to the ground. Maintaining airspeed on final is very important for engine-off landings, allowing a margin
for round out before touch down.
The trike is designed to land with the rear wheels touching down slightly before the nose wheel. Once
firmly on the ground aerodynamic braking may be achieved by pulling in the control bar, then applying the
front nose wheel brake.
NOTE
After a hard landing, your ultralight must be completely checked.
6.8 Cross Wind Landing and Take Off
Pilots with less experience should avoid landing or taking off in conditions with high crosswind
components, as skills do not always match the capabilities of the ultralight. Crosswind landings or take off
with low wind components up to 3 m/s are quite safe and controllable, even to the inexperienced pilot.
WARNING
NEVER STALL THE ULTRALIGHT WITH THE NOSE PITCHED UP BEYOND 45 DEGREES.
MANOEUVRES BEYOND THIS ARE DANGEROUS AND CAN RESULT IN A TAIL SLIDE FOLLOWED
BY A SEVERE TUMBLE. REFER TO SECTION 3.3.12 OF THIS FLIGHT MANUAL FOR DETAILS OF
THE PROCEDURES FOR RECOVERY FROM UNUSUAL ATTITUDES
The nominated approach speed of 75 km/h
should be increased to 85 km/h when landing in cross wind conditions
of 5m/s or more.
After touchdown in cross wind conditions the relative airflow over the wing will become increasingly spanwise
(From tip to tip) as the ultralight 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.
Take off procedure is unchanged for the nominated crosswind limit. The upward wing may need to be lowered at
the start of the take off procedure in higher cross winds.
6.9 Balked Landing
During a situation where a balked (go around) landing is required, normal take off power and
procedures should be used.
6.10 Stopping the Engine
To stop the engine after a period of running, the ignitions should be switched off at idle. Switching off at
high RPM floods the engine and makes restarting difficult. If the engine has been running under full
power allow the engine to cool at idle, before switching off.
6.11After Landing / Securing
After landing and when in the parking area apply parking brake and lock. Switch the ignition, electrical
switch and radio equipment off. The ultralight should be parked in a crosswind position with the base tube
secured to the mast brace. The rescue sistem safety pin should be inserted before leaving the ultralight.
7. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
7.1 General
This section of the Manual describes the procedures to be adopted in the event of an emergency or abnormal
situation occurring on this ultralight.
These procedures are arranged in the sequence considered to be the most desirable in the majority of cases. Steps
should be performed in the order listed unless a suitable reason to deviate exists.
This section contains operating procedures for flight and system emergency conditions that are essential for the
continued safe operation of the ultralight.
Always maintain correct airspeed and altitudes in the circuit area.
Never fly in uncertain weather conditions and always fly within your proven ability. Be sure only to extend
your capabilities under planned training situations.
