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SECTION 4
Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 / Cruze
NORMAL PROCEDURES
May 2007
Issue 2.0
Page 3
4 NORMAL PROCEDURES
4.1 General
This section of the AOI describes procedures for normal operations of this aircraft.
WARNING
NO ATTEMPT SHOULD BE MADE TO FLY THE AIRCRAFT WITHOUT APPROPRIATE WEIGHT
SHIFT AIRCRAFT FLIGHT TRAINING WITH AN APPROVED INSTRUCTOR.
4.1.1
XT 582 / Cruze Speeds for Normal Operation
Trim Speed
47-52 knots
Stall Speed at Maximum Take Off
Weight
34 knots
Take Off Safety Speed &
Nominated Approach Speed at MTOW
45 knots
Maximum Speed in Turbulence (V
a
)
66 knots
Maximum Level Speed (V
h
)
70 knots
Max wind operating conditions (at ground
level)
20 knots
Cross winds of up to
12 knots
Table 1 Section 4. Cruze Speeds for Normal Operation
4.1.2
Normal procedures Check List
This section is provided to supply the pilot with more comprehensive information of the normal
procedures required to operate this aircraft and is written assuming the pilot has been trained in the
assembly and use of a weight shift controlled microlight.
The ultimate responsibility for determining whether the aircraft is in a safe condition to be flown is with
YOU
the pilot in command. Pre-flight inspections are outlined in the following sections and are your
responsibility if you are the pilot in command. Unlike the highway, there is no place to pull over and
remedy an unsafe problem once you are airborne.
4.2 Wing Assembly Procedure
The following instructions apply to both the Streak 3 and Cruze wings. The sequence of procedures
assumes that the wing is packed up. If the wing and base were already assembled this section is not
required.
4.2.1
Wing Assembly Procedure
Your instructor should demonstrate the correct assembly and disassembly procedures for your
microlight. This section is intended as a reference only and assumes prior knowledge of assembly.
AirBorne trike wings should be assembled standing on the control frame. Assembling the wing on the
control frame keeps the sail off the ground and therefore less prone to being soiled or damaged. The
suggested assembly procedure is as follows:
UNZIP THE BAG. Lay the wing down with the zip up and the nose facing approximately 120 degrees
from the wind direction. Unzip the bag but do not completely remove it from the wing. Undo centre 2
clips.