Check the trim device operation in most forward and aft position.
During take off and landing the recommended trim device setting is 30 – 35mm from the most aft position.
6.4 Take Off
Aeros 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.
During the take-off, the control bar should be held in the forward position with the wings level. Accelerate
smoothly to the take off safety speed. If the ultralight is fully loaded you will require full power.
When the ultralight reaches the takeoff safety speed it lifts up and the trike rotates quickly on the main wheels.
As the ultralight leaves the ground the control bar must be eased back to the trim position to maintain takeoff
safety speed.
Maintain your engine in top condition and assume it’s going to stop running at any time. Leave yourself a way
out for an unexpected engine failure.
Never fly your ultralight at locations, airspeeds, altitudes, or under any circumstances from which a successful
engine-off landing cannot be attempted.
6.5 Climb
Initial climb out should be made on full power for maximum take off weight. Approximately 2/3 of maximum
take off power is considered comfortable for a minimum take off weight. Take off distance will be extended at
reduced power. Once climb is established power should be reduced to below maximum continuos power of 5500
rpm. A minimum of takeoff safety speed should be used. At this speed the ultralight would round out nicely into
a glide should the engine fail. Avoid pitching the nose of the wing up more than 45 degrees to the horizon. Very
steep climbs are dangerous and can result in a stall followed by a severe pitching of the nose forward.
6.6 Cruise
When the desired flight altitude is reached the ultralight may be levelled out and throttle reduced to that required
to maintain level flight.
The hand-operated throttle can be used to set engine rpm. Once the hand throttle is adjusted the pressure on the
foot pedal may be removed. When the hand throttle is actuated increase power can still be achieved with the use
of the foot throttle. The rpm will always return to the cruise setting when foot pressure is removed. If the hand
throttle is set a reduction in RPM is not achievable using the foot throttle. The hand throttle must be in the off
position to achieve low RPM.
CAUTION
HIGH-ANGLE CLIMB-OUTS NEAR THE GROUND SHOULD BE AVOIDED.
WARNING
AT LOW ALL UP WEIGHTS, THE TAKE OFF CLIMB OUT AT THE TAKE OFF SAFETY SPEED CAN
RESULT IN HORIZONTAL PITCH INCLINATIONS IN EXCESS OF THE PLACARDED 45 DEGREES
MAXIMUM. THE PILOT MUST BE AWARE OF THIS AND SHOULD KEEP WITHIN THE PLACARDED
LIMITATIONS BY LOWERING THE ATTITUDE OR REDUCING ENGINE POWER.
WARNING
REDUCED POWER TAKE OFFS WILL EXTEND TAKE OFF DISTANCE. IT IS THE PILOTS
RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT THERE IS SUFFICIENT RUNWAY AVAILIABLE TO CLEAR
ALL OBSTACLES WHEN CONDUCTING REDUCED POWER TAKE OFFS.
6.7 Descent, Approach and landing
Landing should always be into wind with a long straight approach.
An approach to the airstrip can be made with or without power, but in either case the airspeed should be
maintained above the nominated approach speed.
During take off and landing the recommended trim device setting is 30 – 35mm from the most aft position.
The ultralight should be flown on final approach at or above the nominated safety speed. The additional
airspeed allows for wind gradient, and to provide greater controllability in the rough air that may lie close
