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SECTION 9
Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912
SUPPLEMENTS
January 2014
Issue 2.4
Page 108
9 TRAINING SUPPLEMENT
9.1 XT-912 Flight Training Supplement
This supplement is intended to outline the unique characteristics of the XT 912 weight-shift control
(WSC) airplane. It is not intended to outline all aspects of a WSC aircraft. The supplement is intended to
be used by a pilot / operator who already has extensive knowledge of WSC aircraft operation. The
performance, procedures and unique features of the XT are summarized here and the details are
referenced to the appropriate section within the AOI.
Normal Procedures found in Section 4 of the Aircraft Operating Instructions (AOI) cover all the Normal
Procedures in detail.
9.2 Assembly and Break Down
Sections 4.2.4 and 4.10.11 outline wing assembly and break down procedures for the aircraft.
Airborne suggests assembling the wing on the control frame as this method keeps the sail off the ground
resulting in less chance of the wing being soiled or damaged.
The wing can be assembled and installed on the base by one person. The mast has a gas-assist strut to
help lift the wing into place above the base unit.
Ensure that the heart bolt is tensioned sufficiently to reduce base / wing yaw. (see section 4.4.3)
It should be noted that the batten tips utilise a unique hinged catch system to secure the battens to the
trailing edge. This system allows easy installation and provides extraordinary flexibility in wing tuning.
Ensure that the batten end fittings are depressed fully before
unloading. (see wing Maintenance Manual for tuning
instructions).
Figure 1 Mast Catch
AOI Section 4.3 contains the wing pre-flight inspection checklist while AOI Section 4.5 contains the base
and engine pre-flight checklist.
9.3 Aircraft Operation
Aircraft operation information is contained in AOI Sections 4.8 and 4.9. Section 4.8 covers normal flight
operations in checklist form while 4.9 describe those procedures in detail.
9.4 Start Up
See AOI Sections 4.8 and 4.9.1-2 for engine start up details.
The master switch should be turned on (keyed switch on the panel) then depress the Skydat on/off switch
for 3 seconds. The instrument display will now power up. Ensure that the fuel tap is in the on position
and both ignition switches are on. Once satisfied that all other checks as outlined in section 4.9.1-2 are
complete the starter button on the right side of the dash can be depressed.
Warm up the engine. Minimum temperature should be reached before take off. Operate for 2 min at 2000
rpm continue at 2500 rpm until minimum temperature of 50°C (140˚F) is reached
.
WARNING
IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT THE MAST
LEVER IS LOADED CORRECTLY ONCE THE MAST IS
RAISED WITH THE WING INSTALLED. SEE 4.4.10 FOR
FURTHER DETAILS (SEE PHOTO OPPOSITE).
