Fresh Breeze XCitor User manual

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Manual
Fresh-Breeze-Tandem Trike
„XCitor“
Version 1.1 Edition 30.06.2005
Call Sign: _________
Production No.:
Registration No.:
Producer:FreshBreezeLangerAcker11
D-30900Wedemark
Tel.: [phone] Fax
:05130-3769944
Owner:
This Paratrike must be used within the limits andaccording to the
instructions in this manual. The manual mustbe on board during flying.

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CONTENT
CONTENT ............................................................................................................2
GENERAL INFORMATION ...................................................................................4
1.1 INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................4
1.2 CERTIFICATION.....................................................................................4
1.3 WARNING, SAFETY MEASURES...........................................................4
2 DESCRIPTION...............................................................................................5
2.1 FEATURES:............................................................................................5
2.2 TECHNICAL DATA..................................................................................5
2.3 3-SIDE-VIEW ..........................................................................................5
3 OPERATION LIMITS......................................................................................6
3.1 INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................6
3.2 AIR SPEED.............................................................................................6
4 ENGINE.........................................................................................................6
4.1 FUEL.......................................................................................................6
4.2 ENGINE OPERATION:............................................................................6
4.3 ENGINE INSTRUMENTATION................................................................7
5 WEIGHT, CENTER OF GRAVITY..................................................................7
6 PERMITTED MANEUVERS ...........................................................................7
7 STANDARD PROCEDURES..........................................................................7
7.1 INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................7
7.2 SET UP AND TEAR DOWN FOR TRANSPORTATION AND FLYING .....8
7.2.1 SAFETY ISSUES FOR GROUND TRANSPORTATION....................8
7.3 DAILY INSPECTION...............................................................................8
7.4 MAINTENANCE AND CARE ...................................................................9
7.5 PERIODICAL CHECKS:..........................................................................9
7.5.1 EVERY 25 HOURS ..........................................................................9
7.5.2 EVERY 100 HOURS ......................................................................10
7.5.3 EVERY 2 JEARS............................................................................10
7.6 OBLIGATION OF REGULAR CHECKS.................................................10
7.7 STANDARD PROCEDURES, CHECKLISTS, ENGINE START..............10
7.8 FLIGHTS UNDER SPECIAL CONDITIONS...........................................13
7.9 SPECIAL REMARKS.............................................................................14
8 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ....................................................................15
8.1 INTRODUCTION...................................................................................15
8.2 ENGINE FAILURE ................................................................................15
8.3 ENGINE START DURING FLIGHT........................................................15
8.4 SMOKE OR FIRE ONBOARD ..............................................................16
8.5 FLYING WITH THE ENGINE SHUT OFF...............................................16
8.6 FORCED LANDINGS............................................................................16
8.7 LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL....................................................16
9 XWING – THE WING OF YOUR XCITOR ....................................................16
9.1 DISCLAIMER AND EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY ....................................16
9.2 FOR YOUR SAFETY.............................................................................17
9.3 FEATURES OF THE XWING ................................................................18
9.3.1 DESCRIPTION OF THE XWING....................................................18
9.3.2 DESCRIPTION OF THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM..........................18
9.4 SETTING UP THE XWING AND TEST-FLYING....................................19
9.4.1 LAYING OUT THE PARAGLIDER AND PRE-FLIGHT CHECK.......19
9.4.2 6- POINT CHECK...........................................................................20
9.5 THE FIRST FLIGHT..............................................................................20
9.5.1 ADJUSTING THE MAIN BRAKE LINES .........................................20
9.5.2 USE OF THE TRIM SYSTEM.........................................................21
9.5.3 TAKE OFF, CRUISE AND LANDING:.............................................22
9.5.4 RAPID DESCENTS........................................................................23
9.5.5 NORMAL FLIGHT..........................................................................24
9.5.6 INSTRUCTIONS FOR EXTREME FLYING AND DANGEROUS
SITUATIONS ...............................................................................................25
9.6 MAINTENANCE AND CARE .................................................................27

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9.6.1 TRANSPORTING AND STORING THE PARAGLIDER ..................27
9.6.2 CHECKING THE LINES.................................................................27
9.6.3 CLEANING AND REPAIRING THE PARAGLIDER.........................28
9.7 INSPECTIONS......................................................................................28
9.7.1 LINE-LAYOUT XWING:..................................................................30
9.8 INTERNET – PRODUCT INFORMATION AND SAFETY NOTES..........31
10 PERFORMANCE......................................................................................32
10.1 PERFORMANCE DATA.....................................................................32
11 WEIGHT AND BALANCE .........................................................................33
11.1 PROCEDURE....................................................................................33
12 WEIGHT AND BALANCE SHEET.............................................................34
13 EQUIPMENT LIST....................................................................................35
14 MAINTANANCE OVERVIEW....................................................................36
15 REPAIRS..................................................................................................37
16 LOCATION OF SIGNBOARDS AND FRAME NUMBER............................37
17 FOR YOUR OWN NOTES........................................................................38

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GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 INTRODUCTION
This manual was written in order to provide information to pilots as well as to
instructors for a safe and efficient use of this paratrike.
In addition to some legal issues we added some important operation informations.
In order to fly this paratrike the pilot needs a valid license. There may be additonal
licenses required if a passenger is on board.
Depending on your national regulations the trike may only be operated from
certified airfields. Flights within controlled air space usually needs a permission
which is often given by radio.
Additional requirements like a valid 3
rd
party insurance must be fulfilled.
Fresh Breeze delivers the Xcitor according to the German Certification. The legal
use in any othe countrie must be checked by the pilot. He is fully responsible for
any legal issues.
Prior to flight the pilot must make himself familiar with all the features and
characteristics of the Xcitor.
It is a must to read this handbook properly and to study the Xcitor trike carefully on
the ground.
1.2 CERTIFICATION
The XCitor paratrike is designed and certified according to the German Air Law.
It has the Certification No. 586/05-7 1 handed out from the DULV (German
Ultralight Association).
Noise tests were passed according to the actual legal regulations.
1.3 WARNING, SAFETY MEASURES
The following definitions will be used in this handbook for warnings, safety
measures and remarks.
They mean:
WARNING: means that not paying attention to it will lead to a significiant loss of
flight safety.
ATTENTION: means that not paying attention may cause a significiant loss of flight
safety over a longer time period.
REMARK / HINT: leads the attention to certain circumstances which will not
influence flight safety directly but are unusal or important.
SAFETY MEASURES
- Read safety messages in publications like aviation magazines or
Aeronautical Information Publication, VFR-Bulletin etc.
- Don’t fly under thermal or turbulent conditions. Any paraglider will keep ist
shape du to the inner pressure. This pressure can only stay built up under usual air
flow conditions.
- Use additional caution if there is any tendency of a thunderstorm. Never fly
to close to the front. You can be pulled up into the clouds! Better is to make a
safety landing!
- Inform yourself about about low level flight areas. Stay clean of them.
ATTENTION: No smoking on board permitted due to fire protection!

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2 DESCRIPTION
2.1 FEATURES:
- Paratrike with steerable front wheel
- Frame made of T.I.G. welded aluminium tube
- Tandem seater
- Springy landing gear, 150 mmtravel, cable operated front brake
- Two stroke in-line engine Hirth 3503 with electric ignition, motor
management and electronic injection system
- Four-blade propeller 1665 mm, Type HTC CCQW-3B-167,5-CG 4 Blade
- Paraglider: XWing, 28 m
2
, wing span 10 m
2.2 TECHNICAL DATA
Length 3,17m
Height 2,00m
Width 1,91m
Empty weight 168kg
Payload 200 kg
Takeoff-weight (max.) 368 kg
Fuel capacity 28 L
2.3 3-SIDE-VIEW

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3 OPERATION LIMITS
3.1 INTRODUCTION
This chapter contains information about the operational limits for the safe use of
the XCitor. These data are the result of flight tests as well as of theoretical
calculations.
There are explanations of the instrumentation.
The XCitor is – as any other ultralight airplane – not certified for aerobatics.
Roll angles of more than 60°are not permitted.
Flying under icing conditions are not permitted.
No flying under squally wind conditions or at high wind speeds of more than 20
km/h (=5,6 m/sec), or if rain comes up.
3.2 AIR SPEED
The given values are standing for the Indicated Air Speed (IAS), referring to the air
speed sensor located in the front section of the trike.
Max. allowed speed 73 km/h
Max. travel speed 70 km/h
Maneuver speed 65 km/h
Min. recommended approach speed 40 km/h
Minimum speed 35 km/h
The maximumallowed speed must not be exceeded.
Full brake use is only permitted until the maximum maneuver speed. If you are
faster don’t apply the brake too fast or completely.
4 ENGINE
Manufacturer Hirth
Type 3503
Takeoff power 70 PS @ 6200 U-1
Constant power 65 PS @ 6000 U-1
Cylinder head temperature max. 110°C
Propeller HTC CCQW-3B-166,5-CGt
Blade angle 24°bei 75% (= 625mm radius)
WARNING
Don’t use the engine without propeller with more than idle speed. Otherwise the
engine might be destroyed due to too high rpm.
4.1 FUEL
The engine is operated with 2-stroke-mix 1:100. The engine maker recommends
unleaded 95 ROZ or more. For a short time AVGAS 100LL or MOGAS can be used
as well. Under very hot conditions the use of AVGAS is better as the risk of steam
bubbles is less.
The 2-stroke-oil should be a high-quality synthetic oil (at least API: TCres. Jaso FC
or ISO EGD).
As an alternative BlueMax-2stroke oil 1:100 may be used as well.
WARNING: Never use fuel without oil! Use fresh, clean and waterfree fuel.
4.2 ENGINE OPERATION:
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fuel pump is running.
Start the engine by pressing the red push button or by using the pull starter on the
right side of the engine. If the engine is cold the injection systemcan by activated
(you can hear it for ca. 0.5 sec) with the gas pedal.
Also if the engine is cold the gas pedal should be pressed down a little bit (but not
that much that the injection systemis running again).
Shutdown: Just move the main switch to the lower “off” position.
The 2-stroke engine needs no warmup – once if it running full power may be
applied at any time.
4.3 ENGINE INSTRUMENTATION
The following figures must not be exceeded:
Value Range Maximum Dimension
Rev. per minute 0-9999 6200 Rpm
Water temperature 40-120 110 °C
EGT (Exhaust Gas Temp.) 100-800 700 °C
5 WEIGHT, CENTER OF GRAVITY
The maximumlegal takeoff weight of the XCitor is 368 kg including pilots, fuel and
luggage. If any equipment is added afterwards the payload must be reduced
accordingly. The pilot is responsible to maintain these limits.
Maximum Takeoff Weight 368 kg
The allowed range of the center of gravity (CG) must not be exceeded.
If only one person is flying the XCitor the front seat must be used. The pilot weight
must be more than 45 and less than 100 kg.
The rear seat may be loaded with minimum 0 and maximum 100 kg.
The CG must be located somewhere between 50 mm in front of the paraglider
attachment and 50 mm aft this attachment point (refer to chapter 11, weight and
balance).
This is important to keep the nod angle of the trike in the correct range with a
maximum of ± 10°, measured between ground and the upper side of the engine
mount.
6 PERMITTED MANEUVERS
The XCitor is designed for safe loads between + 4 G maximumand + 0,5 G
minimum load.
WARNING
- any aerobatic manoeuvres are NOT PERMITTED!
- roll angles of more than 60°during e.g. curves o r spirals are NOT PERMITTED!
7 STANDARD PROCEDURES
7.1 INTRODUCTION
This chapter contains checklists and procedures for standard use.
Emergency procedures are described in chapter 8.

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7.2 SET UP AND TEAR DOWN FOR
TRANSPORTATION AND FLYING
This is how to prepare the XCitor for flying, if it was hauled to the airfield:
1. Remove the cable tree fromthe car and take the XCitor of the trailer clutch
2. Remove tarpaulin and propeller protectors.
3. Remove the cable tree fromthe XCitor, remove the light bar, stow both
things outside the trike.
4. Take the wing out of the trike, put it beside it, take it out of its stuff bag.
5. Lay it as usually behind the trike, upside down, trailing edge showing to the
XCitor.
6. Check the way of all lines from the attachment point at the trike to the wing
Put the lines between prop cage and cable binder. Pull the trike forward to
straighten and tighten the lines (never drive with speed into the canopy).
7. Move the trimlevers into a vertical position, don’t start in an accelerated
configuration. Trimlevers should therefore never be in their rear position!
Tear down happens in the opposite order.
You are not allowed to trailer the trike faster than 80 km/h. The towing vehicle must
have a minimum permissible drawbar load of 25 kg.
Road transportation is only permitted with tarpaulin and propeller protectors.
7.2.1 SAFETY ISSUES FOR GROUND TRANSPORTATION
Prior to towing on public roads a safety check has to be carried out. This check is
similar to the pre-flight check procedure.
In particular the main frame has to be checked for cracks, especially in the area of
the coupling tube.
The rear axles must be checked as well, the safety wire on the central wheel
screw, the rear rims, and the three wheel bolts on each side.
In case of a hard landing the rims could be deformed slightly, causing the wheel
bolts to settle and to become loose.
The tire pressure must be between 2 and 2.5 bar
7.3 DAILY INSPECTION
We want to point out that nearly all technical defects can be recognized early
enough during a conscientious and precise preflight-check.
Therefor we ask you to do the check in a correct manner in your own interest.
Flight safety depends mainly on correct checks and maintenance procedures.
1. Engine: Check for any leakage, loose screws, cracks etc.
2. Propeller: Check correct sit, tight screws and for damage.
3. Check oil and cooling agent level. The oil level of the gear box must be in
height of the little gauge glas. Use gear oil SAE 80 GL 4 or GL5.
Cooling agent must be visible in the transparent expansion bottle.
4. Check the gear box, the cooling system and the fuel system for any
leakage. Especially check the tube connections.
5. Check the electrical connectors, the spark plug socket, the gas cables and
the bowden cable distributor for a tight sit and mechanical integrity.
6. If your XCitor is equipped with an additional gas pedal for teaching
purpose. Make sure that this gas pedal is not locked andat its idle position.
REMARK: It is not possible to crank the engine via the propeller as there is a
centrifugal clutch in between. If the motor shall be turned by hand use the pull
starter.
ATTENTION
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7. Check the paraglider: No dangled or damaged lines.
No visible damages at the canopy, no tears or stretched areas.
8. The attachment points of the wing should be firmly clamped to the bent
main tubes of the XCitor frame.
9. Check the suspension system and the wheels for any damage, especially
the bungee cords for abrasion and any cuts.
10. Check of the front brake
11. Check both trimlevers: They must be moveable with a given friction
resistance (5-7 kg).
12. Pedals and bowden cables freely movable.
13. Does the gas pedal return to ist idle position, when unloaded? Therefore
you make check the gap between the idle setting screw and the bowden
cable segment under the left side of the longitudinal engine mount.
14. Check the seat board and the belts for tightness, correct sit and damage
15. Tires: Check for damage and correct air pressure
(1,8-2,5 bar rear & front)
16. Main gear: Check rubber bearings, screws, alu fittings for wear and tear
17. Lift off the front wheel, check if it can be turned freely
CHECK PRIOR TO FLIGHT
Prior to any flight the responsible pilot has to carry out a visual inspection.
The pilot learns the necessary knowledge during his flight training and during a
special briefing for the XCitor, done by the dealer or flight school who sells the
trike.
Check especially the following points:
ENGINE
- Propeller for correct sit, tight screws and any damage
- manual engine cranking via pull starter, check for free movement and unusual
noise
- muffler and exhaust system, connection springs for tight sit
- Cooling agent must be visible in the transparent expansion bottle.
ATTENTION
When the motor is turned by hand for check purpose the main switch must be
switched off! A trained person should be in the pilot seat of the XCitor. If nobody
else is available: Double check very carefully the correct stop position (lower
position) of the main switch!
Put your left leg in front of the right rear wheel so that the trike cannot start to roll
when pulling the starter rope!
7.4 MAINTENANCE AND CARE
Keep the XCitor and ist wing clean and dry. Don’t use any aggressive solvents.
Use grease or engine oil wherever metalslides over metal (rear suspensionstruts).
Never use grease or oil between metal and plastic (front struts): The plastic will
swell!
Use there silicone based lubricants instead.
Never use grease or oil or something similar on the upper bearing of the trim
levers. The bearing screw must be tightened so much that 5-7 kg must be applied
until the lever starts to move.
7.5 PERIODICAL CHECKS:
7.5.1 EVERY 25 HOURS
- visible inspection of all screws
- Check the play and the free movement of any moveable parts like wheels,
suspension system, trim levers etc.
- Lubrication of those parts: Metal to Metal: grease or engine oil,

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- Metal to plastic: Silicone spray
- Check the friction force in the trim lever bearing: The correct force to move the
lever should be 5-7 kg at the handle.
- Check of the front brake
- Check of the gear oil level (glass gauge)
- Check of all bowden cables
- Check of all belts, belt buckles, guide rollers
- Optical check of all weld seams for any cracks
- Check of all rubber-metal-joints for cracks
- Check of the cooling agent level
- Tension check of the water pump tension
- Tightness check of the cooling system (leakage, water loss)
7.5.2 EVERY 100 HOURS
Same as 25h-Check, plus:
- spark plug change (Denso W24FSR or equal)
- Gear oil change, gear oil according to SAE 80 API GL4 or 5
7.5.3 EVERY 2 JEARS
Same as 100h-check, plus:
- Cooling agent change, water with cooling additive (protection against freezing
and corrosion)
- Change of the water pump belt if there is visible tear or damage
- Replacement of all damaged or torn parts
The Hirth-2-stroke-engine requires no oil change (beside the gear). Every 600
hours we recommend a general overhaul at its maker Hirth.
The ballistic recovery system requires a special maintenance according to the
additional manual.
7.6 OBLIGATION OF REGULAR CHECKS
In Germany this trike must be checked once a year. This check must be carried out
by a class 5 inspector. A list of certifiedinspectors can be retrievedfromthe “DULV
e.V.” (German Ultralight Association).
The canopy is subject of this check as well. The inspector may decide if the wing
has to be checked by its manufacturer or not (typically every 2 years)
7.7 STANDARD PROCEDURES, CHECKLISTS,
ENGINE START
Whenever the engine is started somebody has to be in the front seat, being able to
operate the cockpit.
The picture below shows the position and the purpose for the individual elements
of the cockpit.

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This table describes the functions of these elements:
On the panel: (Equipment my vary depending on the version)
Name Number Positions Purpose
Main Switch 1 ON OFF Main switch for the
electrical system
including ignition
Interkom 2 Refer to its separate
manual For communication and radio
Water temperature 4 Between 80 and
105°C Water temperature monitoring
RPM 5 In cruise between
4200 and 5000 rpm
Display of motor rpm
Start switch 6 Un- /pressed Press to start engine
Charging check light 7 Red light When electrical system
on and red light off then
battery will be charged
correctly
Beside the panel:
Name Positions Purpose
Gas pedal Up / down Giving gas with the right foot
Brake pedal Up / down Braking of the front wheel with
the left foot
Trim lever Fore / aft Works like the brake line: In
order to fly faster pull both levers
aft, for curve flying push inner
lever fore
Cruise gas lever Fore / aft Used for gas setting during
cruise. With the gas pedal only
more gas than set with the cruise
gas can be applied, never less!
Control (brake) lines (not) pulled down Used to steer the canopy
especially during take off, landing
and under turbulent conditions
The amount of remaining fuel can be easily judged in flight due to the transparent
fuel tank wall .
ENGINE START PROCEDURE
Main Switch ON. Charge light on
Gas pedal Cold engine: kick pedal 50&down until
fuel is injected for ca. ½ sec. Can be
heard. Then don’t give any gas at all.
Warm engine: Kick pedal slightly down,
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ca. 10%.
Cruise gas lever During engine start this lever MUST be
at IDLE.
Propeller Danger zone free.
Brake pedal Kick down and hold.
Electric starter Press starter push button until the
engine starts gets alive. If necessary
give a little bit gas.
ROLLING ON THE GROUND
Get used to the XCitor’s ground behaviour by roll tests on the ground. Do that in
any case before attempting to fly. Ground control is achieved via the foot steerable
front wheel. In the air it is controlled via the canopy, either with the trim levers or
the brake lines. During take off the XCitor steering and the XWing steering must be
properly coordinated.
TAKE OFF AND CLIMB
Whenever it is possible take off directly against the wind. The maximumpermitted
side wind vector is 8 km/h.
Lay the Xwing behind the XCitor, upside down, trailing edge towards the trike. Put
the lines into the holders (cable binders) beside the cage. Check all lines for any
tangles and knots and being parallel.
Get into the XCitor, fasten seat belts, tighten them.
ATTENTION:
The rear seat has 3 belt buckles! All 3 must be closed prior to start! Not closing the
buckles on both sides will cause the front seat to move forward when the front belt
is loaded! So the front belt cannot hold without the rear buckles being closed!
Move the trim levers into a vertical position. Check their bearing for beeing not to
loose (the friction force to move the handles – measured at the handles) must be
between 5-8 kg!).
Check wind direction and that the glider is laying correctly behind the XCitor.
Take the brake lines into your hands.
Start the engine (see the corresponding chapter).
Open the foot brake.
Increase rpm until the glider can be pulled up (depending on the wind: ca. 50% of
the maximum power)
Keep the rolling direction with your feet.
As soon as the canopy comes up steer it active with the brake lines and keep it
centred behind and above the XCitor. Prevent the XWing fromshooting over by
applying some brake. Stabilize the glider above the trike. Keep on rolling.
Check the position of the canopy. If necessary steer the XCitor to the side and
drive under the canopy, if the wing is pulling too much to the side.
If the glider is centred over the trike and everything under control apply more gas
(full, if flying tandem). The XCitor will very soon take off.
Flying solo control the power carefully and reduce gas slightly after the take off:
Attention:
The XCitor has much excessive power for solo flights and may push you into a
quite steep flight position, which you may not be used to!
CRUISE
Even during climb you may trim the XCitor to a straight flight with the trim levers.
Just push the lever on the side you want to move to slightly forward. Remember,
the brake lavers act like a brake line – pushing them forward makes the XCitor
move into that direction. Vice versa the other lever may be pulled back.
Under normal flight conditions the brake lines may be just set free so that the trim
levers can be operated easily.
The trike can be accelerated by pulling both trimlevers back at the same time. This
is like opening the brake lines.
If due to the torque of the propeller the trike flies a curve just push he right lever
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the right trike side hanging down slightly more than the left: therefore the trike
wants to fly to the left side).
Cruise speed is between 45 and 75 km/h depending on the rpm setting between
4200 and 5000 and on the trim setting and the total weight.
The most economical speed is roughly 65 km/h depending on the load.
The maximumallowed speed (VNE) is 73 km/h and must never be exceeded.
Under turbulent conditions the XCitor is not allowed to fly faster than 65km/h
(manoeuvre speed VA).
The fuel consumption is somewhere between 8l/h at low speeds (55 km/h) up to
roughly 10l/h at 70 km/h.
LANDING
Any landing has to be made against the wind.
Reduce power and push both trim levers into a slow position (vertical or a little bit
slower).
Take both brake lines into the hands, but don’t brake yet. Start to tighten the brake
lines in 5-8 mheight. Flare out, starting at 1-2m, with continuously applying more
brake. If you made a perfect landing you should just apply full brake if you touch
the ground.
If you flared out being too high support the descent with gas.
Being on the ground you may open the brake lines again, wind them 1-2 times
around your hand, and brake again to make the glider falling down behind the trike.
If it is windy you may repeat this procedure.
If the wind is quite strong apply the front brake carefully, so that the glider can
move with the wind backwards and fall down.
ENGINE SHUT OFF
Gas pedal up to idle.
Main switch off.
Leave the trike only after the propeller has come to a complete stop as it may run
longer than the engine due to the centrifugal clutch.
CHECKLIST PRIOR TO START:
- Canopy laid out properly?
- lines straight and in parallel?
- lines clipped into the cable binder at the cage side?
- trim levers in a vertical position, and clamped tight enough (5-7 kg)?
- cruise gas lever (and the teacher gas pedal, if any) at idle position?
- enough fuel on board?
- seat belts fastened?
- helmet?
- prop free?
- wind not too strong and from ahead?
- brake lines close at hand?
7.8 FLIGHTS UNDER SPECIAL CONDITIONS
RAIN:
Basically each conscientiously done flight planningcontains a weather check. So in
principle no flights under rainy conditions should become necessary. Anyway,
every pilot may get into unforeseeable worse weather conditions.
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 manoeuvres, and don’t be too slow
when landing.
If the rain gets stronger land! No flights in strong rain!
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during take off much slower and worse.
WIND: In general every take off and every landing has to be made against the
wind. Move always the XWing into the wind. If the XCitor has to be rolled against
the wind at an angle, the leeward brake should be pulled slightly to keep the wing
on course.
If under strong wind conditions has to b landed apply after touch down the front
brake so that the XCitor will not roll back. Prior to landing you should wind up the
brake lines around your hands so that you have enough travel to make the glider
fall down behind the trike.
If the brake travel is not sufficient you may release the brake and wind it up around
your hands one or two turns more. Repeat until the glider is down.
It may help if the brake is slightly released so that the XCitor rolls back with the
wind in a controlled manner.
IN FLIGHT TURBULENCES
Don’t fly under thermal conditions with maximumspeed. This will cause high wing
loads and also a small angle of attack. This will cause the canopy to fold in easier,
if suddenly wind comes from above.
The best choice is a vertical position for the trim lever.
FLIGHTS IN SNOWY CONDITIONS: They are not permitted at all. In case ist
starts to snow during flight the flight must be cancelled.
EXTREME TEMPERATURES:
There are mo „normal“ temperatures (between –10 and +40°C) where limitations
occur.
But you have to make sure that the cooling agent is mixed accordingly to the
manufacturers instruction. At high temperatures keep watching the water
temperature carefully.
In addition 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 highaltitudes.
7.9 SPECIAL REMARKS
The XCitor has a unique trim system providing a fully operational backup system
for steering via the brake lines.
Only for take off and landing the brake lines should be used as they provide more
feedback and a quicker response.
Due to the clockwise running propeller the XCitor will bank slightly to the left and
therefore fly a wide left curve.
Pushing the trim lever on the right side into a more fore position than the one on
the left side will counteract that.
But even narrow curves are possible just with the trim system. Due to the propeller
torque curves to the left side will be narrower than curves to the side (as long as
you fly with engine power).
ATTENTION:
Don’t steer with the brake to the same side as you do already with the trimsystem!
Both inputs will be added causing steep curves with bank angles outside the limit of
60°. They can be controlled and finished – that was proven in flight tests – but this
may be difficult for inexperienced pilots.
Also high G loads will occur during such narrow curves. If you try to push just the
(outer) trim lever forward this may be very difficult due to the high wing loads. In
this case use the brake lines to stop the curve. Then – if still desired – the trim
levers can be moved as usual.
REMARK
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was checked (5-8 kg!). If the move significantly easier they may be pulled back
during high G manoeuvres into the fast position. When flying in a narrow curve
anyway (via the brake line) this may cause an unexpected narrowing of the curve
radius, increasing speed at the same time.
This curve must be finished with the brake line as it may require much force to
move the trimlever forward again.
CONCLUSION: Avoid to fly curves with the trim system in addition to the brake
lines into the same direction.
If one trim lever moves back due to too light movement and high G loads
counteract the resulting curve with the brake line.
8 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
8.1 INTRODUCTION
As already mentioned in chapter 1.2, engines for ultralight airplanes don’t have to
be certified accordingly to aeronautical standards due to cost reasons.
Therefore you have to be aware that such an engine may quit at any time. Please
keep that always in mind!
ATTENTION:
Fly only having always a plan in mind where to land in case of a forced landing.
Train flying and landing with the engine shut off. Get familiar with the glide ratio of
your XCitor.
Only if you do so you you will never get into a situation which will surprise and
overextend you.
8.2 ENGINE FAILURE
If the engine quits suddenly and unexpected we recommend the following
procedures:
During take off roll, not airborne yet: Keep direction, and brake the XCitor
At take off, in the air: Straight landing
Being higher than 80 m: If necessary make a flat curve to land
against the wind.
In flight, being higher than 100m: Search for a suitable landing field, watch
wind direction and speed. Try to land
against the wind or up the hill.
Over trees or high grass etc.: Land as if the surface of the plants
would be the runway. Land as slow as
possible.
Rough running engine, power loss May indicate an iced carburettor.
Watch rpm, emergency landing
REMARK
Fresh Breeze could never notice any case of carburettor icing even at typical icing
conditions (0 - 4°C, high humidity) due to the inje ction system. But this is no
warranty at all!
8.3 ENGINE START DURING FLIGHT
Engine start during flight can be easily done. Switch the main switch on and press
the starter button. Everything else as described in chapter 4.2.

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8.4 SMOKE OR FIRE ON BOARD
In case of smoke or fire on board we recommend the following procedures:
Fire at the engine on the ground: Leave the trike as soon as possible.
Fire at the engine during take off: Emergency landing, leave the trike as
soon as possible.
Fire at the engine during flight: Emergency landing, leave the trike as
soon as possible.
8.5 FLYING WITH THE ENGINE SHUT OFF
The speed of the best glide ratio is somewhere between 55 and 65 km/h
depending on the wing load.
The glide ratio without running engine is roughly 1:4, at idle speed 1:5.
The best glide ratio is achieved if the trim levers are in a slow position (vertical or
even more forward).
8.6 FORCED LANDINGS
There are emergency landings in case of e.g. an engine failure and safety landings
in case of e.g. an upcoming thunderstorm.
Landings without running engine are easier if the trimsystem is set to “slow”
(vertical or more forward).
In case of a tire failure (pressure loss) try to touch down as slow as possible, using
the front wheel for direction control.
Flaring as usual, in case it may be helpful to wind the brake lines around your hand
to increase the travel of the brake line.
8.7 LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
As the XCitor can be controlled either via the conventional brake lines or the newly
developed trim systemit is very unlikely that both systems will fail completely.
If the ability to steer is reduced try to make flat and wide curves.
If the brake lines fail flare out using the trim system, supported with some gas.
9 XWING – THE WING OF YOUR XCITOR
This chapter is about the XWing, the wing of the XCitor trike. As we believe that
you got at least a basic knowledge about paragliding during your flight school we
will focus here on the specialties of the canopy and its suspension system.
The XWing was designed as a part of the XCitor system together with the newly
designed trim system, all components were carefully adjusted for maximum
performance and safety.
Therefore the glider man only be flown on the XCitor and the XCitor is not allowed
to be used with any other wing as long as Fresh Breeze does not provide any other
information.
If there are any questions left which are not covered by this manual please contact
your local dealer.
The check of the XWing (at least every 2 years) is carried out via Fresh Breeze by
Swing, Tel.[phone], www.swing.de.
9.1 DISCLAIMER AND EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY

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Use of this paraglider is solely at the USER'S OWN RISK. THE CERTIFICATION
AND THE WARRANTY SHALL BE RENDERED INVALID if changes of any kind
(including changes to the brake lines) or improper repairs are made to this
paraglider or if any inspections are missed (annual and 2-yearly check).
Pilots are responsible for their own safety. Before every flight, the pilot must check
the glider's air-worthiness and must launch only if it is fit to fly. The pilot must check
the weather forecast and only fly if both current and forecasted conditions
guarantee a safe flight.
The glider may only be used with a pilot's licence which is valid for the area or
under the supervision of an approved flying instructor. There shall be no liability on
the part of third parties, in particular the manufacturer and distributor.
In terms of the warranty and guarantee conditions, the paraglider may not be flown
if any of the following situations apply:
1. the inspection period has expired, you have carried out the inspection
yourself, or the inspection has been carried out by an unauthorised
inspector;
2. the take-off weight does not fall within the permissible overall take-off
weight range;
3. the glider is flown in rain or cloud or when there is fog or snow;
4. there are turbulent weather conditions or wind speeds higher than 20 km/h;
5. the glider is used for aerobatics / extreme flying or flight manoeuvres at an
angle greater than 60°;
6. the pilot has insufficient experience or training;
7. the wrong equipment or inadequate equipment (reserve, helmet etc) is
used;
8. the glider is used for winch launching;
9. modifications have been made to the canopy, lines or risers which have
not been approved;
10. the glider is opened in free fall - this is not a parachute.
9.2 FOR YOUR SAFETY
The use of paragliders is subject to various regulations. They may not be flown
without a valid certification. Any attempt to fly without proper training is highly
dangerous.
• This manual does not replace the need to attend a flying school.
• The paraglider may only be used for the purpose for which it is designed.
Never use it as a parachute.
• Use of the paraglider is at your own risk. The manufacturer is not legally
responsible for any personal injury or material damage which occurs in
connection with the XCitor and its components like the XWing.
• A specialist must test-fly the paraglider. The test-flight must be recordedon
the paraglider information label.
• Do not under any circumstances tow the XWing with a car, motorboat, a
winch or any similar device.
• Aerobatics are prohibited in Germany. The XCitor is not designed for any
aerobatics including banking angles of more then 60°.
• Flying with a wet canopy or when it is raining or snowing is prohibited; it
may cause the glider to stall.
• Do not under any circumstances alter the construction of your paraglider.

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If you do so, any claims under the warranty will not be accepted and the
certification will lapse.
• When you fly for the first time, fly under the supervision of a flight instructor
and in a well known area.
• Only fly if the wind speed, direction and weather conditions guarantee a
safe flight.
This manual contains additional information concerning your safety. This
information is indicated by two phrases:
9.3 FEATURES OF THE XWING
9.3.1 DESCRIPTION OF THE XWING
The XWing is a paraglider which was especially designed ti fit the XCitor trike.
Together with the newly designed suspension system it was tested and certified
within the limits as described in the technical data section (chapter 2.2) by the
German Ultralight Association (DULV e. V.)
The XWing is either controlled as usual using brake lines or by a newly developed
trim system, which can be used as well to compensate the propeller-induced
torque.
Shifting the connection point between trike and paraglider fore and aft the complete
system can be adjusted in a wide range according to different load and equipment
states (refer to chapter 5 and 11, weight and balance).
9.3.2 DESCRIPTION OF THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM
Important safety hint
Possible canopy collapses in turbulent air will become more dynamic as the wing
load is increased. Decreasing the canopy’s angle of attack by openingthe trimmers
(fast flight) will intensify this effect.
Due to this reason the XWing is not allowed to be steered simultaneously by the
brake lines and the trim system into the same directionif the trimlevers are set to a
fast flight position (which more aft than vertical).
This would be possible if e.g. the trim levers are set to a narrow curve, and then
additional brake input is applied to make the curve even narrower.
If the brake lines are just for steering the trim levers should only be used to
compensate the engine torque and for general speed settings, not for an additional
steering.
In general the inputs of the trim systemand of the brake lines will be added to each
other.
Hint!
It is crucial to ensure that changes to the brakes do not cause themto be activated
when you don't want themto be. The paraglider should first be pulled up and
brought under control whenever the brake line was modified.
The trimsystemis helpful to set the trim speed (cruise speed) and do counteract
the engine torque.
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The paraglider is connected with the suspension bows using four 6mm-carabiners.
The suspension bows have four holes close to their upper edge where these
carabiners go through. The first (most forward) carabiner takes the A-lines, the last
one (most aft) the D-lines etc. The left bow is connected with the left side of the
canopy, the right bow with its right side.
Both bows are connected with a rotatable joint which keeps themalso in the
correct distance to each other. For easier transportation this joint can be taken
apart, it is just stuck together.
The lower end of the suspension bows is connected with a 3-ton-belt (30 mm
polyester belt) to a bigger carabiner which is the main joint between wing and trike.
This carabiner is used to separate the wing from the XCitor if necessary. Check
that it is correctly closed prior to each flight (as all the other carabiners).
The XCitor has another polyester belt loop around its top tube (roll over tube) which
goes into this carabiner as well. This loop cannot move forward or aft as it is tiedto
an aluminium clamp around the main tube with a 5mm-Polyester rope.
Moving this clamp fore or aft changes the flying angle of the XCitor and is used to
adjust it to different weight and equipment states (see chapter 5 and 11, weight
and balance)
The connection rod between both suspension bows lays on top of the XCitor prior
to start, one can say, on it’s roof.
9.4 SETTING UP THE XWING AND TEST-FLYING
9.4.1 LAYING OUT THE PARAGLIDER AND PRE-FLIGHT
CHECK
LAYING OUT THE PARAGLIDER
• Place the paraglider with the upper surface against the ground and spread
it out so that the leading edge is slightly curved and the trailing edge is
showing towards the XCitor.
• Carefully separate all the rigging-lines and take care that no lines are
underneath the canopy, tangled or caught up in any way.
PRE-FLIGHT CHECK
Before launching, always check the following points:
• Are there any tears in the glider or other damage?
• Are all lines been untangled and in parallel?
• Are the brake lines clear and tightly connected to the handle?
• Is the handle connected to the magnetic holder strapped around the “roll
over tube” close to the trim levers?
• Are the brake lines properly adjusted?
• Are all carabiners fastened securely to the lines and to the suspension
bows?
• Is the canopy dry?

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• Are the risers and seams in good condition?
• Is the handle of the ballistic recovery system un-secured?
• Are all lines hold with the cable binder at the side of the prop protection
cage?
9.4.2 6- POINT CHECK
We recommend that you carry out the following 6-point check immediately before
launching:
1. Is the canopy arranged in a half moon shape and are all the air-entrances
open?
2. Are all the lines untangled? Are there any lines under the canopy?
3. Check your equipment: safety belts (the rear seat has 3!!), carabiners,
recovery system, ?
4. Are both trimlevers vertical, and are the brake handles at hand?
5. Do the wind-direction and strength ensure a safe flight?
6. Are the airspace and launch area clear?
9.5 THE FIRST FLIGHT
Hint!
Carry out your first few flights only when the weather is stable, and in a familiar
area.
In the beginning you should steer gently and carefully so that you can get used to
the reactions of the paraglider while you are not in a stressful situation.
Caution! Accident risk!
Do not overestimate yourself! Don't let a paraglider that can easily be manoeuvred
or the behaviour of other pilots make you careless.
9.5.1 ADJUSTING THE MAIN BRAKE LINES
Hint!
The main brake lines must be checked by an expert before the test-flight.
CORRECT ADJUSTMENT
Correctly adjusted brake lines have nearly no idle displacement. This means that
the brake lines must not be pulled very much down before the trailing edge of the
canopy starts to move downwards and the glider starts to react. The manufacturer
has pre-set the brakes in this way, which means you are able to steer and land the
glider with nearly no delay.
TOO LONG BRAKE LINES