Flanders Silent Twin User manual

User’s Manual Flanders Silent Twin
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User’s manual
Flanders Silent Trike
“Silent Twin”
Manufacturer: Flandersparamotor
Iepersteenweg 41
8650 Merkem
0475/23.55.60
This trike should be maintained following this manual
Content:

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1. General information…………………………………………………………………
1.1 Introduction…………………………………………………………………….
1.2 Certificates…………………………………………………………………….
1.3 Warnings and safety guidelines…………………………………..
2. Description…………………………………………………………………………..
2.1 caracteristics
2.2 Technical description
2.3 3-dimensional
3. Limits in functioning……………………………………………………………….
3.1 Introduction
3.2 flight speed
4. Engine
4.1 Fuel.
4.2 Use of the engine.
4.3 caracteristics
5. Weight and gravity.
6. normal use
7. Starting procedure.
7.1 Introduction
7.2 preparations before flight
7.3 Daily control
7.4 maintenance.
7.5 Periodic check-up
7.5.1 Every 25 hours.
7.5.2 Every 100 hours or yearly
7.5.3 Every 2 years.

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1 GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1.introduction
This manual is written in order to provide a maximum of information to the pilots, so a
safe, efficient and legal use of the tandem trike is at hand.
To fly this trike, one should have legal flight permission.
It is the pilot’s responsibility to follow the rules of the country he is in.
Prior to his first flight, the pilot needs to read the user’s manual carefully and follow the
instructions. Only by this way we can guarantee an adequate functioning of this machine..
1.1 CERTIFICATES
The Flanders Silent Twin is build and certified following ………..
The certificate number ........................is obtained by………………………….
Sound tests have been done following legal rules.
1.2 WARNINGS AND SAFETYPRESCRIPTIONS
We use in this guide the following terms:.
Warning: Instructions how to avoid dangerous situations
Attention: advise to ensure safety in the long run
Remark: not immediately influencing your flight, but still unusual or important...
SAFETY GUIDELINES:
Read through publications such as …, flightmagazines or IFR-reports on safety
reports.
Do not fly under bad circumstances such as strong thermic or turbulent weather.
Do never fly close to stormy clouds, the cloud could lift you up. When bad weather
arises, look for a safe spot to land.
Get well informed about where local airports are, or where low flying occurs, avoid
this places.
Warning: smoking in the trike is not allowed because of danger of fire..
2. Description
2.1 CARACTERISTICS
Paramotortrike with steerable front wheel.
Chassis made out of TIG welded aluminium...
Tandem (twin).

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2-cilinder 4-stroke engine V1000cc Briggs and Stratton engine with electric
starter. (hand started only on monotrikes)
3-blade propeller ø 160 mm Type: Helix H40F 1.60 mmL-L-10-3
Wing: certified gliders and/or as long as the wing corresponds to the description
of the manufacturer...
Reserve-chute: hand thrown or rocket system
2.2 TECHNICAL DATA
Length
185 cm or 72.83 inch
Height
190 cm or 74.8 inch
Width
185 cm or 72.83 inch
Tarra
135 kg or 297.69pound
Loading capacity
200 kg or 440.92 pound
Take off weight (Max)
340 kg or 749,57 pound
Fuel capaciteit
32 liter or 8.45 gallon
3. FUNCTIONING LIMITS
3.1 INTRODUCTION
The obtained results, from as well test flying as theoretical calculation, indicate the limits
for good functioning and safe use.
The Flanders Silent Twin is, just as every other ultra light aircraft, not conceived for
acrobatic exercises.
Turnings of more than 60° are not allowed.
It is forbidden to fly this trike when VMC does not allow it. Do not fly by wind power of
more than 20km/ hour or 17 miles/hour (5, 6 m/s), or rain.
3.2 FLIGHTSPEED
Given numbers are for IAS (indicated air speed) flying with dulv tested glider TUSKER
(SWING)
Max. accepted speed
73 km/u or 54 miles/h
Max. speed
70 km/u or 54miles/h
Manoeuver speed
65 km/u or 46miles/h
Recommended speed while landing
35 km/u or 30miles/h
Min. speed
30 km/u or 24miles/h

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Do not exceed maximum advised speed.
4. ENGINE
Manufacturer
Flandersparamotor
Type
Flanders V 50 hp
Trust
130 kg or 286lbs
Reduction/gear
1 / 2.16
Cylinder headtemperature
150°
Propeller
3-blade Carbon Helix 160 cm or 63 inch
Angle for propeller / Length
10° 160cm or 63inch
4.1 FUEL
The engine uses led free gasoline 98ron of a well-known brand.
Warning:
Do always use gasoline and oil of a well-known brand...
If not, unrepairable damage can be done to the engine. WE ARE NOT RESPONSABLE
FOR THIS.
4.2 USE OF THE ENGINE
To start: turn over the main switch to the “on” position. You hear a buzzing sound which
lets you know that the start contact can be activated.
.now the start engine can be activated by pressing the start button or turning the key in the
contact.
(See pictures below. The start button is to find under the throttle.
When the engine is cold, please pull on the choke and give some gas by pulling the
throttle.
.
Stopping the engine: turn head switch to “off” position or push the stop button
underneath the throttle (see picture). After the buzzing sound you need to switch of the
main switch...
.
Startknop OFF

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ON
Remark:
-when not using the trike the main switch should always be in the “off”” position.
-Strictly forbidden to start the engine by turning the propeller by hand.
4.3 THE ENGINE
Following values should not be exceeded:
Waarde
Bereik
Maximum
Notatie
RPM
0 - 4500
4500
TR/MIN or RPM
Oil temperature
75°
100°
C°
exhaust temperature
C°
5. WEIGHT AND GRAVITY
The maximum allowed take-off weight of the Flanders Silent Twin is 340kg
(750pound)
.inclusive pilot, passenger, fuel and luggage.
If you add something to the standard equippement, this maximum cannot be exceeded.
The pilot has the responsibility to stick to these limits.
Do not exceed the range of the suspension points. They are calculated to fit for
mono or tandem flight. The pilot takes place in the back, his weight can be
between 45kg (92pnd) and 120kg (265pnd).You do not need to put extra weight
in the passenger’s seat in order to fly solo.
Attention:
-To adjust the suspension point, you need to know the weight of your passenger.
-When you fly solo, also attach the glider to the correct suspension points.
Maximum takeoff weight.
340 kg or 750pnd
.
frontside----} {---- backside
1 = 30/50 kg or 66/110
2 = 50/90 kg or 110/198
3 = 90/125 kg or 198/
275pnd 3 2 1

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6. G-FORCES
The Flanders Silent Twin offers you safe flights between 1G and 4G forces.
Warning:
Do not fly acrobatic manoeuvres
Turnings over the 60° such as short loops or spirals are not allowed
7. STARTPROCEDURE
7.1
Before taking in use the Flanders Silent Twin, make sure that the gear is in perfect
condition to fly.
It is the user who has to make sure inspection is done before each flight.
7.2 PREPARATION BEFORE FLIGHT
Trike: -Routine control on defects.
-Check if propeller does not hit the cage or other obstacles by turning it
around by hand once...
-Check the fuel (if there is sufficient).
-Check if throttle cable always comes back to stand down before starting the
engine.
-Check the locks on the suspensions points.
-Have the engine run softly until operating temperature is reached...
Glider: -Fold the wing open towards wind direction...
-Unravel if needed and control the lines...
-Check the risers. (trims on-off)
-Check the steering lines.
-Attach the risers to the foreseen suspension hooks on the trike.
-Attach A-pullers which will pull up the wing...
Warning: Be sure the A-pullers are not too tight in order not to have a risk of frontstall.
Passenger:
-Have your passenger sitting on the front seat.
-Make sure they keep their feet on the footrest.
-Close security belts and check the locks.

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-Wear helmets with radio communication for safety.
After this the pilot can get ready for his flight.
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7.3 DAILY VERIFICATION
It is important to make sure there are no defects on the machine or wing.
Always first restore what is incorrect before flying.
7.4 MAINTENANCE.
The Flanders Silent Twin asks for little maintenance; nevertheless always clean up your
gear before storing. Eventual remnants from spilling fuel or oil could influence the
engine.
Always protect your engine from rain.
7.5 NECCESSARY PERIODIC CONTROL
We advise you to follow up closely this periodic maintenance.
7.5.1. Every 25 hours of flight:
- take of air filter and blow out.
- check oil level.
- check and tighten bolds and nuts.
- Check on possible use or damage.
7.5.2 every 10 hours or yearly:.
- change oil.
-change oil filter.
- change sparkplugs.
- change belts where the glider is attached on.
7.5.3 every 2 years.
- change original hooks between trike and glider.
- have a thorough maintenance done by an experienced mechanic with
professional competence in paramotors.
WARNING:
Flanders paramotor guarantees their product is free from defects in material and
craftsmanship for a period of six months from its first flight on.
This warranty is only valuable when the trike is used following the advice in this manual.
The dealer where you purchased your trike will repair without cost if something might be
wrong before. In order to obtain this warranty please contact Flanders paramotor before
going to your dealer.
This warranty is not applicable when appears that:

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-the cause is due to carelessness or changes done to the gear without
consensus of the manufacturer (Flanders paramotor)
--the engine fails due to using bad fuel or adjusting the carburettor yourself.
(a professional mechanic with competence in paramotors is needed for this.
Changing oil:
fillercap
Oilfilter
Measuring stick
drainscrew
Enjoy your flight!