GDMUSK700E-2G
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5.11
Specific Use / Safety Instructions
5.11.1 Towing
The towline must include a fuse gauged at 80 daN maximum in order to allow an automatic
release in case of over-tensioning.
Release the towline above a fully clear ground before landing.
Test systematically the releasing device of the trike before take-off.
The ideal speed for towing streamers is 47 mph (75 km/h). In the case of a glider, the speed should
be adapted to its performances. The emergency procedures stated in 5.9 remain applicable; the
towing must be launched above a fully clear field prior to landing. Characteristics, listed in the
applicable wing user’s manual, are diminished due to the drag of towing and flying level requires
a higher engine power. Minimum speed and stall speed remain unchanged.
5.11.2 Load Carriage, Survey Material, Data Transmission,
Photography, Video &c.
Install the loads to be carried on the passenger seat. The holding device has to support efforts up to
9 g forward, 3 g upward et 1.5 g laterally.
Limit the dimensions of the loads carried to avoid any contact, stress marks or blocking with the
wing structure and particularly with the inferior longitudinal cables.
Mounting any kind of camera at the tip of the wing is possible up to a maximum weight of 2 kg if
you install a counterweight at the extremity of the opposite wing. The inertia of the wing on its roll
axis will increase.
The emergency procedures stated in chapter 5.9 remain applicable.
5.11.3 Sky jumpers
Training on the ground is absolutely necessary before take-off.
The skydiver always leaps from the back seat, in normal tandem or "sidesaddle" position, body
perpendicular to the trike axis.
The pilot cuts the engine before the preparatory step of the jump. The skydiver may use the wheel
leg gear as a step.
The emergency procedures stated in 5.9 remain applicable. If altitude allows, the sky jumper will
return to normal position before landing.
5.11.4 Skis
Mounting the ski system in place of the wheels reduces performance globally due to the increase
of drag.
The lack of brakes makes perfect speed management necessary and makes stopping possible only
on a flat surface, engine off.
The emergency procedures stated in 5.9 remain applicable.
