the left Location side below the engine Edge XT 912 Series...

  • Page 35: Step Placard

    © orne ports SECTION 2 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912 Streak / Cruze LIMITATIONS 2.7.19 Step Placard 30mm P/No 105712 The Step Placard is on the trike base tube at the hinge point for Location the rear foot rest Edge XT Series Series Table 23 Section 2.

  • Page 36: Clear Prop Placard

    © orne ports SECTION 2 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912 Streak / Cruze LIMITATIONS 2.7.21 Clear Prop Placard 120mm PART No. 105716 The clear prop placard is located on the right and left side Location compression struts Edge XT Series Series Table 24 Section 2.

  • Page 37: King Post Placard

    All Wings Series Table 26 Section 2. King Post Placard 2.7.25 Wing and Base Data Plates 62mm 62mm AIRBORNE WINDSPORTS PTY LTD AIRBORNE WINDSPORTS PTY LTD REDHEAD NSW AUSTRALIA REDHEAD NSW AUSTRALIA ASTM S-LIGHT SPORT AIRCRAFT ASTM S-LIGHT SPORT AIRCRAFT...

  • Page 38: Emergency Parachute

    © orne ports SECTION 2 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912 Streak / Cruze LIMITATIONS 2.7.26 Emergency Parachute 57mm P/No. 107603 The emergency parachute (when installed) placard is located on Location the inside left rear of the cockpit when the optional emergency parachute is fitted.

  • Page 39: Emergency Parachute Warning Placard

    © orne ports SECTION 2 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912 Streak / Cruze LIMITATIONS 2.7.28 Emergency Parachute Warning Placard The Emergency Parachute Warning placard is located on the Location parachute rocket on the rear of the aircraft. Edge XT Series (Optional Fitment) Series Table 29 Section 2 Emergency Parachute Warning 2.7.29 Under Seat Bag Placard...
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  • Page 41: Emergency Procedures

    © orne ports SECTION 3 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912 Streak / Cruze EMERGENCY EMERGENCY PROCEDURES EMERGENCY PROCEDURES______________________________________________1 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES___________________________________________2 General _______________________________________________________________ 2 Airspeeds for Emergency Operations ______________________________________ 2 3.2.1 XT 912 / Streak ______________________________________________________ 2 3.2.2 XT 912 / Cruze _______________________________________________________ 2 Emergency Procedures Check List ________________________________________ 3 3.3.1 Engine Failure on Climb Out ____________________________________________ 3...

  • Page 42: Emergency Procedures

    © orne ports SECTION 3 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912 Streak / Cruze EMERGENCY EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 3.1 General This section of the AOI describes the procedures to be adopted in the event of an emergency or abnormal situation occurring in this aircraft. These procedures are arranged in the sequence considered to be the most desirable in the majority of cases.

  • Page 43: Emergency Procedures Check List

    © orne ports SECTION 3 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912 Streak / Cruze EMERGENCY 3.3 Emergency Procedures Check List 3.3.1 Engine Failure on Climb Out If your engine fails on climb out, maintain airspeed, reduce angle of attack and land straight ahead if possible.

  • Page 44: In Air Engine Fire

    © orne ports SECTION 3 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912 Streak / Cruze EMERGENCY 3.3.5 In Air Engine Fire For fire occurring whilst in flight, the initial procedure would be to maintain control of the aircraft and evaluate the extent of the fire. This emergency is unlikely to occur but to avoid any further problems, use common sense and land the aircraft safely.

  • Page 45: On Ground Engine Fire

    © orne ports SECTION 3 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912 Streak / Cruze EMERGENCY 3.3.6 On Ground Engine Fire For fire occurring whilst in motion on the ground proceed as follows: Maintain Control Use remaining Speed to clear people, aircraft and buildings Throttle closed Ignition Off After stopping release seat Belt...

  • Page 46: Ignition Circuit Failure

    © orne ports SECTION 3 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912 Streak / Cruze EMERGENCY will descend with a steep nose down attitude and tilted to the left. Further information can be found in section 7.17. Proceed as follows: Throttle closed Ignition off Seat belts tight Check parachute Pin removed...

  • Page 47: Instrument Failure

    © orne ports SECTION 3 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912 Streak / Cruze EMERGENCY 3.3.12.2 Nose Down Attitude To recover from the situation where the nose of the aircraft is pitched down more than 45 degrees from the horizontal proceed as follows: Raise attitude - push Out.
  • Page 48 © orne ports SECTION 3 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912 Streak / Cruze EMERGENCY This Page left blank intentionally February 2006 Issue 1.1 Page 8...
  • Page 49 © orne ports SECTION 4 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT912 Streak/Cruze NORMAL PROCEDURES NORMAL PROCEDURES NORMAL PROCEDURES _________________________________________________1 NORMAL PROCEDURES ______________________________________________3 General _______________________________________________________________ 3 4.1.1 XT 912 / Streak Speeds for Normal Operation_______________________________ 3 4.1.2 XT 912 / Cruze Speeds for Normal Operation _______________________________ 3 4.1.3 Normal procedures Check List___________________________________________ 3 Wing Assembly Procedure _______________________________________________ 4...
  • Page 50 © orne ports SECTION 4 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT912 Streak/Cruze NORMAL PROCEDURES Amplified Procedures___________________________________________________ 20 4.9.1 Before Starting ______________________________________________________ 20 4.9.2 Starting the engine ___________________________________________________ 20 4.9.3 Taxiing ____________________________________________________________ 21 4.9.4 Before take off ______________________________________________________ 21 4.9.5 Take Off ___________________________________________________________ 22 4.9.6 Climb _____________________________________________________________ 22 4.9.7...

  • Page 51: Normal Procedures

    © orne ports SECTION 4 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT912 Streak/Cruze NORMAL PROCEDURES 4 NORMAL PROCEDURES 4.1 General This section of the AOI describes procedures for normal operations of this aircraft. WARNING NO ATTEMPT SHOULD BE MADE TO FLY THE AIRCRAFT WITHOUT APPROPRIATE WEIGHT SHIFT AIRCRAFT FLIGHT TRAINING WITH AN APPROVED INSTRUCTOR.

  • Page 52: Wing Assembly Procedure

    © orne ports SECTION 4 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT912 Streak/Cruze NORMAL PROCEDURES 4.2 Wing Assembly Procedure The following instructions apply to both the Streak 3 and Cruze wings. The sequence of procedures assumes that the wing is packed up. If the wing and base were already assembled this section is not required.

  • Page 53: Assemble Control Frame

    © orne ports SECTION 4 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT912 Streak/Cruze NORMAL PROCEDURES Assemble Control Frame 4.2.2 Remove control bar and down tube padding. Spread the control bar down tubes out and insert the base bar onto the alloy knuckle. The pip pin is then inserted facing forward.

  • Page 54: Stand The Wing Up

    © orne ports SECTION 4 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT912 Streak/Cruze NORMAL PROCEDURES Stand The Wing Up 4.2.3 Rotate the control frame to the vertical position so that the wing is resting on the control bar. Do not attempt to connect the nose catch now. Remove the glider bag and unclip all the wing straps Figure 3 Section 4.

  • Page 55: Tension Cross Bars

    © orne ports SECTION 4 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT912 Streak/Cruze NORMAL PROCEDURES Tension Cross Bars 4.2.7 Figure 6 Section 4. Tensioning Cross Bar and Shackle Located in Block. Pull the webbing handle to tension the crossbars. The handle pull back system gives a mechanical advantage of 2:1.

  • Page 56: Locate Nose Battens

    © orne ports SECTION 4 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT912 Streak/Cruze NORMAL PROCEDURES Locate Nose Battens 4.2.9 Insert both nose battens tail end first. Locate the front of the batten on the alloy stubs on the front of the keel tube. Figure 9 Section 4.

  • Page 57: Load Tip Strut

    © orne ports SECTION 4 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT912 Streak/Cruze NORMAL PROCEDURES Load Tip Strut 4.2.13 Reach in through the tip and feed the end of the strut out through the undersurface and locate on red webbing. Pull on the bracket in the center of the strut until the strut over centers. Position hand so that it will not get caught in lever mechanism.

  • Page 58: Wing Pre-Flight Inspection

    © orne ports SECTION 4 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT912 Streak/Cruze NORMAL PROCEDURES 4.3 Wing Pre-flight inspection The design of the wing is such that junctions not open to view may be reached from zipped inspection panels. Start at the nose and move around the wing making the following condition inspections, check for damage, wear and security.

  • Page 59: Attaching Wing To Base

    © orne ports SECTION 4 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT912 Streak/Cruze NORMAL PROCEDURES If the wing has been left fully set up for any period, then the following additional checks should be performed: Extended set up Wing pre-flight inspection √ The symmetry of the wing (Batten profile check).

  • Page 60: Position The Trike And Wing

    © orne ports SECTION 4 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT912 Streak/Cruze NORMAL PROCEDURES 4.4.2 Position The Trike And Wing Position the wing on its control frame, facing into the wind, with the nose on the ground. The mast tube of the trike should be held down using the strap as described above.

  • Page 61: Attach Back Up Loop

    © orne ports SECTION 4 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT912 Streak/Cruze NORMAL PROCEDURES 4.4.5 Attach Back Up Loop Connect back up loop so that it passes over the keel and back to the mast. Ensure safety pin is installed. 4.4.6 Remove Keel Extension Disengage the brake of the trike, lift the nose of the wing to allow the front wheel to be rolled rearward over the control frame so that...

  • Page 62: Attach Mast Brace

    © orne ports SECTION 4 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT912 Streak/Cruze NORMAL PROCEDURES 4.4.9 Attach Mast Brace Bring mast brace into position and allow the outer sleeve to slide into position. Install the top pip pin and cap. Install lower pip pin and cap. Figure 19 Section 4.

  • Page 63: Complete Trike Pre Flight Inspection

    © orne ports SECTION 4 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT912 Streak/Cruze NORMAL PROCEDURES 4.5 Complete Trike Pre Flight inspection Ensure that the ignition switches are off prior to inspection. Daily inspections as outlined in the Rotax Operator’s Manual should be carried out in conjunction with the following inspections. Trike base Pre-flight Inspection √...

  • Page 64: Fuelling

    © orne ports SECTION 4 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT912 Streak/Cruze NORMAL PROCEDURES 4.6 Fuelling Fuel flow is from a single fuel tank fitted with a self-venting tube. The fuel system is fitted with a shut off valve located on the rear left hand side of the seat frame. Be sure this valve is in the ON position before starting engine.

  • Page 65: Before Starting Engine

    © orne ports SECTION 4 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT912 Streak/Cruze NORMAL PROCEDURES 4.8.1 Before Starting Engine Pre Flight Inspection Completed Full / free movement of Completed the wing when attached to the trike base Passenger Briefing Completed Safety Belts Secure Helmets Secure...

  • Page 66: Before Take Off

    © orne ports SECTION 4 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT912 Streak/Cruze NORMAL PROCEDURES 4.8.3 Before Take Off Park Brake Choke Warm Up Adjust Idle to 2500 rpm (Temp to reach 50 deg C) Check Temperature and Pressure Ignition Check 4000 rpm Speed drop with only one ignition must not exceed 300 rpm Trimmer Set Fast...

  • Page 67: Cruise Speeds

    © orne ports SECTION 4 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT912 Streak/Cruze NORMAL PROCEDURES 4.8.6 Cruise Speeds Hand Throttle Adjust for Level Flight Airspeed STREAK 55-60 KIAS CRUZE 50-55 KIAS Table 11 Section 4. Cruise Check 4.8.7 Descent Foot Throttle Reduce Hand Throttle Airspeed STREAK...

  • Page 68: Amplified Procedures

    © orne ports SECTION 4 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT912 Streak/Cruze NORMAL PROCEDURES 4.9 Amplified Procedures 4.9.1 Before Starting 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. Prior to flight a thorough pre flight inspection of the aircraft should be carried out.

  • Page 69: Taxiing

    © orne ports SECTION 4 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT912 Streak/Cruze NORMAL PROCEDURES • Hand and foot throttle off • Turn key switch and power up instrument. • Switch both ignitions ON. • Apply full choke unless the engine is hot. •...

  • Page 70: Take Off

    © orne ports SECTION 4 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT912 Streak/Cruze NORMAL PROCEDURES 4.9.5 Take Off AirBorne trike wings have a neutral static balance allowing a safe take-off that is controllable under all suitable flying conditions. Take off should be made on full power with only the foot activated throttle used during take off. The take-off run is the measured ground distance covered until the aircraft reaches a height of 50 feet above the average elevation of the runway used.

  • Page 71: Stalls

    © orne ports SECTION 4 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT912 Streak/Cruze NORMAL PROCEDURES 4.9.8 Stalls In practice it is only possible to induce a nose down stall of the aircraft in level flight at high take off WARNING weights. The onset of stall is indicated by a NEVER STALL THE AIRCRAFT WITH THE significant increase in control bar loads.

  • Page 72: Baulked Landing

    © orne ports SECTION 4 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT912 Streak/Cruze NORMAL PROCEDURES After touchdown in cross wind conditions the relative airflow over the wing will become increasingly span wise (From tip to tip) as the aircraft slows down. The upwind wing tip should be lowered slightly (the amount depends on the wind strength), and the undercarriage wheels will retain firm contact with the ground.

  • Page 73: Wing Break Down Procedure

    © orne ports SECTION 4 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT912 Streak/Cruze NORMAL PROCEDURES 4.11 Wing Break Down Procedure This section assumes that the wing has been removed from the base. The wing should have the keel extension fitted with the clevis pin and ring installed. This section is intended as a reference only and assumes prior knowledge of the break down procedure.

  • Page 74: Fit Tip Bags

    © orne ports SECTION 4 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT912 Streak/Cruze NORMAL PROCEDURES 4.11.4 Fit Tip Bags Roll sail at the tips inwards and parallel to the leading edge. Slide the tip bag over the end of the leading edge. The barrel lock unit can be used to tension the bag bungee.

  • Page 75: Trimmer Cover

    © orne ports SECTION 4 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT912 Streak/Cruze NORMAL PROCEDURES Trimmer Cover 4.11.7 Position the trimmer handle so that the handle is at 90 degrees to the down tube with the knob facing forward. Fit the trimmer cover. Figure 28 Section 4.

  • Page 76: De-Tension Pull Back Cable

    © orne ports SECTION 4 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT912 Streak/Cruze NORMAL PROCEDURES 4.11.10 De-Tension Pull Back Cable Depress quick clip with left thumb. Use right hand to pull on the webbing handle. Remove the shackle from the quick clip block and allow webbing handle to move forward.

  • Page 77: Fold Leading Edges

    © orne ports SECTION 4 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT912 Streak/Cruze NORMAL PROCEDURES Fold Leading Edges 4.11.13 Fold both wings in symmetrically, bringing both leading edges back at the same time or in small steps side to side. Roll the sail inwards parallel to the leading edge. Attach a strap around one wing.

  • Page 78: Fold Control Frame

    © orne ports SECTION 4 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT912 Streak/Cruze NORMAL PROCEDURES 4.11.19 Fold Control Frame Undo centre two wing straps. Route flying wires between the down tube and lower the control frame into the wing whilst holding tension on wires. Avoid kinking the flying wires. 4.11.20 Position Battens Stow the battens with the curve down at the rear of the...

  • Page 79: Performance

    © orne ports SECTION 5 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912 Streak Cruze PERFORMANCE PERFORMANCE PERFORMANCE ________________________________________________________1 PERFORMANCE _____________________________________________________2 General _______________________________________________________________ 2 Take Off and Landing ____________________________________________________ 2 5.2.1 Take Off XT 912 / Streak _______________________________________________ 2 5.2.2 Take Off XT 912 / Cruze _______________________________________________ 2 5.2.3 Landing XT 912 / Streak _______________________________________________ 3 5.2.4...

  • Page 80: Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge Xt 912 Streak / Cruze Performance

    © orne ports SECTION 5 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912 Streak Cruze PERFORMANCE 5 PERFORMANCE 5.1 General The performance data in the following section has been computed from actual flight tests with the aircraft and power plant in good condition and using average piloting techniques. It should be noted that piloting techniques, climatic conditions and aircraft condition will cause significant variation to these performance figures.

  • Page 81: Landing Xt 912 / Streak

    © orne ports SECTION 5 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912 Streak Cruze PERFORMANCE 5.2.3 Landing XT 912 / Streak Performance at MTOW Metric Imperial Landing Distance from 15 m (50 ft) 325 m 1066 ft Table 3 Section 5. Streak Landing 5.2.4 Landing XT 912 / Cruze Performance at MTOW...

  • Page 82: Climb

    © orne ports SECTION 5 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912 Streak Cruze PERFORMANCE 5.3 Climb 5.3.1 XT 912 / Streak Performance at MTOW Metric Imperial Climb rate (49 kts) 4.2 m/sec 825 ft/min Best Climb Speed 49 kts 49 kts Sea Level Gradient of Climb 17.8% 17.8%...

  • Page 83: Stall Speeds

    © orne ports SECTION 5 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912 Streak Cruze PERFORMANCE 5.5 Stall Speeds 5.5.1 XT 912 / Streak Stall Performance Stall Speed @ MTOW 35 kt Stall Speed @ 320 kg TOW 31 kt Table 8 Section 5. Streak Stall Speeds 5.5.2 XT 912 / Cruze Performance...

  • Page 84: Cruise Performance

    © orne ports SECTION 5 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912 Streak Cruze PERFORMANCE 5.7 Cruise Performance 5.7.1 XT 912 / Streak Performance at MTOW Australian European Cruise Speed 65 kts 120 km/hr 75 mph Typical Fuel Burn @ Cruise (See Note) 12 lt/hr 12 lt/hr 3.2 gal/hr...

  • Page 85: Weight Balance And Equipment

    © orne ports SECTION 6 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912 Streak Cruze WEIGHT BAL & EQUIP WEIGHT BALANCE AND EQUIPMENT WEIGHT BALANCE AND EQUIPMENT ______________________________________1 WEIGHT BALANCE AND EQUIPMENT ___________________________________2 General _______________________________________________________________ 2 Aircraft Weight _________________________________________________________ 2 6.2.1 Aircraft Weighing Information____________________________________________ 2 6.2.2 Standard Equipment __________________________________________________ 3 6.2.3...

  • Page 86: Weight Balance And Equipment

    Airborne. The weight calculators allow for additional weight to be accounted for. 6.2.1 Aircraft Weighing Information Typical wing weights are Streak 3 (50 kg) and Cruze (51 kg) Aircraft Type: AirBorne WindSports EDGE XT 912 STREAK / CRUZE Serial No Issue Date Empty...

  • Page 87: Standard Equipment

    © orne ports SECTION 6 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912 Streak Cruze WEIGHT BAL & EQUIP 6.2.2 Standard Equipment STANDARD Fitted EQUIPMENT Engine Type ROTAX 912 UL 2 Engine Serial Number Carburettor Heating Gear Box Type 2.43 : 1 Propeller Type BOLLY BOS 3 - 66 INCH Airspeed Indicator (Knots)

  • Page 88: Weighing Procedure

    © orne ports SECTION 6 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912 Streak Cruze WEIGHT BAL & EQUIP 6.3.1 Weighing Procedure The wing should be lifted when assembled by routing a webbing strap around the king post top. The trike base should be lifted by the suspension point on the top of the mast. Prior to weighing ensure that all fuel is drained and all baggage is removed from the aircraft.

  • Page 89: Imperial Fuel Calculator

    © orne ports SECTION 6 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912 Streak Cruze WEIGHT BAL & EQUIP 6.3.4 Imperial Fuel Calculator Table 6 Section 6. Imperial Fuel Calculator February 2006 Issue 1.1 Page 5...
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  • Page 91: Aircraft & Systems Description

    © orne ports SECTION 7 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912 Streak/Cruze AIRCRAFT & SYSTEMS AIRCRAFT & SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION AIRCRAFT & SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION___________________________________2 General _______________________________________________________________ 2 Airframe _______________________________________________________________ 2 Flight Controls _________________________________________________________ 2 Ground / Flight Control __________________________________________________ 3 Trimmer operation ______________________________________________________ 3 Instrument panel________________________________________________________ 3 Undercarriage System ___________________________________________________ 3 Seat Adjustment ________________________________________________________ 3...

  • Page 92: Aircraft & Systems Description

    © orne ports SECTION 7 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912 Streak/Cruze AIRCRAFT & SYSTEMS 7 AIRCRAFT & SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION 7.1 General This section provides descriptions of the aircraft and its systems as well as methods of operation where appropriate. Information on the aircraft flight controls is detailed in this section, but it is mandatory that you receive professional training prior to any solo flight.

  • Page 93: Ground / Flight Control

    © orne ports SECTION 7 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912 Streak/Cruze AIRCRAFT & SYSTEMS 7.4 Ground / Flight Control Ground Controls are as follows: o Push left pedal = Taxi steering right o Push Left Toe = Brakes on o Ignition switch forward = Switch on o Choke forward = Choke on o Fuel Tap Aligned with tap body = Fuel on...

  • Page 94: Occupant Restraint Harness

    © orne ports SECTION 7 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912 Streak/Cruze AIRCRAFT & SYSTEMS 7.9 Occupant restraint Harness Both front and rear seats are fitted with a 3-point restraint harness system. The shoulder inertia reel system is fitted to the mast and requires attachment on the male section of the lap belt during lap belt fastening (see photo) When flying the trike solo it is important to fasten the rear seat belt to prevent contact with hot engine components in flight...

  • Page 95: Propeller

    © orne ports SECTION 7 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912 Streak/Cruze AIRCRAFT & SYSTEMS 7.12 Propeller The aircraft is equipped with a 3-blade ground adjustable pitch composite propeller. The hub is an anodised alloy, which is ground adjustable. The propeller is 66 inches in diameter. The propeller pitch is set for the certification of the aircraft at 20 Deg.

  • Page 96: Xt 912 Electrical Schematic

    © orne ports SECTION 7 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912 Streak/Cruze AIRCRAFT & SYSTEMS 7.14.1 XT 912 Electrical Schematic 5943.TCW Figure 1 Section 7. Electrical Schematic February 2006 Issue 1.1 Page 6...

  • Page 97: Pitot Static System And Instruments

    © orne ports SECTION 7 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912 Streak/Cruze AIRCRAFT & SYSTEMS 7.15 Pitot Static System and Instruments The pitot static system supplies ram air pressure to the air speed indicator from the nose of the cockpit. The static pick up is at the rear of the instrument under the dash 7.16 GX2 Instrument Function The GX 2 instrument has preset alarm limit thresholds.

  • Page 98: System Turn On

    © orne ports SECTION 7 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912 Streak/Cruze AIRCRAFT & SYSTEMS GX2 Features ASI mph , knots or kilometers ALT (Altimeter) in feet or meters RPM (engine revolutions per minute) VSI (vertical speed indicator) in m/s or ft/min Flight duration (1), in hours;...

  • Page 99: Emergency Parachute - Optional Equipment

    © orne ports SECTION 7 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912 Streak/Cruze AIRCRAFT & SYSTEMS 2. Imperial (US) • Altitude in ft with QNH in inches of Hg • ASI in mi/h (Statute) • VSI in ft/min • Temperatures in Fahrenheit •...
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  • Page 101: Handling Service And Maintenance

    © orne ports SECTION 8 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT912 Streak/Cruze HANDLING & MAINTENANCE HANDLING SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE HANDLING SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE __________________________________1 HANDLING SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE _______________________________2 Introduction____________________________________________________________ 2 Identification Plate ______________________________________________________ 2 Aircraft Documents _____________________________________________________ 2 Aircraft Inspection, Maintenance and repair _________________________________ 2 Fuel System____________________________________________________________ 2 8.5.1 Filling Fuel Tanks _____________________________________________________ 2...

  • Page 102: Handling Service And Maintenance

    © orne ports SECTION 8 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT912 Streak/Cruze HANDLING & MAINTENANCE 8 HANDLING SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 8.1 Introduction This section contains factory recommended procedures for proper ground handling and routine care for your aircraft. Included in this section is relevant information required by the operator. WARNING IT IS THE PILOTS RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT ALL SERVICE BULLETINS HAVE BEEN ADDRESSED.

  • Page 103: Fuel Sampling

    © orne ports SECTION 8 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT912 Streak/Cruze HANDLING & MAINTENANCE should be referenced for maintenance requirements. See Rotax service information 18-UL-97-D/E Refer to section 2.12 for fuel capacities and limitations 8.5.3 Fuel Sampling There is a draincock on the base of the fuel tank at the left hand side, which may be used to check the quality of the fuel, and to drain fuel if necessary, it is especially important to remove any water that may have been introduced from the system.

  • Page 104: Lubricating Oil

    © orne ports SECTION 8 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT912 Streak/Cruze HANDLING & MAINTENANCE 8.6.1 Lubricating Oil The 912 UL engine has an external sump, and the entire system is standard to the Rotax 912 engine. The oil specification is given in the Rotax Operators Manual, Section 10.2.3, Lubricants. In general use only synthetic or semi synthetic oil, API classification “SF”...

  • Page 105: Tyre Inflation

    © orne ports SECTION 8 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT912 Streak/Cruze HANDLING & MAINTENANCE “If EVANS NPG+ coolant is not locally available, temporarily top off the system with propylene glycol antifreeze and be sure not to add water. Within 15 days the temporary coolant should be completely drained and the system refilled with EVANS NPG+ coolant.”...
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  • Page 107: Supplements

    © orne ports SECTION 9 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912 Streak/Cruze SUPPLEMENTS SUPPLEMENTS SUPPLEMENTS _________________________________________________________1 TRAINING SUPPLEMENT ______________________________________________2 XT-912 Streak / Cruze Flight Training Supplement ____________________________ 2 Assembly and Break Down _______________________________________________ 2 Aircraft Operation _______________________________________________________ 2 Startup ________________________________________________________________ 2 Take-off _______________________________________________________________ 2 Cruise and Stalls________________________________________________________ 3 Landing _______________________________________________________________ 3...

  • Page 108: Supplements

    © orne ports SECTION 9 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912 Streak/Cruze SUPPLEMENTS 9 TRAINING SUPPLEMENT 9.1 XT-912 Streak / Cruze Flight Training Supplement This supplement is intended to outline the unique characteristics of the XT 912 weight-shift control (WSC) airplane. It is not intended to outline all aspects of a WSC aircraft. The supplement is intended to be used by a pilot / operator who already has extensive knowledge of WSC aircraft operation.

  • Page 109: Cruise And Stalls

    © orne ports SECTION 9 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912 Streak/Cruze SUPPLEMENTS Many WSC instructors recommend pulling the control bar in towards the pilot past the wings trim position after lift off. As the Streak and the Cruze wing design has the trim speed equal to or greater than 1.3 Vs (Stall Speed) it is not necessary to “pull”...

  • Page 110: Digital Instrument Panel (Skydat Gx2)

    © orne ports SECTION 9 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912 Streak/Cruze SUPPLEMENTS 9.9.3 Digital Instrument Panel (SkyDat GX2) See AOI Section 7.16.1 for a complete description. AMENDMENTS Date Drawn By Scale Date Mollo Full Size ??/04/2002 The initial display provides Timer and Cumulative Fuel reset options. To reset these counters press the corresponding QNH button.

  • Page 111: Aircraft Performance Data

    © orne ports SECTION 9 Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912 Streak/Cruze SUPPLEMENTS 9.10 Aircraft Performance Data See AOI Section 5 for detailed discussion on performance. The information provided below is based on standard atmospheric conditions at sea level at Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW): Distances are specified for: Sea Level with: Max Take Off Power...
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