FLIGHT MANUAL ASTIR CS
Rev. 9 28. Nov. 2005
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3. Tail plane
The tail plane can be fixed in place by a single person. Stand in front of the fin. Rest
the elevator on the rudder and point the tailplane upwards at an angle of about 45° with
the fin. Next couple the elevator push-road to the knob on the elevator by means of the
quick-action lock. Now drop the tailplane down so that the two retaining pins on the
fuselage disappear up into the cavity in the tailplane. One can now let go of the
tailplane.
To continue with the rigging push the front of the tailplane down. This will activate the
locking bolt and cause the metal pin that projects out of the front of the fin to move
down its slot. When the front of the tailplane has reached its lowest position against the
pressure of the locking mechanism, push the whole unit back with both and into the two
fuselage bolts. The unit is then locked in place when the metal pin in the front of the fin
springs upwards and covers the long narrow slot.
Checks to be made after assembly
1 Check that the 4 main wing fittings are locked.
2 Check that aileron and brake quick-action locks are properly located on the knobs.
3 Ensure that the tow hook is functioning correctly.
4 Test the operation of the wheel brake and the pressure of the air in the tire.
5 Check that the tailplane is securely seated and that the elevator push-rod is
connected.
8 Rudder movement.
Pre-Launch checks
1 Do all the controls move freely?
2 Are the air-brakes locked?
3 Is the undercarriage control lever in the most forward position and is it pushed in
flush with the fuselage-wall?
4 Is the trimmer set at neutral?
5 Is the canopy locked?
6 Are the parachute and seat straps drawn in tight and secured?
7 Is the altimeter set to ZERO or the height of the airfield?
8 Is the radio turned on and set to the frequency being used by the airfield control?
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