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CAUTION
Be careful: you can easily tear the sail open at the nose.
NOTE
When spreading the wings with the sail mount screws been unscrewed check that the sail mount
webbing is in proper position in the slot of the end cap of the leading edge # 3.
13.2.16. Finish the assembly of the glider completely according to the normal assembly procedures.
NOTE
Secure the sail mount webbing with the screws to the front leading edges after you accomplish all
steps in section “Combat set-up procedure” from item 1 through item 8.
13.2.17. Do a very careful and complete preflight of the glider according to the normal preflight procedure as
explained earlier in this manual.
14. COMBAT STABILITY SYSTEMS
Several design features of the Combat determine the glider's degree of stability in pitch:
- The combination of wing sweep and spanwise twist.
- Reflex in the root section.
- Main (inboard) sprogs, and the height at which they and the transverse battens support the trailing edge.
- Outboard sprogs, and the height at which they and the transverse battens support the trailing edge.
- The shape of the preformed battens and the internal fabric ribs, and adjustment of the internal Velcro attachments,
which define the airfoil.
Correct attachment and proper adjustment of the inboard and outboard sprogs are critical to providing adequate
stability at low angles of attack, particularly those below the normal operating range.
15. MAINTENANCE
This section contains a recommended schedule of periodic maintenance. None of the items in this section are a
substitute for the continual and consistent practice of proper pre-flight inspections and immediate maintenance of any
items on the glider, which require it. Safety requires that your glider be fully airworthy for every flight. Nuts and bolts
must always be secure, safeties must always be in place, and damage to any part, which could compromise the
airworthiness of the glider, cannot be tolerated. If you have a question about the need to repair or replace some part
of your glider, feel free to contact your dealer or Aeros directly. It is not always obvious which items require attention
and which may not. Minor dents or dings in a non-critical location on an airframe tube may not require any repair or
maintenance. On the other hand, a wire that has been kinked one time can fail very quickly after that, and should be
replaced immediately.
We recommend that you have all maintenance work done by your Aeros dealer.
EVERY SIX MONTHS
1. Check the adjustment of your outboard sprogs, as described in the last section.
2. Check your battens on a flat level floor against the batten diagram provided, and correct any that deviate from the
pattern by more than 6 mm (1/4").
3. If you fly in a dusty or sandy environment, it will help to prolong the life of your batten pockets if you wipe each
batten with a rag before you install it in the sail.
4. Have a complete inspection performed on the glider and replace any suspension system component that shows
any wear, and any cable that shows any kinks, wear, damage, corrosion, etc.
5. Inspect all bolts for tightness, all safeties for proper installation and possible damage. Inspect plates and fittings for
damage, holes in tubes for elongation.
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