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P&M Aviation QUIK-GTR User Manual

P&M Aviation QUIK-GTR
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QUIK-GTR
Operator’s Manual - Issue 1.1
P&M Aviation Ltd, Elm Tree Park, Manton, Marlborough, Wiltshire SN81PS
Telephone 01672 861328
email: flying@pmaviation.co.uk www.pmaviation.co.uk
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P&M Aviation QUIK-GTR Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandP&M Aviation
ModelQUIK-GTR
CategoryToy
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Notice and Contact Information

Company Contact Details

Provides the address, telephone number, and email for P&M Aviation.

Safety Notice and Registration

Highlights the importance of registration and safety information.

Important Safety Symbols

Warning and Caution Symbols

Explains the meaning of WARNING and CAUTION symbols used in the manual.

Note Symbols

Explains the meaning of NOTE symbols indicating helpful information.

Critical Operation Warnings

Microlight Flying Dangers and Component Sourcing

Discusses general risks in microlight flying and component material sourcing.

Specific Flight Condition Requirements

Lists the conditions under which the Quik-GTR aircraft must be flown.

Foreword and Pilot Qualifications

Aircraft Features and Manual Introduction

Highlights aircraft design, capabilities, and manual overview.

Pilot Training and Qualification Requirements

Details necessary pilot training and licensing for operation.

Preparation for Safe Operation

Pilot Training and Licensing

Covers pilot qualifications, licensing, and type conversion procedures.

Pre-Flight Planning Essentials

Details air law, weather assessment, and route planning.

Personal Safety and Fuel Management

Payload and Modification Warnings

Covers payload limits, weight restrictions, and modification cautions.

Pre-Flight Checks and Hazard Awareness

Safety Harness and Ground Handling

Emphasizes safety harness use and correct ground movement.

Airstrip Criteria and Propeller Hazards

Requirements for landing sites and awareness of propeller dangers.

System Safety Warnings

Engine System Safety Warnings

Precautions for exhaust, radiator, and oil systems.

Engine Ground Run-Up Procedures

Detailed steps for safely running the engine on the ground.

General Aircraft Description

Aircraft Overview and Arrangement Drawings

General layout, capabilities, and introduction to diagrams.

Wing Structures and Systems

Wing Configuration and Components

Details wing components, construction, and folding configurations.

Trike Structures and Systems

Sail and Aerofoil Description

Describes sail fabric, aerofoil section, and airframe materials.

Powerplant and Chassis Details

Engine Specifications and Chassis

Compares Rotax engine specs and describes the trike frame.

Fuel System Calibration

Details fuel tank capacity and gauge calibration procedures.

Engine Control Systems

Throttle, Choke, Ignition, and Starter

Operation of throttle, choke, ignition switches, and starter.

Braking and Fuel Systems

Braking System Operation and Fluids

Brake types, fluid requirements, and parking brake operation.

Fuel System Details

Describes fuel feed, filters, tank capacity, and fuel type.

Occupant Restraints and Aerodynamics

Seat Belts and Cockpit Fairings

Proper use of safety harnesses, fairings, and the windscreen.

Electrical System Overview

Description of the aircraft's electrical wiring and power setup.

Engine Ancillary Systems

Carburettor Heat and Radiator Covers

Managing engine temperature and preventing carburettor icing.

Electric Pitch Trim System

Function and operation of the electric pitch trim system.

Trim and Stability Systems

Trimmer Operation and STARS System

Using the trimmer and the STARS stability system.

General Information and Weights

Empty Weight and Fuel Load Limits

Details empty weight and fuel capacity limitations.

Aircraft Dimensions and Powerplant Specs

CG, Dimensions, and Engine Specs

Covers CG, aircraft measurements, and engine details.

Performance Data and Placards

Performance Data (MPH) and Placard Locations

Flight performance figures and locations of placards.

Performance Data (KM/H) and Factors

Fuel Consumption Figures and Stall Data

Graphs of fuel usage and detailed stall characteristics.

Electrical System Details

Alternator, Wiring, and Battery Monitor

Electrical components, wiring, and battery status indicator.

Operating Limitations

General Flight Limitations

Core operating rules and restrictions for safe flight.

Powerplant Limits and ASI Calibration

Engine Operating Limits

Specific operational limits for the engine.

ASI Calibration Procedure

How to calibrate the airspeed indicator (ASI).

Rigging the Aircraft - General Safety

Rigging Safety and Inspection

Importance of correct rigging and component checks during assembly.

Critical Stress Point Inspection

Key areas requiring inspection during rigging.

Wing Rigging Process

Rigging Checklist Items

Detailed list of checks for rigging components.

Wing Rigging Steps Part 1

Initial steps for rigging the aircraft wing.

Wing Rigging Steps Part 2

Continuing steps for rigging the aircraft wing.

Wing Rigging Steps Part 3

Continuing steps for rigging the aircraft wing.

Wing Rigging Steps Part 4

Continuing steps for rigging the aircraft wing.

Wing Rigging Steps Part 5

Continuing steps for rigging the aircraft wing, including tool usage.

Wing Rigging Steps Part 6

Continuing steps for rigging the aircraft wing.

Wing Rigging Steps Part 7

Continuing steps for rigging the aircraft wing.

Wing Rigging Steps Part 8

Continuing steps for rigging the aircraft wing.

Connecting Wing to Trike

Wing-to-Trike Connection Steps

Detailed process for connecting the wing to the trike.

Wing-to-Trike Connection Final Checks

Final connection steps and safety checks.

Pre-Flight Inspection Procedures

Wing and Trike Pre-Flight Checks

Comprehensive checks for wing and trike components.

Preparation for Flight - General

Baggage Stowage and Passenger Briefing

Rules for baggage stowage and briefing passengers on safety.

Engine Start-Up Procedures

Strapping In and Pre-Start Checks

Harness adjustment, ballast, and initial pre-start checks.

Engine Start Sequence and Checks

Detailed steps for starting the engine.

Engine Warm-Up Procedure

Steps and Duration for Engine Warm-Up

Procedures and time required for engine warm-up.

Flight Operations Overview

General Controls, Pitch, and Stalls

Controls, pitch handling, trimmer, and stall awareness.

Weather Considerations

Advice on flying in various weather conditions.

Primary Controls and Tuning

Weather Limitations and Tuning Principles

Weather limits by experience and basic tuning principles.

Control Bar Inputs and Responses

Linking control bar inputs to aircraft reactions.

Ground Handling Techniques

Aircraft Parking, Taxiing, and Brakes

Methods for securing, moving, and braking the aircraft.

Take-Off Procedures and Checks

Take-Off Performance Factors and Checklist

Performance factors and critical pre-takeoff checks.

Take-Off Technique and Climb Performance

Solo Take-Off and Climb Performance

Specifics for solo flight and climb rate.

En-Route Flight Operations

Cruise, Descent, and Pitch/Roll Control

Managing flight during cruise and control inputs.

Trim Settings and Stall Recovery

Trim Settings and Stall Recovery

Using trim and recovering from stalls.

Landing Procedures

Landing Approach Checks and Flare

Pre-landing checks, flare, and touchdown techniques.

Crosswind Landing Techniques

Techniques for landing the aircraft in crosswind conditions.

Emergency Procedures in Flight

Engine Failure and Forced Landing

Actions for engine failure and forced landing procedures.

System Malfunctions and Fire Safety

Take-Off Engine Failure and System Malfunctions

Handling takeoff engine failure and system issues.

Fire Safety Procedures

Steps to take if a fire occurs on the ground or in the air.

Post-Flight Inspection

Routine Post-Flight Checks

Essential inspection items to perform after flying.

De-Rigging the Aircraft

De-Rigging Safety and Folding Config 1

Safe procedures and steps for folding configuration 1.

Folding Configuration 2

Steps for achieving a compact folding configuration.

Folding Configuration 3 for Transport

Steps for de-rigging and folding for transport.

Wing Storage Procedures

Rigged Wing Storage and Overnight Parking

Methods for storing a rigged wing and overnight parking.

Wing Tuning Process

New Aircraft Tuning and Principles

Initial setup guidelines and basic tuning principles.

Wing Tuning Guide and Turn Correction

Tuning Procedures and Turn Adjustment

Methods for tuning the wing and correcting turns.

Batten Tension and Reflex Adjustment

Roll and Pitch Tuning Adjustments

Fine-tuning roll response and pitch adjustments.

Hang Point Selection

Hang Point Adjustment and Trim Settings

Adjusting hang point and trim settings for optimal flight.

General Maintenance Requirements

Airframe Material Care and Inspection

Care for aluminium tubing, fasteners, cables, and inspection areas.

Wing Maintenance Specifics

Wing Fabric Care, Repair, and Cleaning

Maintaining sailcloth, repairing seams, and cleaning the sail.

Rib and Washout Rod Maintenance

Rib and Washout Rod Maintenance

Caring for wing ribs and adjusting washout rods.

Trike Maintenance Procedures

General Trike Care and Propeller Maintenance

Trike cleaning, storage, and propeller checks.

Propeller Pitch Setting

Instructions on how to set propeller pitch.

Trike Lubrication Schedule

Trike Lubrication Schedule

Details lubrication points and intervals for the trike.

Inspection and Servicing Schedules

Trike and Engine Maintenance Schedules

Maintenance schedules for trike and engine components.

Fuel, Transmission, and Frame Schedules

Maintenance schedules for fuel, propeller, gearbox, and frame.

Undercarriage and Electric Trim Schedules

Maintenance schedules for undercarriage and electric trim system.

Wing Maintenance Schedule

Maintenance schedule for wing components.

Inspection Criteria Details

General, Sail, Bolts, Cables Criteria

Standards for inspecting general parts, sail, bolts, and cables.

Airframe Tubes and Hang Bracket Criteria

Criteria for inspecting airframe tubes and the hang bracket.

Electric Trim and STARS System Operation

Pitch and Roll Axis Control Mechanisms

How pitch and roll axes are controlled by the systems.

STARS System and Trim System Checks

STARS System and Trim System Checks

Procedures for inspecting and adjusting the STARS and trim systems.

Component Fatigue Life Limits

Component Fatigue Life Limits

Lists components requiring fatigue inspection and their intervals.

Aircraft Repair Procedures

Wing and Trike Repair Guidelines

Guidelines for repairing the aircraft's wing and trike.

Appendix A: Modification List

Essential Modifications for GTR Standard

List of modifications required for GTR standard configuration.

Optional Modifications List

List of optional modifications available for the aircraft.

Appendix B: Wiring Diagrams

Dashboard and Electric Start Wiring

Wiring diagrams for the dashboard and electric start system.

Signal Loom and Trim System Wiring

Wiring diagrams for the signal loom and electric trim system.

Appendix C: Roll Trimmer Modification

Roll Trimmer Operation, Setup, and Checks

How the roll trimmer works, its setup, and checks.

Roll Trimmer Check Flight and Maintenance

Procedures for check flights and maintenance of the roll trimmer.