P&M QUIK-GTR Manual, ref. QUIK-GTR Man 1.0.doc
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8.3. GROUND HANDLING
Flexwing Microlights require special ground handling techniques.
Parking
The Quik-GTR is best parked into wind, though the wing down method may be used in light winds.
Wing Down:
Set the parking brake with the aircraft across and slightly downwind. Bank the into-wind wing down till the tip
touches the ground. Apply the Velcro parking tie to the control frame.
Into wind:
Set the parking brake and face the aircraft into wind. Pull the control bar back till it contacts the seat and secure it
there using the rear seat belt.
If thermals etc are present, the aircraft may be picketed using cords to tangs fitted to the top strut connection
bolts.
In stronger winds the trike pylon should be folded down. If necessary, after de-tensioning the wing and removing
the battens, the wings can be folded back. See section 10.
Taxiing
Always taxi with great care and at a speed never greater than walking pace. For crosswinds, roll the into-wind
wing downwards until you find a balanced position, and take care not to let the wind get underneath the into-wind
wing when turning or taxiing. When taxiing into wind, hold the nose down. When taxiing downwind, push the
nose up and taxi slightly faster than usual. See Table on previous page giving wind strength limitations.
Foot Operated Brake
The foot operated brake consists of a lever operated by the left foot which controls a master cylinder mounted on
the left side of the nose gear (disk brakes). In the disk system hydraulic pressure is fed through nylon tubing to
slave callipers mounted on the wheels in the spatfins.
There is also a parking brake incorporated. For Grimeca cast wheels, to engage the parking brake, press the
brake pedal and lift the parking brake hand lever until it engages with the hoop on the side of the steering
assembly. Release occurs automatically when the brake pedal is pressed.
The parking brake locking lever
should be operated by hand only
. For Black Max wheels apply brake pressure and set the parking brake valve.
Note
Do not engage parking brake by pushing on the locking lever.
When taxiing cross wind do not make the
mistake of letting the up-wind wing go up as this
will greatly increase the risk of the aircraft being
blown over.
WARNING
!
Never disconnect the nose shackle when the lift
struts are attached. Never attempt to fold the
control frame back when the lift struts are
attached.
WARNING
!
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