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SECTION 7
Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 582 / Cruze
AIRCRAFT & SYSTEMS
May 2007
Issue 2.0
Page 2
7 AIRCRAFT & SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION
7.1 General
This section provides descriptions of the aircraft and its systems as well as methods of operation where
appropriate.
Information on the aircraft flight controls is detailed in this section, but it is mandatory that you receive
professional training prior to any solo flight. It is illegal to operate this aircraft in Australia without a licence
issued by the HGFA or RAA.
7.2 Airframe
Wing
The Cruze wing is a high performance wire braced weight shift controlled micro light wings. The airframe
is constructed from 6061-T6 multi sleeved aluminium tubing.
The keel and cross tubes are totally enclosed in the double surface. With the keel running parallel to the
relative airflow, a decrease in drag is achieved. More importantly it enables the trike to be suspended
from the aerodynamic centre of the wing giving greater roll and pitch authority. The wing is light and
predictable in both the roll and pitch axis.
The multi sleeved leading edge construction is 63.5, 60.0 and 57.0 mm tube. This large diameter
construction designed along with the sail luff curve, acts to preload the leading edge and maximise
trailing edge tension throughout the speed range.
The sail is constructed using latest technology from the sail making industry. The leading edge is
constructed using a PX 20 Mylar cloth. The main-sail cloth is 6 oz Dacron with a Mylar insert in leading
edge pocket. A trailing edge band provides minimum stretch when loaded that not only gives long sail life,
but also improves the top speed by controlling twist.
AirBorne wings are load tested in excess of 2450 kg. Excellent engineering contributes to the relatively
lightweight of 50 kg.
Base
Attached to the wing by way of a universal joint is the trike base. The universal joint allows the free
movement of the trike base in pitch and roll by which control is effected. The trike base includes the
characteristic tricycle undercarriage, power plant and cockpit.
The engine is mounted to the engine platform at the base of the engine. A long-range fuel tank is
mounted beneath the engine platform.
The pilot cockpit is designed to allow for various size pilots. The standard instruments used on the XT are
a Skydat GX2 and additional analogue airspeed indicator in knots. The cockpit has soft sides attached to
the pod and encloses the trike base tube and most of the fuel tank.
The maximum tyre pressure is 30 psi (205 kPa) and optimum pressure for general operations is 15 psi
(103 kPa).
7.3 Flight Controls
Flight controls are as follows:
o
Control bar move right = Left turn
o
Control bar push out = Pitch up
o
Push right toe = Throttle open
o
Hand throttle forward = Throttle open
o
Tighten trim cable = Slow trim
