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SECTION 4
Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912
NORMAL PROCEDURES
January 2014
Issue 2.4
Page 72
After touchdown in cross wind conditions the relative airflow over the wing will become increasingly span
wise (from tip to tip) as the aircraft 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.
4.8.20
Baulked Landing
During a situation where a baulked landing (go around) is required, normal take off power and
procedures should be used.
4.8.21
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.
4.9 After 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 aircraft should be parked in a crosswind position with the base tube
secured to the mast brace with the bungie supplied. The emergency parachute safety pin should be
inserted before leaving the aircraft.
4.9.1
De-Rigging Procedure
Careful attention to the recommended rigging and de-rigging sequences will protect the aircraft from the
risk of unnecessary damage.
The de-rigging procedure is a direct reversal of the rigging procedure. A summary of the procedure
follows:
4.9.1.1
Remove Wing from Base
See
Section 4.4 (Attaching Wing to Base)
and reverse the procedure.
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Apply park brake.
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Arrow and Arrow K only:
Undo the trimmer by unclipping it from the wichard clip on the mast,
see
Figure 19
.
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Remove pip pins from the front mast brace. Slide outer mast brace up and insert pip pin through
lower hole (this will secure the inner and outer tubes for the lowering phase).
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Unload and remove over centre latch.
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Lower the wing until the control bar is on the ground.
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Secure mast with strap to base tube.
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Unbolt the trike from the U-bracket; remove safety loop and wheel out the trike unit.
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Reinstall keel extension tube.
