Air Creation NuviX 15 Pilot Operating Handbook Download Page 9

GDMUNU15-1G 

Version 0030 

4.3 

Performance at Maximum Take-Off Weight 

Trike 

Lst 

Skypper 

700E 

Lst Skypper 

582 / 582S 

Lst 

Skypper 

912 (S) 

TANARG 

582 

TANARG 

912 

TANARG 

912 S (ES) 

Maximum weight 

450 kg 

462 kg 

462 kg 

462 kg 

462 kg 

462 kg 

992 lbs 

1019 lbs 

1019 lbs 

1019 lbs 

1019 lbs 

1019 lbs 

Stall speed 

60 km/h 

61 km/h 

61 km/h 

61 km/h 

61 km/h 

61 km/h 

37 mph 

38 mph 

38 mph 

38 mph 

38 mph 

38 mph 

Minimum speed 

63 km/h 

64 km/h 

64 km/h 

64 km/h 

64 km/h 

64 km/h 

39 mph 

40 mph 

40 mph 

40 mph 

40 mph 

40 mph 

Recommended 
climbing speed 

80 km/h 

80 km/h 

80 km/h 

80 km/h 

80 km/h 

80 km/h 

50 mph 

50 mph 

50 mph 

50 mph 

50 mph 

50 mph 

Take-off run 

115 m 

100 m 

90 m (80 m) 

100 m 

90 m 

80 m (85 m) 

377 ft 

328 ft 

295 ft 

(263 ft) 

328 ft 

295 ft 

263 ft 

(279 ft) 

50 ft clearing distance 

250 m 

225 m 

210 m 

(180 m) 

225 m 

210 m 

180 m 

(190 m) 

820 ft 

738 ft 

689 ft 

(591 ft) 

738 ft 

689 ft 

591 ft 

(623 ft) 

Climb rate 

2.7 m/s 

3.4 m/s 

4.7 m/s 

(5.7 m/s) 

3.4 m/s 

4.7 m/s 

5.7 m/s 

(5.1 m/s) 

532 ft/min 

669 ft/min 

925 ft/min 

(1122 ft/min) 

669 ft/min 

925 ft/min 

1122 ft/min 

(1004 ft/min) 

Recommended 
approach speed 

85 km/h 

85 km/h 

85 km/h 

85 km/h 

85 km/h 

85 km/h 

53 mph 

53 mph 

53 mph 

53 mph 

53 mph 

53 mph 

Landing distance from 
50 ft height 

145 m 

150 m 

150 m 

150 m 

150 m 

150 m 

476 ft 

492 ft 

492 ft 

492 ft 

492 ft 

492 ft 

Max L/D ratio 

8.5 

8.5 

8.5 

Max glide ratio speed 

80 km/h 

80 km/h 

80 km/h 

80 km/h 

80 km/h 

80 km/h 

50 mph 

50 mph 

50 mph 

50 mph 

50 mph 

50 mph 

Side wind limits 

15 kts 

15 kts 

15 kts 

15 kts 

15 kts 

15 kts 

V.N.E. (velocity never 
to exceed) 

165 km/h 

165 km/h 

165 km/h 

165 km/h 

165 km/h 

165 km/h 

103 mph 

103 mph 

103 mph 

103 mph 

103 mph 

103 mph 

V.man (never to be 
exceeded in very 
turbulent air) 

120 km/h 

122 km/h 

122 km/h 

122 km/h 

122 km/h 

122 km/h 

75 mph 

76 mph 

76 mph 

76 mph 

76 mph 

76 mph 

Roll rate at 120% V 
min. (45°/45°) 

3 s 

3 s 

3 s 

3 s 

3 s 

3 s 

Summary of Contents for NuviX 15

Page 1: ...ersion 0030 1 Pilot s Operating Handbook Wing Type N Nu uv vi iX X 1 15 5 615 Route de l A rodrome 07200 Lanas France Telephone 33 0 4 75 93 66 66 Fax 33 0 4 75 35 04 03 info aircreation fr http www a...

Page 2: ...cifications Performance 7 4 1 Technical Specifications 7 4 2 Maximum Added Load Trikes Adjustment 7 4 3 Performance at Maximum Take Off Weight 9 5 Instructions for Use 10 5 1 Rigging 10 5 1 1 Assembly...

Page 3: ...GDMUNU15 1G Version 0030 3 6 Appendix 21 6 1 Wing Quality Form 21...

Page 4: ...blication The latest amendments to this manual will be issued on the Air Cr ation website http www aircreation fr in PDF format This should be printed out and added to the manual The amendment table s...

Page 5: ...d without authority from Air Creation All pilots should read this manual before flying as pilot in command of the aircraft to which it refers This manual is not intended to teach you how to fly the ai...

Page 6: ...GDMUNU15 1G Version 0030 6 3 2 3 Perspective Diagram Figure 3 1 NuviX in 3 Perspectives...

Page 7: ...rt defines the useful load of our various trike models with the NuviX 15 wing Trike Lst Skypper 700E Lst Skypper 582 582S Lst Skypper 912 S TANARG 582 TANARG 912 TANARG 912 S ES MTOW with parachute 45...

Page 8: ...olutely positive in yaw in order to guarantee the stability at high speed Then progressive tests will be performed to check the adaptation wing trike especially concerning the position of the control...

Page 9: ...820 ft 738 ft 689 ft 591 ft 738 ft 689 ft 591 ft 623 ft Climb rate 2 7 m s 3 4 m s 4 7 m s 5 7 m s 3 4 m s 4 7 m s 5 7 m s 5 1 m s 532 ft min 669 ft min 925 ft min 1122 ft min 669 ft min 925 ft min 1...

Page 10: ...pinch the flexible neoprene central link 7 Carefully slide the upper sail bent battens in their respective pockets and tension the sail by fastening the Easyfit tighteners Figure 5 1 Figure 5 1 EasyF...

Page 11: ...stage of lifting the wing on the trike follow the instructions in the trike operating handbook 5 1 2 Disassembly Dismantling is carried out in reverse order of the assembling operations The CORSET mus...

Page 12: ...s blocks of the CORSET Check the tensioning system at the end of the keel the nuts and bolts the correct position and security of the push pin 13 Check the condition of the elastic central link of the...

Page 13: ...ural failure or irreversible tumbling motions may occur Ideal handling will only be reached after about 10 flight hours and roll control will be stiffer during the first flights Do not fly without the...

Page 14: ...attained when the fine cord reaches the back end of the opening next to the bird at high speed icon located on the base of the control lever Figure 5 3 To decrease trim speed push and turn the contro...

Page 15: ...e control bar move forwards to obtain takeoff rotation As the aircraft rotates allow the control bar to move back smoothly and allow airspeed to build If taking off in calm conditions or from a soft f...

Page 16: ...is produced For turns of over 45 degrees of bank it is recommended that a heading change of no greater than 270 degrees is used in order to avoid entry into the wake turbulence and a possible excursio...

Page 17: ...would normally do in order to diminish the drift angle and counter the effects of the gradient Crosswind Take off Start the take off run with the windward wing very slightly lowered Hold the aircraft...

Page 18: ...the aircraft it is recommended that you do not exceed the maneuvering speed Vman VNE should only be reached in smooth conditions In strong wind conditions avoid flying on the downwind side of large hi...

Page 19: ...nd a large reduction in overall aircraft performance Never take off under such conditions If these conditions are encountered during flight attempt to escape these conditions as quickly as possible If...

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Page 21: ...orking on their improvement and we are in need of your help Please return this reply form accurately filled in if you find any issues or problems concerning your trike that could affect its quality or...

Page 22: ...GDMUNU15 1G Version 0030 22 615 Route de l A rodrome 07200 Lanas France Telephone 33 0 4 75 93 66 66 Fax 33 0 4 75 35 04 03 info aircreation fr http www aircreation fr...

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