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ATOS-VRS LIGHT Operations Manual
Version 1.0, 10.6.2015
Read F irst - T hen Fly !
Congratulations and welcome to the ATOS family! With the ATOS-VRS LIGHT you have
acquired a high-quality aircraft. In order for your ATOS-VRS LIGHT to give you the
expected fun and, above all, for you to be safe i n the sky , it is essential that you study the
following operating instructions carefully. If you have any difficulties or questions, your
A.I.R. team or the nearest ATOS dealer will be happy to help and advise you at any time.
The AIR-Team.
Operations Manual
A-I-R & Co GmbH
Sesselbahnstraße 8
D-87642 Halblech-Buching
Tel.: +49 (0) 8368 914 8848
Fax: +49 (0) 8368 914 8849
www. A-I-R.de
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- Page 1 If you have any difficulties or questions, your A.I.R. team or the nearest ATOS dealer will be happy to help and advise you at any time. The AIR-Team. A-I-R & Co GmbH Sesselbahnstraße 8 D-87642 Halblech-Buching Tel.: +49 (0) 8368 914 8848...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Page 2 Contents Device description, intended use ....................4 Transport ........................... 4 By Car..........................4 ..By Rail........................5 Assembly ............................. 5 Procedure .......................... 5 re-flight check ......................... 8 Disassembly. - Page 3 Page 3 Storing the Glider ........................18 Environment ..........................18 Disposal ........................... 18 Operational Limitations ......................19 Techni cal Specifications ......................19 Air Sports Identification ......................20...
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Page 4: Device Description, Intended Use
Page 4 1 General The ATOS-VRS LIGHT is a class 5 rigid wing. It is a real all-rounder and is suitable for use in competitions as well as for beginners. It is especially appropriate for lighter pilots up to a body weight of around 165lbs. -
Page 5: By Rail
Page 5 2.2 By Rail In principle, the same principles of transport by car apply to transport by railway. Point loads on the spar must be avoided. Strips of foam mat can be placed inside the bag to cushion the spar from hard metal beams. - Page 6 Page 6 12.) Lift the right wing wing tip until the nose fitting engages. When lifting the wing, make sure that the other wing does not slip backwards. 13.) Secure the bolt with a safety ring. 14.) Remove the Velcro straps and wingtip bags and stretch the sail outwards Take care not to bend the spoilers - they can break! 15.) Insert the aluminum outer wing tubes (green - right, red - left).
- Page 7 Page 7 20 .) Insert the wing tip rod. 2 1 .) Velcro the sail to the winglet. 22.) Repeat steps 15 to 21 on the other wing. 23.) If using split bags: hook up the pulley block of the tensioning rope to the sail. 24.) Begin to tension the sail, but only partially.
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Page 8: P Re-Flight Check
Page 8 34.) C lose the bottom surface zipper of the sail . 35.) Pull on each side control cable to ensure each spoiler activates smoothly and fully. Check control cable routing and that the spoilers are functioning properly. 3 6 .) Attach the side control cables to the downtubes using quick pins and cover with the rubber tube as a back up. -
Page 9: Disassembly
Page 9 Important: If damage to any cable is found, do not fly! A damaged cable must be replaced before flying! Close the lower sail zipper. Check that the nose fittings are secured with lynch pins and bungees. 10.) Check the main pin lock: Check all the safety rings. All lynch pins must be closed and the safety bungees must be placed around the main bolt and pushed under the lynch pin. -
Page 10: Hang Point
Page 10 17.) Check whether the tip rod is still parallel to the trailing edge in the sail, otherwise the shell may be damaged during further packing . 18.) When transporting in one cover bag, open and cover the wing. For split transport: Pull the bag over the wingtip of the glider . -
Page 11: Light Characteristics
Page 11 Before your first flight, the hang point should be set using the table below. To do this, loosen the Velcro on the hang strap, move it and then reattach the Velcro at the new location. Make sure that the end to which the carabiner is attached is inserted through both loops. -
Page 12: Aerotowing
Page 12 Caution: Stalling (falling below the minimum airspeed) can lead to a "lockout" or spin even while on the rope . Caution: Always begin with the tow rope over the basetube. Do not engage the rope under the basetube until at an altitude where a complete landing circuit can be flown . 6.1.3 Aerotowing When aerotowing with no wind, start with a 10-15°. -
Page 13: Adjustable Tail (Optional)
Page 13 2. Thermaling: flap deflection approx. 15° 3. Best glide: flap position 0° Fast flight: flap position 0° In turbulent conditions, the flaps should be slightly engaged. This increases the righting moment of the wing and thus safety . 6.2.3 Variable tail (optional) The ATOS-VRS LIGHT can optionally be equipped with a variable tail unit. -
Page 14: Flight Limitations
Page 14 The optimum trim speed is between approx. 25 and 31 mph with a flap setting of 10-15°. To familiarize yourself with the glider, a slightly higher trim speed is recommended for the first few flights . A ttention : For the first flight assume that the glider is not trimmed perfectly. -
Page 15: Maintenance
Page 15 7 Maintenance 7.1 General Information on Maintenance and Servicing The ATOS-VRS LIGHT is made of mostly fiber composite materials. In contrast to aluminum and steel, carbon fiber materials show a different fracture behavior. Mostly due to their ductile behavior, metallic materials allow damage detection through deformation. -
Page 16: Ariable Tail (Optional)
Page 16 7.2.3 Variable Tail (optional) The variable tail unit is connected to the flap rope. Both work together in such a way that when the flap string is pulled at the control bar, the tail unit begins to move up before the flap deflects. -
Page 17: Main Bolts & Connections
Page 17 The spoiler lever rib should be carefully checked. The connection joint between the spoiler lever and rib is esecially important to check for any damage. The ribs should be checked every 50 flight hours or after any overloading. If a wingtip touches the ground on a landing, be sure to check the winglets as well. -
Page 18: Sail
Page 18 7.3.12 Sail After 20 flight hours on the sail, all seams, eyelets and straps must be checked. The zipper must be easy to close. For a long life, dry storage and low UV exposure are especially important. The straps with which the sail is attached to the keel must be tight;... -
Page 19: Operational Limitations
If you have any questions, we're happy to help. We look forward to any tips and suggestions. Further information and security notifications can be found on our homepage at: http://www.air-atos.de Your A-I-R team wishes you many pleasant and above all accident-free flights. -
Page 20: Air Sports Identification
Page 20 13 Air Sports Equipment Identification Sheet...
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