Quik & Quik GT450 Aircraft Operating Instructions
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March 2007
Issue 1
Page 20 of 68
anything other than calm, since lee rotor can be extremely dangerous. Always plan for the possibility of
having to divert to an alternate airfield because of bad weather, and make sure you carry enough fuel to
reach your alternate destination with a further 60 minutes of flying time in reserve. Use the advice in this
paragraph in conjunction with that obtained in your formal training. This advice must not be taken as a
substitute for proper training.
Clothing
Both extreme heat and extreme cold can be dangerous to pilot and passenger, since they can affect the
human brain’s decision making process. Please ensure that you wear clothing appropriate to the conditions
in which you fly. Crash helmets, ear defenders, gloves and a purpose-built flight suit should always be worn,
irrespective of the conditions! In bright conditions, high quality unbreakable sunglasses are also a sensible
precaution. Remember that the temperature drops 2-4 degrees F per 1000 feet of altitude, so clearly if your
route demands high altitude flying you should dress appropriately. Remember also that the pilot and
passenger in open cockpit aircraft will suffer from wind chill, which has the effect of making the ambient
temperature seem much lower than it actually is. Finally, check that neither pilot nor passenger has any
objects which can fall out of their pockets since any loose objects are likely to pass through the propeller arc,
destroy the propeller in doing so and seriously threaten the safety of the aircraft and its occupants.
The Payload
The aircraft available payload is the difference between its dry empty weight (see Section 10.2) and its
maximum authorised take off weight (MAUW - see Section 10.3). Before each flight you should calculate the
combined weight of the aircraft, fuel, pilot and passenger and ensure that it never exceeds 990lb (450
kilograms).
Fuel
Before each flight, you should calculate your fuel requirement. (For an approximate fuel consumption guide,
see Section 10; remember that fuel consumption can be affected by many factors including engine condition,
take off weight, density altitude, speed). You should ensure that you have enough fuel and reserve for your
planned flight (See paragraph on Route Planning above) by carrying out a visual check of the fuel level
before you set off and calculating the endurance limit of the aircraft leaving at least a 30% reserve factor.
Never rely only on fuel gauges, use them only in conjunction with your calculated fuel endurance notes.
Check the fuel is of the appropriate quality (see Section 2.2), properly filtered against impurities. Drain a
small quantity of fuel via the drain valve before each flight to check for water.
Human Factors
Before flying, check the Human Factors learnt as part of your flying license. Never fly with a cold, under the
influence of drink or drugs, after an illness/accident without clearance from your Doctor, or when feeling
depressed.
It is extremly dangerous to exceed the 450kg
(990 lb) take off weight limit, it could cause
structural failure or loss of control leading to
injury or death.
Articles of clothing, such as gloves and scarves that may be taken off in flight, or
glasses/sun-glasses must be secured by a tie short enough to ensure that they
cannot fall out of the aircraft or be blown into the propeller.
Other objects that are carried in the cockpit such as maps, knee boards and other
navigation equipment must be similarly secured.
Occupants with long hair, particularly in the rear seat, must have it tied to ensure
that it cannot reach moving or hot parts of the engine.
Failure to take these precautions could result in injury or death.
WARNING
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WARNING
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