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SECTION 9
Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 / Cruze
SUPPLEMENTS
May 2007
Issue 2.0
Page 2
9 TRAINING SUPPLEMENT
9.1 XT582 Cruze Flight Training Supplement
This supplement is intended to outline the unique characteristics of the XT 582 weight-shift control
(WSC) airplane. It is not intended to outline all aspects of a WSC aircraft. The supplement is intended to
be used by a pilot / operator who already has extensive knowledge of WSC aircraft operation. The
performance, procedures and unique features of the XT are summarized here and the details are
referenced to the appropriate section within the AOI.
Normal Procedures found in Section 4 of the Aircraft Operating Instructions (AOI) covers all the Normal
Procedures in detail.
9.2 Assembly and Break Down
Sections 4.2 to 4.4 and 4.11 to 4.41 outline wing assembly and break down procedures for the aircraft.
Airborne suggests assembling the wing on the control frame as this method keeps the sail off the ground
resulting in less chance of the wing being soiled or damaged.
The wing can be assembled and installed on the base by one person. The mast has a gas-assist strut to
help lift the wing into place above the base unit.
It should be noted that the batten tips utilise a unique hinged catch system to secure the battens to the
trailing edge. This system allows easy installation and provides extraordinary flexibility in wing tuning
(see wing Maintenance Manual for tuning instructions).
AOI Section 4.3 contains the wing pre-flight inspection checklist
while AOI Section 4.5 contains the base and engine pre-flight
checklist.
Figure 1 Section 9. Mast Cam Lever
9.3 Aircraft Operation
Aircraft operation information is contained in AOI Sections 4.8 to 4.10. Section 4.9 covers normal flight
operations in checklist form while 4.10 amplify those procedures in detail.
9.4 Startup
See AOI Sections 4.8 and 4.9.1-2 for engine start-up details.
The master switch should be turned on (keyed switch on the panel) then depress the SkyDAT on/off
switch for 3 seconds. The instrument display will now power up. Ensure that the fuel tap is in the on
position and both ignition switches are on. Once satisfied that all other checks as outlined in section
4.9.1-2 are complete the starter button on the right side of the dash can be depressed.
Warm up the engine. Minimum temperature should be reached before take off. Operate for 2 min at 2000
rpm continue at 2500 rpm until minimum temperature of 50 deg C (140˚ F) is reached
.
9.5 Take-off
See AOI Section 4.9.3-5 and 4.10.3-6 (Amplified Procedures) for take off and climb procedures.
Many WSC instructors recommend pulling the control bar in towards the pilot past the wings trim position
after lift off. As the Streak and the Cruze wing design has the trim speed equal to or greater than 1.3 V
s
IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT THE MAST
LEVER IS LOADED CORRECTLY ONCE THE MAST IS
RAISED WITH THE WING INSTALLED. SEE 4.4.10 FOR
FURTHER DETAILS (SEE PHOTO OPPOSITE).
