FLY TRIKE-FLASH Owner's Manual

REL. 1.1

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TRIKE-FLASH

OWNER'S MANUAL

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Page Description

2 INDEX

3

INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL INFORMATION

3 SAFETY FIRST! - WHO, WHERE AND WHEN CAN FLY IT.

3 NOTATION USED

4 CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR NEW “TRIKE-FLASH”

4 “TRIKE-FLASH” FEATURES

4 DIAGRAM OF COMPONENTS

5 OVERALL DIMENSIONS

6 ASSEMBLING YOUR “TRIKE-FLASH”

6 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

7 FIRST TIME ENGINE MOUNTING SETUP

11 TANDEM VERSION

12 ASSEMBLY INSPECTION

11

PREPARING YOUR FIRST FLIGHT

12 PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION

13 PRE-FLIGHT CHECKLIST EXAMPLES

15 FLIGHT UNDER SPECIAL CONDITIONS

15 DANGEROUS SITUATION

16

TAKE-OFF PROCEDURE

17 THE FLIGHT

17 LANDING

17 MAINTENANCE

17

REGULAR CHECKS

19 PARAGLIDER

20 WARRANTY

20 INTERNET INFO AND UGRADE

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INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL INFORMATION

Congratulations and welcome to the exciting world of FLY PRODUCTS. We are one of the most
experienced and reliable PPG manufactures in the world. Our network of distribution centers worldwide
continues to grow due to our commitment to provide state of the art materials matched with exceptional
craftsmanship in every unit we produce.

Safety first, WWW! (Who, Where and When can fly it)

The TRIKE-FLASH with Powered Para Gliding (PPG) is the most exciting, least expensive, safest, and
most accessible form of aviation available! However, it is still aviation, and it brings with it all the
inherent potential dangers of aviation. People can, and do, get hurt, and even killed, in any form of
aviation, including Para Trike. For that reason it is imperative that before fly with this Para Trike you
must receive proper training from qualified instructors and obtain a valid PPG license, an then offer Para
Trike the respect all aviation deserves, respect weather and conditions, and realize that in the end, it is
the pilot himself that is fully responsible for his own safety and the safety of fellow pilots and
bystanders.
Depending on every national regulations, the Para Trike may only be operated in authorized areas and
flights within controlled airspace usually needs a permission given by radio.
Additional requirements like a valid insurance must be fulfilled.
Powered Paragliding is an extremely demanding sport that requires exceptional levels of attention,
judgment, maturity, self-discipline, and attention to detail. It is unlikely that you will be able to
participate in it safely unless you make a conscious and continual commitment to your own safety.
Due to the inherent risks in flying this or any Para Trike, no warranty of any kind can be made against
accidents, bodily injury, equipment failure, and/or death.

This TRIKE-FLASH is not covered by product liability insurance. Do not start it or fly it unless
you are willing to assume all risks inherent in the sport of Powered Paragliding and all responsibility for
any property damage, injury, or death which may result from the use of this product.

Notation Used

Certain special terms (NOTE, CAUTION, WARNING) will be used throughout this manual. Their usage
is defined below.

A NOTE provides supplemental information to help clarify a point being made in the text. Generally, a

NOTE is provided to help assembly, use, or maintenance of the product.

Disregarding a NOTE could cause inconvenience, but would not cause damage or personal injury.

A CAUTION provides supplemental information to help clarify an area where equipment damage could
occur. Disregarding a CAUTION could result in permanent and significant mechanical damage,
however personal injury is unlikely.

A WARNING provides supplemental information to help clarify an area where personal injury or even
death could occur from negligence. Disregarding a WARNING could result in serious injury or even
death.

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Congratulations on Your New “TRIKE-FLASH”

FLY PRODUCTS presents a very light Trike for paramotor. The main characteristic of the TRIKE­FLASH it's great versatility.

The certification is planned for the GOLD 130 Engine PPG unit.
For safe flying you should read this manual carefully, make yourself familiar with the TRIKE-FLASH
and its possibilities.

TRIKE-FLASH features

• Easy assembly and disassembly

• Simply to use

• Very lightness

• Big stoutness

• Extremely reliable

Diagram of Components

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Overall dimensions

Introduction to frame drilling for engine mounting

We deliberately omitted the frame drilling for mounting our GOLD 130 homologated engine to allow
the mounting of a different engine model.
You must carry out the drilling operation in any case, follow the next indications:

Necessary tools to operate:

- Drill

- Metal drill points Ø 10 mm and Ø 6,5 mm.

- Hammer

- Rapid glue

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ASSEMBLING “TRIKE-FLASH”

For easier storage and transportation the Trike-flash can be folded to the minimum size.

Assembly instructions:

STEP 1:

Open both wheels gears

STEP 2:

Unscrew the red plastic wing nut and hook rear wires

STEP 3:

lift the cradle frame and lift rear engine
mounting frame

NOTE: if you already made the engine mounting SETUP, skip the next relevant instruction

section and go directly to STEP 4.