Fly Products TRIKE-FLASH User manual

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TRIKE-FLASH
OWNER'S MANUAL

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Page Description
2 INDEX
3 INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL INFORMATION
3 SAFETY FIRST! - WHO, WHERE AND WHEN CAN FLY IT.
3 NOTATION USED
4 CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR NEW “TRIKE-FLASH”
4 “TRIKE-FLASH” FEATURES
4 DIAGRAM OF COMPONENTS
5 OVERALL DIMENSIONS
6 ASSEMBLING YOUR “TRIKE-FLASH”
6 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
7 FIRST TIME ENGINE MOUNTING SETUP
11 TANDEM VERSION
12 ASSEMBLY INSPECTION
11 PREPARING YOUR FIRST FLIGHT
12 PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION
13 PRE-FLIGHT CHECKLIST EXAMPLES
15 FLIGHT UNDER SPECIAL CONDITIONS
15 DANGEROUS SITUATION
16 TAKE-OFF PROCEDURE
17 THE FLIGHT
17 LANDING
17 MAINTENANCE
17 REGULAR CHECKS
19 PARAGLIDER
20 WARRANTY
20 INTERNET INFO AND UGRADE

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Safety first, WWW! (Who, Where and When can fly it)
The TRIKE-FLASH with Powered Para Gliding (PPG) is the most exciting, least expensive, safest, and
most accessible form of aviation available! However, it is still aviation, and it brings with it all the
inherent potential dangers of aviation. People can, and do, get hurt, and even killed, in any form of
aviation, including Para Trike. For that reason it is imperative that before fly with this Para Trike you
must receive proper training from qualified instructors and obtain a valid PPG license, an then offer Para
Trike the respect all aviation deserves, respect weather and conditions, and realize that in the end, it is
the pilot himself that is fully responsible for his own safety and the safety of fellow pilots and
bystanders.
Depending on every national regulations, the Para Trike may only be operated in authorized areas and
flights within controlled airspace usually needs a permission given by radio.
Additional requirements like a valid insurance must be fulfilled.
Powered Paragliding is an extremely demanding sport that requires exceptional levels of attention,
judgment, maturity, self-discipline, and attention to detail. It is unlikely that you will be able to
participate in it safely unless you make a conscious and continual commitment to your own safety.
Due to the inherent risks in flying this or any Para Trike, no warranty of any kind can be made against
accidents, bodily injury, equipment failure, and/or death.
This TRIKE-FLASH is not covered by product liability insurance. Do not start it or fly it unless
you are willing to assume all risks inherent in the sport of Powered Paragliding and all responsibility for
any property damage, injury, or death which may result from the use of this product.
Notation Used
Certain special terms (NOTE, CAUTION, WARNING) will be used throughout this manual. Their usage
is defined below.
A NOTE provides supplemental information to help clarify a point being made in the text. Generally, a
NOTE is provided to help assembly, use, or maintenance of the product.
Disregarding a NOTE could cause inconvenience, but would not cause damage or personal injury.
A CAUTION provides supplemental information to help clarify an area where equipment damage could
occur. Disregarding a CAUTION could result in permanent and significant mechanical damage,
however personal injury is unlikely.
A WARNING provides supplemental information to help clarify an area where personal injury or even
death could occur from negligence. Disregarding a WARNING could result in serious injury or even
death.
Congratulations on Your New “TRIKE-FLASH”
FLY PRODUCTS presents a very light Trike for paramotor. The main characteristic of the TRIKE-
FLASH it's great versatility.

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The certification is planned for the GOLD 130 Engine PPG unit.
For safe flying you should read this manual carefully, make yourself familiar with the TRIKE-FLASH
and its possibilities.
TRIKE-FLASH features
Easy assembly and disassembly
Simply to use
Very lightness
Big stoutness
Extremely reliable
Diagram of Components

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Overall dimensions

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Introduction to frame drilling for engine mounting
We deliberately omitted the frame drilling for mounting our GOLD 130 homologated engine to allow
the mounting of a different engine model.
You must carry out the drilling operation in any case, follow the next indications:
Necessary tools to operate:
-Drill
-Metal drill points Ø 10 mm and Ø 6,5 mm.
-Hammer
-Rapid glue
ASSEMBLING “TRIKE-FLASH”
For easier storage and transportation the Trike-flash can be folded to the minimum size.
Assembly instructions:
Unscrew the red plastic wing nut and hook rear wires

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REMEMBER: Insert this part as you can see in the photo and enlarge the hole for your model with
Metal drill point of Ø 10mm.
Side drill purpose is to fit there
a through-pin, with two reinforcement washers, for prevent a box girder buckling when the upper
cradle will lock in that point.

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MAX 130 – KOMPRES - RACE C - JET
First step, when the engine mounting is well positioned, drill an hole-through Ø 6,5 mm on the engine
frame (between the two eyelets) in correspondence to the preset hole in one of the two hooks.

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GOLD 130
The lower engine frame drilling for to apply the special cage section expressly projected for the
GOLD 130 unit.

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Assemble the two upper cage frames and insert
the special lower cage frame.
Lock all velcro strap , true lower frame in line
with engine base frame, hold the frame in
position and drill with a 6,5 mm point the engine
frame trough the preset hole in the cage frame.
Lock it with the
issued plastic wing
nut, inserting the
ovalized support
in this way 
.
Fasten the upper plastic wing bolt
This terminate the engine mountig SETUP that is required ONLY for an eventally change of the
engine model with different holes position.
Continue from here the standard assembly of the TRIKE-FLASH:
This complete the trike assembly, check your work before go on.
TANDEM AND SINGLE VERSION
Transform the TRIKE-FLASH from single version to double version is very simple, just invert the
attachment positions from carabiners to harness and then mount the second harness in the preset
attachment positions

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TANDEM

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SINGLE
Assembly inspection
It is critical to fully inspect the assembly of the TRIKE-FLASH to find and remedy any potential
problem areas before proceeding.
The inspection should contain, at a minimum, the following items:
Review each assembly step above
Examine all nuts, bolts, and fasteners for security
Check the harness for correct mounting, that all straps are secure, that there are no twists on
any straps
Examine prop cage for correct assembly, that it is strong, the netting is tight and on the correct
side
Check that nothing can get in the prop. The prop should clear the cage by same distance at all
points.

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Check the fuel tank and fuel delivery system.
Check for correct mounting of prop, and correct torque of prop bolts.
PREPARING FOR YOUR FIRST FLIGHT
Given that the certification of the TRIKE-FLASH is planned for the GOLD 130 Engine PPG unit, you
have to follow the procedures described in the proper PPG manual before to take off.
WE summarize here the main points.
WARNING! Use common sense when refueling. Do not refuel a hot or running engine, do not smoke
or allow on-lookers to smoke while refueling. Do not refuel near heat or open flame
Pre-flight Inspection
Before your first flight, and before every flight, it is absolutely essential to perform a pre-flight
inspection on your aircraft.
WARNING! Failure to perform a sufficient pre-flight has been a contributing factor to accidents in all
kinds of aircraft. Equipment damage, bodily injury, even death can occur due to equipment problems not
caught in a pre-flight inspection.
As the saying goes, “Pre-flight as if your life depends on it, because it does!”
The essential items to check are:
TRIKE - All the wires well tensioned and tension rods tighten with nuts locked
- Check all the Velcro straps and all blockings.
PARAGLIDER – this PPG was homologated with the SWING “Powerplay Sting140” model
which has a 29,5 m² surface, check the lines and canopy integrity.
ENGINE – check everything is ok , the silent-block integrity and gasoline mixture level.
PROPELLER – blades integrity, bolts clamping.
RECOVERY SYSTEM (if there is) – ready and safety catch off.
NOTE! Example of pre-flight checklists can be found at the end of this manual.
It is highly recommended that you use one of the examples, or create your own, print it out, laminate it,
and use it whenever you fly.
Also note that these Checklists are examples only, FLY PRODUCTS is not responsible for their use or
for their completeness.
Pre-Flight Checklist Examples
The following checklists are provided only as EXAMPLES.
It is recommended to produce one tailored to your own needs, print it and laminate it, and carry it with
you.
Pre-Flight Checklist Example 1

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Site/Conditions
Current weather
Long-range (next few hours) forecast
Winds aloft
Takeoff/landing direction
Obstructions (especially Power lines)
Wing
Lay wing out into wind19
Lines straight and clear
Riser/Line condition
Quick-links tight (hand tighten only)
Correct brake length
TRIKE
wires well tensioned and tension rods locked
Webbing and straps for stress
Prop Guard for alignment/stress/wear
All fasteners tight
Carabiners condition
Radio secured
Sufficient fuel
Strap In, Hook Up
Buckles secure
Chest strap tight
Harness adjusted properly
Reserve parachute attachment
Risers hooked up correctly
Carabiners locked
Nothing loose to get in prop
Radio for volume, clearness
Helmet on, tight, fastened
Startup and Launch
Brake lines/risers held correctly, no tangles
Engine run-up to correct RPM
Kill switch working (briefly push)
Look UP during run!
Pre-Flight Checklist Example 2
ENGINE PRE-START
1) CAGE SECURE
2) WIRES WELL TENSIONED AND TENSION RODS LOCKED
3) GAS AMOUNT AND QUALITY OK
4) GAS CAP ON AND SECURE

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5) TANK VENT OPEN
6) THROTTLE CABLE FREE AND FULL
7) PROP NUTS TIGHT
8) PROP CONDITION
9) SHAKE TEST MUFFLER
10) SHAKE TEST CARBURETOR
11) FUEL LINES OPEN NO KINKS
PRE-FLIGHT
1) WEATHER TREND CHECK
2) POCKET CHECK (NO LOOSE OBJECTS)
3) WHEELS CONDITION AND INFLATING
4) HARNESS POCKETS ZIPPED CLOSED
5) PARAMOTOR/HARNESS CONNECTS SECURE
6) EARPLUGS IN
7) HELMET ON AND SECURE
8) RISERS/BRAKES/LINES FREE AND CORRECT
9) 3 HARNESS BUCKLES GOOD
10) LEG STRAPS TIGHT
11) ELECTRIC STARTER SYSTEM READY
12) SET UP ALTIMETER AND GPS
13) CHECK RESERVE PARACHUTE PINS
14) PRIME CARBURETOR
RUN-UP
1) ENGINE SECURE
2) CHECK THROTTLE CABLE FREE
3) CLEAR PROP! START
4) CHECK CUT OFF
5) FULL MAX CHECK, VIBRATION OK
6) IDLE CHECK
7) WARM UP AND KILL
TAKEOFF
1) LINES/BRAKES TAUT AND CORRECT
2) WING ORIENTATION TO WIND
3) START
4) THROTTLE CUT-OFF CHECK
5) FULL POWER CHECK, IDLE OK
6) WIND, CHECK FOR CHANGE
7) CHECK TRAFFIC
8) CLEAR
Even though you must know these information learned in your license-flight , we wont remember
you some important flight information:
Flights under special conditions
RAIN:
In principle no flights under rainy conditions should become necessary. Anyway, every pilot may get
into unforeseeable worse weather conditions. And so if the rain is only very light, the flight may be
continued for a certain time, but the wet canopy will get heavier. Therefore flight speed will increase,
causing a higher stall speed as well.
With a wet wing fly carefully, avoid sudden maneuvers and don't be excessively slow when landing.
If the rain gets stronger land! No flights in strong rain!
WIND:
If the wind speed is over 10 km/h AVOID ABSOLUTELY TO FLY!

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FLIGHTS IN SNOWY CONDITIONS:
They are not permitted at all. In case it starts to snow during flight land soon as possible!
EXTREME TEMPERATURES:
Remember that flight parameters changes in different temperature levels.
At high temperatures the required power and the required flight speed increases, so that the take off
distance gets longer than in winter. This is similar to flights in high altitudes.
Dangerous situation
Extreme flying with a trike and full gas are extremely dangerous and therefore cannot be tested. They
must be avoided at all costs. Problems do not arise during a normal flight. However, pilot error during
the flight or extreme wind conditions may force the wing into an unusual flying position. This may
require the pilot to make corrections during flight to which he may not be used to.
In this section we explain how to correct extreme situations if they do arise. The maneuvers described
below are based on the legal -take-off weight as described in the technical data section.
These instructions do not replace safety training or specialized literature. We recommend that you
undertake special safety training which will prepare you for extreme situations.
Always keep within the recommended limits. Do not perform aerobatics or extreme flying maneuvers.
FRONT STALL
Strong turbulence can cause part or all of the leading edge of the glider to fold or tuck under.
Normally the SWING “Powerplay sting 140” wing will immediately recover into its normal flight
position.
- Recovery
If the wing not immediately recover from a frontal tuck, brake quickly and strongly with both steering-
lines (brake lines) to re-inflate the glider.
Any weather condition which causes a front stall is dangerous. If you get into such weather land as soon
as possible and do not continue before the weather got quieter!
FULL STALL
A full stall could occur if full brake is applied during the flight. The paraglider slows down, surges
backwards and deflates. If the brakes are held down, the canopy comes up over the pilot again.
- Recovery
Fully release the brakes within 3 seconds. If you release the brakes too slowly, the
paraglider may spin. The spin stops automatically when the brakes are released completely.
ASYMMETRICAL TUCKS
In turbulent air, one side of the paraglider may collapse. Some of the cells deflate and the wing may
collapse or spin.
During test flights the “Powerplay sting 140” wing self-recovered it turned less than 90° and stabilized
itself.
- Recovery

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• Counter-brake slightly on the side of the paraglide that is still inflated to
stop it turning away and to stabilize it.
• Counter-brake just enough that the paraglider continues to fly straight ahead.
• If the wing has not yet self-recovered, pump with the brake on the side that
has collapsed in order to open it, making use of the full brake travel.
WARNING! Counter-braking too strongly can result in a stall on the inflated side.
TAKE-OFF PROCEDURE
-Line up the TRIKE-FLASH with the wind direction
-Spread the SWING “Powerplay STING 140” paraglider behind the trike
-Connect correctly all the lines to the Trike
-Pull forward the Trike until the lines are straight
-Avoid to start with the wing too close, this may receive a dash that reducing its lifetime, as well
as to an overloading of the push rods: Their steel cables do not support horizontal loads but only
vertical !
When you are ready, check the wind again (always take off and land against the wind!), hold the
throttle handgrip in the hand, check the cable is free and safe, and both brake handles into hands.
Start the engine , give gas gradually and watch the paraglider movement, if the paraglider doesn't come
up symmetrically correct it immediately with the brake, if it is not longer possible abort the take-off!
Shut off the engine and redo the sequence from start.
Once the paraglider is over the Trike it may be necessary to brake it a little bit to avoid that the wing
may go forward to much and drop over, curves are made just with the paraglider, the Trike will follow.
After a few seconds (depending on the wind, from 2 to 15 meters ) with full gas the Trike will take off
and fly.
The Flight
Flying the TRIKE-FLASH is very similar to flying a standard backpack motor system, but more
comfortable.
You can set the gas with the cruise control on the handgrip and trim the paraglider for to fly straight.
Landing
Landing a Trike is much easier than a with a normal paramotor as the forward speed it’s not very
important parameter. The essential is to land straight against the wind, avoiding to curve before came
completely down!

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MAINTENANCE
Regular checks obligation.
In Germany the PARA TRIKE (only with empty mass less than 120 Kg.) must not be checked once a
year, it depends on the manufacturer. Most of them declare: must be checked once a year by a qualified
person. We too align with this behavior and recommend you to check it once a year!
The same with the canopy, it depends on the manufacturer of the canopy, most of them must be checked
in a TWO years cycle by manufacturer.
Ordinary Maintenance
Even if the TRIKE-FLASH don’t need important maintenance, we suggest to proceed every 100 hours
of use to an accurate inspection of following items:
-WHEEL’S ROLLER BEARINGS
Remove the wheels, extract and clean the roller bearings for check their wear condition: If you have
some doubt, don’t hesitate, replace immediately!
Before reassemble remember to accurately grease them inside and outside.
-FRONT WHEEL PIVOT PIN
Verify the wear and oxidation condition of the
front wheel pivot pin, if it isn’t in good
condition, don’t hesitate, replace immediately!
Check the bolt clamping and tighten if necessary

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-REAR WHEELS RODS BOLTS
Verify the wear and oxidation condition of the rear
wheels gears bolts, if they aren’t in good condition,
don’t hesitate, replace immediately!
Check the bolts clamping and tighten, if necessary,
the bolts on mounting side leaving free to rotate the
bolts on wheels rods sides.
-REAR WHEELS STEEL WIRES
Verify the wear and oxidation condition of the
rear wheels steel wires, if they aren’t in good
condition, don’t hesitate, replace immediately!
Check wires integrity near the splices bending
accurately the cable to verify broken wires.
-EYELETS AND CARABINERS
Check wear conditions inside all eyelets and carabiners.
If there are some worn or crack beginnings, proceed immediately to replace!
-HARNESS AND BELTS
Check wear conditions of the harness and all belts.
Cleaning
Clean your TRIKE-FLASH with clean water and a mild soap. Dust and dirt can be brushed off, or
removed with water and mild soap. Grease and oil can be removed with a good water-based degreaser
such as “Simple Green”.
Repairs
Minor repairs can be performed by yourself.
Major repairs should be performed by a trained service technician, or by FLY PRODUCTS.
CAUTION: Repairs to the harness or any stress-carrying areas of the TRIKE-FLASH should only be
performed by a certified parachute rigger.
Paraglider