P&M Aviation QUIK-GTR, Operator'S Manual

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P&M QUIK-GTR Manual, ref. QUIK-GTR Man 1.0.doc
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Fold configuration 1
10.2 Fold Configuration 2.
A very compact folding configuration which is possible to accomplish single handed. A nosewheel skate
with basebar channel is required if the folded aircraft is to be moved.
1) Face the aircraft into wind. Apply the parking brake. Put the front wheel into a skate with a channel to
receive the wing basebar. Strap the nosewheel down so it cannot jump out of the skate.
2) Remove the front strut, fold the seat backrest down and rear seat cushion. Remove the screen.
Carefully lower the wing down and engage the control bar in the skate channel.
3) Insert the crossboom rigging tool in the rear of the keel and connect it to the restraint tang, securing it
with a spring clip.
4) Fit padded propeller blade covers and rotate the propeller so one blade is vertically downwards.
5) Open the Velcro panels behind the outer washout rods.
6) Disengage the restraint tang and slacken the cord by approximately 0.5 metres, secure it to the cleat on
the rigging tool.
7) Remove at least 3 top and 3 bottom battens on each wing nearest the keel.
8) Carefully fold the wings in, lifting both trailing edges if any battens are left in.
9) Secure the trailing edges with ties, or if all battens are removed, roll up each wing and secure it with sail
ties.
10) Protect the sail with UV light proof covers.
The aircraft may be fitted with an optional rigging gas strut. If a gas
strut is not fitted, support the weight of the wing by lifting on the
control bar from the moment you unhitch the front strut, or
damage/personal injury could occur.
WARNING
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