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The wing pulls to the right:
Increase the camber of the sail battens No. 10 and 11
on the right hand side by approx. 5 mm, or screw the left hand leading edge end cap
tightly together with the plastic wing tip fairing in the lower hole.
If the wing pulls to one side only at high speeds then the swivel tip must be checked
for distortion/bends. Give us a call if the problem persists, and you require advice.
Maintenance und Repair procedures
For long durations of transport on a car roof rack, we recommend the use of a
specialised restraint system (e.g. Toli Carrier) or an aluminium ladder. Do not roll the
area of the Mylar insert too tight and also do not pull the Velcro straps too tight so as
not to cause wrinkles in the leading edge surface. If the sail is wet, spread the wings
slightly to allow it to dry out, otherwise mildew will develop.
When the sail or frame is found to be damaged, check all involved parts very
thoroughly, the best method is to remove the frame from the sail.
When a tube has been overloaded, it firstly becomes permanently distorted (is bent),
after which it will actually break. Therefore any bent tubing found, has already
received an overloading and must be immediately replaced, as the material structure
has already been damaged. Due to repetitive rigging and derigging, the steel cables
can suffer from accelerated wear, especially in the area close to the edges of the
swages. These areas should be regularly checked. The upper surface sail battens
should be occasionally checked for correct camber using the sail batten plan.
The length of the leading edge end caps and the tip struts are adjusted for each
individual wing. Should one of these parts require replacement, it must be adjusted to
the originals length.
All zips should be sprayed occasionally with cockpit spray (vehicle accessory shop).
Dirt and soil marks on the sail can be removed using normal washing agents.
Thoroughly rinse the sail material with clean water afterwards. Stains on the Mylar
sail or adhesive remains from registration numbers can be removed using acetone.
The Mylar sail is best preserved and protected with the use of a synthetic material
spray (such as Amour or similar, also vehicle accessory shop). If the chance of a
flight in rain cannot be completely discounted, the leading edge should rubbed with a
light film of washing liquid, so that the risk of rain drops clinging to the leading edge
and disturbing the normal airflow, thus causing an increase in the sink rate, is
reduced to a minimum. For this reason areas of rain should be avoided if at all
possible.
Attention!
In accordance with the regulations of the German Microlight Association,
DULV, the Pico must be checked once every year.
