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Trike:Airborned edge X 582.
Bars stuffed full power=75KtS
Trim 55kts at 5500 Rpm. Wing will still climb at 600ft/min...rfield with it with a passenger Safely. Not a good wing for an...
PVC prop guards and wing support prepping for trailering. PVC works in this case as the wing will be supported from the ceiling of the trailer. See other photo!
This wing has not flown except for the test by the craftsman Mark Gibson. So far everyone that has seen this wing today agrees, this thing is heavy duty through and through. The stitching is immaculate and straight. All the batons came out of the box spot on using the chart.
Steel wing carrier padded and attached to wing. Note forward straps (red) that hold the vertical position. Excess strapping tied off on prop - not used for support!
When I preflighted my trike, I noticed a very thin layer of frost on my wings. I knew frost on the wing was less than ideal, but I took off any...frost, like very fine sandpaper on the wing.
I took off and eased the ba...into the sun to melt the frost off the wing...