Flight and Operation Manual Rev 3.0 on 09-04-2013 - Trixy Aviation

6.5 UndercarriageThe undercarriage is made up of the main l<strong>and</strong>ing gear with tire size4.00-6“<strong>and</strong> the nose wheel with tire size 3.50-4“.The main l<strong>and</strong>ing gear consists of a fiber reinforced composite strut,which is attached to the frame at its middle. The tips carry the mainwheels, which are equipped with hydraulic brakes.The nose wheel is held inside a stainless steel fork. The fork may berotated inside a steel holder welded in the front part of the steel frame.The nose gear construction is connected through rods to the pedals.The main l<strong>and</strong>ing gear <strong>and</strong> the nose wheel are maintenance-free.The main wheel bearings are to be checked <strong>and</strong> the front wheel shaftmay be greased as a part of the regular maintenance. The tires must bechanged when in bad condition (worn-down tread or visible damage).The main wheel bolts on the strut must be checked prior to every flight.6.6 Seats <strong>and</strong> seat beltsAll seats are made of carbon fiber composite. They are appropriately reenforced<strong>and</strong> are attached to the frame. Thus, the pilot’s mass isdirectly loaded on the frame.The gyrocopter must be flown from the front seat <strong>and</strong> the seat belts inthe back must be fastened so they cannot catch on the co-pilot´s stick(if installed) in case that the rear seat is not occupied.Both seats are equipped with 4-point seat belts which are attacheddirectly to the frame.6.7 Luggage compartmentsWarning: Hard or sharp edged objects may damage the structure ofthe gyrocopter in turbulent conditions. This may have fatalconsequences.Warning: the lugage must be secured in the lugage compartmentsprior to every flight.<strong>Flight</strong> <strong>and</strong> operation manual G 4-2 <strong>Rev</strong>ision <strong>3.0</strong> – 09.04.2013 64