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3.6
Transportation & Storage
Moving the trike is a simple operation due to its light weight and maneuverability. One
person can move it. If the front of the trike is lifted from the ground it is important to
prevent the propeller from touching the ground.
3.6.1
Towing
Pulling the trike with or without the wing is facilitated by lifting the front wheel. The
front wheel is lifted by hand by means of the fiberglass console above the nose wheel.
The trike can also be pushed using the fairing in front of the nose wheel, and using a hand
on the steering pedals inside the pod for directional control.
3.6.2
Taxiing
Taxiing of the trike may be performed with or without the wing. Braking and steering are
achieved by means of the front wheel. The trike should never be taxied with excessive
speed.
Taxiing is a part of the training necessary for flying this aircraft. If a maintenance
engineer without trike flying experience is working on the trike he should push the trike
and not taxi it, as the control sense may be different to what he is accustomed to.
3.6.3
Ground Transportation
The trike may be transported overland on a suitable trailer. During transport the trike base
should be firmly held at both the front and the rear to prevent movement. Tie down straps
should be used with a ratchet system so preload can be applied; this allows the tires to be
compressed slightly so as to firmly hold the base in place during transport.
3.6.4
Long-Term Hangarage
Full covers for the trike are available from Air Creation for long term Hangarage.
The Rotax manual should be consulted for long term storage.
