Powrachute PEGASUS 582 Manuel du propriétaire

Original Issue Date 28.05.2007 Revision Date: 28.05.2007

POWRACHUTE Pilot Operating Handbook Model: PEGASUS 582

Table of Content

Powrachute Pegasus Pilot Operating Handbook………………..…...……...

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1. Table of Content………………………………................................................................................2

2. General Information………………………………........................................................................3

2.1 Description of the PPC………………………………............................................................4

3. Operating Limitations……………………………….....................................................................

3.1 Fuel and Fuel Capacity……………………………….............................................................6

3.2 Oil………………………………........................................................................................................6

3.3 Operating Weights………………………………....................................................................6

3.4 Maximum Wind………………………………...........................................................................6

3.5 Service Ceiling………………………………..............................................................................6

3.6 Load Factors……………………………….................................................................................6

3.7 Prohibited Maneuvers………………………………..............................................................6

3.8 Engine Limits……………………………….................................................................................6

4. Emergen y Pro edures……………………………….................................................................7

4.1 Emergencies During Wing Inflation………………………………..................................7

4.2 Emergencies in flight………………………………................................................................7

5. Normal Pro edures……………………………….........................................................................8

5.1 Launching of the wing………………………………..............................................................8

5.2 Collapsing of the wing on landing……………………………….......................................9

5.3 Packing and unpacking the wing………………………………........................................9

5.4 Potential for rollover……………………………….................................................................9

5.5 Landing Flare……………………………….............................................................................10

5.6 Preflight Checklist (Detailed)…………………………….................................................11

5.7 Preflight Checklist (Abbreviated)…………………………….........................................1

6. Performan e……………………………….....................................................................................16

6.1 Takeoff Distances………………………………....................................................................17

6.2 Rate of Climb……………………………….............................................................................17

6.3 Fuel Consumption………………………………....................................................................17

7. Air raft Speed………………………………..................................................................................17

8. Weight and Balan e………………………………......................................................................18

9. Systems and Des riptions………………………………........................................................19

9.1 Chassis Overview……………………………….....................................................................20

9.2 Electrical System Overview……………………………….................................................22

9.3 Rotax 82 Engine………………………………....................................................................24

9.4 Engine Break-In………………………………..........................................................................24

9.5 Component Propeller……………………………….............................................................26

9.6 Component Parachute………………………………...........................................................27

10. Handling, Servi e and Maintenan e………………………………...................................28

10.1 Transporting………………………………...............................................................................29

11. Environmental Restri tions………………………………......................................................30

12. Warm up pro eedure………………………………...................................................................31

13. Pre Start Up and Takeoff…………………………...............................……............................32

14. Wing Layout………………………........................………...............................................................33

15. Post Flight………………………………...........................................................................................34

16. Supplements............................................................................................................................3

17. Data Lo ation and Conta t Information..................................................................36

18. Warnings and Pla ards.....................................................................................................37

19. Revisions....................................................................................................................................38

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In accordance with the ASTM specification F 2243-03 each Pegasus PPC

includes a Pilot Operating Handbook (POH). The content and format

herewith is defined by F 2243-03

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General Information

Read this before your first flight!

Every pilot has to understand the limitations and specifications of this light

sport aircraft. The Pilot Operating Handbook must be read thoroughly.

Please pay attention to the pre-flight and daily checks. Maintenance

instructions for the Pegasus are given in a separate maintenance manual.

Also note that no amount of information we can give you in writing will

serve as a substitute for proper training. Before you attempt to fly your

Pegasus PPC, seek out a qualified instructor to teach you how to fly safely.

No other single fa tor is as important to your safety as proper

training! If you need help in locating an instructor in your area, contact

Powrachute and we will help you find one. The pilot in command alone is

responsible for ensuring the continued airworthiness of this aircraft and

for its operation within the limits details herein. All persons entering this

aircraft do so at their own risk.

Manufa turer:

Powrachute, LLC.

942 Spring Creek Ct

Middleville, MI 49333

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2.1. Des ription of the PPC.

Your Pegasus Power Parachute is comprised of several components which are carefully

matched by Powrachute, LLC to meet our stringent quality standards. The components

and their features are discussed in this manual.

The main systems that make up the Pegasus Power Parachute are

Chassis - Engineered and constructed by Powrachute, LLC.

Electrical System - A self-charging system that powers all accessories

Rotax 582 Engine and Gearbox - Manufactured by Bombardier

Cooling System - Engineered to keep your engine running at optimal temperature

Exhaust System - Durably mounted to the engine

PowerFin Propeller - A smooth, balanced combination

Per ormance Designs - A perfect balance of lift and handling

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3. Operating Limitations

In order to safely enjoy flying your Pegasus Power Parachute, the following precautions

must ALWAYS be followed. Failure to do so ould result in serious bodily injury or

death!

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Never fly in winds stronger than your piloting skills will allow you to be safe. Winds

above 15 mph can be considered dangerous for a PPC.

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Do not fly in rain or snow, or when conditions could turn rainy or snowy.

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Never fly if you are impaired by alcohol or medications.

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Do not fly if you have any medical conditions which could cause you to black out or lose

control of the aircraft in any way.

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Always fly from a field that is of sufficient length and free of obstructions.

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Always take off and land directly into the wind. NEVER take off or land with the wind.

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You should never attempt to operate your powered parachute without proper training.

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Use of helmets is always recommended.

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Your PPC should always be operated within the legal boundaries set up by the FAA for

these types of crafts. This means you must be a licensed pilot and have your craft legally

registered with the FAA and carry an airworthiness card and limitations.

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You may, under no circumstances, carry a passenger with a student pilot certificate.

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Never overload your craft or exceed the manufacturers recommended gross weight limit.

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Your craft must be carefully inspected before each and every flight.

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Always warm your engine up to operating temperature before flying.

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Always wear lap and shoulder belts.

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NEVER fly your aircraft if you know of a problem or suspect there to be one.

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Always fly in a safe manner, and never fly over anything that you wouldn’t want to land

on!

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Never modify your Pegasus PPC without the express consent of Powrachute, LLC.

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3.1 Fuel and Fuel Capa ity

Fuel Specification: Premium Automotive Unleaded MIN 89oct rated.

Fuel Capacity: 10 US Gallons (Optional 1 gallon tank available)

3.2 Oil

For complete oil specifications see Rotax Manual located in the Pegasus

maintenance manual.

3.3 Operating Weights

Minimum load front seat: (PIC): 120lbs

Maximum Load per seat: 320lbs ea.

3.4 Maximum Wind

Maximum wing speed 1 mph no gust factor

Maximum cross wind mph no gust factor

Cross wind take offs and landings demand a lot of training and skill, the higher the cross wind, the

greater your skill must be.

3.5 Servi e Ceiling

Maximum service ceiling is 10,000ft due to sport pilot restrictions.

3.6 Load Fa tors

+6 g / - 0 g

3.7 Prohibited Maneuvers

The Pegasus is not certified for aerobatics. Steep turns beyond 60deg

should not be performed. Flights only in VFR conditions. Night flight

requires special optional lighting and a Private Pilots license with an

endorsement.

3.8 Engine Limits

Max EGT 1200F

Max CHT 300F

Max Coolant 17 F

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4. Emergen y Pro edures

4.1. Emergen ies During Wing Inflation

Any anomaly that occurs during the inflation of the wing prior to take off

that does not immediately correct itself or cannot be corrected prior to

actual takeoff is cause to abort the takeoff. Close the throttle, switch off

the ignition (MAG Switches), push the flight steering foot bars full forward

and pull in steering lines by hand to collapse the wing behind the aircraft.

Inspect the aircraft for any source of trouble or review your takeoff

procedures for any problems. If corrections cannot be made, suspend

flying activities till corrections are made. If possible, make necessary

corrections, pack up the wing, go back to the end of the runway, setup and

try again.

If cart rolls over do not try and stop it with feet or hands. Keep hands and

feet tucked in. STUT down the mags and when roll over has stopped

release your seat belt and help passenger if needed.

4.2 Emergen ies in flight

The most likely emergency in flight is loss of engine power. The first priority

in such an occurrence is to pick out an emergency landing site and begin

procedures to approach and land maintaining control of the aircraft

throughout. If you are at low altitude you may have very little time to make

a safe landing. Concentrate on the safe landing task first and foremost.

If you have a lot of altitude allowing time to determine the cause of the

engine stoppage, you may attempt a restart or other action after

selecting a landing site and beginning the emergency approach. In the

majority of cases a safe restart is unlikely so do not spend a great deal of

time on this effort. Concentrate on making a safe landing first.

The power off landing will be at a much higher sink rate that the “normal”

landing with power on being used to control the sink rate. Begin your

landing “flare “ at about 1 ft up and use full flare to keep the touchdown

as light as possible. Use full flare and pull in the steering lines by hand as in

a normal landing.

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5. Normal Pro edures

Training Supplement.

There are some peculiar characteristics of powered parachutes that

need to be emphasized when training flying students. All students should

be trained using the FAA prescribed standards for examination and

practical tests as a guide as to what knowledge and skills the student will

need. The manufacturer's Pilot Operating Handbook should also be used

as a guide for training. For beginning students unfamiliar with any form of

flight, this should be a straight forward process. Particular care on the

part of the instructor however needs to be paid to powered parachute

students who may have experience with other forms of flight. The powered

parachute has some characteristics that are quite different from other

aircraft. Pilots of other aircraft develop habits that could be a hindrance to

safe flight in a powered parachute without proper training.

5.1 Laun hing of the wing:

The powered parachute wing is not ready for flight until it has been "kited

up" and has assumed the proper shape and overhead position for flight.

Sufficient time must be spent on this phase of training to see that the

student is proficient in handling this part of powered parachute

operations. Wing layout, inspection while laid out, kite up sequence, final

visual inspection prior to takeoff and actual takeoff need to be covered as

a part of every students training. Special throttle control required in this

operation needs to be emphasized. In particular, pilots of other forms of

aircraft may need to have this part of the operation made clear as it

differs markedly from what they may be used to.

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5.2 Collapsing of the wing on landing:

Because of the non rigid form of the powered parachute wing, it needs

special handling upon landing to prevent damage. Landing techniques to

control collapse of the wing and make it fall behind the aircraft on landing

are essential to prevent the wing falling on hot engine parts, getting fouled

in the propeller or run over by the landing gear. This procedure is

essential to training for all students. Again special care must be exercised

with students who have experience in other forms of aircraft in order to

point out the need for special procedures unfamiliar to them.

5.3 Pa king and unpa king the wing:

Because of the non rigid nature of the powered parachute wing and it's

susceptibility to ultraviolet ray damage from prolonged sunlight exposure,

it needs to be stowed in a bag or other container when not in use. This

requires that it be packed and unpacked with each use. Instruction in the

proper methods for performing packing and unpacking that will minimize

wear and damage to the wing and it's related accessories is essential.

5.4 Potential for rollover:

Because a powered parachute wing is situated many feet above the

center of gravity of the aircraft, the aircraft has a potential to be dragged

over or pulled over by combined forces of wind and propeller thrust under

certain conditions. Commonly referred to as a "rollover". Instruction in

proper techniques to minimize this risk is essential. Instruction as to what

operational signals indicate an impending rollover or pullover and

appropriate pilot actions is also essential. Again, pilots with experience in

other forms of aircraft need special emphasis on these issues to point out

how they differ from what they understand and the habits they have

developed.

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5.5 Landing Flare:

Another unique feature of powered parachutes is the use of the in flight

turning or "steering" controls when landing. Using both the left and right

controls simultaneously allows for "braking" or "flaring" on final approach

just before touchdown to reduce speed and "round out" or level off the

descent for a smooth touchdown. It is essential to learn this technique and

achieve sufficient proficiency for use in the event of an engine failure in

flight. Again, powered parachute students with experience in other forms

of aircraft need special emphasis on this difference from what they are

used to.

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5.6 Preflight Che klist (Detailed)

Before each flight the pilot in command of the flight should conduct a

preflight inspection to assure that the aircraft is in a safe condition for

flight. The following is a detailed description of a suggested procedure for

such a preflight inspection. The pilot in command is encouraged to develop

his or her own inspection routine to suit their own individual aircraft

configuration and needs. The following is only a suggested guide.

For convenience this suggested procedure starts at the left side of the

front or nose wheel and proceeds rearward, around and back to the right

front side of the nose wheel examining each point along the way. This is a

detailed description of suggested procedure. An abbreviated checklist will

be repeated afterwards which can be used as a checklist in the field to

remind the pilot of what items are suggested to be covered in the preflight

inspection.

Nose wheel, Brake and ground steering.

Check for security of the nose wheel on it’s axle with nut secure, security

of wheel fork and pivot bolt, brake mechanism secure and operating,

centering springs OK, steering arm secure. Wheel and steering turn

freely.

Left Hand flight steering foot bar, steering line, pulley and trim system.

Check that foot bar is secure, pivots freely, steering line in good order,

pullies in good order and trim system secure, moves freely and in proper

takeoff position.

Instrument Pod, instruments, switches, displays.

Check that instrument pod is secure, all instruments and switches secure,

switches in safe position before engine startup.

Front ground steering .

Check for proper range of steering and check all nuts and bolts.

Front seat & belts left hand side.

Check that front seat and seat belts are securely fastened to airframe.

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