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"Still 17"
Size: ____________
Manufactured by:
AEROS Ltd.
Post-Volynskaya St. 5
Kiev 03061
UKRAINE
Date of production: ____________________
Serial number: _______________________
TRIKE WING
MANUAL
Tel: (380 44) 455 41 18,
Fax: (380 44) 455 41 16
E-mail: aerosint@aerosint.kiev.ua,
http://www.aeros.com.ua

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  • Page 1 TRIKE WING “Still 17” MANUAL Size: ____________ Manufactured by: AEROS Ltd. Tel: (380 44) 455 41 18, Post-Volynskaya St. 5 Fax: (380 44) 455 41 16 Kiev 03061 E-mail: aerosint@aerosint.kiev.ua, UKRAINE http://www.aeros.com.ua Date of production: ____________________ Serial number: _______________________...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents S ec t io n 1 . Gen er al I n fo rmat ion_____________________________________________________3 1.1. Introduction__________________________________________________________________________3 1.2. Definitions 1.3. Main Data___________________________________________________________________________3 S ec t io n 2 . Set U p Pr oc ed ur e ________________________________________________________4 2.1.

  • Page 4: Section 1. General Information

    1.1. I N T R O D U C T I O N Thank you for purchasing an Aeros trike wing. The Still -17 is a two sitter trike wing with 30 % double surface, designed for the wide range of pilots: from beginners through to the most experienced pilots who want to have fun in powered flying.

  • Page 5: Main Data

    1.3. M A I N D A T A Wing type Still Sail area, sqm Wing span, m 10.0 Aspect ratio Nose angle, deg Max airspeed, kmph Stall speed, kmph (with max load) Speed of max glide angle, kmph (with max load) Range of operating overloads +4/-2 Ultimate tested strength, G...
  • Page 6 2.1.4. Unfold the sail along the leading edge (Fig. 1). Fig. 1 2.1.5. There is a self-tapping screw for the turn adjustment at the outer part of the leading edge # 3. The position of the self-tapping screw has been determined and marked after the test flights.

  • Page 7: Set Up Procedure From The Package 4 Meters Long

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  • Page 8 2.1.6. While installing the leading edge tubes into the sail, place the washout struts facing forward toward the nose of the wing and along the leading edge tubes (Fig. 4). Put washout tips outside of the sail through the washout strut holes. Make sure that the leading edge tube #3 is properly installed.
  • Page 9 2.1.9. Install the keel batten (Fig. 7) and # 1 battens (Fig. 8) in the wing if they are not installed. Aeros convention is that red marked battens go in the left wing and blue marked battens in the right. Battens are numbered from the center outwards, and the longest batten in a Still-17 is designated as the "# 1"...

  • Page 10: Set Up Procedure From The Package 6 Meters Long

    2.1.11. Position the sail mount tang of the nose part of the sail under the nose plate over the bolt and secure the assembly with the self-locking nut (Fig. 9). Screw the self-locking nut full tight and than unscrew it 180 deg. back. Make sure that the sail mount tang moves around the bolt freely.
  • Page 11 Fig. 11 2.2.6. Spread the wings so that the sail is a little loose and the glider is resting flat on the ground (Fig. 12). Fig. 12 2.2.5. By lifting up and back on the nose batten string push the nose batten fully back into the sail so that the batten tip rest on top of the keel tube (Fig.
  • Page 12 Fig. 14 2.2.8. Pull out of the sail the sweep wires and install the pin of the kingpost into the corresponding socket on the keel tube (Fig. 15). NOTE Take care that the reflex wires and the top wires are not wrapped around the keel and are free from the keel hardware.
  • Page 13 Two longest battens (# 1 battens) are not removed from the battens pockets during the break down procedure. Aeros convention is that red marked battens go in the left wing and blue marked battens in the right. Battens are numbered from the center outwards, and the longest batten on the Still-17 is designated as the "# 1"...
  • Page 14 2.2.11. Check all wires for twisted thimbles or tangs (Fig. 18 ). Fig. 18 2.2.12. Attach the shackle of the sweep wire to the hook on the keel tube (Fig. 19). WARNING AN IN-FLIGHT DISANGAGEMENT OF THE SWEEP WIRE ATTACMENT WILL CAUSE A COMPLETE LOSS OF STRUCTURAL SUPPORT...
  • Page 15 2.2.14. Put the glider on the A-frame. Secure the nose catch of the bottom wires on the nose junction channel using the clevis pin and the safety ring (Fig. 20). Fig. 20 Check all wires for twisted thimbles or tangs. 2.2.15.

  • Page 16: Section 3. Preflight Inspection Of The Glider

    2.2.16. Remove the protective bag from the hang bracket. 2.2.17. Do a complete preflight inspection of the glider, Section 3. Section 3. PREFLIGHT INSPECTION OF THE GLIDER Conduct a complete preflight inspection of the glider, checking all assemblies, which have not already been checked.

  • Page 17: Along The Left Leading Edge

    3.2. ALONG THE LEFT LEADING EDGE Open the crossbar junction access zipper and look inside, making sure that side wires are properly secured to the crossbar, that the thimbles are not cocked on the tang. Check the splint pin and the nut, which secures the leading edge –...

  • Page 18: From The Rear Keel

    3.5. FROM THE REAR KEEL Check that the sweep wires are tight and secured on the hook on the keel tube (Fig. 25). Fig. 25 Check the kingpost top for proper attachment of the bridles and condition of the top rear wire and bridle wires.

  • Page 19: Under The Wing At The Control Bar

    3.9. UNDER THE WING AT THE CONTROL BAR Check the cables at the control bar corners, making sure there are no kinks or twisted Check all bolts, nuts and the safety rings, thimbles. Inspect each Nico press sleeve which secure the downtubes to the channel. for slippage and/or corrosion.

  • Page 20: Section 4. Inspection Of The Wing

    Section 4. INSPECTION OF THE WING The sail should be inspected once every three months or after each 50 flying hours. The frame should be inspected once a year, after every 100 flying hours, and after every hard landing. 4.1. SAIL CHECK-UP 4.1.1.

  • Page 21: Checking The Tubings

    4.3. CHECKING THE TUBINGS To check the condition of the wing tubes the sail should be removed from the wing frame and the tubes should be detached at the joints. The tubes are to be inspected visually. When there is suspicion of damage, the points in question should be inspected using a magnifying glass of (5-10) X magnification.

  • Page 22: Section 5. Maintenance

    Section 5. MAINTENANCE 5.1. WING TUNING The Still-17 wing should fly straight and level without any pilot input with a cruising speed of between 60 kph and 75 kph. Before making any adjustments to the wing, first check that the wing is in the standard condition and that the battens all conform to the Still-17 batten template.

  • Page 23: Maintenance

    5.2. MAINTENANCE With correct maintenance your wing will retain its good condition for many years. We recommend that you do not expose your wing to any more direct sunlight than necessary. Do not leave it standing in the sun for long periods of time when you are not flying it.

  • Page 24: In Closing - A Few Final Words On Your Safety

    If you are in doubt about any aspect of your wing you should consult your dealer or Aeros for advice. Only fly after having attended a good school. Fly a wing suited to your level of ability. A new risk may arise when you first fly a new type of the wing.

  • Page 25: Log Book

    LOG BOOK TABLE OF FLIGHT HOURS DATE NUMBER OF FLIGHT TOTAL HOURS BY WHOM...

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