Quik & Quik GT450 Aircraft Operating Instructions
29
th
March 2007
Issue 1
Page 26 of 68
6. PREPARATION FOR FLIGHT
6.1. GENERAL
Stow baggage carefully in the compartments provided. Do not exceed the loading limits or use
non-authorised loading spaces. The space between the panel and the screen must not be used
to store baggage or any other items unless they weigh less than 1kg and are secured by a
lanyard.
The wing rigging tool can be dismantled into 3 sections and stowed in a pouch under the rear
seat. The pouch must be secured by the strap provided.
Before offering to take a passenger, ensure that you have ascertained that they do not suffer from any
physical or mental condition that would make the flight hazardous either for the passenger or for the safety of
the aircraft. Your first task before starting the engine is to seat your passenger (if applicable) in the aircraft,
to check his/her harness, to check for loose objects, and then before having him/her put on a crash helmet,
to give the following briefing:
PASSENGER BRIEFING:
Do not touch the ignition switches.
Do not touch the hand throttle.
Do not touch the control frame.
Fold arms, or rest them on knees.
No loose scarves, and tie up long hair.
Ensure cameras, maps etc are secure. Pockets empty and no loose objects in the cockpit.
Describe takeoff, landing and intention of flight.
Explain that there are hot and rotating engine parts directly behind which should not be touched in
any circumstances.
HELMET: A protective helmet must be worn, fit correctly and be secured.
VISORS: A positive lock must be fitted to the visor and be engaged during flight. This is to ensure
that the passenger does not wrench their head or neck if the wind should lift the visor, and also that
it is not wrenched off completely where it will probably go into the propeller.
An inexperienced, inappropriately dressed or
panic-stricken passenger could jeopardise the
safety of the aircraft and crew. Ensure that you
give all passengers the following briefing.
On Rotax 912/912S engines, ensure the
passenger’s hair or scarf cannot get caught
in the magneto.
1. You should never attempt to start the aircraft before satisfying yourself that the
appropriate checks and procedures have been satisfactorily carried out (see
below).
2. Rotating propellers (which are very difficult to see), hot coolant, hot and moving
engine parts can all be very dangerous if not treated with due care and respect.
WARNING
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WARNING
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WARNING
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Baggage carried in unauthorised places can
cause control obstruction, disruption to
systems or/and get loose & be caught in the
propeller. Any of these outcomes can result in
serious injury or death.
WARNING
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