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Issue Date: 29 Jan 2009 Rev 1
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Section 6
PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION
The wing was designed so that parasitic drag would be kept to a minimum. This means that most of
the pre-flight checkpoints are enclosed.
A thorough pre-flight inspection is mandatory for any aircraft, and the best technique is a circular
walk around the wing.
The nose area is the ideal place to start your pre-flight check, followed by each assembly point.
Keep in mind the three most critical set up areas:
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The nose quick clip.
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Control bar corner assembly.
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The cross bar tensioner quick clip.
Starting at the nose we suggest the following checklist (ensuring all bolts and fasteners have the
appropriate thread protruding beyond the nut).
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Check the nose plate assembly ensuring that the king post wire is not kinked. Sight along both
leading edges checking for similar curves.
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Walk towards the tip feeling for dents in the leading edge.
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Check cross bar/leading edge junction through the zipper access.
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Check sail tip webbing is undamaged and is located properly in the slot.
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Crouch down and lift wing tip to eye level to inspect that the rear leading edges is not
damaged.
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Walk towards the keel checking all battens are secured.
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Check reflex bridle attachments are in order.
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Check that the cross bar retaining shackle is secured on the quick clip.
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Check the rear top rigging and that the reflex bridle wishart clip is properly closed.
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Check king post base.
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Repeat the above steps for the other side wing in reverse order.
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Check all lower rigging is correctly routed and free from damage. The most likely area for
damage on wires is around the swage and thimble area while kinks are more likely along the
length of the wire.
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Check control bar corners are correctly assembled with pip pins in place.
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Ensure hang loops are correctly positioned and in good order.
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Check control bar top assembly and ensure that the downtubes are straight.
Summary of Contents for Sting 3
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Page 34: ...Issue Date 29 Jan 2009 Rev 1 Page 34 STING X BAR LEADING EDGE JUNCTION A4 4716...
Page 37: ...Issue Date 29 Jan 2009 Rev 1 Page 37 REAR LEADING EDGE ASSEMBLY STING A4 6859...
Page 38: ...Issue Date 29 Jan 2009 Rev 1 Page 38 STING III 154 NOSE JUNCTION ASSEMBLY A4 4717...
Page 40: ...Issue Date 29 Jan 2009 Rev 1 Page 40 STING III 168 NOSE JUNCTION ASSEMBLY A4 7743...
Page 42: ...Issue Date 29 Jan 2009 Rev 1 Page 42 STING III KEEL ASSEMBLY A4 7608...
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Page 47: ...Issue Date 29 Jan 2009 Rev 1 Page 47 CONTROL FRAME STING III 168 PREASM A4 7747...
Page 49: ...Issue Date 29 Jan 2009 Rev 1 Page 49 STING HANG LOOP ASSEMBLY A4 4796...
Page 50: ...Issue Date 29 Jan 2009 Rev 1 Page 50 STING III SAIL TO AIRFRAME ASSEMBLY A4 7748...
Page 53: ...Issue Date 29 Jan 2009 Rev 1 Page 53 STING III INTERCHANGE TABLE A4 7749...
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