8.2 Wing Break Down Procedure
This section assumes that the wing has been removed from the trike. This section is intended as a reference only
and assumes prior knowledge of the break down procedure.
8.2.1. With the glider on the A-frame put the protection cover on the U bracket.
8.2.2 Remove undersurface battens.
Insert the finger through the string loop and pull the batten forward. Once the batten is forward pull string down
to remove from oval pocket. Slide the batten rearward until all the way out.
8.2.3. Remove the tip battens.
8.2.4. Open the access zipper and remove the washout tips.
8.2.5. Lay the glider flat on the ground facing the nose into the wind.
8.2.6. Release the crossbar sweep wire by removing the shackle from the hook on the keel tube and allow the
webbing handle to move forward.
8.2.7. Remove the top surface battens. Place top surface battens, undersurface battens and tip battens in the
battens bag.
8.2.8. Detach the base tube and place it in the bag.
8.2.9. Remove the kingpost by lifting it upward. Put protection bags on both ends of the kingpost.
8.2.10. Fold both wings in symmetrically, (approx. ½ from fully closed) bringing both leading edges back at the
same time or in small steps side to side.
8.2.11. Remove the nose battens from their holes on the top of the keel tube by lifting upwards and backwards at
the same time on the nose batten strings.
8.2.12. Fold two downtubes of the control frame together. Put wires into protection bags. Avoid kinking the
wires.
8.2.13. Lift nose of the wing up.
Make sure the U-bracket is in correct position and is in the protection bag.
CAUTION: IF YOUR WING FEATURES THE TRIM DEVICE SLIDE THE U-BRACKET FULLY
BACKWARDS BEFORE FOLDING THE CONTROL FRAME, OTHERWISE THE DOWNTUBES CAN BE
DAMAGED BY THE U-BRACKET.
8.2.14. Put the protection padding on the top of the control frame. Put the nose of the wing back on the ground.
Fit the protection bag on the rear of the keel tube.
8.2.15.Fold both wings in completely. Roll the sail inwards a shown on the figure. Put protection bags on the rear
end of each wing.
8.2.16. Once the leading edges are together apply slight pressure downwards on the keel and raise the leading
edges above the down tubes and attach Velcro strap around both wings and keel.
8.2.17. Stow the battens with the curve down at the front of the wing. Attach remaining Velcro straps so that they
are evenly spaced.
8.2.18. Position the wing bag to the nose of the wing. Stretch the wing bag down the wing and enclose the tips
and the nose of the wing in. Enclose the base tube in the rear of the wing between leading edges.
8.2.19. Zip up the wing bag. The bag zipper has to be up to avoiding it damage during the transportation.
