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SECTION 7
Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912
AIRCRAFT & SYSTEMS
January 2014
Issue 2.4
Page 92
7 AIRCRAFT & SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION
7.1 General
This section provides descriptions of the aircraft and its systems as well as methods of operation where
appropriate.
Information on the aircraft flight controls is detailed in this section, but it is mandatory that you receive
professional training prior to any solo flight. It is illegal to operate this aircraft in Australia without a licence
issued by the HGFA or RA-Aus.
7.2 Airframe
Wing
All wings are state of the art flex wings. The airframe is constructed from 6061-T6 multi sleeved aluminium
tubing and the sail being constructed of a combination of dacron and laminate clots
AirBorne wings are load tested in excess of 2450 kg. Excellent engineering contributes to the relatively light
weight.
Base
Attached to the wing by way of a universal joint is the trike base. The universal joint allows the free
movement of the trike base in pitch and roll by which control is effected. The trike base includes the
characteristic tricycle undercarriage, power plant and cockpit.
The engine is mounted to the engine platform at the base of the engine. A long-range fuel tank is mounted
beneath the engine platform.
The pilot cockpit is designed to allow for various size pilots. The standard instruments used on the XT are a
Skydat GX2 and additional analogue airspeed indicator in knots. The cockpit has soft sides attached to the
pod and encloses the trike base tube and most of the fuel tank.
The maximum tyre pressure is 30 psi (205 kPa) and optimum pressure for general operations is 15 psi (103
kPa).
7.3 Flight Controls
Flight controls are as follows:
o
Control bar move right = Left turn
o
Control bar push out = Pitch up
o
Push right toe = Throttle open
o
Hand throttle forward = Throttle open
o
Tighten trim cable = Slow trim
