Quik & Quik GT450 Aircraft Operating Instructions
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March 2007
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the wheels. Then, ensuring that the V bridle is long enough to give sufficient clearance from the propeller,
attach it to your chosen solid object. Make sure that the bridle can not ride up the object when under load.
4. DOUBLE CHECK all knots and attachments before starting.
5. Carry out a proper inspection before starting. See Section 5.
6. Do a full pre-start security check as described in Section 6.3.
7. Make sure there is a qualified pilot on board, properly strapped in and with his/her fingers on the ignition
switches at all times when the engine is running
8. Maintain an adequate look-out while conducting tests; adults, children & animals may approach from
behind.
9. Wear a helmet and ear defenders when in the vicinity of an engine being tested. If you choose to wear a
headset then ensure that the connecting cables cannot get near the propeller or rotating parts of the engine.
Unprotected exposure to engine noise on test will cause long or
short term hearing loss. Wear ear defenders or appropriate ear
defending headset at all times when in the vicinity of a running
engine. Ensure that the headset connecting cables cannot get near
the propeller or rotating parts of the engine.
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