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16.
Proceed to the front of the wing, lift and support the nose of the wing on the knee. Locate, fit and push
fully home the rigging tool to support the nose in the correct position for connecting the wing to the trike.
Note: The following paragraphs 16 and 17 will normally be carried out after the trike has been attached to the
wing, but is detailed here for continuity.
17.
After inspecting all parts visible through the nose aperture, securely fit the nose cone upper Velcro to
the wing top side Velcro and, ensuring symmetry, pull the lower part of the nose cone around the lower
front rigging cables. Join the nose cone rigging cable slot edges with the Velcro’s provided and attach
the nose cone underside to the wing undersurface Velcro.
18.
Adjust either the upper or lower wing attachment Velcro patches to give the smoothest and most
symmetrical fit.
5.3. PREPARING THE TRIKE
1.
Rigging the trike is the relatively simple operation of lowering and raising the pylon whilst connecting the
trike to the wing.
2.
To erect the trike from the folded state, the pylon should be raised and locked by means of the over-
centre catch.
Fit the front strut and ensure that the upper and lower securing pins and rings are fitted correctly. Now
is a good time to inspect the interior of the trike including the engine mounts and fuel lines. Depress the
drain valve on the underside of the fuel tank and drain off a little fuel into a container. Check for
discolouration due to contamination and for water present in the fuel. If in doubt, drain off all
contaminated fuel and replace it.
3.
To convert the tandem seat for solo operation, it is merely necessary to secure the rear seat belt buckle
and to tighten the straps so that there is no slack.
5.4. CONNECTING THE WING TO THE TRIKE
For the first few times that you rig your aircraft, ensure that the weather is calm or you have an experienced
helper to take charge if the wind starts to take control from you. It is much better to be set up on grass rather
than hard standing, both to avoid damage and wear to the wing and scraped knuckles as you lift the wing from
the ground. Ensure that the ground is level, clear of clutter, wing bags, tools, twigs and inspect the ground for
holes or any other obstacles that may trip you. While rigging the aircraft, it is important to carry out continual
checks to ensure correct assembly. It is important that the pilot/operator carries out these inspections to ensure
that the aircraft will be fit to fly.
1.
Fit the
nose extension (rigging tool) to the wing and position the wing on it’s control frame and nose
extension facing into wind.
Nose cone must be fitted before flying. Failure
to do so may adversely affect stability and
control.
WARNING
!
The pylon is fitted with a powerful gas strut to
facilitate lifting of the wing. Handle the pylon
with care when in the folded position with the
wing off, and make sure you and all assistants
remain clear of the pylon at all times when
folded.
WARNING
!
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