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1. Issue 1 0 0 4536 Kilogram kg 6 895 Kilopascal kPa 25 4 Millimetres mm 0 3048 Metre m 1 609 Kilometres km 1 852 Kilometres km 1 Hectopascal hPa 0 1 Kilopascal kPa 4 546 Litres 1 3 785 Litres I 0 946 Litre 1 28 317 Litres 1 1 8 X 32 0 113 Newton Metres Nm 1 356 Newton Metres Nm Page 8 LIMITATIONS LIMITATIONS 2 LIMITATIONS 2 1 General 2 2 Airspeed Limitations 2 3 Airspeed Indicator markings 2 4 Power Plant Limitations 2 4 1 2 4 2 2 4 3 2 4 4 2 4 5 2 4 6 Engine Engine Limitations Fuel Grades Lubricating Oil Drive Belt Propeller 2 5 Weight Limits 2 6 Operational Limits 2 6 1 Centre of Gravity limits 2 6 2 Manoeuvring Limits 2 6 3 Bank Angle 2 6 4 Flight Load Factor Limits 2 6 5 Flight Crew Limits 2 6 6 Kinds of Operation Limits 2 6 7 Fuel Limitations 2 6 8 Maximum Passenger Seating Limits 2 6 9 Minimum Pilot Weight 2 6 10 Other Limitations 2 7 Placards 2 7 1 Flight Limitations Placards 2 2 Flight Limitations Placard Locations 2 3 Aircraft Operating Instructions Placard applicable for LSA 274 Wing Vre ASI Placard 2 7 5 Fuel Type and Fuel Isolation Placard 2 6 lgnition Placard 2 Earth Placard 2 8 Check Oil Placard 2 9 Clear Prop Placard 2 10 Wing and Base Data Plates 2 7 11 Under Seat Bag Placard November 201 1 Issue 1 0 OUHAAIAI j okf A BPWWWWONND N N N N Page 1 2 LIMITATIONS 2 1 General The
2. 15 MODEL SERIAL NG SERIAL NO 2i e 3ART wh WING PLATE PART NO 102358 Location The wing data plate 102358 is located on the universal bracket on the wing The base data plate is located on the engine mount on the left side of the aircraft Series T Lite base and Core wing Table 17 Section 2 Data plates Figure 10 Section 2 Data plate placard locations November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 15 2 7 11 Under Seat Bag Placard Under Seat Bag Maximum Load 2 kg AirBome Astralia Eo 106674 Location The under seat placard is located under and behind the front seat Series T Lite Series Table 18 Section 2 Under seat bag placard Figure 11 Section 2 Under seat bag placard location November 2011 Issue 1 0 Page 16 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 3 1 General 3 2 Airspeeds for Emergency Operations 3 2 1 T Lite Core 3 3 Emergency Procedures Check List 3 3 1 Engine Failure on Climb Out 3 3 2 Engine Failure at Height 3 3 3 Full Power Engine Shutdown In Flight 3 3 4 Forced Landings 3 3 5 In Air Engine Fire 3 3 6 Ground Engine Fire 3 3 7 Propeller Damage 3 3 8 Sail Damage 3 3 9 Emergency Parachute 3 3 10 Ignition Circuit Failure 3 3 11 Spins and Spiral Descents 3 3 12 Unusual Attitudes 3 3 13 Instrument Failure November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 1 U01O01C01C1i C5 2Cco00 00500 NN N N 3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 3 1 Gene
3. 4 4 2 Lower The Mast Undo the safety pin nut and bolt at the bottom of the front pole Remove the over centre lever holding the mast in place Use the front pole to gently lower the mast until it sits close to or in the fork at the top of the seat Figure 13 Section 4 Lowering the mast November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 11 4 4 3 Attach Wing The standard position for the heart bolt in the U bracket is generally in the rear hole Insert heart bolt tighten wingnut hand tight and attach safety pin Figure 14 Section 4 Attaching the wing 4 4 4 Attach Back Up Loop Connect back up loop so that it goes around the keel Place the shackle around the wire and close with the pip pin Ensure pip pin is securely capped Figure 15 Section 4 Attaching the back up loop November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 12 4 4 5 Remove Extension Remove the keel extension and store with pack up gear Rotate propeller so the blades are horizontal Take care to only turn the prop the way it would turn when running Figure 16 Section 4 Remove Keel Extension 4 4 6 Attach Front Wheel Strap When lifting and rotating the wing onto the base the black strap is used to stop the trike base from rolling away or lifting its front wheel too far Attach the strap to the front axle Figure 17 Section 4 Attach front wheel strap November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 13 4 4 7 Lift And Rotate Wing 1 Place the heel of your preferred foo
4. The aircraft type and fuel capacity are combined on one placard and there are options for metric placard 110758 and imperial placard 110759 This placard is mounted below the AOI placard The airworthiness placard 110764 is used on Australian LSA and is located on the left hand side of the mast above the mast block Series T Lite Series Table 10 Section 2 Aircraft operating instructions aircraft type amp fuel capacity and LSA placard locations Figure 3 Section 2 Aircraft operating instructions aircraft type amp fuel capacity and LSA placard locations November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 9 2 7 4 Wing ASI Placard Vue MPH IAS PART NO 110835 Location The V4 placard 110835 is located on the Hall air speed indicator and is mounted on the left side of the wing control bar Series T Lite Series Table 11 Section 2 Wing Vne ASI placard Figure 4 Section 2 Wing Vne placard locations November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 10 FUEL TANK CAPACITY FUEL TANK CAPACITY 10 LITRE JE 2 5 US GAL FUEL RECOMMENDED FUEL RECOMMENDED FUEL PP Alve LEADED OR UNLEADED LEADED OR UNLEADED MINIMUM 98 RON MINIMUM 98 RON 4 110767 NO 110 68 Location The fuel type isolation placard is adjacent to the fuel valve at the top of the seat frame on the left side of the aircraft Metric part number is 110767 imperial is 110768 Series T Lite Series Table 12 Section 2 Fuel type
5. wing oafety Belt Helmet Brakes Instrument s eg ASI Completed Completed Secure Secure On if fitted Secure Table 5 Section 4 Before Starting Engine Check 4 8 2 Starting Engine Cold Park brake Fuel lines Ignition switch Throttle Propeller Depress Start Button Engine Running Engine ready for take off Table 6 Section 4 Starting Engine Check 4 8 3 Starting Engine Hot Park brake Fuel lines Ignition switch Throttle Propeller Depress Start Button Engine Running Engine ready for take off November 201 1 Issue 1 0 On if fitted Connected On Off Idle Position Call Clear Prop Push up to 5 seconds when engine fires Release Adjust RPM to just above idle for 30 seconds After 1 minute s running Avoid prolonged ground running to minimise prop and air filter damage On if fitted Connected On Open 1 4 Call Clear Prop Push up to 5 seconds when engine fires Release Adjust RPM to just above idle for 30 seconds After 1 minute s running Avoid prolonged ground running to minimise prop and air filter damage Page 19 4 8 4 Before Take Off Park Brake On Choke Off Engine has been running more than one minute Fuel Quantity Check Sufficient for task Instruments Check Harness secure Helmet secure Throttle Response Full On 3 seconds Controls Pitch and Roll Full and free movement completed before engine start as well as just prior to tak
6. assembly and use of a weight shift controlled nanolight The ultimate responsibility for determining whether the aircraft is in a safe condition to be flown is with YOU the pilot in command Pre flight inspections are outlined in the following sections and are your responsibility if you are the pilot in command Unlike the highway there is no place to pull over and remedy an unsafe problem once you are airborne November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 3 4 2 Wing Assembly Procedure Core The following instructions apply to the Core wing This sequence of procedures assumes that the wing is packed up Your instructor or dealer should demonstrate the correct assembly and disassembly procedures for your nanolight This section is intended as a reference only and assumes prior knowledge of assembly AirBorne trike wings should be assembled standing on the control frame Assembling the wing on the control frame keeps the sail off the ground and therefore less prone to being soiled or damaged The suggested assembly procedure is as follows 4 2 1 Unzip Wing Bag Lay the wing down with the zip up and the nose facing approximately 120 degrees from the wind direction Unzip the bag but do not completely remove it from the wing Undo centre 2 clips Figure 1 Section 4 Unzip wing bag November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 4 4 2 2 Assemble Control Frame Remove control bar and downtube padding Spread the control bar down tubes out and insert the base bar
7. com au for the applicable pages The amended pages should be printed and the replacement pages inserted in the folder as soon as possible The amendment table should at that time be updated with the appropriate details and date Revised pages will be sent by mail if requested from AirBorne WindSports the contact details are at the front of this manual November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 2 1 1 1 Warning Notice WARNING OPERATIONS OUTSIDE THE RECOMMENDED FLIGHT ENVELOPE SUCH AS AEROBATIC MANOEUVRES OR ERRATIC PILOT TECHNIQUE MAY ULTIMATELY PRODUCE EQUIPMENT FAILURE RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH YOU ARE REFERRED TO THE OPERATING LIMITATIONS IN SECTION 2 OF THIS MANUAL WARNING THERE ARE INHERENT RISKS IN THE PARTICIPATION IN RECREATIONAL AVIATION AIRCRAFT OPERATORS AND PASSENGERS OF RECREATIONAL AVIATION AIRCRAFT BY PARTICIPATION ACCEPT THE RISKS INHERENT IN SUCH PARTICIPATION OF WHICH THE ORDINARY PRUDENT PERSON IS OR SHOULD BE AWARE PILOTS AND PASSENGERS HAVE A DUTY TO EXERCISE GOOD JUDGMENT AND ACT IN A RESPONSIBLE MANNER WHILE USING THE AIRCRAFT AND TO OBEY ALL ORAL OR WRITTEN WARNINGS OR BOTH PRIOR TO AND DURING USE OF THE AIRCRAFT THE OWNER AND OPERATOR MUST UNDERSTAND THAT DUE TO INHERENT RISK INVOLVED IN FLYING MICROLIGHT ULTRALIGHT TRIKE NANOLIGHT POWERED HANG GLIDER NO WARRANTY IS MADE OR IMPLIED OF ANY KIND AGAINST ACCIDENTS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH OTHER THAN THOSE WHICH CANNOT BY LAW BE EXCLUDED THE SAFE OPERAT
8. conditions at sea level at Maximum Takeoff Weight MTOW Distances are specified for Sea Level with Max Take Off Power A level dry runway With short grass Still wind And temperature of 15 deg C Take off Landing 144m 472 and distance over 50 218m 715 obstacle respectively Stall at 210kg 20 mph 32km hr MTOW Glide Ratio 7 8231 28 mph Average Fuel Burn 2 3 It hr 0 6 gal hr at Cruise Take off from a level grass surface at 1 4 x stall speed and climb to 50 ft with a 1 3 safety factor Landing with front disk brake only November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 4 9 11 Training Hecommendations The T Lite handles predictably in all flight regimes so there are no unique training requirements in any area except landing Like all WSC aircraft aerobatic maneuvers are strictly prohibited 9 11 1 Landing Most pilots will need to remember it is not necessary to pull the control bar in past the trim position unless a considerable amount of turbulence is encountered Fly the final approach at trim speed and flare normally You will notice that the approach is slow and the round out is gentle November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 5 This page left blank intentionally November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 6
9. front or rear hole of the U bracket may be used as the suspension point for your aircraft depending on test flight results Check with your dealer or Instructor for confirmation of which hole to use November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 4 2 6 2 Manoeuvring Limits All aerobatic manoeuvres including spinning are prohibited Aerobatic manoeuvres including whipstalls stalled spiral descents and negative manoeuvres are not permitted It must be emphasised that a whipstall spiral descent or negative G manoeuvre can never be conducted safely These manoeuvres put the aircraft outside the pilot s control and put both the aircraft and its occupant in extreme danger Do not pitch nose up or nose down more than 45 degrees from the horizontal The front support tube of the trike and the pilot s chest limits the fore and aft movement of the control bar respectively 2 6 3 Bank Angle Do not exceed 60 degrees of bank angle In roll there is no stop for the control movement For the purpose of pre flight freedom check by lowering each wing to within 10 cm off the ground on ground level 2 6 4 Flight Load Factor Limits Max positive manoeuvring load 4 0 G factor Negative load factors Prohibited Load factors below 1 0 G To be avoided Table 6 Section 2 Flight Load Factor Limits 2 6 5 Flight Crew Limits Minimum and maximum flight crew is 1 person 2 6 6 Kinds of Operation Limits The aircraft is only to be flown under visual flight rules
10. limitations section of this AOI outlines the various operating limitations instrument function and placards necessary for the safe operation of this aircraft engine and standard equipment 2 2 Airspeed Limitations 2 2 0 1 T Lite Core Speed IAS Comments mph km hr knots Never Exceed 53 85 46 Do not exceed this speed in any Speed Vne operation Maximum 39 63 34 Do not make full or abrupt control Manoeuvring movements above this speed Speed Va Table 1 Section 2 Airspeed Limitations 2 3 Airspeed Indicator markings The Hall airspeed indicator that mounts on the control bar has a black on yellow placard with Vne marked for the Core wing The pilot should be aware of the combination of wing and base and be familiar with the appropriate Vne marking 2 4 Power Plant Limitations 2 4 4 Engine Manufacturer Balleys Model 4V 200 Reduction ratio 3 2 1 November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 2 2 4 2 Engine Limitations ENGINE LIMITATIONS Metric Imperial ENGINE SPEED Take Off 8200 rpm 8200 rpm Maximum Continuous 800 rpm 800 rpm PERFORMANCE Take off Performance 16 4 kW 22 hp AMBIENT START amp OPERATING TEMPERATURE Maximum 40 deg C 104 deg F Minimum 0deg C 32 deg F Table 2 Section 2 Engine Limitations 2 4 3 Fuel Grades FUEL Preferred Fuel Type Leaded or Unleaded minimum 98 Octane Optional Fuel Type The engine is capable of running on lower than 98 octane fuel rating but requires modification to the ignition timing an
11. onto the alloy knuckles The pip pins are then inserted from front to back Ensure they are secured It should not be possible to remove a cap without depressing the pip pin button Check that all the rigging wires are outside the control frame ME P E MANI Figure 2 Section 4 Assemble control frame 4 2 3 Stand The Wing Up Rotate the control frame to the vertical position so that the wing is resting on the control bar Connect the nose catch The glider bag can be removed unclip all the wing straps The nose batten can be inserted now or later after the tension has been pulled on the wing it s easiest to do so now Figure 3 Section 4 Stand the wing up November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 5 4 2 4 Spread Leading Edges Carefully spread both leading edges out half way then spread them both out to the approximate flying position It is essential that the keel and the leading edges are kept in the same plane or damage will result Each wing should be kept low to the ground whilst moving forward Figure 4 Section 4 Spreading the leading edges 4 2 5 Raise King Post And Connect Reflex Bridle Stand king post up from its lying position Check that wires aren t tangled around the kingpost as you raise it Connect the reflex bridle wishart clip to the top short wire at the top of the king post Figure 5 Section 4 Raise king post and connect reflex bridle November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 6 4 2 6 Insert Main Sai
12. point restraint harness system The shoulder harnesses are anchored to the mast and the lap belt anchors to the base tube The shoulder harnesses loop onto the lap belt that uses a single buckle for ease of fastening The lap belt and shoulder harnesses have adjustment buckles to accommodate different sized occupants Figure 2 Section 7 Restraint harness shoulder sash amp buckle fitting 7 9 Engine The power unit is a Bailey 4V 200 22HP engine designed and built in the United Kingdom The Bailey 4V 200 is a 4 stroke forced air cooled single cylinder 4 valve single overhead cam design of 200cc displacement The Bailey engine is fitted with a belt reduction drive to deliver smooth progressive thrust The engine is fitted with electric start and a single carburettor with an external dry filter This power unit is complemented with a twin blade propeller designed for the engine November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 4 7 10 Propeller The aircraft is equipped with a 1 3m 2 blade composite propeller with set pitch The propeller separates into two pieces that when joined form the hub The propeller is fitted by sliding the two blades together to form the hub and then fitting to the engine Propeller Reduction Tip Angle Drive Ratio Bailey 4V 200 Table 1 Propeller pitch and reduction ratio table The propeller checking procedure is outlined in the base maintenance manual The pitch setting is fixed and a part of certification of the air
13. required to analyze the situation correctly and to determine the best course of action 3 2 Airspeeds for Emergency Operations 3 2 1 T Lite Core speed IAS mph km hr knots Maximum Manoeuvring 39 mph 63 km hr 34 knots Speed Va Glide angle 7 82 1 28mph 7 82 1 45km hr 7 82 1 24mph Table 1 Section 3 Airspeeds for Emergency Operations November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 2 3 3 Emergency Procedures Check List 3 3 1 Engine Failure on Climb Out If your engine fails on climb out maintain airspeed reduce angle of attack and land straight ahead if possible Proceed as follows C Maintain Control A Maintain Airspeed take off safety speed L Forced Landing straight ahead if possible 3 3 2 Engine Failure at Height If the engine stops while operating at cruise or full power when the aircraft is well clear of the ground check C Fuel Contents F Fuel isolation valve connected Ignition on If your engine fails in flight do not attempt to restart the engine unless one of these items is found to be incorrect and is able to be rectified Relax and maintain control whilst concentrating on correct forced landing techniques 3 3 3 Full Power Engine Shutdown In Flight If the throttle should jam full open in flight proceed as follows C Maintain Control H Get Height With engine at full power adjust height and ground position to improve the outcome of a forced landing A Increase Airspeed to keep the climb angle less than 30 d
14. requirements of the T Lite it is often possible to crab across runways allowing the aircraft to point more directly into the wind which reduces the cross wind component 4 9 11 Baulked Landing During a situation where a baulked landing go around is required normal take off power and procedures should be used 4 9 12 Stopping the Engine To stop the engine after a period of running the ignition should be switched off after 10 seconds idle The Bailey engine has a very short exhaust system and when the engine is switched off the propeller will continue to turn for a few revolutions due to the effect of the flywheel This draws fuel through the engine and into the hot exhaust causing a distinctive popping sound 10 seconds running at idle stops this Switching off at high RPM also floods the engine and makes restarting difficult 4 10 After Landing Securing After landing and when in the parking area apply wheel chocks Switch the ignition and other equipment off The aircraft should be parked in a crosswind position with the base tube secured to the mast brace with the bungie supplied November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 26 4 10 1 De Rigging Procedure Careful attention to the recommended rigging and de rigging sequences will protect the aircraft from the risk of unnecessary damage The de rigging procedure is a direct reversal of the rigging procedure A summary of the procedure follows 4 10 1 1 Hemove Wing from Base oee Secti
15. AIRCRAFT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Light Sport Aircraft T LITE CORE NANOLIGHT 8 Delegate of AirBorne WindSports Pty Ltd Approved Date 1 November 2011 BL GEN Base a Wing a No This manual is compliant with the ASTM designation 12457 05 Standard specification for required product information to be provided with weight shift control aircraft AirBorne WindSports Pty Ltd UNIT 22 30 KALAROO ROAD REDHEAD NSW 2290 AUSTRALIA Phone 02 4944 9199 International 61 2 4944 9199 Fax 02 4944 9395 International 61 2 4944 9395 E mail fly airborne com au www airborne com au Copyright AirBorne WindSports Pty Ltd 2011 Part 110788 November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 1 This page left blank intentionally November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 2 AIRCRAFT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DETAILS Issued By For AirBorne WindSports Pty Ltd Table 1 Section O Aircraft Operating Instructions Details MANDATORY SERVICE BULLETINS AS THE SERVICE HISTORY OF THE AIRFRAME EVOLVES AIRBORNE WILL FROM TIME TO TIME ISSUE MANDATORY SERVICE BULLETINS WHICH DETAIL ANY CHANGES TO THE MAINTENANCE MANUALS AIRCRAFT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OR ANY OTHER DETAILS THAT AIRBORNE DEEMS NECESSARY FOR OWNERS TO BE NOTIFIED OF THE WEB ADDRESS FOR SERVICE BULLETINS IS HTTP WWW AIRBORNE COM AU IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OPERATOR TO KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ANY ROTAX DIRECTIVES THROUGH THE ROTAX WEBSITE November 201 1 Issue 1 0 P
16. CRIPTION 7 AIRCRAFT amp SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION 7 1 General 7 2 Airframe 7 3 Flight Controls 7 4 Ground Flight Control 7 5 Instrument panel 7 6 Undercarriage System 77 Seat Adjustment 7 8 Occupant Restraint Harness 7 9 Engine 7 10 Propeller 7 11 Brake System 7 12 Electrical System 7 12 1 T Lite Electrical Schematic 713 Instrument Function 7 14 Emergency Parachute Optional Equipment 7 15 Ignition Switch 7 16 Instrument Panel The instruments consist of a combined hour meter rpm meter and a vertical tube airspeed indicator NO 10 DON RA A BPW WwW a The hour rpm meter is a Tiny Tach unit It reads total hours any time the engine is not running and engine rpm any time the engine is running 7 As well as instantaneous hours and rpm the unit can display maximum rpm The unit also has two service counters for counting down hours to nominated service intervals and a job hour counter 7 Pressing the SELECT button cycles through the available display modes at any time 7 Total time cannot be reset The other modes can be reset or changed 7 Consult the Tiny Tach manual for further information 7 The airspeed indicator is a Hall airspeed indicator It is a simple rugged reliable airspeed indicator It consists of a graduated vertical tube with an air entry and exit holes at the bottom and top A red disk is held flat by a vertical wire inside the tube As air enters the tube the disks rises a
17. Figure 27 Section 4 De tension pullback cable 4 11 7 Remove Main Sail Battens Pull the leading edges together approximately 1 2 metre Remove the remaining main sail battens Place removed battens in the batten bag group red to the left of the bag green to the right and straight battens in the outside pockets NOTE It is optional to remove the nose battens but they do have to be unclipped from the locating pegs on the keel Figure 28 Section 4 Removing mainsail battens November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 30 4 11 8 Disconnect Reflex Bridle And Lower Kingpost Disconnect the wishart clip connecting the reflex bridle to the top of the kingpost Attach the clip to the sail at the kingpost hole to minimise tangling and kinking the bridle wires Figure 29 Section 4 Disconnecting reflex bridle 4 11 9 Fold Leading Edges Fold both wings in symmetrically bringing both leading edges back at the same time or in small steps side to side Roll the sail inwards parallel to the leading edge Attach a strap around one wing Repeat for the other side Fit the keel end pouch Figure 30 Section 4 Fold leading edges November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 31 4 11 10 Disconnect Front Bottom Wires And Remove Nose Nappy Remove the nose nappy Disconnect wires from the nose plate by depressing the clip and removing the ring Figure 31 Section 4 Disconnecting nose wires 4 11 11 Attach Straps Once the leading edges are together att
18. General inspection of complete trike Table 4 Section 4 Complete trike pre flight inspection November 2011 Issue 1 0 ES lt EI lt lt BB E e B B lO ARe Page 17 4 6 Fuelling Fuel flow is from a single fuel tank fitted with a self venting tube The fuel system is fitted with a disconnection isolation valve located behind and above the seat on the left hand side Be sure this valve and fuel line is connected before starting engine Never refuel if fuel could be spilled on hot engine components It s best to remove the fuel tank before refuelling Use only safety approved fuel containers and never transport fuel in an unsafe manner The fuel tank in mounted behind the seat and is WARNING designed for easy removal for refilling sampling ENSURE THE AIRCRAFT IS EARTHED TO and cleaning The fuel system has an in line fuel AVOID STATIC DISCHARGE IGNITING FUEL filter which is mounted behind the fuel isolation DURING THE REFUELLING OPERATION connection valve near the mast block This filter can be easily disassembled for cleaning and inspection see base maintenance manual 4 6 1 Fuel Tank Capacity The T Lite series fuel tank has a nominal capacity of 10L and an external fuel level hose to determine current fuel level 4 6 2 Fuel Quantity A sight gauge is provided on the starboard side of the aircraft that protrudes through the soft side Its purpose is to provide the pilot
19. ION OF THIS AIRCRAFT RESTS WITH YOU THE PILOT WE BELIEVE THAT IN ORDER TO FLY SAFELY YOU MUST MATURELY PRACTICE AIRMANSHIP THE SETTING UP AND BREAKING DOWN OF A MICROLIGHT ULTRALIGHT TRIKE NANOLIGHT POWERED HANG GLIDER TRANSPORTATION AND FLYING WILL HAVE AN EFFECT OVER TIME ON ITS STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY THE AIRCRAFT WILL REQUIRE MAINTENANCE AS OUTLINED IN THE APPLICABLE MAINTENANCE MANUALS LIKE ANY AIRCRAFT SAFETY DEPENDS ON A COMBINATION OF CAREFUL MAINTENANCE AND YOUR ABILITY TO FLY INTELLIGENTLY AND CONSERVATIVELY WE HOPE THAT YOUR AIRCRAFT WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH MANY HOURS OF SAFE AND ENJOYABLE FLYING 1 1 2 Definitions Definitions used in the Aircraft Operating Instructions such as WARNING CAUTION and NOTE are employed in the following context WARNING OPERATING PROCEDURES TECHNIQUES ETC WHICH IF NOT FOLLOWED CORRECTLY MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH CAUTION OPERATING PROCEDURES TECHNIQUES ETC WHICH IF NOT STRICTLY OBSERVED MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT OR ITS INSTALLED EQUIPMENT NOTE Operating procedures techniques etc which it is considered essential to highlight November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 3 1 2 General Description 1 1 3 Two View Photos T Lite Core shown in photographs Um WIES wi J Vet Figure 1 Section 1 Aircraft Front View Figure 2 Section 1 Aircraft Side View November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 4 1 1 4 General Dimensions 1 1 4 1 T Lite C
20. It is easiest to fit and remove the tank from the same side as the fuel sight hose Do not transport the trike base with fuel in the tank and the tank fitted Fill to the neck of the fuel entrance 8 5 2 Fuel Specification FUEL Preferred Fuel Type Leaded or unleaded Minimum 98 octane RON NOTE AVGAS is not recommended Table 1 Section 8 Fuel Specification November 2011 Issue 1 0 Page 2 FUEL TYPE TABLE Abbreviation Definition Notes Australia UK Europe South RON Research Octane Number Motor sports applications Measured under more sever MON Motor Octane Number conditions than RON higher rev etc Usually 4 5 units lower than the RON USA Canada Average of RON and MON PON Pump Octane Number Usually 4 5 units lower than the RON USA Canada Octane number Octane rating or Could refer to any of the above octane Table 2 Section 8 Fuel Type Table 8 5 3 Fuel Sampling The fuel tank is removable by design so there is no draincock Remove the tank to check the quality of the fuel and to drain fuel if necessary It is especially important to remove any water that may have become introduced 8 5 4 Checking Fuel The fuel tank needs removing rinsing and inverting every 50 hours to remove any debris and or water If the fuel has been sitting for an extended period without use it may be advisable to replace it with fresh fuel 8 5 5 Draining the Fuel Ensure that a suitable receptacle is found fo
21. KING ALWAYS PREFLIGHT AIRCRAFT ENSURE MAST LOCKED IN POSITION BEFORE STARTING ENGINE OPERATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LIMITATIONS AND PROCEDURES DETAILED IN THE AIRCRAFT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS EE l b dhh FOR FUEL LOAD LIMITATIONS MAX TAKEOFF WEIGHT OKG MAX TAKEOFF WEIGHT 462LB MIM MAX OCCUPANT WEIGHT 50KG HOKO occurantwacHt 110LB 242LB AIRCRAFT TO I INN AIRCRAFT TO BE OPERATED SOLO ONLY PART NO 110760 PART NO 110761 BAILEY 4V 200 ENGINE LIMITATIONS ENGINE RPM 3 MINUTES CONTINUOUS PART NO 110769 Location The flight limitations placards are located along the trike base tube Loading limitations placard option of metric 110760 or imperial 110761 Series T Lite Series Table 9 Section 2 Flight Limitations Placards November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page Figure 2 Section 2 Loading and engine limitations placard locations November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 8 2 7 3 Aircraft Operating Instructions Placard applicable for LSA THISAIRCRAF I WAS MANUFACTURELD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THELIGHT SPORT AIRCRAFT AIRWORTHINESS STANDARDS AND DOES NOT CONFORM TO 3 TANDARD CATEGORY AIRWORTHINESS REQUIREMENTS PART NO 110766 PART NO 110764 AIRCRAFT TYPE T LITE AIRCRAFTTYPE T LITE FUEL TANK CAPACITY FUEL TANK CAPACITY USEABLE FUEL inis nas PART NO 110758 PART NO 110759 Location The aircraft operating instructions placard 110766 is located on the right hand side of the mast above the mast block
22. N ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE AVIATION REGULATIONS 8 2 Identification Plate The aircraft has two identification plates The wing identification plate can be found on the universal bracket The base identification plate can be found on the left side of the engine mount The serial number should be quoted when corresponding with the factory 8 3 Aircraft Documents The Aircraft Operating Instructions is one of a series of documents required to safely operate this aircraft A document list can be found in section of this manual under DATA PACKAGE 8 4 Aircraft Inspection Maintenance and repair Maintainer qualifications vary from country to country The operator maintainer should be familiar with the local requirements Maintenance requirements are outlined in the base maintenance manual for the base unit and in the wing maintenance manual for the wing The following sections have been included because it is considered that the information may be required on a more regular basis 8 5 Fuel System 8 5 1 Filling Fuel Tank The 10L fuel tank is designed to be removable for ease of transport filling and fuel inspection It hangs on a bracket behind the seat and is secured using a bungie around the handle and a strap and clip around the body of the tank The tank has a clear hose fitted to the side that allows easy indication of fuel level After unclipping the top of the soft sides undo the retaining strap and bungie to remove the tank
23. Section 5 T Lite Core Landing Landing distances are specified for Sea Level with A level dry runway With short grass Still wind And temperature of 15 deg C The following factors will increase landing distance Lower drag runway surfaces such as tarmac Tail wind Down hill landing OAT above 15 deg C Runway altitude above sea level The pilot is required to take into account the effect of the above when determining landing distance Crosswind components of up to 13 mph 11 knots at maximum AUW are within aircraft operating limitations Always exercise judgement when selecting locations for take off and landing Leave adequate margin for appropriate control action in the event of sudden engine failure or turbulence being encountered CAUTION TAKE OFF AND LANDING DISTANCES MUST BE INCREASED BY 20 FOR EACH 1000 FEET OF ALTITUDE ABOVE SEA LEVEL November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 3 5 3 Climb 5 3 1 T Lite Core Performance at MTOW Metric Imperial Climb rate 28 mph 1 6 m sec 317 ft min Best Climb Speed 45 km hr 28 mph Table 3 Section 5 T Lite Core Climb Climb data is for ISA conditions Sea Level at 15 deg C 5 4 Airspeed Calibration All Air Speeds in this AOI are expressed as Indicated Air Speeds IAS unless otherwise noted Below is a table showing the relationship between Indicated Air Speed and Calibrated Airspeed The table assumes zero instrument error Indicated Air Calibrated Air Speed Speed IAS mph CAS
24. TROL OVER THE PLACE THE to the extent that control is not possible or AIRCRAFT WILL LAND e if the aircraft is in an irrecoverable situation where structural damage is likely to occur November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 5 To operate the parachute shut down engine grasp the parachute handle It is attached to a deployment bag that contains the parachute Using the handle throw the deployment bag toward clear air as firmly as possible The parachute bridle should pay out of the deployment bag allowing the parachute to open in clear air the parachute should then open and slow the descent rate The parachute allows the complete aircraft to be lowered to the ground The aeroplane may descend with a steep nose down attitude and tilted to the side Further information can be found in section 7 14 Proceed as follows T Throttle closed Ignition off 5 Seat belt tight D Deploy parachute L Forced Landing 3 3 10 Ignition Circuit Failure The Bailey engine requires a short circuit on the ignition circuit to stop the engine If the ignition circuit is broken it is possible to starve the engine by disconnecting the fuel line at the fuel isolation valve This method will not immediately stop the engine as the fuel in the carburettor and fuel line will be consumed before the engine stalls Do not restart the engine until the fault has been fixed 3 3 11 Deliberate spinning is prohibited Spins and Spiral Descents A spiral div
25. VFR and the minimum equipment required to operate under VFR conditions are an air speed indicator and instruments required by the engine manufacturer In Australia when operated at a public aerodrome or on a cross country flight a compass and reliable time piece are required Additional equipment may be required for some overseas operations 2 6 7 Fuel Limitations Maximum Usable Fuel 9 5 litre 2 5 US Gal Unusable Fuel capacity 0 5 litre 0 13 US Gal Table 7 Section 2 Fuel Limitations 2 6 8 Maximum Passenger Seating Limits No passenger allowed 2 6 9 Minimum Pilot Weight The nanolight aircraft must only be flown solo Minimum pilot weight shall not be below 50 kg November 2011 Issue 1 0 Page 5 2 6 10 Other Limitations 13 mph 11 knots 20 km hr plus gust plus gust plus gust Maximum Cross Wind 17 mph 15 knots 28 km hr Maximum Wind Strength plus gust plus gust plus gust Maximum Ambient Operating Temperature 40 Table 8 Section2 Other Limitations NOTE A maximum gust factor of 3 5 knots is nominated to cover the range of expected pilot experience and skill Less experienced pilots should use the lower limits The skill of the pilot and the quality of the wind must be taken into account when assessing conditions for flight for example a new pilot with minimal exposure to thermic and or gusty conditions may find flight conditions more appropriate in smooth consistent light breezes wit
26. ach a strap around both wings and keel approximately where the bottom rear wires attach to the keel Attach remaining straps so that they are evenly spaced 4 11 12 Fit Wing Bag Position the wing bag to the nose of the wing Stretch bag down the wing to enclose the tips 4 11 13 Roll Wing Hold the wing and down tube and roll the wing onto its back with the control frame to the side 4 11 14 Disconnect Control Bar Depress pip pin button and remove pip pin from base bar Fold downtubes together with control bar folded out Reinsert the pip pin in the downtube knuckle Figure 32 Section 4 Disconnect control bar November 2011 Issue 1 0 Page 32 4 11 15 Fit Padding Fit the control bar and downtube covers Velcro the control bar cover in place whilst holding the base bar in position Figure 33 Section 4 Fit padding 4 11 16 Fold Control Frame Undo centre two wing straps Route flying wires between the down tube and lower the control frame into the wing whilst holding tension on wires Avoid kinking the flying wires 4 11 17 Position Battens Stow the battens with the curve down at the rear of the glider bag Reattach wing straps so that the control frame and battens are within the leading edge pockets Zip up the wing bag Figure 34 Section 4 Position battens November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 33 4 12 Transportation and Storage The wing must always be transported inside its bag and the bag zip should face downward
27. aft Operation Aircraft operation information is contained in AOI Sections 4 8 and 4 9 Section 4 8 covers normal flight operations in checklist form while 4 9 describe those procedures in detail November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 2 9 4 Start up oee AOI Sections 4 8 and 4 9 1 2 for engine start up details There is an auto choke that operates for 30 seconds after start up Increase rpm slightly above idle to smooth out engine running When starting warm the choke will still operate and uneven idling will be experienced until the choke turns off The engine is ready for take off after one minute s running 9 5 Take off see AO Section 4 8 4 6 and 4 9 4 6 Amplified Procedures for take off and climb procedures Many WSC instructors recommend pulling the control bar in towards the pilot past the wings trim position after lift off As the wing design has the trim speed equal to or greater than 1 3 V Stall Speed it is not necessary to pull the control bar back The wing will return to the trim speed and achieve take off safety speed if the controls are relaxed Initial climb out should be made on full power Take off distance will be extended at reduced power Once climb is established power should be reduced to below maximum continuous power of 8200 rpm A minimum of take off safety speed should be used At this speed the aircraft would round out nicely into a glide should the engine fail 9 6 Cruise and Stalls Cruise and Stalls are co
28. age 3 DATA PACKAGE This Aircraft Operating Instructions constitutes one part of the complete data package that accompanies the aircraft Following is a list of each of the components which are required e Aircraft Operating Instructions e T Lite Maintenance Manual e T Lite Illustrated Parts Catalogue e Wing Maintenance Manual e Wing Illustrated Parts Catalogue e Engine Owners Manual e TinyTach Manual e Variometer Manual If Installed e Parachute Manual If Installed Table 2 Section O T Lite Data Package Certification documentation is held by the aircraft manufacturer Contact Information Airborne WindSports Pty Ltd PO Box 7042 Redhead NSW Australia 2290 Telephone 61 2 49449199 Web address www airborne com au Or for recovery of the certification documentation should the above contact not be available contact the Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Australia Website http www casa gov au November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 4 AMENDMENT RECORD SHEET Amendment Date Affected Sections Affected Pages Datelnserted Signature Table 3 Section 0 Amendment Record Sheet Manuals will be revised from time to time and re issue of amended pages will be achieved by sending the pages to the current owner registered on AirBorne s database Amendments will also be available on the Airborne website http www airborne com au The amended pages should be printed and the prior page replaced in the man
29. age elevation of the runway used Refer to Section 5 for details of take off performance During the take off run the wing should be held in the trim position with the wings level Accelerate smoothly to the take off safety speed If the aircraft is fully loaded you will require full power When the aircraft reaches the take off safety speed the control bar should be pushed steadily forward until the trike lifts and rotates quickly on the main wheels As the aircraft leaves the ground the control bar must be eased back to maintain take off safety speed CAUTION Maintain your engine in top condition and assume ANGLE CLIMB OUTS NEAR THE its going to stop running at any time Leave GROUND SHOULD BE AVOIDED yourself a way out for an unexpected engine failure Never fly your aircraft at locations airspeeds altitudes or under any circumstances from which a successful engine off landing cannot be attempted 4 9 6 Climb Initial climb out should be made on full power Take off distance will be extended at reduced power Once climb is established power should be reduced to below maximum continuous power of 7800 rpm A minimum of take off safety speed should be used At this speed the aircraft would round out nicely into a glide should the engine fail Avoid pitching the nose of the wing up more than 45 degrees to the horizon Very steep climbs are dangerous and can result in a stall followed by a severe pitching of the nose forwa
30. at it is in the approximate position for normal trim speed The pilots feet actuate steering on the ground Left turn occurs when the right footrest is pushed forward Right turn occurs when the left footrest is pushed forward NOTE Control sense for turning is opposite to that of a conventional three axis aircraft When taxiing in strong wind conditions the following procedures apply e Headwind conditions requires the nose of the wing to be lowered just below the trim position e Downwind conditions requires the nose of the wing to be raised just above the trim position e Crosswind conditions requires the upwind tip to be lowered 4 9 4 Before take off Before flight a full throttle check is to be carried out During this operation the pilot must be seated in the cockpit and prepared to switch off the ignition at very short notice if an emergency should arise CAUTION BEWARE OF LOOSE STONES IN THE RUN UP AREA LOOSE STONES CAN BE SUCKED UP BY THE PROPELLER AND CAUSE SEVERE PROPELLER DAMAGE IN A VERY SHORT TIME RUN UPS ARE BEST CONDUCTED ON A CLEAR SEALED SURFACE OR ON GRASS NEVER ON GRAVEL November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 23 4 9 5 Take Off AirBorne trike wings have a neutral static balance allowing a safe take off that is controllable under all suitable flying conditions Take off should be made on full power The take off run is the measured ground distance covered until the aircraft reaches a height of 50 feet above the aver
31. ccurs or the forward control bar limit is reached Take Off Safety Speed means the airspeed that allows control in turbulence wind gradient or sudden engine failure during the climb following take off Trim Speed means the indicated airspeed at which the aircraft remains in a stabilised condition without pilot input Va means the aircraft stall speed Va means the aircraft stall maximum rough air speed Ma means the aircraft design diving speed Va means maximum level speed Vye means the indicated airspeed that the aircraft is never to exceed Vsusp means maximum suspended weight November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 7 1 3 Use of Imperial Metric Units This AOI uses the metric unit system as the basic system of measurement Where common usage or available instrumentation refer to the Imperial system both units are quoted The following conversion factors are presented as a ready reference to the conversion factors that have been used in this manual Pound lb Pound per sq inch psi Inch in Foot ft Statute mile Nautical mile NM Millibar mb Millibar mb Imperial gallon US gallon US quart Cubic foot ft Degree Fahrenheit F Inch Pound in Ib Foot Pound ft Ib Table 2 Section 1 Imperial Metric Conversion Factors November 201 1
32. craft 7 11 Brake System An optional front wheel disk brake system is used on the aircraft Depressing the brake lever on the left hand side of the footrest actuates the brake Use wheel chocks when leaving the aircraft unattended for a period of time 7 12Electrical System An electrical schematic for the aircraft is shown in the diagram on the following page The electrical circuits comprise e anengine management circuit and e ignition circuit It should be noted that the ignition circuit is a fail safe system whereby the engine will run in the event of the ignition circuit becoming disconnected When stopping the engine the ignition switch should be switched off If necessary the motor can be stopped using the fuel isolation disconnect as detailed in section 3 3 10 of this AOI Refer to the Bailey manual for more details for the engine electrical system 7 12 1 T Lite Electrical Schematic START BUTTON HOUSING ACC 2 BAILEY GREEN AND A ON AIRBORNE BLACK LOOM BLACK 2 BAILEY BLACK KILL ENGINE LOOM WHITE FUSIBLE LINK BATT POSITIVE FUSE RED LOOM RED OU RUN ENGINE BAILEY RED SS O 2 STARTER SOLENOID BAILEY RED YELLOW LOOM BROWN START BUTTON MOMENTARY ACS Ni Aen 1 Power 1 1 eom Acca 4 Ac INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS FOR NARVA DPDT SWITCH Figure 3 Section 7 T Lite electrical schematic November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 5 7 13Ilnstrument Function T
33. d there will be a slight reduction in power Contact Bailey Aviation for details Table 3 Section 2 Fuel Specification NOTE Refer to section 2 6 7 for fuel capacities and limitations 2 4 4 Lubricating Oil The Baileys engine uses a minimum amount of oil to conserve weight but is also used for engine cooling so oil levels and change intervals are very important Consult the Bailey manual for the correct type and grade of oil for the ambient operating temperature The specified oil is Castrol Power 1 Racing Motorcycle Oil 5W 40 fully synthetic OR Shell Advance Ultra4 SAE 10W 40 NOTE Strict adherence to oil type is recommended Check oil and replenish as required Consult the Bailey engine manual for maintaining the oil and oil level Use caution around the hot exhaust when removing the oil top up cap 2 4 5 Drive Belt Minimum drive belt tension is required to prevent slippage although some slippage at idle is normal and is confirmed by hearing an occasional chirping noise Drive belt defection of 5 8mm is optimum consult the engine manual for the drive belt checking and adjustment procedure November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 3 2 4 6 Propeller The T Lite propeller is a two piece two bladed propeller The two halves of the propeller form the hub once the propeller is fitted The propeller is fitted by slotting the two halves together The propeller is then fitted onto the locating pins ensuring the T Lite stickers on each blade fac
34. d to the pod and encloses the area from behind the seat to in front of the engine including the trike base tube The optimum tyre pressure for general operations is 15 psi 103 kPa and maximum tyre pressure is 35 psi 241kPa November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 2 7 3 Flight Controls Flight controls are as follows o Control bar move right Left turn o Control bar push out Pitch up o Pushright toe Throttle open 7 4 Ground Flight Control Ground controls are as follows o Push left pedal Taxi steering right o Pushleft toe Brakes on o Ignition switch forward Switch on o Fuelisolation valve connected Fuel on 7 5 Instrument panel The instrument panel is very minimal and is located on the base tube near the seat front and consists of engine hourmeter tachometer ignition switch and engine start button A Hall airspeed indicator is mounted to the wing control bar for airspeed Figure 1 Section 7 Instrument Panel 7 6 Undercarriage System The nanolight uses a tricycle undercarriage with optional braking system via a nose wheel disc brake unit The rear undercarriage is wire braced to maximise strength and minimise weight The rear undercarriage is designed to be retracted to minimise space when transporting November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 3 7 7 Seat Adjustment The seat is a one piece upholstered seat on a fibreglass mould and has no adjustment 7 8 Occupant Restraint Harness The seat is fitted with a 4
35. d without dropping a wing The sink rate will increase in this minimum speed mode more than two fold If the airspeed is decreased by rapidly raising the nose the wing will stall Rapid decrease of airspeed in the order of 2 3 knots per second will see an altitude loss of up to 100ft See section 3 3 12 for recovery procedures Never stall with the nose pitched up too high This is a dangerous manoeuvre and can result in a tail slide followed by a severe tumble As a guideline the nose up angle at which the aircraft stalls is about the nose down angle it will recover at 4 9 9 Landing should always be into wind with a long straight approach Descent Approach and Landing The landing distance specified in Section 5 is the measured ground distance covered from an approach at 50 feet above the average elevation of the runway used until the aircraft makes a complete stop An approach to the airstrip may be made with or without power but in either case the airspeed should be maintained above the nominated approach speed The aircraft should be flown on final approach at or above the nominated safety speed The additional airspeed allows for wind gradient and to provide greater controllability in the rough air that may lie close to the ground Maintaining airspeed on final is very important for engine off landings allowing a margin for round out before touchdown The trike is designed to land with the rear wheels touching down slightly be
36. dicated on an altimeter with the subscale adjusted to 1013 2 millibars or hectopascals AUW All Up Weight means the weight of the aircraft including occupants fuel quantity engine fluids and removable and disposable equipment CG means the Centre of Gravity Empty Weight Refer to the note at Section 6 2 for the defined empty weight FAA United Stated Federal Aviation Administration means feet per minute HGFA means the Hang Gliding Federation of Australia KCAS means Knots Calibrated Airspeed KIAS means Knots Indicated Airspeed as displayed on the cockpit mounted airspeed indicator kg means weight in kilograms km hr means kilometres per hour kts means knots Landing Approach Speed means the airspeed that allows control in turbulence wind gradient or sudden engine failure during landing L hr means litres per hour Manoeuvring Speed means the indicated airspeed above which the pilot may not make full or abrupt control movements mph means miles per hour QNH means the pressure seiting that if set on the subscale of a sensitive altimeter will cause the altimeter to indicate the correct local altitude above mean sea level RA Aus means the Recreational Aviation Australia November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 6 Stall Speed means the indicated airspeed at which an uncontrolled downward pitching motion of the aircraft o
37. e Power to prevent over pitching R Recover from dive and Resume desired flight path 3 3 12 2 Nose Down Attitude To recover from the situation where the nose of the aircraft is pitched down more than 45 degrees from the horizontal proceed as follows Raise attitude push Out P Apply Power R Recover from dive and Resume desired flight path 3 3 13 Instrument Failure The aircraft is equipped with an engine rom meter If there is a problem with the rom meter the correct procedure is to fly to the nearest safe landing area and investigate the cause of the malfunction November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 7 This page left blank intentionally November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 8 NORMAL PROCEDURES NORMAL PROCEDURES 4 NORMAL PROCEDURES 4 14 General 4 1 1 T Lite Core Speeds for Normal Operation 4 1 2 Normal procedures Checklist 1 3 3 3 3 4 2 Wing Assembly Procedure Core 4 4 2 1 Unzip Wing Bag 4 4 2 2 Assemble Control Frame 5 4 2 8 Stand The Wing Up 5 4 2 4 Spread Leading Edges 6 4 2 5 Raise King Post And Connect Reflex Bridle 6 4 2 6 Insert Main Sail Battens 7 4 2 Tension Cross Bars 7 4 2 8 Insert Remaining Main Sail Battens 7 4 2 9 Load Tip Strut Clip Type 8 4 2 10 Insert Undersurface Battens 8 4 2 11 Install Nose Nappy 8 4 3 Wing Pre flight Inspection 9 4 4 Attaching Wing to Base 10 4 4 1 X Position The Wing And Trike 10 4 4 2 Lower The Mast 11 4 4 3 Attach Wing 12 4 4 4 Attach Back Up Loop 12 4 4 5 Remo
38. e may develop after a stall if the bar is maintained at the forward limit and a large roll rate is allowed to develop If this condition is not corrected it will lead to large and increasing roll attitudes beyond the 60 degree limit Increasing attitude increasing speeds and large control bar feed back forces will occur Incipient spiral dives can be terminated at any time by rolling wings level If the spiral dive is allowed to develop to extreme roll attitudes recovery is expedited by relieving control bar forces before rolling wings level and recovering from high speed condition 3 3 12 Unusual Attitudes WARNING DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SPIN THE AIRCRAFT SPIRAL DIVES ATTEMPTED SHOULD NOT BE DURING DESCENDING TURNS AIRCRAFT ATTITUDE MUST BE KEPT WITHIN PLACARDED PITCH ROLL AND AIRSPEED LIMITS Unusual attitudes where the nose is raised or lowered more than 45 degrees from the horizontal are to be avoided On recognising a situation where the aircraft is approaching these pitch angles proceed as outlined below November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 6 3 3 12 1 Nose High Attitude To recover from the situation where the nose of the aircraft is pitched up more than 45 degrees from the horizontal proceed as follows H Hold attitude Do not attempt to pull control bar in P Reduce Power As energy dissipates the aircraft will rotate nose down keep control bar Out P once the attitude lowers level the wings and increas
39. e off Table 7 Section 4 Before Take Off Check 4 8 5 Take Off and Initial Climb Pitch Control Neutral Throttle Full On Directional Control Nose Wheel Steering straight Rotate at TOSS Core 28mph IAS Table 8 Section 4 Take Off and Initial Climb Check 4 8 6 Climb Throttle Full On 8200 RPM Reduce to 7800 rpm once climb established No change if using a reduced power take off Airspeed Core 28mph IAS Table 9 Section 4 Climb Check 4 8 7 Cruise Speeds Throttle Adjust for Level Flight Airspeed Core 31mph IAS Table 10 Section 4 Cruise Check November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 20 4 8 8 Descent Throttle Reduce Airspeed Core Table 11 Section 4 Descent Check 4 8 9 Landing Throttle Off Airspeed Core Directional Control Nose Wheel Steering Straight Braking Off Then as required Table 12 Section 4 Landing Check 4 8 10 After Landing Parking Brake On As required Fitted Chocks Ignition Switch Off Controls Secure Table 13 Section 4 After Landing Check November 2011 Issue 1 0 28mph IAS 28mph IAS Directional Control Page 21 4 9 Amplified Procedures 4 9 1 Before Starting oafety is everyone s business Included are only some important safety tips Keep a good lookout be thoughtful and always show your intentions prior to starting Prior to flight a thorough pre flight inspection of the aircraft should be carried out Details of the pre flight inspection are shown earlier in this secti
40. e rearward The wash plate is then fitted and the securing bolt is then tightened and retaining pin fitted NOTE Do not over tighten the securing bolt Tighten approx 1 4 turn after firm to line up with the slots on the wash plate 2 5 Weight Limits Metric Imperial Max take off weight 210 kg 463 Ib Typical empty weight 90 kg 198 Ib Maximum empty weight 122 3 kg 270 Ib Permitted range of pilot weight 50 100 kg 110 220 Ib Maximum behind seat storage load per bag 2kg 4 Ib Table 4 Section 2 Weight Limits Includes 0 5 litres 0 4kg unusable fuel and Core wing 34kg Empty weight is defined in section 6 2 Includes 0 5 litres 0 4kg unusable fuel and 86kg pilot Empty weight is defined in section 6 2 2 6 Operational Limits 2 6 1 Centre of Gravity limits Centre of gravity limits are not critical on the base of a flex wing microlight Having the trike unit attached to the wing from a single universal bracket variations of cockpit loading and fuel loading cannot influence the aircraft s balance The T Lite is therefore not critical in regards to centre of gravity although the distribution of load in the trike base has a minor affect on the in flight attitude of the trike base Base Suspension Range Dimension Dimension Measured from the line joining the leading Metric Imperial edge nose bolts to the suspension point CORE wing 1635 mm 0 15mm 64 37 0 0 59 Table 5 Section 2 Centre of Gravity Limits NOTE The
41. egrees above the horizontal owitch off Ignition L Prepare for forced Landing 3 3 4 Forced Landings Proceed as follows C Maintain Control and airspeed nominated approach speed T Throttle Closed Ignition off F Fuel isolation valve disconnected 5 Seat belt tight H Helmet tight L Limbs arms and hands inside seat frame L Carry out final approach and Landing as closely as possible to normal power off landing procedure November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 3 3 3 5 In Air Engine Fire For fire occurring whilst in flight the initial procedure would be to maintain control of the aircraft and evaluate the extent of the fire This emergency is unlikely to occur but to avoid any further problems use common sense and land the aircraft safely Proceed as follows C Maintain Control F Fuel isolation valve disconnected T Full Throttle to exhaust engine system fuel as soon as possible and maximise slipstream to clear flames from pilot and airframe When fuel is exhausted then Ignition off L Forced Landing After landing release seat Belt E Evacuate aircraft November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 4 3 3 6 On Ground Engine Fire For fire occurring whilst in motion on the ground proceed as follows C Maintain Control 5 Use remaining Speed to clear people aircraft and buildings T Throttle closed Ignition Off After stopping release seat Belt F Fuel isolation disconnected Evacuate aircraft 3 3 7 Propeller Damage The ind
42. ely All quick release fittings secure a Universal bracket undamaged heart bolt and back up strap secure Sail tension settings correctly aligned and symmetrical Battens undistorted and in good condition All sail seams intact with no frayed stitching EM lt No tears or nicks in the sail Table 3 Section 4 Extended wing pre flight 4 4 Attaching Wing to Base Compared to two seat weight shift microlights the wing and base are much lighter and easier to move around Attention still needs to be paid to prevailing winds as the wing can easily be moved and potentially tipped over if the wind catches it from the underside while connecting it to the base 4 4 1 Position The Wing And Trike Position the wing on its control frame facing into the wind with the nose on the ground The wing can be carried by standing in the control frame with your back to the wing putting your shoulders in the vee of the a frame and placing your arms around the downtubes then lifting the wing by rotating your hands downwards making the nose raise Figure 11 Section 4 Position the wing November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 10 Wheel the trike behind the wing position the trike base directly in line with the keel of the wing Roll the front wheel to just in front of the wing control bar Turn the keel roller so that ends point straight down Check the ignition switch is off Figure 12 Section 4 Positioning the trike and wing
43. es And Remove Nose Nappy Attach Straps Fit Wing Bag Roll Wing Disconnect Control Bar Fit Padding Fold Control Frame Position Battens 4 12 Transportation and Storage 4 13 Noise Characteristics November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 2 4 NORMAL PROCEDURES 4 1 General This section of the AOI describes procedures for normal operations of this aircraft WARNING NO ATTEMPT SHOULD BE MADE TO FLY THE AIRCRAFT WITHOUT APPROPRIATE WEIGHT SHIFT AIRCRAFT FLIGHT TRAINING WITH AN APPROVED INSTRUCTOR 4 1 1 T Lite Core Speeds for Normal Operation Trim Speed 28 32 mph 45 51 km hr 24 28 knots Stall Soeed at MTOW 210kg 20 mph 32 km hr 17 knots Take Off Safety Speed amp 28 mph 45 km hr 24 knots Nominated Approach Speed at MTOW Maximum Speed in Turbulence Va 39 mph 63 km hr 34 knots Maximum Level Speed 53 mph 85 km hr 46 knots Max wind operating conditions At ground 17 mph 2 km hr 15 knots level gust gust gust Cross winds of up to 13 mph 20 km hr 11 knots Table 1 Section 4 T Lite Core Speeds for Normal Operation NOTE A maximum gust factor of 3 5 knots is nominated to cover the range of expected pilot experience and skill Less experienced pilots should use the lower limit 4 1 2 Normal procedures Checklist This section is provided to supply the pilot with more comprehensive information of the normal procedures required to operate this aircraft and is written assuming the pilot has been trained in the
44. fore the nose wheel Once firmly on the ground aerodynamic braking may be achieved by pulling in the control bar then applying the front nose wheel brake if fitted NOTE In the case of a heavy landing the maintenance manuals for both the wing and the base should be referenced It must be noted that after a hard landing your aircraft must be completely checked November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 25 4 9 10 Cross Wind Landing and Take Off Pilots should always try and land and take off into the wind and pilots with less experience should avoid landing or taking off in conditions with high crosswind components as skills do not always match the capabilities of the aircraft Crosswind landings or take off with low cross wind components up to 11 knots are quite safe and controllable even to the inexperienced pilot The nominated approach speed should be increased by 5 knots when landing in cross wind conditions of 10 knots or more After touchdown in cross wind conditions the relative airflow over the wing will become increasingly spanwise from tip to tip as the aircraft slows down The upwind wing tip should be lowered slightly the amount depends on the wind strength and the undercarriage wheels will retain firm contact with the ground Take off procedure is unchanged for the nominated crosswind limit The upward wing may need to be lowered at the start of the take off procedure in higher crosswinds Because of the short take and landing
45. ft Control Aircraft As an Australian Company we are proud of our range of aircraft Our microlights and nanolights have been developed to provide the economy and durability required to meet the exacting demands of our Australian conditions The success of our aircraft is based upon a high standard of product quality innovative design engineering and exceptional standards of reliability and performance that have been established since 1983 Regular maintenance is required to keep your nanolight in a safe condition Detailed maintenance requirements are outlined in the wing and base maintenance manuals Please reference these manuals to ensure your nanolight is maintained correctly The AirBorne Team has developed from the long standing friendship of a group of enthusiasts who share conviction in the intrinsic advantages of weight shift controlled aircraft The AirBorne Team is confident your new nanolight will provide you with many years of enjoyable flying and we wish you and your family safe and happy flying for the future The operating procedures outlined in this book are the result of AirBorne s knowledge and experience gained since 1983 NOTE AirBorne data packages will be revised from time to time It is therefore important that owners promptly notify Airborne of any changes to their contact details Owners registered on AirBorne s database will be notified of any changes to data and directed to the AirBorne web site hitp www airborne
46. h and roll has full and free movement Chocks removed and clear of the aircraft H Harness and Helmet in place and secure Remember that the pilot in command has the ultimate responsibility for the airworthiness of the aircraft in which they fly November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 22 4 9 2 Starting the engine All controls should be checked with the ignition OFF The engine should be started with the pilot in the seat The following procedure should be used Brake on if fitted Feet braced on ground Fuel isolation valve connected Throttle off CAUTION Switch ignition ON REMEMBER CLEAR PROP Check visually that the propeller area is clear and call Clear Prop out loud e Starting from cold Depress start button for a maximum of 5 seconds with throttle closed If the engine refuses to start switch off the ignition before investigation Starting from hot Open throttle 1 4 and depress the start button for a maximum of 5 seconds e When the engine starts increase the engine RPM to a little above idle e Warm up run the engine for 1 minute to ensure auto choke goes off WARNING NEVER LEAVE YOUR AIRCRAFT UNATTENDED WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING Keep an aircraft log and enter any unusual engine behaviour Do not fly unless you have corrected a given problem and recorded the correction in the log 4 9 3 Taxiing Taxiing in normal conditions is fairly straight forward With the engine idling The control frame should be positioned so th
47. h little to no gust while a pilot with many hours experience of flying in rough conditions may assess conditions of moderate winds with varying gust to be within his and the aircraft s abilities No person who is untrained or unqualified in weight shift controlled flight or who is unfamiliar with the wing and base combination should ever attempt to pilot the aircraft unless under professional instruction The effect of light rain on the aircraft can increase the stall speed It is extremely important to maintain speeds in excess of the take off and landing safety speeds when the wing is wet If the aircraft has been left out in the rain or heavy dew it is necessary to wipe the wing down prior to take off A chamois or sponge is recommended to remove the water Continued operation in heavy rain is not CAUTION recommended due to the abrasive effect of raindrops MOISTURE ON THE WING CAN on the propeller Do not use waterproofing agents on the wing as the consequent beading of water droplets can significantly increase the stall speed INCREASE STALL SPEED AND SHOULD BE REMOVED PRIOR TO TAKE OFF November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 6 2 7 Placards The placards on the aircraft are designed to provide information regarding general aircraft limitations and other details for the safe operation of the aircraft Listed on the following pages are details of the placards fitted to the aircraft 2 7 1 Flight Limitations Placards WARNINGS NO SMO
48. he Hall Air Speed Indicator is a clear vertical graduated tube with an inlet and outlet for air A red disc rises or sinks in the tube as the indicated airspeed increases or decreases NOTE To work accurately the airspeed indicator must be placed so the inlet tube points directly to the front The Hour Meter and Tachometer is a combined digital display unit The optional Altimeter supplied by Airborne Windsports is digital and QNH is set using the buttons on the face of the unit 7 14 Emergency Parachute Optional Equipment NOTE The parachute is optional unless the governing body of the country where the aircraft is to be flown requires a parachute The parachute is attached to the trike base by a long bridle and is intended to slow the descent of pilot trike base and wing without the need of free fall by the pilot The emergency parachute system is a manual mechanism The parachute handle is located on the right side of the pilot behind the head A force of approximately 5kg pull on the handle is required to release the deployment bag containing the parachute from its holding container The deployment bag is then vigorously thrown into clear air where the parachute can then open If the parachute is slow to open and the bridle is paid out jerking on the bridle may speed filling the parachute with air Emergency procedures for use of the parachute can be found in section 3 3 9 of this manual Additional information including re packing
49. heck for damage wear and security Wing pre flight inspection Core Nose catch nose bolts sail tangs nose batten L Nose nappy aligned Leading edge tubing Crossbar hinge junction amp cross bar tubing Centre undersurface zip Sail tips secure including webbing Battens secure and pockets free from damage Top rigging kingpost reflex bridle lines Cross bar pullback routing and catch Hang point universal bracket amp bolts Control frame tubes hinges knuckles amp connections Control frame cables fittings amp terminations both ends Leading edge to cross bar junction All zips closed Sail condition inspection tears abrasion stitching amp attachment Sail free from water accumulation General inspection of complete wing Full free movement of the wing when attached to the trike base lt EM ELO EM EM EM EM EM EM Inspect all cables Inspect for kinks fraying corrosion particularly around the NICO press fittings L Table 2 Section 4 Wing pre flight inspection November 2011 Issue 1 0 Page 9 If the wing has been unused for longer periods then the following additional checks should be performed Extended set up Wing pre flight inspection The symmetry of the wing batten profile check All tubes straight undamaged and without cracks All cables undamaged no fraying secure thimbles swages All nuts and bolts secure and locked appropriat
50. ication of propeller damage is usually felt by extreme vibration and lack of thrust WARNING m AT FULL ENGINE REVS THE TIP OF THE C Maintain Control PROPELLER IS SPINNING AT SPEEDS IN T Throttle closed EXCESS OF 650 KILOMETRES PER HOUR EVEN SMALL OBJECTS CAUSE F Fuel isolation disconnected SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE Ignition off PROPELLER L Forced Landing This problem may be avoided if precautions are taken prior to take off Inspect the strip or ground you are to use as your take off area for sticks rocks or any debris that may be flicked up by the tyres and sucked through the propeller Ensure that all items such as cameras and sunglasses are secured so they are not able to come loose and pass through the propeller 3 3 8 Sail Damage If you encounter damage to the sailcloth during flight the first procedure is to maintain control of the aircraft If the sail damage is not impairing the flight characteristics of the aircraft land at the nearest landing field to inspect the damage 3 3 9 Emergency Parachute An emergency parachute can be fitted as an option When the pilot is seated the parachute deployment handle is located behind the head The parachute is only to be used in emergency WARNING situations as a last resort and when you are certain IT IS IMPORTANT TO REALISE THAT that WHILST THE PARACHUTE CONTROLS THE RATE OF DESCENT THE PILOT WILL HAVE e the aircraft has suffered structural damage NO CON
51. isolation placard Figure 5 Section 2 Fuel tap isolation placard locations November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 11 2 7 6 lgnition Placard IGNITION ON PART NO 110773 Location The ignition placard 110773 is located on the right side of the base tube near the seat front above the start button Series T Lite Series Table 13 Section 2 Ignition placard Figure 6 Section 2 Ignition placard locations 2 7 7 Earth Placard Location The engine earth placard is located on the rear of the trike under the engine at the bottom of the engine mounting bracket Series T Lite Series Table 14 Section 2 Earth placard November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 12 Figure 7 Section 2 Earth placard location 2 7 8 Check Oil Placard Location The check oil placard is located on the oil tank on the right side of the engine It is supplied with the engine Series T Lite Series Table 15 Section 2 Check oil placard Figure 8 Section 2 Check oil placard location November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 13 PART NO 110770 Location The clear prop placard is located on the right and left side wheel struts Series T Lite Series Table 16 Section 2 Clear prop placard Figure 9 Section 2 Clear prop placard location November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 14 2 7 10 Wing and Base Data Plates AIRBORNE WINDSPORTS PTY LTD REDHEAD NSW AUSTRALIA ASTM S LIGHT SPORT AIRCRAFT O XX XXX Q DATE OF MANUFACTURE MM YY
52. l Battens Remove the battens from the bag Lay out the top surface battens curved in order of descending length toward the tip Place the red tipped battens in the left wing curve forwards and the green tipped battens in the right Insert all top surface except for the three outermost battens on both sides starting with the battens at the keel The battens are inserted into the pocket with gentle pressure until they meet resistance When securing the battens lift trailing edge fit spade end into the batten tip pocket on the trailing edge and rotate fitting downward until you hear or feel it click to lock hinge Figure 6 Section 4 Insert main sail battens 4 2 7 Tension Cross Bars Pull the webbing handle to tension the crossbars The handle pull back system gives a mechanical advantage of 2 1 Tension until the cross bar wire shackle is located in the quick clip block behind the safety button p BO ti p 4 7 d PA 4 j Wi H H pg HE e gt e F lt T t 1 AG 1 T b ui FEN 5 M Figure 7 Section 4 Tensioning cross bar and shackle located in block 4 2 8 Insert Remaining Main Sail Battens Remove tip bags Insert remaining top surface battens November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 7 Insert the tip strut into the batten pocket There is strut each for the left side and right side When holding the strut with the clip end toward you and with the clip ho
53. maintained to aid cooling Prolonged ground running should be avoided 8 8 Tyre Inflation The recommended tyre inflation pressure is 15 PSI 103kPa for both the front and rear tyres When checking the tyre pressures the opportunity should be taken to examine the tyres for wear cuts bruises slippage and other defects 8 9 Brake System An optional front wheel disk brake system is used on the aircraft Depressing the brake lever on the left hand side of the footrest actuates the brake Use wheel chocks when leaving aircraft unattended for a period of time Brake System Maintenance Details of brake maintenance can be found in section 32 40 00 in the maintenance manual 8 10 Parking and Ground Handling Parking and ground handling information can be located in section 4 8 11 Fusible Link and Fuses A fusible link is mounted as close to the battery as possible to provide maximum short circuit protection It is the two green wires coming from the battery The fusible link should be disconnected to isolate the battery when transporting The fuse for the electrical equipment i e TinyTach is located at the rear of the trike base under the engine on the engine mount It is a 7 5Amp mini spade type fuse 8 12 Wing Daily Maintenance If the wing is assembled and disassembled on a frequent basis the batten latch fittings should be checked for security during assembly Latch fittings should be sharp and not rounded Rounded edges can occ
54. mph 20 0 20 2 30 0 29 7 40 0 39 6 50 0 50 2 Table 4 Section 5 Airspeed Calibration 5 5 Stall Speeds 5 5 1 T Lite Core Stall Performance Stall Speed MTOW 210kg 20 mph 32 km hr 17 knots Table 5 Section 5 T Lite Core Stall Speeds November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 4 5 6 Glide Glide figures have been determined with the engine off at maximum take off weight 5 6 1 T Lite Core Performance 28 mph MTOW Metric Descent Rate 1 6 m s Glide Distance from 1000ft AGL 2km Table 6 Section 5 T Lite Core Glide Glide data is for ISA conditions Sea Level at 15 deg C 5 7 Cruise Performance 5 7 1 T Lite Core Performance at MTOW Cruise Speed 36 mph Typical Fuel Burn Cruise See Note 0 6 gal hr Range Cruise 149 miles Table 7 Section 5 T Lite Core Cruise NOTE Imperial 315 ft m 1 2 miles 58 km hr 31 knots 2 3 It hr 0 6 gal hr 239 km 149 miles Fuel consumption figures are included as a guide only The consumption figures should not be used for planning purposes Changes in aircraft configuration load altitude wind strength and direction as well as climatic conditions will cause significant variation in fuel consumption November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 5 This page left blank intentionally November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 6 WEIGHT BALANCE AND EQUIPMENT WEIGHT BALANCE AND EQUIPMENT 6 WEIGHT BALANCE AND EQUIPMENT 6 1 General 6 2 Aircraft Weight 6 2 1 A Aircraft Weighing Informati
55. ok facing up the white clip should be outboard and then rotate toward the keel to tighten The left hand side is pictured as a guide The struts are floating and do not locate at the front other than by sliding them into their pockets Locate the hook in the sail eyelet by moving the trailing edge onto the batten hook Close the clip along the shaft gently but firmly Figure 8 Section 4 Load tip strut 4 2 10 Insert Undersurface Battens The undersurface battens should be inserted as far as possible without forcing them The batten should then be pushed with your thumb so that the end is inside the pocket Use the string to pull the batten back to the rear of the pocket Figure 9 Section 4 Insert undersurface sail battens 4 2 11 Install Nose Nappy Attach the nose nappy by applying the top Velcro first then gently tension over the nose plates and attach the Velcro to the undersurface Figure 10 Section 4 Install nose nappy November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 8 You are ready for the wing pre flight inspection It is imperative that you carry out this inspection every time you rig and before you fly CAUTION ONCE THE WING HAS BEEN PRE FLIGHTED CHECK THAT ALL INSPECTION ZIPS ARE FULLY CLOSED 4 3 Wing Pre flight Inspection The design of the wing is such that junctions not open to view may be reached from zipped inspection panels Start at the nose and move around the wing making the following condition inspections c
56. on 6 2 2 Standard Equipment 6 2 3 Optional Equipment 6 3 Typical Aircraft Weights 6 3 1 Weighing Procedure WOW VONN N N November 2011 Issue 1 0 Page 1 6 WEIGHT BALANCE AND EQUIPMENT 6 1 General This aircraft must only be flown solo The fuel capacity must always be considered when measuring the AUW of the aircraft Remember that fuel is measured at 0 7 kg per litre and fuel quantity will alter the aircrafts performance during take off and landing A fuel volume calculator can be found in section 6 3 2 6 2 Aircraft Weight The table in section 6 2 1 shows the weight of the aircraft as weighed during final Quality Assurance at the factory The following page shows if applicable the options that were included when the aircraft was weighed The empty weight shown below can also be found on the limitations placard on the aircraft dash panel A second issue section is included which allows the weight to be revised if any additional equipment is installed or if the empty weight of the aircraft changes for any reason If the empty weight has changed then revised placards are available from Airborne 6 2 1 Aircraft Weighing Information Typical wing weights are Core 34kg Aircraft Type AirBorne WindSports T Lite Core serial No Issue Date Empty Weight kg Trike Base TL 1 kg Unusable Fuel 0 5 Litres 1 0 4 kg Wing 1 kg Issue 1 Aircraft Empty Weight kg Trike Base TL 1 kg Unusable Fuel 0 5 Litres 1 0 4 kg Wing 1 kg I
57. on Make sure all engine controls are operative and you understand the on off positions of the throttle and ignition These controls are readily accessible and you must be able to operate them instinctively without hesitation The throttle control is foot operated forward for full power and rearward for power off The ignition switch is on the base tube near the bottom of the seat forward for on and rearward for off Never run the engine on the ground with the propeller turning unless you are doing so in a run up area and can observe anyone or anything entering the danger area It is recommended that the engine not be run for any long periods whilst stationary WARNING on the ground Possible damage to the engine LOCK THE WHEEL BRAKE OR BRACE FEET may occur due to overheating of the engine fluid ON THE GROUND TO REDUCE ANY POSSIBILITY OF DANGER TO ANY PERSON S Before starting your engine you should read and DURING ENGINE STARTING be familiar with the engine manual Run through the following checklist pronounced twimpfish prior to starting the engine for each and every flight T Throttle full and free movement Tyres inflated and serviceable W Wind check direction and strength Wires secure and airworthy Mixture auto choke goes off after 30 seconds running P Pins fitted and secured F Fuel On and sufficient Instruments check set and operational 5 Switch ignition check switch on C Controls pitc
58. on 4 4 Attaching Wing to Base and use reverse procedure e Turn propeller by hand to a horizontal position e Unload and remove the over centre latch e Undo securing safety pin wingnut and bolt and the bottom of the front pole e Loop strap around front axle and foot e Grasp the front pole in one hand and the wing control bar in the other and lift smoothly up until the control bar is above your shoulders The strap will tighten around your foot and the front wheel will lift off the ground e Place both hands on the control bar and move your body so the front pole rests on your shoulder e Lower the control bar to the ground e letthe front pole onto the ground e Unbolt the trike from the U bracket remove safety loop and wheel out the trike unit e Reinstall keel extension tube on the wing 4 11 Wing Break Down Procedure Core This section assumes that the wing has been removed from the base The wing should have the keel extension fitted This section is intended as a reference only and assumes prior knowledge of the break down procedure for example as taught by your dealer instructor 4 11 1 Fit U Bracket Cover Unzip undersurface approximately 1 metre to allow better access to fit the U bracket cover Pull out sail paddings Pass the cover up over the keel Locate on hook and loop fasteners around each side of the keel roller photo shown is with the wing sitting on its nose Figure 22 Section 4 Fit U bracket cove
59. ore DIMENSIONS Metric Imperial Wing Span 9 5m 31 1 ft Wing Area 15 60 sq m 168 sq ft Aspect Ration 5 7 Wing Weight 34 kg 75 lbs Overall Height Control Bar Fwd 3 45 m 11 3ft Trike Width 1 25m 4 10 ft Trike Length 2 22m 7 28 ft Wheel Track 1 15m 3 77 ft Wheel Base 1 65m 5 41 ft Trike Height 2 18 7 15 ft Cockpit Width 0 54m 1 77 ft Wing Packed Length 5 7 m 18 7 ft Wing Length Short Packed 4 1m 13 5 ft Table 1 Section 1 General Dimensions T Lite Core 1 1 5 General Description 1 1 5 1 Base Designed to be an easily portable aircraft that is used for soaring thermalling and general flying the T Lite provides the pilot with a very small compact trike base that folds up to fit in the back of a station wagon The T Lite is a singe seat weight shift controlled aircraft base The wheels of the base are of tricycle configuration with a single steerable wheel at the front There is an optional brake The pilot sits in front of the engine and the propeller is in a pusher configuration The passenger pod is suspended in a triangular frame that is hinged at the top around the pitch and roll axes to provide weight shift control The cockpit is very minimal consisting of footpegs an upholstered seat and harness with the only standard instrumentation being an engine rom hour meter an airspeed indicator and optional altimeter depending on local requirements This cockpit configuration is designed to match suitable wings Any wing u
60. ore 5 2 2 Landing T Lite Core 5 3 Climb 5 3 1 T Lite Core 5 4 Airspeed Calibration 5 5 Stall Speeds 5 5 1 T Lite Core 5 6 Glide 5 6 1 T Lite Core 5 7 Cruise Performance 5 7 1 T Lite Core November 201 1 PERFORMANCE Issue 1 0 Page 1 aga AA A ARA ONN N N a 5 PERFORMANCE 5 1 General The performance data in the following section has been computed from actual flight tests with the aircraft and power plant in good condition and using average piloting techniques It should be noted that piloting techniques climatic conditions and aircraft condition will cause significant variation to these performance figures 5 2 Take Off and Landing 5 2 1 Take Off T Lite Core Performance at MTOW Metric Imperial Take off Distance to 15 m 50 ft 144m 472 ft Table 1 Section 5 T Lite Core Take Off Takeoff distances are specified for Sea Level with Max Take Off Power A level dry runway With short grass Still wind And temperature of 15 deg C The following factors will increase takeoff distance Reduced Power Take Off Higher drag runway surfaces such as wet or long grass Tail wind Uphill takeoff OAT above 15 deg C Runway altitude above sea level The pilot is required to take into account the effect of the above when determining takeoff distance November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 2 5 2 2 Landing T Lite Core Performance at MTOW Metric Imperial Landing Distance from 15 m 50 ft 218m 715ft Table 2
61. r November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 27 4 11 2 Unload Tip Struts Clip Type Push the tip strut so that it opens the clip Remove the hook from the sail eyelet Remove the strut Figure 23 Section 4 De tension tip strut 4 11 3 Remove Tip Battens Remove outermost three tip battens Unclip the pivot beak from the threaded end and remove from sail Keep batten tips clipped closed when not in use to avoid accidental loss of the batten ends To adjust batten load tension release pivot beak from sail and rotate batten clip See maintenance manual for adjustment details Threaded Yei y I 13 1 75 7 i E Pivot beak Figure 24 Section 4 Remove tip battens November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 28 4 11 4 Remove Undersurface Battens Insert finger through string loop and pull batten forward Once the batten is forward pull string down to remove from oval pocket Slide batten rearward until all the way out Figure 25 Section 4 Remove undersurface battens 4 11 5 Fit Tip Bags Roll sail at the tips inwards and parallel to the leading edge Slide the tip bag over the end of the leading edge The barrel lock unit can be used to tension the bag bungie Figure 26 Section 4 Fit tip bags November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 29 4 11 6 De Tension Pull Back Cable Depress quick clip with left thumb Use right hand to pull on the webbing handle Remove the shackle from the quick clip block and allow webbing handle to move forward
62. r the fuel that is to be drained remove the tank and pour into the receptacle Ensure that there are no ignition sources and that the fuel is handled disposed of correctly November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 3 8 6 Engine Oil System Replenishment The oil capacity is 600cc This is checked using the sight level window at the rear of the engine The oil is also used for internal engine cooling so oil level must be kept at its maximum level and be changed in accordance with the maintenance schedule of the engine manual The top up cap is located on the right hand side of the engine The engine manual also details the oil change procedure pm ay Figure 1 Section 8 Oil top up 8 6 1 Lubricating Oil The Bailey engine uses a minimum amount of oil to conserve weight but is also used for engine cooling so oil levels and change intervals are very important Consult the engine manual for the correct type and grade of oil for the ambient operating temperature The specified oil is Castrol Power 1 Racing Motorcycle Oil 5W 40 fully synthetic OR Shell Advance Ultra4 SAE 10W 40 NOTE Strict adherence to oil type is recommended Check oil and replenish as required Consult the engine manual for maintaining the oil and oil level Use caution around the hot exhaust when removing the oil top up cap November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 4 8 7 Cooling System The Bailey engine is forced air cooled Care should be taken to ensure the oil level is
63. ral This section of the AOI describes the procedures to be adopted in the event of an emergency or abnormal situation occurring in this aircraft These procedures are arranged in the sequence considered to be the most desirable in the majority of cases Steps should be performed in the order listed unless a suitable reason to deviate exists This section contains operating procedures for flight and system emergency conditions that are essential for the continued safe operation of the aircraft Always maintain correct airspeed and altitudes in the circuit area Never fly in uncertain weather conditions and always fly within your proven ability Be sure only to extend your Capabilities under planned training situations Carry out safe airmanship whilst flying and be aware of possible emergency landing areas along your flight path If possible check these areas from the ground as you enter the airfield or flying site This technique is for safety reasons as engines are susceptible to stopping no matter how reliably manufactured or maintained Keep a good lookout for other aircraft always be thoughtful and show your intentions Demonstrate good airmanship always It should be remembered that the manufacturer cannot foresee all conceivable circumstances Particular circumstances such as multiple or unanticipated emergencies adverse weather etc may require modification to these procedures A thorough knowledge of the aircraft and its systems is
64. rated and displays in miles per hour It is held in place by a clamp Care must be taken to ensure the lower opening points directly into the airflow Figure 5 Section 7 T Lite airspeed indicator November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 7 HANDLING SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE HANDLING SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 8 HANDLING SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 8 1 Introduction 8 2 Identification Plate 8 3 Aircraft Documents 8 4 Aircraft Inspection Maintenance and repair 8 Fuel System 8 5 1 Filling Fuel Tank 8 5 2 Fuel Specification 8 5 3 Fuel Sampling 8 5 4 Checking Fuel 8 5 5 Draining the Fuel 8 6 Engine Oil System Replenishment 8 6 1 Lubricating Oil 8 7 Cooling System 8 8 Inflation 8 9 Brake System Brake System Maintenance 8 10 Parking and Ground Handling 8 11 Fusible Link and Fuses 8 12 Wing Daily Maintenance This page left blank intentionally November 2011 Issue 1 0 C1 C1 Ci O1 RB N N N N Page 1 8 HANDLING SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 8 1 Introduction This section contains factory recommended procedures for proper ground handling and routine care for your aircraft Included in this section is relevant information required by the operator WARNING IT IS THE PILOTS RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT ALL SERVICE BULLETINS HAVE BEEN ADDRESSED IT IS ALSO THE PILOTS RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE HAS BEEN PERFORMED AS OUTLINED IN THE APPROPRIATE MAINTENANCE MANUAL AND I
65. rd Professional training is required for the correct procedures of unusual attitude recovery WARNING REDUCED POWER TAKE OFFS WILL EXTEND TAKE OFF DISTANCE IT IS THE PILOTS RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT THERE IS SUFFICIENT RUNWAY AVAILIABLE TO CLEAR ALL OBSTACLES WHEN CONDUCTING REDUCED POWER TAKE OFFS 4 9 7 Cruise When the desired flight altitude is reached the aircraft may be levelled out and throttle reduced to that required to maintain level flight November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 24 4 9 8 Stalls In practice it is only possible to induce a nose down stall of the aircraft in level flight at high take off weights The onset of stall is indicated by a significant increase in control bar loads Recovery from a mild stall is very gentle whether power is on or off Recovery is quick with height WARNING NEVER STALL THE AIRCRAFT WITH THE NOSE PITCHED UP BEYOND 45 DEGREES MANOEUVRES BEYOND THIS ARE DANGEROUS AND CAN RESULT IN A TAIL SLIDE FOLLOWED BY A SEVERE TUMBLE loss of less than 50 ft with no tendency to break away suddenly A stall would have to be forced violently to induce a danger REFER TO SECTION 3 3 12 OF THIS FLIGHT MANUAL FOR DETAILS THE PROCEDURES FOR RECOVERY FROM UNUSUAL ATTITUDES When practising stalls make sure you have sufficient altitude Push the control bar out so that the airspeed is reduced at a maximum of 1 knot per second and the aircraft will reach a minimum steady flight spee
66. s airspeed increases Each airspeed indicator is individually calibrated and displays in miles per hour It is held in place by a clamp 7 Care must be taken to ensure the lower opening points directly into the airflow 7 November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 1 7 AIRCRAFT amp 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 RA Aus 7 2 Airframe Wing The Core is an intermediate performance wire braced weight shift controlled nanolight wing The keel cross bars and inner leading edges are made from 6061 T6 multi sleeved aluminium tubing ranging in diameter from 42 45 47mm in the keel and 59 95 63 5mm in the cross bars The outer leading edges are are made from 7075 T 6 aluminium tubing The leading edges use tubing ranging in diameter from 57 15 59 95mm for the inner leading edges and 50 52mm in the rear leading edges This construction in combination with the sail luff curve preloads the leading edges and keeps trailing edge tension throughout the wing s defined speed envelope The sail is constructed using polyester laminate cloth Combinations of cloths are used for their streng
67. s to prevent the entry of rainwater During transportation or when stored on slings the wing must be supported at its centre and at two points not more than one metre from each end The padding supplied with the wing must be used to prevent chafing during transport Supports should be softly padded and any support systems used for transport such as roof racks must use attachment straps that are sufficiently secure to eliminate the possibility of damage from vibration and movement Avoid damage to your wing by using well padded racks As the wing weighs more than 20kg an appropriate set of racks are required to ensure safe carriage Flat straps should be used for tie downs to avoid damage to leading edge Mylar Check that the back of the wing is well clear potential contact points if a trailer or van is being towed behind the vehicle carrying the wing Remember that you have an overhanging load when manoeuvring in tight places otore the wing in a dry room off the ground air the wing out regularly to avoid mildew and never store wet If the trike base is likely to be tipped when folded and transported the carburettor must be drained Refer to the engine manual for this procedure oee your engine manual for precautions to be observed if you intend to store the aircraft without use for extended periods November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 34 PERFORMANCE 5 PERFORMANCE 5 1 General 5 2 Take Off and Landing 5 2 1 Off T Lite C
68. sed must be suitably matched and tested for suitability by a qualified person November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 5 1 1 5 2 Wing Using the Sting 3 hang glider as a design base the Core wing has been engineered to handle additional loads with MTOW 210kg Similar to the Sting 3 the Core has great handling at low speed allowing very easy control authority right up to touch down and takes advantage of that wing s excellent climbing and general flying characteristics An excellent sail fit produces a wing that has light handling with impressive feel in turbulence The batten ends are a threaded clip design which can be adjusted to vary tension for tuning the wing The batten mechanism allows easy installation and removal of the battens An airfoiled aluminium section is used for the down tubes and king post Hardware is designed using state of the art engineering tooling that provides fittings that look smart and are positioned to achieve minimum drag 1 1 5 3 Base and Wing Combining the T Lite base with the Core wing results in an aircraft that offers hang gliding paragliding and trike flight characteristics with the benefit of self launching in nil to moderate wind in a comfortable seated position that packs away to be fit on top of a normal sedan 1 2 Symbols Abbreviations and Terminology In this book means Aircraft Operating Instructions Airfield Pressure Altitude or QNE means the altitude of the airfield as in
69. service and maintenance requirements can be found in the parachute manual 7 15lgnition Switch The ignition switch is located on the right side of the base tube near the seat Operation is forward for on and rearward for off When the switch is in the off position the switch shorts the engine coils to earth causing the engine to stop November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 6 7 16Instrument Panel The instruments consist of a combined hour meter rpm meter and a vertical tube airspeed indicator The hour rpm meter is a Tiny Tach unit It reads total hours any time the engine is not running and engine rpm any time the engine is running As well as instantaneous hours and rpm the unit can display maximum rpm The unit also has two service counters for counting down hours to nominated service intervals and a job hour counter Pressing the SELECT button cycles through the available display modes at any time Total time cannot be reset The other modes can be reset or changed Consult the Tiny Tach manual for further information f Figure 4 Section 7 T Lite rpm hour meter The airspeed indicator is a Hall airspeed indicator It is a simple rugged reliable airspeed indicator It consists of a graduated vertical tube with an air entry and exit holes at the bottom and top A red disk is held flat by a vertical wire inside the tube As air enters the tube the disks rises as airspeed increases Each airspeed indicator is individually calib
70. spection Ensure that the ignition switch is off prior to inspection Daily inspections as outlined in the Bailey Engine Maintenance Manual should be carried out in conjunction with the following inspections Trike base pre flight inspection Water in fuel check pour a small quantity into a clear container let it settle and observe for water Fuel tank secure No leaks from fuel system and engine fuel lines secure Fuel connection isolation valve connected Fuel filter clean and operational oufficient fuel for flight No leaks from oil system and engine Oil level OK Propeller free of splitting denting delamination nicks Propeller hub assembly secure and pin secure Condition of all wneels OK No cracking in tyre treads or evidence of cracking around the rim Rear end and rear wheel struts secure No bolts bent fractured or evidence of corrosion Electrical amp instrumentation system secure and operational Throttle operation Verify free and full movement Seat belt attachments secure All engine components secure air filter exhaust and exhaust springs plug leads hose clamps Front pole bolt wingnut and safety pin secure Mast over centre latch loaded and secure Engine breather clear and not restricted Mechanical components Rotate propeller anti clockwise viewed from the rear and observe for noise or excessive resistance Wing amp base universal bracket secure Back up wire secure
71. ssue 2 Aircraft Empty Weight kg Table 1 Section 6 Aircraft Weight Empty Weight for the aircraft comprises of e Standard equipment as per section 6 2 2 e Optional equipment as per section 6 2 3 e Full engine oil and unusable fuel The keel extension and pack up gear are not included in the empty weight November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 2 6 2 2 Standard Equipment STANDARD EQUIPMENT Fitted Yes No Engine Type Bailey 4V 200 Engine Serial Number Airspeed Indicator Std Table 2 Section 6 Aircraft Weight Standard Equipment 6 2 3 Optional Equipment FITTED Yes No OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Disk Brakes Emergency Parachute Variometer altimeter Radio Table 3 Section 6 Aircraft Weight Optional Equipment 6 3 Typical Aircraft Weights Typical Empty Weight including 90 kg 198 Ib unusable fuel amp Core wing 34kg Maximum Empty Weight 122 3 kg 2 0 Ib including unusable fuel amp 86 kg pilot Table 4 Section 6 Typical Aircraft Weights 6 3 1 Weighing Procedure The trike base should be lifted by the suspension point on the top of the mast Prior to weighing ensure that all fuel is drained and all baggage is removed from the aircraft The weight if changed due to option fitment should be recorded as a new issue and dated accordingly in section 6 2 November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 3 This page left blank intentionally November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 4 AIRCRAFT amp SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION AIRCRAFT amp SYSTEMS DES
72. t into the back of the loop Position your body facing the front of the trike with the front pole resting on your shoulder Grasp the control bar with both hands in a wide grip 2 Lift and rotate the wing so that the keel rests gently on the mast 3 Continue lifting until the mast is in the mast block note the front wheel may lift off the ground 4 Transfer one hand to the front pole Lower the front pole and wing at the same time guiding the front pole onto the front of the trike a y i T i j AP 1 peer 10 Figure 18 Section 4 Lifting and rotating the wing onto the base November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 14 4 4 8 Attach Front Pole Bring front pole into position Install bolt nut and safety pin Figure 19 Section 4 Insert front pole 4 4 9 Insert And Load Mast Over Centre Lever Insert the over centre lever so that the flat section faces the mast and pull it up into the notches at the top of the bracket Once the lever is located correctly rotate the lever down until it is securely loaded Figure 20 Section 4 Load Mast Lever November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 15 4 4 10 Park The Aircraft The aircraft should be parked in a crosswind position with the wing s control bar secured to the front pole with the bungie supplied NOTE The wingtip facing the wind should be lowered Figure 21 Section 4 Park the aircraft November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 16 4 5 Complete Trike Pre Flight In
73. th weight and stiffness characteristics PX5 Mylar cloth is used for the inner top surface panels helping to keep weight down while on the leading and trailing edges PX10 Mylar cloth is used which has excellent shape retention at the leading edge and improves sail washout characteristics by minimising stretch 4oz Dacron is used for the under surface A Mylar film insert is placed in leading edge pockets providing stiffness at the front of the sail to help maintain camber All these cloths have excellent sail life The AirBorne Core wing has been load tested in excess of 1080kg positive ultimate positive 6g to 1094kg and in excess of 540kg negative ultimate negative 3g to 562kg Excellent engineering contributes to the light weight of 34kg 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 front of the engine An engine mounting bracket is used to attach engine to the seat mast frame A 10L fuel tank is mounted between the pilot seat and engine platform The pilot cockpit is designed to allow for various size pilots The instrumentation is very minimal consisting of an engine rev meter and an analogue airspeed indicator in mph The cockpit has soft sides attache
74. uals folder as soon as possible The amendment table should at that time be updated with the appropriate details and date November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 5 Table 4 Section 0 Log Of Effective Pages November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 6 CONTENTS 1 GENERAL 2 LIMITATIONS 3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 4 NORMAL PROCEDURES 5 PERFORMANCE 6 WEIGHT BALANCE AND EQUIPMENT 7 AIRCRAFT amp SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION 8 HANDLING SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 9 SUPPLEMENTS November 2011 Issue 1 0 Page 7 This page left blank intentionally November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 8 1 GENERAL 1 1 Introduction NOTE 1 1 1 Warning Notice 1 1 2 Definitions 1 2 General Description 1 1 3 Two View Photos 1 1 4 General Dimensions 1 1 5 General Description 1 2 Symbols Abbreviations and Terminology OUOAR VONN N 1 3 Use of Imperial Metric Units November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 1 1 GENERAL The Aircraft Operating Instructions AOI has various sections to comply with the ASTM standard The General Aviation Manufacturers Association GAMA format has been adopted and used where applicable for this weight shift controlled nanolight This AOI contains information for the T Lite base coupled with the Core wing All relevant information is supplied for this configuration 1 1 Introduction This nanolight series has been designed and manufactured in accordance with the ASTM designation 2317 04 Standard Specification for Design of Weight Shi
75. upplement is intended to be used by a pilot operator who already has extensive knowledge of WSC aircraft operation The performance procedures and unique features of the T Lite are summarised here and the details are referenced to the appropriate section within the AOI Normal Procedures found in Section 4 of the Aircraft Operating Instructions AOI cover all the Normal Procedures in detail 9 2 Assembly and Break Down oections 4 2 4 and 4 10 10 11 outline wing assembly and break down procedures for the aircraft Airborne suggests assembling the wing on the control frame as this method keeps the sail off the ground resulting in less chance of the wing being soiled or damaged The wing is designed to be assembled and then installed on the base by one person It should be noted that the batten tips utilise a unique hinged catch system to secure the battens to the trailing edge This system allows easy installation and provides extraordinary flexibility in wing tuning Ensure that the batten end fittings are depressed fully before unloading see wing maintenance manual for tuning instructions WARNING IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT THE MAST LEVER IS LOADED CORRECTLY ONCE THE MAST IS RAISED WITH THE WING INSTALLED SEE 4 4 9 FOR FURTHER DETAILS Figure 1 Mast over centre loaded and secure AOI Section 4 3 contains the wing pre flight inspection checklist while AOI Section 4 5 contains the base and engine pre flight checklist 9 3 Aircr
76. ur from unloading without depressing the latch Check the unloaded measurement of latch to body of the outer fitting is not less than 2mm to maintain loaded retaining force oection 57 10 00 of the wing maintenance manual has further details if fittings are out of tolerance WARNING ALWAYS ENSURE THE BATTEN END FITTINGS ARE CLOSED AND LOADED SECURELY BEFORE TAKE OFF BATTEN ENDS BECOMING UNLOADED DURING FLIGHT AT HIGHER AIRSPEEDS MAY HAVE SERIOUS EFFECTS ON THE FLIGHT PERFORMANCE AND STABILITY CHARACTERISTICS OF THE WING November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 5 This page left blank intentionally November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 6 SUPPLEMENTS SUPPLEMENTS 9 TRAINING SUPPLEMENT 9 1 9 2 9 3 9 4 9 5 9 6 9 7 9 8 9 9 T Lite Core Flight Training Supplement Assembly and Break Down Aircraft Operation Start up Take off Cruise and Stalls Landing Emergency Procedures Control Locations amp Operation 9 9 1 Flight Controls 9 9 2 Engine Controls 9 9 3 Instrument Panel Tiny Tach and Hall Airspeed Indicator 9 10 9 11 Aircraft Performance Data Training Recommendations 9 11 1 Landing November 2011 Issue 1 0 Page 1 og A O O O O C DY NY ND WH 9 TRAINING SUPPLEMENT 9 1 T Lite Core Flight Training Supplement This supplement is intended to outline the unique characteristics of the T Lite weight shift control WSC airplane It is not intended to outline all aspects of a WSC aircraft The s
77. ve Keel Extension 13 4 4 6 Attach Front Wheel Strap 13 4 4 7 Lift And Rotate Wing 14 4 4 8 Attach Front Pole 15 4 4 9 Insert And Load Mast Over Centre Lever 15 4 4 10 Park The Aircraft 16 4 5 Complete Trike Pre Flight Inspection 17 4 6 Fuelling 18 4 6 1 Fuel Tank Capacity 18 4 6 2 Fuel Quantity 18 4 7 Helmet Recommendation 18 4 8 Normal Procedures Check List 18 4 8 1 Before Starting Engine 19 4 8 2 Starting Engine Cold 19 4 8 3 Starting Engine Hot 19 4 8 4 Before Take Off 20 4 8 5 Take Off and Initial Climb 20 4 8 6 Climb 20 4 8 Cruise Speeds 20 4 8 8 Descent 21 4 8 9 Landing 21 4 8 10 After Landing 21 4 9 Amplified Procedures 22 4 9 1 Before Starting 22 4 9 2 Starting the engine 23 November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 1 4 9 10 4 9 11 4 9 12 Before take off Take Off Climb Cruise Stalls Descent Approach and Landing Cross Wind Landing and Take Off Baulked Landing Stopping the Engine 4 10 After Landing Securing 4 10 1 De Rigging Procedure 4 11 Wing Break Down Procedure Core 4 11 1 4 11 2 4 11 3 4 11 4 4 11 5 4 11 6 4 11 7 4 11 8 4 11 9 4 11 10 4 11 11 4 11 12 4 11 13 4 11 14 4 11 15 4 11 16 4 11 17 Fit U Bracket Cover Unload Tip Struts Clip Type Remove Tip Battens Remove Undersurface Battens Fit Tip Bags De Tension Pull Back Cable Remove Main Sail Battens Disconnect Reflex Bridle And Lower Kingpost Fold Leading Edges Disconnect Front Bottom Wir
78. vered in AOI Sections 4 8 7 and 4 9 7 8 Amplified Procedures respectively otalls are very mild and in fact very difficult to do unless the aircraft is heavily loaded Recovery is the same as in other WSC aircraft 9 7 Landing oee AO Section 4 8 8 9 and 4 9 9 Amplified Procedures for descent and landing procedures It is not necessary to approach at a higher speed than trim speed unless conditions are extremely turbulent Generally trim speed allows an adequate margin for landing 9 8 Emergency Procedures see AOI Section for emergency procedures 9 9 Control Locations amp Operation 9 9 1 Flight Controls The T Lite has standard WSC flight controls See Section 7 for a complete description of the aircraft and Its systems 9 9 2 Engine Controls Location and Operation Ignition Switch Lower right instrument panel beside Tiny Tach rpm hour meter See AOI Section 7 5 Lower right instrument panel below ignition switch Push button to engage starter See AOI Section 7 5 Right foot above the nose wheel steering bar November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 3 9 9 3 Instrument Panel Tiny and Hall Airspeed Indicator See AOI Section 7 16 1 for a complete description Figure 2 Section 9 Digital Instrument Panel Tiny Tach amp Hall airspeed indicator 9 10 Aircraft Performance Data oee AO Section 5 for detailed discussion on performance The information provided below is based on standard atmospheric
79. with a visual indication of the quantity of remaining fuel The level indicates total fuel not usable fuel The trike base assumes various flight attitudes according to weight flight speed and power affecting the indicated value of fuel quantity in flight The useable fuel quantity is selected for the worst case condition of aircraft attitude 4 Helmet Hecommendation The open cockpit of the T Lite exposes the occupants to the elements during flight and exposes them to objects outside of the aircraft in an emergency situation Helmets and eye protection are recommended for occupants for protection from precipitation strike by insects and birds Helmets are also recommended for risk reduction during an emergency landing of the aircraft The helmets recommended for use in the aircraft are those certified to the EN 966 standard that is applicable to helmets for air sports The standard prescribes tests for penetration resistance shock absorbing properties field of vision and head mobility 4 8 Normal Procedures Check List The following checklists should be used as a reference More detailed procedures are found in the Amplified Procedures section which follows Prior to flight a thorough pre flight inspection of the aircraft should be carried out Details of the pre flight inspection are shown earlier in this section November 201 1 Issue 1 0 Page 18 Before Starting Engine Pre flight inspection Full free movement of the

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