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We are very excited to announce that both models of P&M Aviation, LTD aircrafts, the Quik and the Quik GT450, have been awarded S-LSA certification in the USA.
The certification process was uneventful in part for the diligent
work of my partner John Keith, who worked closely with FAA
Light-Sport Aviation division to ensure that the tons of forms and
requirements were met on time, our test pilot Chuck Goodrum
that set all business aside to help us meet our deadlines and our
DAR Steve Walton, that made himself available for inspection
in a very busy time prior to Sun-N-Fun. We are very proud to bring these fine aircraft back to the USA. As we finally had the opportunity to closely evaluate both models, they completely surpassed all our expectations.
We were already very familiar with the Pegasus Aviation and Mainair Sport trikes, but we were amazed once again at the quality of workmanship of these new P&M Aviation trikes. Both of these trikes are an overall refined and improved version of an already very successful aircraft. The most immediate features that you may notice are perhaps the beautiful glass work, comfortable seating, large touring windshield and slick overall design. They look fast even when they are just seating idle on the tarmac.
The wing is beautifully crafted. I'm
glad to find that the zippered pocket to inspect the crossbar /
leading edge connection (used in the Pegasus Q2 wing) is still
there.
All trikes came standard with the pre-installed power lead for the Lynx powered radio/headset interface as well as the Lynx antenna.
The configuration for the
ignition switches, hand throttle and choke are similar to the ones
found in the Pegasus Quantu I like very much the ground handling and
taxing with the smaller wings and precise feel of the hydraulic
brakes. The control bar nicely positioned and lower than in most
trikes that I have flown.
Flying the trike ... well, that is a story on it's own! Please stop-by and check them out at Sun-N-Fun 2008 in Lakeland, FL.We will have both S-LSA models available for display. Sun 'n Fun.
by: Tony Castillo
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The
process was perhaps further simplified by the fact that these fine
aircraft are already fully certified by the CAA (Civil Aviation
Authority) and BMAA (British Microlight Aircraft Association) in UK;
and already compliant with ASTM standards, and the diligent work of
P&M Aviation LTD, Roger Pattrick and Jim Cunliffe,
that expedited all our requests - as if they did not have any other
distributors in the world to deal with.
The
wing setup is very easy and a 3 way pulley makes it very easy to set
the cross-bar with just one hand. The mast folds easily and the gas
strut in the main post helps to raise/lower the wing.
The engine cover leaves plenty of room
for inspection and it is easily removed. They have large aerodynamic
wheel spats that match the large fin covering the main mast.
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but added the electric trim switch by the hand throttle, and also a
microswitch that won't allow the engine to start unless the hand
throttle is fully closed.
