Fresh Breeze XCitor User manual

Fresh Breeze GmbH
XCitor
X-Wing Evo
Owner's Manual
Service Booklet
Version 2.1
Date: 26.11.2013

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WARNING
This paratrike must be used within the limits and according to the instructions
in this manual. The manual must be on board during flying.
Read manual before first flight!

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Foreword
Thank you for choosing the XCitor.
The XCitor combines the latest technology with numerous features for your enjoyment
and safety and convenience. To help you get the best out of these features in everyday
use, we recommend that you read this Manual carefully so you can quickly become
familiar with your paratrike in detail.
As well as information on how to use the controls and equipment, the Owner's Manual
contains important notes on care and maintenance. These are relevant to your safety and
will help preserve your paratrike's value. The Manual also offers useful flying tips and
advice, together with some suggestions on how to fly your paratrike.
In addition to this Owner's Manual, the Service Booklet also includes the Service
Schedule for your paratrike. It contains important information on Fresh Breeze service
requirements and lists the trike's fuel consumption figures.
Should you have any further questions regarding your XCitor or if you suspect that your
owner's literature is not complete, please contact your Fresh Breeze dealer or importer.
They are always glad to answer your queries and note any suggestions you may have.
We wish you safe and enjoyable flying with your XCitor.
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Contents
NOTES ON THIS OWNER'S MANUAL .............................................................................. 9
M
ANUAL
............................................................................................................................ 9
F
RESH
B
REEZE AND THE ENVIRONMENT
.................................................................................... 9
Respect for nature and the environment .................................................................... 9
Environmentally-friendly recycling............................................................................ 10
XCITOR ........................................................................................................................ 11
01 TECHNICAL EXPLANATION ...................................................................................... 11
G
ENERAL LAYOUT
............................................................................................................... 11
Features .................................................................................................................... 11
T
ECHNICAL DATA
................................................................................................................ 12
P
ERFORMANCE DATA
.......................................................................................................... 12
Air speed ................................................................................................................... 12
Take off distance ....................................................................................................... 12
Landing distance ....................................................................................................... 12
Climb rate.................................................................................................................. 12
Range ........................................................................................................................ 12
Cross wind ................................................................................................................. 12
Noise ......................................................................................................................... 12
Tire pressure.............................................................................................................. 12
Maximum altitude..................................................................................................... 13
Screw tightening torque............................................................................................ 13
O
PERATION
L
IMITS
............................................................................................................. 13
Permitted Maneuvers................................................................................................ 13
Air speed ................................................................................................................... 13
E
NGINE
............................................................................................................................ 13
Fuel............................................................................................................................ 13
Engine Operation ...................................................................................................... 14
Engine instrumentation............................................................................................. 14

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W
EIGHT
,
CENTER OF GRAVITY
............................................................................................... 14
02 STANDARD PROCEDURES ....................................................................................... 15
S
ET UP AND TEAR DOWN FOR TRANSPORTATION AND FLYING
...................................................... 15
Safety issues for ground transportation.................................................................... 15
D
AILY INSPECTION
.............................................................................................................. 15
Check prior to flight................................................................................................... 16
Engine ....................................................................................................................... 16
M
AINTENANCE AND CARE
.................................................................................................... 16
P
ERIODICAL CHECKS
............................................................................................................ 17
Every 25 hours........................................................................................................... 17
Every 100 hours......................................................................................................... 17
Every 2 years ............................................................................................................. 17
O
BLIGATION OF REGULAR CHECKS
.......................................................................................... 17
S
TANDARD PROCEDURES
,
CHECKLISTS
,
ENGINE START
................................................................ 17
On the panel................................................................................................................ 1
Beside the panel........................................................................................................ 19
Engine start procedure.............................................................................................. 19
Rolling on the ground................................................................................................ 20
Take off and climb..................................................................................................... 20
Cruise......................................................................................................................... 21
Landing...................................................................................................................... 21
Engine shut off .......................................................................................................... 21
Checklist prior to start............................................................................................... 21
F
LIGHTS UNDER SPECIAL CONDITIONS
..................................................................................... 22
Rain ........................................................................................................................... 22
Wind.......................................................................................................................... 22
In flight turbulences .................................................................................................. 22
Flights in snowy conditions ....................................................................................... 22
Extreme temperatures .............................................................................................. 22
S
PECIAL REMARKS
.............................................................................................................. 22
03 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ..................................................................................... 24
E
NGINE FAILURE
................................................................................................................ 24
E
NGINE START DURING FLIGHT
.............................................................................................. 24
S
MOKE OR FIRE ON BOARD
................................................................................................... 24
F
LYING WITH THE ENGINE SHUT OFF
....................................................................................... 25
F
ORCED LANDINGS
............................................................................................................. 25
L
OSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
............................................................................................ 25

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X-WING EVO................................................................................................................ 26
04 SAFETY.................................................................................................................... 26
S
AFETY NOTICES
................................................................................................................. 26
D
ISCLAIMER
,
EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY AND OPERATING LIMITS
..................................................... 26
F
OR YOUR SAFETY
.............................................................................................................. 27
T
YPES OF USE
.................................................................................................................... 28
Winch launch............................................................................................................. 28
Aerobatics ................................................................................................................. 28
05 X-WING EVO FEATURES .......................................................................................... 29
D
ESCRIBTION
.................................................................................................................... 29
S
USPENSION SYSTEM
.......................................................................................................... 29
T
ECHNICAL DATA
.................................................................................................................. 1
06 SETTING UP THE X-WING EVO AND TEST-FLYING .................................................... 31
B
EFORE THE FIRST FLIGHT
.................................................................................................... 31
A
DJUSTING THE MAIN BRAKE LINES
........................................................................................ 31
F
IRST FLIGHT
..................................................................................................................... 32
07 FLYING THE X-WING EVO ........................................................................................ 34
P
RE
-
FLIGHT CHECK AND LAYING OUT THE PARAGLIDER
............................................................... 34
6-
POINT CHECK
.................................................................................................................. 34
U
SE OF THE TRIM SYSTEM
.................................................................................................... 34
T
AKE OFF
,
CRUISE AND LANDING
........................................................................................... 36
F
LYING UNDER TURBULENT CONDITIONS
................................................................................. 36
L
ANDING WITH ENGINE SHUT OFF
.......................................................................................... 36
L
ANDING WITH HELP OF ENGINE
............................................................................................ 37
N
ORMAL FLIGHT
................................................................................................................ 37
R
APID DESCENTS
................................................................................................................ 37
Spiral dive.................................................................................................................. 37
08 DANGEROUS SITUATIONS AND EXTREME FLYING................................................... 39
D
ANGEROUS SITUATIONS
..................................................................................................... 39
Safety training........................................................................................................... 39
Material stress and damage ..................................................................................... 39
C
OLLAPSING THE PARAGLIDER
............................................................................................... 39
Asymmetric collapse ................................................................................................. 39
Asymmetric collapse with tangling ........................................................................... 40

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Front stall .................................................................................................................. 40
T
YPES OF STALL
.................................................................................................................. 40
Deep stall .................................................................................................................. 41
Full stall ..................................................................................................................... 41
Spin............................................................................................................................ 42
O
THER TIPS FOR DANGEROUS SITUATIONS
............................................................................... 42
Deep stall in rain ....................................................................................................... 42
Advertising and adhesives......................................................................................... 43
Overloading............................................................................................................... 43
Sand and salt air ....................................................................................................... 43
Temperature range ................................................................................................... 43
09 STORING AND LOOKING AFTER THE PARAGLIDER................................................... 44
S
TORING THE PARAGLIDER
................................................................................................... 44
Packing the paraglider .............................................................................................. 44
Storing and transporting the glider........................................................................... 45
L
OOKING AFTER THE PARAGLIDER
.......................................................................................... 46
Fabric......................................................................................................................... 46
Lines .......................................................................................................................... 46
Rigid construction ..................................................................................................... 47
Cleaning .................................................................................................................... 47
10 REPAIRS AND INSPECTIONS .................................................................................... 48
T
YPE DESIGNATION
............................................................................................................. 48
R
EPAIRS
........................................................................................................................... 48
Fresh Breeze workshops............................................................................................ 48
Small repairs to the glider ......................................................................................... 48
R
EGULAR INSPECTIONS
........................................................................................................ 48
Lines .......................................................................................................................... 48
I
NSPECTION
...................................................................................................................... 49
General...................................................................................................................... 49
Inspection periods ..................................................................................................... 49
Validity of inspection................................................................................................. 49
Inspection by the pilot............................................................................................... 49
11 APPENDIX ............................................................................................................... 50
F
RESH
B
REEZE WEBSITE
....................................................................................................... 50
Product registration .................................................................................................. 50
A
DDRESSES
....................................................................................................................... 50
O
WNER
’
S
M
ANUAL
V
ERSIONS
.............................................................................................. 51
Version 2.0 ................................................................................................................ 51

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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE BOOKLET....................................................................... 52
R
EPAIRS
........................................................................................................................... 52
L
OCATION OF SIGNBOARDS AND FRAME NUMBER
..................................................................... 52
12 X-WING EVO ........................................................................................................... 53
G
LIDER DETAILS
................................................................................................................. 53
P
ILOT DETAILS
/ P
ROOF OF OWNERSHIP
.................................................................................. 53
X-W
ING
E
VO
– I
NSPECTIONS AND REPAIRS OVERVIEW
.............................................................. 55
L
INE
L
AYOUT
..................................................................................................................... 55
M
ATERIAL LIST
.................................................................................................................. 57
L
OAD AND SHOCK TEST REPORT
............................................................................................. 59
13 XCITOR ................................................................................................................... 60
W
EIGHT AND BALANCE
........................................................................................................ 60
Procedure .................................................................................................................. 60
W
EIGHT AND BALANCE SHEET
............................................................................................... 61
E
QUIPMENT LIST
................................................................................................................ 62
XC
ITOR TRIKE
– M
AINTENANCE OVERVIEW
............................................................................. 63

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Notes on this Owner's Manual Section 0 9
Notes on this Owner's
Manual
Manual
This Owner's Manual contains important
information, tips, suggestions and warnings. We
recommend that you familiarise yourself with
your new paratrike by reading this Manual
before your first flight. This will allow you to
acquaint yourself its new functions, to learn the
best way to fly the paratriker in various
situations, and explain how to get the best out of
your XCitor.
The Manual complies with the airworthiness
requirements in LTF NFL II 91/09 and forms
part of the certification.
Please ensure that this Owner's Manual is always
available to anyone else flying the XCitor, i.e.
anyone renting, borrowing or buying the model
from you.
This manual describes the equipment available
for the XCitor at the time of going to print.
Some of the equipment described here will not
be available until a later date, or may only be
available in certain markets.
Some sections of this Owner's Manual do not
apply to all models. If this is the case, a text at
the start of the section indicates which models it
applies to.
Illustrations are intended as a general guide,
and may vary from the equipment fitted in your
XCitor in some details.
At the beginning of this Owner's Manual, you
will find a table of contents showing all the
items described in this manual in the order in
which they appear.
All references to positions such as “left”,
“right”, “front” or “rear” are given as seen facing
in the direction of travel.
* optional equipment
 The section is continued on the following
page.
 Denotes the end of a section.
® Registered trademarks are marked ®.
However, the absence of this symbol does
not constitute a waiver of the rights
concerning any proprietary name.
⇒
Refers to a “WARNING” within the same
section. If the WARNING symbol is followed
by a page number the warning text referred to is
included in a different section.
WARNING
Texts with this symbol contain
safety information. They warn you of
serious dangers, possibly involving
accident or injury.
Caution
Texts with this symbol draw your attention to a
possible risk of damage to your paratrike.
Note
Texts with this symbol contain additional
information of a more general nature.
Fresh Breeze and the environment
Protection of the environment, safety and quality
are the three basic values of Fresh Breeze GmbH
and these have implications on everything we
do. We also believe that our customers share our
environmental awareness.
Respect for nature and the
environment
You can easily play a part in protection of the
environment by practising our sport in such a
way that there is no damage to nature and the
areas in which we fly. Take your rubbish away

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with you, refrain from making unnecessary noise
and respect the sensitive biological equilibrium
of nature. Consideration for nature is required
even at the launch site!
Flying a paratrike is, of course, an outdoor sport
– protect and preserve our planet’s resources.
Environmentally-friendly recycling
Fresh Breeze gives consideration to the entire
life cycle of its paratrikes, the last stage of which
is recycling in an environmentally-friendly
manner. The synthetic materials used in a
paraglider must be disposed of properly. If you
are not able to arrange appropriate disposal,
Fresh Breeze will be happy to recycle the
paraglider for you. Send the glider with a short
note to this effect to the address given in the
Appendix. 

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Technical Explanation Section 1 11
XCitor
01 Technical Explanation
General layout
Features
 Paratrike with steerable front wheel
 Frame made of T.I.G. welded aluminium
tube
 Tandem seater
 Springy landing gear, 150 mm travel, 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: technical description see
X-Wing Evo section
Fig. 1: 3D side views of XCitor

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12 Section 1 Technical Explanation
Technical data
Length 3,17m
Height 2,00m
Width 1,91m
Empty weight 168kg
Payload 200 kg
Take off-weight (max.) 383 kg
Fuel capacity 28 L
Performance data
The following figures were achieved in flight
tests. They are based on a good general shape of
the trike, the wing and the engine and that the
pilot has an average skills.
They are valid under standard conditions (mean
sea level, standard pressure, 15°C, no wind,
maximum take off weight 383 kg, even runway
with short grass in a good shape). Higher
altitude, higher temperatures and lower air
pressure reduce those performance figures.
Air speed
Minimum speed 30 km/h
Manoeuvre speed 65 km/h
Permitted maximum speed 73 km/h
Take off distance
Take off distance 20-150 m (depends
on load and wind
speed)
Take off distance about a
15m obstacle
200m
Landing distance
Landing distance 10 - 30 m with
brakes
Landing distance about a
15m obstacle
150 m
Climb rate
single 4,0 m/sec
tandem 2,5 m/sec
Range
The range is depending on the fuel consumption,
which is much higher at higher air speeds.
The best consumption can be achieved flying
slightly faster than the best gliding speed. This
gives a range of ca. 200 km at an air speed of 65
km/h.
Cross wind
The maximum allowed cross wind component
during take off and landing is 8 km/h.
Noise
The XCitor fulfils the German noise
requirements for ultralight paratrikes which
means that it is quieter than 60 dB(A) flying in
150 m altitude.
Tire pressure
Rear wheels 2,0Bar
Front wheel 1,5 Bar

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Technical Explanation Section 1 13
Maximum altitude
The maximum altitude depends on the load and
temperature. It is defined by a climb rate smaller
than 0.5 m/sec. This height is roughly 3000 m.
Screw tightening torque
Propeller HTC CCQW-3B-
166,5-CG 4-Blade
24 Nm for M8
Operation Limits
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.
Beside this limits check also carefully the limits
of the X-Wing Evo in Section 04 Safety
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.
Permitted Maneuvers
The XCitor is designed for safe loads between +
4 G maximum and + 0,5 G minimum load.
WARNING
The XCitor is – as any other ultralight
airplane – not certified for aerobatics.
Any aerobatic manoeuvres as wells as roll
angles of more than 60° during e.g. curves
or spirals are NOT PERMITTED!
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 maximum allowed 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.
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 too high rpm.
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.

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14 Section 1 Technical Explanation
The 2-stroke-oil should be a high-quality
synthetic oil (at least API: TC res. 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 water free fuel.
Engine Operation
Engine start procedure: Move the main switch to
the upper „on“ position. Now the 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
system can 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
system is running again).
Shutdown: Just move the main switch to the
lower “off” position.
The 2-stroke engine needs no warm up – once if
it running full power may be applied at any time.
Engine instrumentation
The following figures must not be exceeded:
Value Range Max. Unit
Rev. per minute
0-9999 6200 Rpm
Water
temperature
40-120 110 °C
EGT (Exhaust
Gas Temp.)
100-800
700 °C
Weight, center of gravity
The maximum legal take off weight of the
XCitor is 383 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 take off weight 383 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. 

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Standard procedures Section 2 15
02 Standard procedures
This chapter contains checklists and procedures
for standard use.
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 from the car and take
the XCitor of the trailer clutch
2. Remove tarpaulin and propeller protectors.
3. Remove the cable tree from the 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 trim levers into a vertical position,
don’t start in an accelerated configuration.
Trim levers 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.
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
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.

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6. If your XCitor is equipped with an additional
gas pedal for teaching purpose. Make sure
that this gas pedal is not locked and at its
idle position.
Caution
The main switch must be shut off. A trained
person must be in the pilot seat.
Note
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.
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 trim levers: 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 it’s 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.
Caution
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!
Maintenance and care
Keep the XCitor and it’s wing clean and dry.
Don’t use any aggressive solvents.

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Standard procedures Section 2 17
Use grease or engine oil wherever metal slides
over metal (rear suspension struts).
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.
Periodical checks
Every 25 hours
 Visible inspection of all screws
 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,
Metal to plastic: silicone spray
 Friction force in the trim lever bearing: The
correct force to move the lever should be 5-
7 kg at the handle.
 Front brake
 Gear oil level (glass gauge)
 All bowden cables
 All belts, belt buckles, guide rollers
 Optical check of all weld seams for any
cracks
 All rubber-metal-joints for cracks
 Cooling agent level
 Tension check of the water pump tension
 Tightness check of the cooling system
(leakage, water loss)
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
Every 2 years
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.
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 certified inspectors can be
retrieved from the “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)
Standard procedures, checklists,
engine start
Whenever the engine is started somebody has to
be in the front seat, being able to operate the
cockpit.

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Fig. 2: 3D of XCitor cockpit
The picture below shows the position and the
purpose for the individual elements of the
cockpit.
The following tables describes the functions of
these elements:
On the panel
Name Number Positions
Main Switch 1 ON OFF
Interkom 2
Refer to its separate manual
Water temperature
4
Between 80 and 105°C

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Beside the panel
Engine start procedure
Main Switch ON. Charge light on.
Gas pedal Cold engine: kick pedal
50&down until fuel is
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

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injected for ca. ½ sec. Can
be heard. Then don’t give
any gas at all.
Warm engine: Kick pedal
slightly down, 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 X-Wing Evo steering
must be properly coordinated.
Take off and climb
Whenever it is possible take off directly against
the wind. The maximum permitted side wind
vector is 8 km/h.
Lay the X-Wing Evo 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.
Caution
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 being 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 X-Wing Evo
from shooting 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:
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Caution
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!