Air Creation iFUN 13 SP Manual

GDMANiFUN 13 SP-1G Version 0030 1
Instruction and Maintenance
Handbook
Wing type:
iFUN 13 SP
615 Route de l’aérodrome 07200 Lanas, France
Téléphone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
[email protected] • http://www.aircreation.fr

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1 Table of Contents
1Table of Contents..............................................................................................................2
2Amendment Record Sheet ...............................................................................................3
2.1 Table of Amendments...................................................................................................3
2.2 Amendments.................................................................................................................3
3General ...............................................................................................................................4
3.1 About this Document.....................................................................................................4
3.2 3-Perspective Diagram .................................................................................................5
Figure 3-1 : iFUN 13 SP in 3 Perspectives................................................................................5
4Technical Specifications - Performance.........................................................................6
4.1 Technical Specifications ...............................................................................................6
4.2 Maximum Load / Trikes Adaptation ..............................................................................6
4.3 Performance .................................................................................................................7
5Instructions for use...........................................................................................................8
5.1 Assembly - Disassembly...............................................................................................8
5.1.1 Assembly................................................................................................................8
5.1.2 Disassembly.........................................................................................................12
5.2 Folding –Unfolding on the Pixel Trike........................................................................13
5.2.1 Folding on the Pixel Trike.....................................................................................13
5.2.2 Unfolding on the Pixel Trike .................................................................................16
5.3 Pre-Flight Check .........................................................................................................19
5.4 Flight Specifications....................................................................................................20
5.4.1 Operational Limitations.........................................................................................20
5.4.2 Controls................................................................................................................20
5.4.3 Flight Techniques.................................................................................................20
5.4.4 Adjustments..........................................................................................................24
6Maintenance.....................................................................................................................27
6.1 Transportation.............................................................................................................27
6.2 Storage........................................................................................................................27
6.3 Inspections & Scheduled Maintenance.......................................................................27
6.3.1 Time Limits............................................................................................................27
6.3.2 Safety Procedures..............................................................................................28
6.3.3 Wing Maintenance Schedule................................................................................29
6.4 Unscheduled Maintenance.......................................................................................30
6.4.1 General ................................................................................................................30
6.4.2 Inspection after Heavy Landing........................................................................30
6.4.3 Inspection after Heavy Turbulence...................................................................30
7Appendix ..........................................................................................................................31
7.1 Maintenance Operation Board....................................................................................31
7.2 Wing –Quality Form ...................................................................................................33

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2 Amendment Record Sheet
2.1 Table of Amendments
Review
Date
Comment
Section
0030
09-2021
Reference document
2.2 Amendments
The information in this manual is based on the data that was available at the time of its
publication. The latest amendments to this manual will be issued on the Air Création
website (http://www.aircreation.fr) in PDF format. This should be printed out and added
to the manual. The amendment table should at that time be updated with the appropriate
details and date. Therefore it is important for operators to check the website regularly for
any amendments that have been made. If any errors or omissions are found in this manual
please advise the factory.

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3 General
3.1 About this Document
This manual is a legal document which is approved for use with Air Creation iFun 13 SP
wing.
It must be used in conjunction with the particular trike’s operating handbook.
It must remain with the aircraft, and not be amended or altered without authority from Air
Creation.
All pilots should read this manual before flying as pilot in command of the aircraft to
which it refers.
This manual is not intended to teach you how to fly the aircraft. Learning to fly should be
accomplished under the supervision of a suitably qualified flight instructor experienced in
flying this type of aircraft.
What this manual will do is provide the information necessary to a qualified pilot for the
safe flight of this weight shift aircraft.

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3.2 3-Perspective Diagram
Figure 3-1 : iFUN 13 SP in 3 Perspectives

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4 Technical Specifications - Performance
4.1 Technical Specifications
Area
13 m² (140 sq ft)
Maximum wing loading
19,2 kg/m²
Airfoil type
Double surface 40%
Span
8,80 m (29 ft)
Nose angle
122°
Aspect ratio
6
Empty weight
35 kg (77 lbs)
Ultimate load factors
+ 6g - 3g
Maximum take-off weight
250 kg (551 lbs)
Limit load factors
+ 4g / 0g (-2g under gust)
4.2 Maximum Load / Trikes Adaptation
The following chart defines the useful load of our various trike models with the iFun 13 SP wing.
Trike Type
MTOW
Standard empty
load
Maximum empty
load
Maximum useful load *
Pixel 250
230 kg (507 lbs)
94 kg (207 lbs)
139 kg (306 lbs)
136 kg (300 lbs)
Pixel 303 XC
230 kg (507 lbs)
100 kg (221 lbs)
140,5 kg (310 lbs)
130 kg (287 lbs)
Pixel Aero 1000
230 kg (507 lbs)
114 kg (251 lbs)
141 kg (311 lbs)
116 kg (256 lbs)
* Optional equipment excluded
Other adaptations:
In the case of the adaptation of a trike from another factory or amateur built, different
from those specified above, the maximum total weight of the trike under must be less
than 215 kg (474 lbs).
Then progressive tests will be performed to check the adaptation wing/trike, especially
concerning the position of the control bar and the thrust line height.
Check during fitting whether the trike propeller stays clear of the lower rear
longitudinal cables and the keel. A minimum clearance of 10 cm (4 inches) should
be respected when the hang point is set to the front position and the wing is fully
nose up and all the way banked on one side.

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4.3 Performance
The indicated speeds are CAS corrected speeds.
(*)The indicated performances were measured with the standard propellers fitted on the
trikes. The performances obtained with the optional propellers proposed are at least
equivalent.
Trike
Pixel 250
Pixel 303 XC
Pixel Aero 1000
Take-off
Weight
180 kg
Max 230 kg
180 kg
Max 230 kg
180 kg
Max 230 kg
397 lbs
507 lbs
397 lbs
507 lbs
397 lbs
507 lbs
Stall speed
41 km/h
44 km/h
41 km/h
44 km/h
41 km/h
44 km/h
25 mph
27 mph
25 mph
27 mph
25 mph
27 mph
Take-off run
40 m
55 m
40 m
53 m
40 m
55 m
131 ft
180 ft
131 ft
174 ft
131 ft
180 ft
50 ft clearing
distance
90 m
110 m
85 m
105 m
90 m
110 m
295 ft
361 ft
278 ft
344ft
295 ft
361 ft
Climb rate
4,2 m/s
2,6 m/s
4,5 m/s
2,8 m/s
4,3 m/s
2,7 m/s
827 ft/mn
512 ft/mn
886 ft/min
551 ft/min
847 ft/mn
532 ft/mn
Landing
distance from
50 ft height
135 m
145 m
135 m
145 m
135 m
145 m
442 ft
475 ft
442 ft
475 ft
442 ft
475 ft
Take-off and
landing Side
wind limits
25 km/h
15 mph
V.N.E. (velocity
never to
exceed)
120 km/h
74 mph
V.man (never
to be exceeded
in very
turbulent air)
88 km/h
54 mph

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5 Instructions for use
5.1 Assembly - Disassembly
5.1.1 Assembly
In 3.8 m (for a wing folded in 5.3 meters, disregard the instructions for assembly of the rear parts of the
leading edges).
1. Open the wing bag, make sure that the A-frame is on top, remove fastenings and disengage the
rear part of the bag.
2. Take out the rear part of the leading edges, the battens and the tip struts of their bag.
3. Unfold each tip of the sail. Remove all Velcros. Remove foam guards (rear of keel, ends of A-
frame, hang block APR).
4. Assemble the control bar on the connector secured to the left A-frame strut by means of the 6 mm
CHC bolt, the two stainless steel washers, the two plastic washers, the wing nut and the safety ring
(Figure 5-1).
5. Assemble the right A-frame strut to the base of the control bar using the push-pin, no cable must
pass inside.
6. Remove the foam guards at the end of the front part of the leading edges (Figure 5-2). Store the
Velcros and the guards in the wing bag.
7. Slide the rear parts of the leading edge into the sail and into the front part. Observe the right / left
indications on the tubes. (Figure 5-3)
The two rear parts of the leading edges are not identical. A sticker on the tube indicates whether it is a
right (D) or left (G). An inversion can have serious consequences because it modifies the tip struts angle
resulting in negative twisting of the tips and strong longitudinal instability.
Figure 5-1
Figure 5-2
Figure 5-3
Figure 5-4

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8. Finish to engage the rear parts of the leading edges in the front part by rotating them to line up the
tubes slots and the horizontal bolt connecting the crossbar on the front part of the leading edge.
Push them forward as far as possible. Make sure that the plastic lugs and the openings for the tip
struts at the rear of the tubes are face-to-face Once installed the rear leading edge slot should be
located on the channel horizontal bolt. It should be impossible to rotate the leading edge, if
correctly assembled.
9. Remove the plastic caps from the wingtip sleeves. Pull the sail tightly backwards and position the
leading edge fabric of each half-wing outward.
10. Install the fastening screw of the sail at each end of the wing using the Allen key placed in the
plate close to the head of the screw, on the Right side (Figure 5-4). Insert the screws first through
the extrados grommets, then into the drilling of the tensioning bracket and finally into the lower
surface grommet (Figure 5-5). A stainless steel washer should be placed under the head of the
screw and a second between the intrados eye and the butterfly nut.
Figure 5-5
Figure 5-6
11. Tighten the sail on each leading edge by tightening the screw at the sleeve end of 20 turns using
the Allen wrench. Replace the plastic caps at the end of the leading edges (Figures 5-7 & 5-8).
Figure 5-7
Figure 5-8
12. Straighten the A-frame by engaging the swan catch of the front longitudinal lower cables on the
rail screw at the wing nose without locking the lever.
13. Assemble the 2 lateral struts on the shroud base connecting with the crossbars. Position the struts
vertically by pushing them with the shoulder to facilitate the installation of the screw. The leading
edge of the struts profile must be directed outwards. The screws must be installed with a stainless
washer and a plastic washer on each side of the tube. Secure with the split ring.
The upper shroud bases must be pivoted in such a way that their connecting screw with the Shroud/crossbar
axis is directed with the head on the leading edge side and the nut on the trailing edge side. Otherwise, the
leading edge tube will be damaged by the nut when folding the wing. (Figure 5-9).
14. Assemble the 2 lateral struts on the bases of the control bar by means of the screws, with a
stainless steel washer and a plastic washer on each side of the tube. Secure with the split ring
(Figure 5-10).

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Figure 5-9
Figure 5-10
15. Lift the nose of the wing and tilt it to rest on its A-frame. Remove and store the bag (Figure 5-11).
16. Push the swan catch lever of the front lower longitudinal cables into the nose rail and lock it with
the push-pin and safety washer.
17. Open the 2 half-wings to the maximum (Figure 5-12).
Figure 5-11
Figure 5-12
18. Pull the tensioning lever of the crossbars back from the kingpost foot, taking care not to cross the
cables.
19. Insert the nylon head at the top of the kingpost, then the kingpost on the base attached to the top of
the keel, between the two tensioning cables (Figure 5-13).
20. Make sure that the struts to crossbars link parts do not block in the openings on the undersurface
of the sail and then pull the tensioning lever back towards the trailing edge to hook it onto the
screw of the rail at the end of the keel. (Figure 5-14).
Figure 5-13
Figure 5-14
21. Tilt the wing on its nose.
22. Carefully slide the sail bent battens in their respective pockets and tension the sail by fastening the
Easyfit tighteners (Battens with red end caps on the Left side and those with Gray-colored ends on
the Right side).
23. Lower the swan catch lever of the crossbars tensioning cables and lock it into the rail using the
push-pin.