Air Creation SKYPPER evo 912 IS Owner's manual

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Pilot’s Operating Handbook
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615 Route de l’Aérodrome, 07200 Lanas, France
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1 Table of Contents
1Table of Contents................................................................... 2
2Amendment Record Sheet .................................................... 4
2.1 Table of Amendments.......................................................................... 4
2.2 Amendments........................................................................................ 4
3General.................................................................................... 5
3.1 About this Document............................................................................ 5
3.2 Drawings.............................................................................................. 6
Figure 3-1: Skypper evo 912 IS in 3 Perspectives ...................................................................6
4Technical specifications –Performance .............................. 7
4.1 Performance......................................................................................... 7
5Instructions for use................................................................ 8
5.1 Adapting Wings & Trikes...................................................................... 8
5.2 Assembling........................................................................................... 8
5.3 Setting & Function of Controls.............................................................. 8
5.3.1 Master Switch.........................................................................................................8
5.3.2 Instrumentation power switch.................................................................................8
5.3.3 Ignition Switches.....................................................................................................9
5.3.4 Starter buttons........................................................................................................9
5.3.5 Battery Backup switch............................................................................................9
5.3.6 Throttle ...................................................................................................................9
5.3.7 Ground steering......................................................................................................9
5.3.8 Brake......................................................................................................................9
5.3.9 Parking Brake.........................................................................................................9
5.3.10 Fuel Cock ...............................................................................................................9
5.3.11 Fuel Pumps ..........................................................................................................10
5.4 Ergonomics........................................................................................ 10
5.4.1 Pedal Set..............................................................................................................10
5.4.2 Passenger Footrest..............................................................................................10
5.4.3 Harnesses ............................................................................................................10
5.4.4 Baggage Storage .................................................................................................10
5.5 Preflight check.................................................................................... 11
5.6 Boarding............................................................................................. 12
5.6.1 General.................................................................................................................12
5.6.2 Pilot in the Front Seat...........................................................................................12
5.6.3 Passenger ............................................................................................................12

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5.7 Start-up .............................................................................................. 12
5.8 Flight .................................................................................................. 13
5.8.1 Prior to Take-Off...................................................................................................13
5.8.2 Take-Off................................................................................................................14
5.8.3 Cruising ................................................................................................................14
5.8.4 Landing.................................................................................................................14
5.8.5 Parking .................................................................................................................15
5.9 Emergency procedures...................................................................... 15
5.9.1 Power failure on take-off ......................................................................................15
5.9.2 Power failure at altitude........................................................................................15
5.9.3 Restart the engine in flight....................................................................................15
5.9.4 Engine fire ............................................................................................................15
5.10 Options............................................................................................... 16
5.10.1 Cockpit fairing.......................................................................................................16
5.10.2 Parachute.............................................................................................................16
5.10.3 Dual Control for Instruction...................................................................................16
5.10.4 Skis.......................................................................................................................17
5.10.5 HP (Cross Country)..............................................................................................17
5.10.6 Bush .....................................................................................................................17
5.10.7 Strobes.................................................................................................................17
5.10.8 Oil Thermostat......................................................................................................17
5.10.9 4-points harness...................................................................................................17
5.10.10 Flight instrument MGL Explorer+SP6+FF............................................................17
5.10.11 Flight instrument MGL Xtrem+SP6+FF................................................................17
5.10.12 Flight instrument MGL MX1+SP6+FF..................................................................18
5.10.13 Flight instrument MGL EMS2...............................................................................18
5.10.14 Flight instrument MGL ASV 2...............................................................................18
5.10.15 Magnetic Compass Ø57.......................................................................................18
5.10.16 Radio Icom A25 + antenna...................................................................................18
5.10.17 Radio Dittel KRT 2 Radio + antenna.................................................................18
5.10.18 ICA 12 or ICA 13 Intercom .................................................................................18
5.10.19 Dittel KTX 2 Transponder ..................................................................................18
5.10.20 Propeller...............................................................................................................18
5.11 Specific Use / Safety Instructions....................................................... 19
5.11.1 Towing..................................................................................................................19
5.11.2 Load Carriage, Survey Material, Data Transmission, Photography, Video
&c. ........................................................................................................................19
5.11.3 Sky jumpers..........................................................................................................19
5.11.4 Skis.......................................................................................................................19
6Appendix............................................................................... 21
6.1 Trike –Quality Form........................................................................... 21

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2 Amendment Record Sheet
2.1 Table of Amendments
Review
Date
Comment
Section
0010
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 SKYPPER
trikes.
It must be used in conjunction with the particular wing’s operating handbook and the
Rotax 912 IS Owner’s Manual.
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 Drawings
Figure 3-1: Skypper evo 912 IS in 3 Perspectives

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4 Technical specifications –Performance
4.1 Performance
Engine
912 IS
Propeller
Helix
H50F 1,75 L-CS-
12-3/A1
Neuform
TXL3-65-
47-101.6
Neuform
CL3 -65-(IP)-
47-101,6
Duc Flash
2MFSH-3-L
Empty weight (standard)
183,5 kg
405 lbs
186 kg
410 lbs
185,5 kg
409 lbs
185 kg
408 lbs
Maximum weight without wing
417 kg
919 lbs
417 kg
919 lbs
417 kg
919 lbs
417 kg
919 lbs
Ultimate load factors at max
weight
+6g -3g
+6g -3g
+6g -3g
+6g -3g
Limit load factors
+ 4g - 2g
+ 4g - 2g
+ 4g - 2g
+ 4g - 2g
Fuel tank capacity
55 Liters
14.5 US Gal
55 Liters
14.5 US Gal
55 Liters
14.5 US Gal
55 Liters
14.5 US Gal
Maximum power
73.5 kW
73.5 kW
73.5 kW
73.5 kW
Maximum rpm
5800 rpm
5800 rpm
5800 rpm
5800 rpm
Maximum continuous power
69 kW
69 kW
69 kW
69 kW
Rpm
5600 rpm
5600 rpm
5600 rpm
5600 rpm
Reduction drive
Mechanical
Mechanical
Mechanical
Mechanical
Ratio
1:2.43
1:2.43
1:2.43
1:2.43
Maximum propeller rpm
3400 rpm
2600 rpm
2600 rpm
3400 rpm
Minimum height for a noise
level on ground less than 65dB
at maximum power
415 m
1362 ft
280 m
919 ft
330 m
1083 ft
375 m
1230 ft

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5 Instructions for use
5.1 Adapting Wings & Trikes
In our current production, the two-seater wings Fun 450, iFun 16-16SP-XL, Kiss 450,
iXess, NuviX and BioniX may equip SKYPPER trikes.
5.2 Assembling
1. Assemble the wing as indicated in the Pilot’s Operating Handbook of the wing, rest it on its nose
faced into the wind.
2. Wheel the trike behind the wing, in the keel axis, remove the windshield, pull the upper beam
down and take the front strut out.
3. Raise the upper beam, push the hang point into the hang bracket, position the Ø10 hang bolt,
install the butterfly nut, tilt the lever back in order to tighten the plates, and secure with the safety
ring.
4. Slip the backup fastening cable through the belt loop at the kingpost level, make one turn around
it. Slip it through the belt loop again and fasten it to the trike upper beam. The backup fastening
cable should pass under the tensioning cables and between the keel and the fine cord of the
CORSET for the NuviX and BioniX wings. This operation secures both the trike to the wing and
the wing crossbar tensioning system.
5. Raise the wing nose by pulling the trike back or by slipping the control bar until the keel meets the
upper arch.
6. Attach the front strut between the plates at the top of the upper beam using the bolt, the butterfly
nut and the safety ring.
7. Hold the control bar and lift the wing. The front tube base is fixed to the frame at windshield level.
8. Set the safety bolt of the upper beam (above the passenger seat), screw the butterfly nuts, then slip
the safety rings into the drilling of the bolt.
9. Set the bolt connecting the front tube with the lower beam; screw the butterfly nut, and secure
with the split ring.
10. Assemble the windshield using the ¼ turn plastic screws.
11. To disassemble, reverse the assembly operations.
5.3 Setting & Function of Controls
5.3.1 Master Switch
The key switch located on the lower right side of the dashboard allows the circuit board
to be supplied by the battery. A green light confirms that the circuit is activated.
5.3.2 Instrumentation power switch
The switch located on the upper right part of the dashboard allows the power supply of
the electronic instruments by the battery.

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5.3.3 Ignition Switches
Each ignition line has its own switch, positioned to the lower right of the dashboard,
which makes it possible to operate them simultaneously or to select one of them. Line A
is controlled by the left switch, line B by the right switch.
5.3.4 Starter buttons
The engine start is activated by two push buttons located in the lower part of the
dashboard. The one on the right is the start power switch. It allows the momentary power
supply of the engine by the battery and activates the fault detection system. The one on
the left activates the starter.
5.3.5 Battery Backup switch
In the event of a malfunction of the two ignition lines, the engine may be restarted by
switching the emergency switch located at the bottom of the instrument panel to the "on"
position. This activates the permanent power supply of the engine by the battery to allow
to extend the flight to an emergency landing place.
5.3.6 Throttle
The primary throttle control is a foot throttle which is connected to the right foot pedal.
This is activated by pressing the foot pedal. There is also an additional hand throttle
which is located on the right side of the instrument panel. Both throttles work in the
conventional manner, i.e. forwards to increase power. An addition foot throttle may be
fitted for the rear seat occupant/instructor (in option).
5.3.7 Ground steering
The nose wheel is steered by the foot pedals via cables. They work in the normal weight
shift aircraft manner –i.e. push right to go left.
Rear seat steering is also an option and operates in the same manner via a rear steering
bar and linking cables (in option).
5.3.8 Brake
Push the left pedal forward to apply the hydraulic disc brakes upon the wheels.
5.3.9 Parking Brake
Push the brake pedal (brake action), lift the parking brake rack located on the right of the
left pedal and slowly release the brake pedal. The rack is blocked. The parking brake is
spring loaded and automatically returns to the off position when the brake pedal is
pressed again.
5.3.10 Fuel Cock
The fuel supply valve is located near the right articulation of the upper beam, in front of
the fuel tank. The tap is positioned so that it is open when the tap is in line with the fuel
line and shut off when the tap is perpendicular to the fuel line.

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5.3.11 Fuel Pumps
The two fuel pumps are controlled by switches positioned on the lower left side of the
dashboard. The left switch acts on the main pump, the one on the right on the auxiliary
pump.
5.4 Ergonomics
5.4.1 Pedal Set
The position of the foot pedals can be adjusted to provide the most comfortable and
efficient piloting position.
The range of adjustment of the rudder pedal is up to 2 inches (5 cm) with 2 horizontal
positions.
The rudder pedal is moved by pulling back the fork axel and setting it in the desired
position.
5.4.2 Passenger Footrest
The footrest can be adjusted by rotation on its axis on the bottom strut. Two positions
1.5 in (4 cm) apart may be set according to the size of the passenger.
5.4.3 Harnesses
The Skypper is fitted with lap straps which utilize conventional airline-type buckles.
There are also additional inertia reel shoulder harnesses for the pilot and passenger which
attach to the lap strap buckles.
5.4.4 Baggage Storage
Baggage can be stowed in the following areas:
A storage basket is located in the cockpit fairing under the pilots’legs. Maximum load for is 22
lbs (10 Kg).
In the stowage area under rear seat. Maximum load in this area 33 lbs (15 Kg).
Rear seat stowage bag. This can be fitted when flying solo and is secured by webbing straps. Max
load 65 lbs (30 Kg).
Document pocket behind the back of the front seat. Max load 2 lbs (1 Kg).
Loads carried in these areas must be accounted for when working out the takeoff weight
of the aircraft.