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2. Measuring take off run to 50 ft 15 24 m above ground level E Air talk link for connection to optional PC s and Laptops using optional cable Stratomaster Black Box flight recorder Stratomaster Ultra secondary instrument Stratomaster Ultra secondary instrument Download keyring flight log device Compass and AHRS sensor packages 250000 NOTE For more information on using this instrument please refer to the Stratomaster Ultra Horizon XL and RDAC manuals WARNING It is prohibited to fly with the EFIS Alarm thresholds set outside the engine manufacturer s limits or to set the Vyng and Vso limits different than what is listed in this manual Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 93 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo 7 15 Color EFIS Aviation GPS Stratomaster Enigma discontinued Aircraft can be fitted with a color glass EFIS which has an aviation moving map GPS built in This EFIS is capable of fully programmable multi screen display NOTE It has an internal calculator battery that should be changed by the user every 2 years Please refer to the EFIS manual Not changing this battery will result in EFIS losing all configurable settings by the user and will go to default values including fuel level calibration 7 15 1 General Wiring Hook Up Diagram Glass Panel Circuit Breaker 169a 12V DC Terminal Board Warning Light C 16ga R3232
3. O Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 21 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo 1 5 3 Back O Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 22 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo 2 LIMITATIONS 2 1 General The limitations section of this manual outlines the various operating limitations instrument function and placards necessary for the safe operation of this aircraft engine and standard equipment 2 2 Airspeed Limitations 2 2 1 Reflex Competition 11 Speed KIAS Comments Vus Never Exceed Speed 100 Kts 115 MPH 184 Km hr Never exceed this speed in any operation Va Max Maneuvering Speed at gross weight 78 Kts 90 MPH 144 Km hr Do not make abrupt or full control deflections above this speed or fly in extreme turbulence above this speed at gross weight V so Stalling Speed NOTE 38 Kts 44 MPH 70 Km hr VNE Never Exceed Speed is and can be programmed as a limit in the digital ASI for the wing installed at the time of flight Va reduces with reduction in weight 2 2 2 Reflex Sport 12 5 discontinued Speed KIAS Comments Vre Never Exceed Speed 96 Kts 110 MPH Never exceed this speed in 176 Km hr any operation Va Max Maneuvering Speed 69 Kts 80 MPH Do not make abrupt or full 128 Km hr control deflections above this speed or fly in extreme turbulence ab
4. FUEL AT WPT 604L Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 108 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo Treme MAIN MENU WAYPOINT ROUTE SETUP HORIZON GPS SETUP Treme MAIN MENU TIMERS ELEC SYS CO GUARDIAN DATA REC SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP A e DISPLAY MISC ADC SETUP SETUP VALUES pe The XTreme EMS is used when the 912 IS is chosen It is a 4 3 sunlight readable wide viewing angle high resolution LCD display It integrates an SD card reader for software updates and for engine data recorder 5 function buttons a rotary control It is connected to the standard MGL Avionics RDAC same as the Enigma Reference the MGL EFIS manual for further details http www mglavionics com XTreme EFIS Manual pdf Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 109 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo 7 17 Explorer 8 5 iEFIS Option for 912UL ULS amp iS COM 1 com2 gt 120 100 119 000 110 500 1200 on 001200 R JOER 118 000 2 118 000 2 117 950 iz f 2 nas Pich E mph OAT Dmph 9 na 50 50 100 0 VAM dd T d FF FP 6 21 0 00 10 08 21 AP NAV PAGE DISPLAY T MAP ROUTE ACTION MENU ROT Rotary control function and value Rotary controls Touch screen Soft key function Micro SD card slot Context sensitive soft keys The 8 5 Explorer iEFIS is an option for all 912 engine configurations
5. Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 49 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo E 3 x N Release the joining slider E tube by removing the quick release pins Then the front strut can be hinged as a shown to allow the mast to swivel down for wing detachment ae Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 50 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo 4 5 Complete Trike Carriage Pre Flight Inspection Ensure that the ignition switches are off prior to inspection Daily inspections as outlined in the Rotax Engine Operator s Manual should be carried out in conjunction with the following inspections Trike Carriage Pre Flight Inspection 1 No hydraulic oil or coolant leaks visible 2 Check oil level Remove rear grill with quick fasteners and oil tank is accessible there 3 Fuel vent line unobstructed 4 Check fuel level present for flight Check gas in a clear container for contamination water via fuel drain s gascolator and tank drain both under the belly 5 Fuel shut off valve in the ON position 6 Check coolant level in tank and coolant present in overflow bottle between max and min marks 7 Check propeller blades and hub for nicks cracks and de laminating and bolts and nuts secure 22 Lie 2 42 iZ 8 Check exhaust system for proper alignment affixed securely and any crac
6. lt Under Back Seat Glove Box E Le N Quick Fill Fuel Access and Under Back Seat Storage Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 85 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo 7 2 1 Wing Evolution Aircraft Inc s Revo is available with the following wings 1 Reflex Competition 2 Reflex Sport discontinued 3 Reflex Discovery 4 Reflex Rival discontinued 5 RIVALS For more information on the wing please refer to the wing manual which should be carried along with this POH at all times A brief description of the wing models is provided here 7 2 1 1 Reflex Competition 11 Reflex Competition is a topless trike flex wing that represents both efficiency and sporty handling with great cross country flight capability for the Revo aircraft It surpasses the wing stability and strength requirements set by the ASTM standards for 1040 pounds 472 5 kg The wing has wide speed range and maximum speed is achieved without great physical efforts required from the pilot The wing has also very light in roll handling giving a sporty feel to the pilot Turbulence can be balanced without extra effort The wing can be optionally fitted with an electric trim system to set cruise speed while flying It is a pilot s wing and experienced pilots will appreciate its effortless response and sporty feel along with carefree fast cruise speed for cross country flying and efficiency despite its small
7. Climb Rate 5 4 m sec 1060 FPM Best Climb Speed 101 km hr 63 MPH 55 Kts Reflex Sport MTOW 1040 Ibs 472 5 kg discontinued Climb Rate 5 3 m sec 1040 FPM Best Climb Speed 104 km hr 65 MPH 56 Kts Reflex Competition MTOW 1040 Ibs 472 5 kg Climb Rate 5 m sec 1000 FPM Best Climb Speed 104 km hr 65 MPH 56 Kts Reflex Rival MTOW 1060 Ibs 482 kg discontinued Climb Rate 5 m sec 1000 FPM Best Climb Speed 104 km hr 65 MPH 56 Kts RIVAL S MTOW 1160 Ibs 526 kg Climb Rate 5 m sec 1000 FPM Best Climb Speed 104 km hr 65 MPH 56 Kts Performance at MTOW with 912UL 80 HP Reflex Discovery MTOW 1060 lbs 482 kg Climb Rate 4 5 m sec 885 FPM Best Climb Speed 101 km hr 63 MPH 55 Kts Reflex Sport MTOW 1040 Ibs 472 5 kg discontinued Climb Rate 4 3 m sec 860 FPM Best Climb Speed 104 km hr 65 MPH 56 Kts Reflex Competition MTOW 1040 Ibs 472 5 kg Climb Rate N A N A Best Climb Speed N A N A Reflex Rival MTOW 1060 Ibs 482 kg discontinued Climb Rate N A N A Best Climb Speed N A N A RIVAL S MTOW 1160 Ibs 526 kg Climb Rate N A N A Best Climb Speed N A N A Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 68 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo Performance at MTOW with 912iS 100 HP Metric Imperial Reflex Discovery MTOW 1060 Ibs 482 kg Cl
8. gt Menu Page Down down Arrow gt Setup Compass Sensor Start Deviation Compensation Press 1 to accept Continue 5 Now lift the nose of the aircraft only a couple of inches no more and rotate the aircraft through 360 degree turns twice Stopping at the same heading where you started 6 Let the numbers on blue screen settle in a bit 7 Press Enter to accept Deviation Compensation 8 You can press Enter on Enigma keypad to get out of this menu O Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 106 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo To get more accurate calibration on compass rose you can do this further step 1 Taxi your trike to an airport Compass Rose Many airports but not all have these painted showing North South East and West 2 Have all electrical devices turned on and the engine running 3 On EFIS keypad do the following Menu gt Menu gt Page Down Down Arrow gt Setup Compass Sensor 4 Line up aircraft North on the painted compass rows Press the number on the Enigma screen that says Lineup North Press 1 to Set 5 Line up aircraft South on the painted compass rows Press the number on the Enigma screen that says Lineup South Press 1 to Set 6 Line up aircraft East on the painted compass rows Press the number on the Enigma screen that says Lineup East Press 1 to Set 7 Line up aircraft West on the painted compass rows Press the number on the
9. y airspeed if available NOTE When the hand throttle is actuated a higher power setting can still be achieved with the use of the foot throttle The rpm will always return to the set cruise RPM when foot throttle is disengaged Please not to turn off the hand throttle to reduce power 4 8 8 Descent NOTE You can increase these speeds for gusty conditions Descent 1 Foot Throttle reduce 2 Hand Throttle OFF 3 Airspeed Reflex Competition 2 75 MPH 65 Kts 120 Km hr Reflex Sport 2 72 MPH 62 6 Kts 115 Km hr Reflex Discovery 68 MPH 59 Kts 109 Km hr Reflex Rival 2 72 MPH 62 6 Kts 115 Km hr RIVAL S 72 MPH 62 6 Kts 115 Km hr 4 Set electric trim to maintain airspeed if available L Lie O Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 58 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo 4 8 9 Landing Landing 1 Hand Throttle OFF y 2 Airspeed Best Glide Speed consult section 5 5 under your wing model name 0 5 Max wind gust 3 MPH NOTE Additional speed is recommended and can be bled off in ground effect float 3 Set electric trim for landing if available 4 Nose Wheel Straight 5 Brake Pedal Disengage 6 Final Clear 7 Landing Execute properly per training 8 Braking Brake OFF and then as required Only use brake when bar has been pulled back at least mid way Lje je
10. 2 Throttle Closed 3 Ignition Off 4 Fuel Valve Off 5 Seat Belts Tight 6 Helmets Tight 7 Body parts inside seat frame 8 Contact ATC if necessary and if there is time to alert Position and Problem 9 Turn ELT ON if equipped 10 Advise passenger on how to communicate position using radio if pilot is incapacitated 11 Decide if using the BRS parachute if equipped is necessary depending on extreme harsh terrain 12 Trim for Landing if available 3 3 5 Engine Fire While In Flight If fire occurs while in flight the initial procedure would be to maintain control of the aircraft and evaluate the extent of the fire This emergency is unlikely to occur but to avoid any further problems use common sense and land the aircraft safely Proceed as follows 1 Maintain Control 2 Fuel Valve Off 3 Full Throttle To exhaust engine system fuel as soon as possible and maximize slipstream to clear flames from passengers and airframe When fuel is exhausted then 1 Ignition off 2 Trim for Landing 3 Forced Landing 4 After landing Release seat belt 5 Release Passenger seat belt 6 Evacuate aircraft and step away from it O Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 37 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo 3 3 6 Engine Fire on Ground If fire occurs while aircraft is moving on the ground proceed as follows 1 Maintain Control 2 Fuel Valve Off 3 Use remaining speed to clear peo
11. 230 F EXHAUST GAS TEMPERATURE Maximum at max Takeoff 880 C 1620 F Power Maximum at max 850 C 1560 F Continuous Power Normal EGT 800 C 1472 F FUEL PRESSURE Maximum Fuel Pressure 0 4 bar 5 8 psi Minimum Fuel Pressure 0 15 bar 2 2 psi AMBIENT OPERATING TEMPERATURE Maximum 50 C 120 F Minimum 25 C 13 F Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 26 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo 2 3 3 Rotax 912iS Engine Limitations Metric Imperial US ENGINE RPM Max RPM 5800 RPM 5 minutes max 5800 RPM 5 minutes max Maximum Continuous RPM 5500 RPM 5500 RPM Idle RPM 1800 2000 RPM 1800 2000 RPM POWER DATA Takeoff Performance 73 5 KW 100 HP Continuous Performance 69 KW 95 HP OIL PRESSURE Maximum Oil Pressure 7 bar 102 psi allowed for short period at cold start Minimum Oil Pressure 0 8 bar 12 psi below 3500 RPM Normal Oil Pressure above 2 5 bar 29 73 psi 3500 RPM OIL TEMPERATURE Maximum Oil Temperature 130 C 266 F Minimum Oil Temperature 50 C 120 F idle at 2000 for 2 minutes and proceed to 2500 RPM tll minimum oil temperature is reached Normal Oil Temperature 90 110 C 190 230 F CYLINDER HEAD TEMPERATURE Maximum CHT 135 C 275 F Normal CHT 75 110 C 167 230 F EXHAUST GAS TEMPERATURE Maximum at ma
12. The iEFIS utilizes a custom developed pressure sensitive sunlight readable touchscreen that can also be operated using gloves The iEFIS screens can be completely edited by the user using a simple PC program to create various displays Reference the MGL iEFIS manual for more information O Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 110 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo 7 18 Secondary Engine Kill Ignition Switch for the Back Seat The secondary ignition switch is located on the trike pod on the left hand side easily reachable by the back seat occupant when needed The switches momentary and must be held until the engine comes to a complete stop This is done to prevent an accidental engine shut off by the back seat occupant When the kill switch is engaged the switch shorts the engine coils to ground causing the engine to stop Pulling up on the engine kill switch or pushing down on it will kill the engine within a short time 7 19 Ballistic Recovery Systems Parachute Optional NOTE The parachute is optional equipment The BRS emergency parachute system has a double acting firing mechanism The parachute operating handle is fitted with a safety pin and is located on the left side of the cockpit dash This pin should be removed before each flight and the safety pin must be replaced before the pilot gets out of the aircraft A force of approximately 30 pounds 13 5 kg pull on the actuating handle is r
13. This aircraft uses 2x EGT and 2x CHT O Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 92 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo 7 14 1 Basic System Functions Altitude to 40 000 ft 12 195 m calibrated 1ft dynamic resolution e Airspeed ASI analog and digital TAS digital s Stopwatch e Glide and climb ratio to 1 99 Altimeter setting 28 30 31 30 Hg QNH 960 to 1060 mb e Quick select standard altimeter 29 92 Hg QNE 1013 mb de Time of day Date for flight log entries Air time since take off or lesson time Ambient temperature using external sensor Up to two Fuel levels using flow sender or optional level senders Fuel flow using flow sender e Current range estimate range at current speed and fuel burn e Fuel bingo estimate time until tank empty e Range calculator using manually entered ground speed Air distance made good Voltage Supply to unit Usually 12V battery VSI 9 990 ft minute 50 7 meters per second range s Flight log storing up to 200 entries e Hobbs meter D Density altimeter Barometer for ambient pressure Aircraft registration number display a Maintenance timer gt Warnings for engine temperature speed high speed low maximum altitude low fuel level etc e Alarm output to switch a warning lamp e Audio alarm output to drive a panel speaker or low level output for alarm tone injection into a suitably equipped headset or intercom system
14. 48 77 Kts 55 88 MPH 88 141 km hr Stall Speed at Maximum Take Off Weight 34 Kts 39 MPH 62 Km hr Take Off Safety Speed TOSS 48 Kts 55 MPH 88 Km hr Maximum Speed in Turbulence Va 64 Kts 74 MPH 118 Km hr Maximum Level Speed Vh Maximum wind operating conditions At ground level Maximum Crosswind Component 92 Kts 106 MPH 170 Km hr 23 Kts 26 MPH 42 Km hr 14 Kts 16 MPH 26 Km hr 4 1 1 3 Reflex Discovery 13 5 Trim Speed 52 69 Kts 60 80 MPH 96 128 km hr Stall Speed at Maximum Take Off Weight 33 Kts 38 MPH 60 Km hr Take Off Safety Speed TOSS 41 Kts 48 MPH 76 Km hr Maximum Speed in Turbulence Va Maximum Level Speed Vh 64 Kts 74 MPH 118 Km hr 78 Kts 90 MPH 144 Km hr Maximum wind operating conditions At ground level 23 Kts 26 MPH 42 Km hr Maximum Crosswind Component O Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 14 Kts 16 MPH 26 Km hr 45 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo 4 1 1 4 Reflex Rival 12 4 discontinued Trim Speed 52 78 Kts 60 90 MPH 96 160 km hr Stall Speed at Maximum Take Off Weight 37 Kts 43 MPH 69 Km hr Take Off Safety Speed TOSS 53 Kts 62 MPH 100 Km hr Maximum Speed in Turbulence Va 75 Kts 86 MPH 121 Km hr Maximum Level Speed Vh 90 Kts
15. 9 liters hr 2 4 GPH 912iS Kts 6 3 liters hr 1 68 GPH Performance at normal cruise Reflex Discovery 912UL ULS 117 73 MPH 59 14 liters hr 3 7 GPH 912 IS km hr Kts 9 8 liters hr 2 59 GPH Reflex Sport 912UL ULS 122 76 MPH 66 14 6 liters hr 3 85 GPH discontinued 912 IS km hr Kts 10 22 liters hr 2 69 GPH Reflex Competition 912UL ULS 130 81 MPH 70 17 liters hr 4 5 GPH 912 IS km hr Kts 11 9 liters hr 2 94 GPH Reflex Rival 912UL ULS 130 78MPH 67 15 liters hr 4 2 GPH discontinued 912 IS km hr Kts 10 5 liters hr 2 94 GPH RIVAL S 912UL ULS 130 78MPH 67 15 liters hr 4 2 GPH 912 IS km hr Kts 10 5 liters hr 2 94 GPH NOTE Fuel consumption data was collected in US units and are included as a guide only Changes in aircraft configuration load altitude wind gust strength as well as climatic conditions can cause significant variation in fuel consumption Always carry a reserve of fuel beyond the planned flight of at least 30 minutes WARNING Not carrying enough reserve fuel or not heeding the low fuel and other engine and flight parameter warnings flashed by the instrumentation can cause serious injury or death O Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 75 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo 6 Weight and Loading Center of gravity limits are not critical in a flex wing weight shift control aircraft The carriage attaches to the wing through a universal junction known
16. Avionics Glass Panel Start Up VFR screen Simple VFR screen with ASI on top left Altimeter on top center magnetic heading indicated by HDG VSI on top left Engine monitoring bar graphs bottom right Fuel level and calculated fuel level in bar graphs to the left of engine monitoring bar graphs Tachometer RPM center bottom with Hobbs and Fuel flow shown right underneath it Info screens bottom left The Kollsman window inside the dial altimeter showing the pressure can be adjusted by using the up and down arrow buttons Baro and Baro respectively NOTE That each screen has multiple info screens always on bottom left and these can be cycled by hitting left or right arrow buttons on the keypad Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 97 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo Stratomaster Enigma MGL Avionics Glass Panel Number 2 Variation An EFIS screen with magnetic heading top dead center Altimeter tape on right with climb rate in a black rectangle at its bottom and Kollsman window at its top ASI tape on its left with ground speed rectangle at its top and true airspeed rectangle at its bottom All engine monitoring tech fuel flow on the bottom HITS box can be shown also on this screen The arrow inside a black circle shown next to ground speed Gs is a wind arrow that indicates the direction of the wind relative to aircraft s heading or relative to north can be configure
17. Choke OFF after initial idle warm up 11 Idle adjusted to 2000 RPM 12 Radio check if applicable 2 2 2222 2 22 2 LS e O Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 54 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo Starting Engine 912 iS 1 Brakes ON 2 Fuel shut off valve ON 3 Throttles to idle hand and foot 4 Key Master ON 5 6 Panel ON Lane A and B ON 7 Fuel 1 and 2 ON 8 Yell CLEAR PROP 9 Hold down the momentary start switch and Press start button simultaneously Release both when the engine fires 10 Oil Pressure 2 bars or 30 PSI within 10 seconds 11 Make sure all Red lights go off within 10 seconds 12 Idle adjusted to 2000 RPM 13 Radio check if applicable 2212124 2 12 2 2 22 2 LS e 4 8 3 Taxiing Taxiing in normal conditions is fairly straight forward With the engine idling gently release the brake pedal to disengage the brakes Position the A frame so that it is in the approximate position for normal trim speed The pilot s feet actuate steering on the ground Pushing forward on the right foot peg will actuate a left turn While pushing forward on the left foot peg will actuate a right turn NOTE Control sense for turning is opposite to that of a conventional three axis aircraft When taxiing in strong wind conditions the following procedures apply Head
18. EFIS airports database MGL Avionics VHF COM radio V10 or V6 Before you can operate any of these radios ensure that the radio is correctly wired to RS232 port 1 on the back of the EFIS and select the radio type you are using in Operations setup Press 0 from any main screen and select the airport from the list of closest airports to your current location or use the airports browser If your airports database has information on frequencies for the selected airport these are shown in a list like the one shown here for Cape Town International Press the button indicated next to the desired frequency to select it in your COM radio NOTE All selections will be done to the active frequency in cases where the radio supports both active and standby frequencies Each time you press a frequency selection button the corresponding selection message is sent to the radio Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 104 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo 7 15 5 1 Using the Radio Page to Set Frequencies Not Related to an Airport Pressing SHIFT 2 Radio shows the Radio page Here you can place up to 10 radio frequencies for quick select Typically you would have area frequencies on this page Page 112 Stratomaster EFIS User s manual Frequencies and description are stored in a simple text file that you can create yourself using Notepad or similar with a filename of rad
19. EFIS fuel level installed on the panel or in the clear fuel line on the side of the machine Fill the tank to full by filling the fuel sight gauge all the way to the top 4 6 3 Fuel Vent A fuel vent line is located on the tank and is guided vented to the outside of the trike near the back on the bottom Confirm there is no obstruction in this vent line before flight O Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 52 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo 4 6 4 Quick Drain The fuel tank has a Curtis CCA 1250 Assembled 3Q05 Quick drain valve mounted at the belly of the trike underneath aft The Curtis Quick drain hose can be used to drain the fuel completely if desired Take a fuel sample from the tank as well to check for water 4 7 Helmet Ear and Eye Protection Requirement The open cockpit of trikes exposes the occupants to the elements during flight and exposes them to objects outside of the aircraft in an emergency situation Helmets ear and eye protection are required for occupants for protection from wind light rain and strike by insects and so on Helmets are also required for risk reduction during an emergency landing of the aircraft Although the pilot is completely protected by the windscreen during flight once on the ground or during takeoff and landing it is possible for wind bugs etc to reach the pilot s eyes NOTE Revos that are equipped with an extra large windscreen require a pilot to
20. Evolution Revo Performance at MTOW with 912UL 80 HP Reflex Discovery MTOW 1060 Ibs 482 kg Climb Rate 5 m sec 1000 FPM Best Climb Speed 101 km hr 63 MPH 55 Kts Reflex Sport MTOW 1040 Ibs 472 5 kg discontinued Climb Rate 4 98m sec 980 FPM Best Climb Speed 104 km hr 65 MPH 56 Kts Reflex Competition MTOW 1040 Ibs 472 5 kg Climb Rate N A N A Best Climb Speed N A N A Reflex Rival MTOW 1060 Ibs 482 kg discontinued Climb Rate N A N A Best Climb Speed N A N A RIVAL S MTOW 1160 Ibs 526 kg Climb Rate N A N A Best Climb Speed N A N A Performance at MTOW with 912iS 100 HP Reflex Discovery MTOW 1060 lbs 482 kg Climb Rate 6 m sec 1180 FPM Best Climb Speed 101 km hr 63 MPH 55 Kts Reflex Sport MTOW 1040 Ibs 472 5 kg discontinued Climb Rate 6 m sec 1180 FPM Best Climb Speed 104 km hr 65 MPH 56 Kts Reflex Competition MTOW 1040 Ibs 472 5 kg Climb Rate 5 9 m sec 1060 FPM Best Climb Speed 104 km hr 65 MPH 56 Kts Reflex Rival MTOW 1060 Ibs 482 kg discontinued Climb Rate 5 9 m sec 1060 FPM Best Climb Speed 104 km hr 65 MPH 56 Kts RIVAL S MTOW 1160 Ibs 526 kg Climb Rate 5 9 m sec 1060 FPM Best Climb Speed 104 km hr 65 MPH 56 Kts Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 70 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo 5 3 3 3000 ft 914m Density
21. Maximum CHT 150 C 300 F Normal CHT 75 110 C 167 230 F EXHAUST GAS TEMPERATURE Maximum at max Takeoff 880 C 1616 F Power Maximum at max 850 C 1560 F Continuous Power Normal EGT 800 C 1472 F FUEL PRESSURE Maximum Fuel Pressure 0 4 bar 5 8 psi Minimum Fuel Pressure 0 15 bar 2 2 psi AMBIENT OPERATING TEMPERATURE Maximum 50 C 120 F Minimum 25 C 13 F Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 25 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo 2 3 2 Rotax 912ULS Engine Limitations Metric Imperial US ENGINE RPM Max RPM 5800 RPM 5 minutes max 5800 RPM 5 minutes max Maximum Continuous RPM 5500 RPM 5500 RPM Idle RPM 1800 2000 RPM 1800 2000 RPM POWER DATA Takeoff Performance 73 5 KW 100 HP Continuous Performance 69 KW 95 HP OIL PRESSURE Maximum Oil Pressure 7 bar 102 psi allowed for short period at cold start Minimum Oil Pressure 0 8 bar 12 psi below 3500 RPM Normal Oil Pressure above 2 5 bar 29 73 psi 3500 RPM OIL TEMPERATURE Maximum Oil Temperature 130 C 266 F Minimum Oil Temperature 50 C 120 F idle at 2000 for 2 minutes and proceed to 2500 RPM till minimum oil temperature is reached Normal Oil Temperature 90 110 C 190 230 F CYLINDER HEAD TEMPERATURE Maximum CHT 135 C 275 F Normal CHT 75 110 C 167
22. Rotax airbox amp exhaust system Compression Bore Stroke Displacement Ratio 84mm 3 3tin 61mm 24in 1352cm 826cu in 1053 O Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 16 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo 1 3 4 Propellers The Revo uses the following props 1 3 4 1 Warp Drive Warp Drive is a composite propeller with an Aluminum hub and AN hardware It is a 3 blade 68 without nickel leading edge It comes with a simple way to set the pitch on the ground The acceptable pitch range is specified at the factory and marked on the propeller The Warp drive is not compatible with the Reflex Competition 11 wing combination 1 3 4 2 Sensenich P ropeller for the Rotax 912 Series Engines Sensenich is a 2 blade composite propeller with an Aluminum hub specifically designed for Rotax 912 series of engines This prop is available as an option CAUTION No pitch change should be undertaken that can over speed the propeller engine red line RPM in normal flight excluding dive at full power which can over speed the prop NOTE A 4 inch spool spacer is used with each Revo to distance the prop blades from the carriage appropriately REVO aircraft starting at serial number 000595 have threaded holes in this spacer used for adding weight in various positions when dynamically balancing the prop Different length bolts or set screws must be installed with thread lock such as Loctite 242 1 3 5 Fu
23. Serial connection to Radio if installed Connection of Mode C output to XPDR if installed UD usse Din enero 1692 I amt iih q loss S E n gt koe SP2K Apollo 16ga C Gm TIS AOS sie Enigma Wiring Diagram Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 94 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo 7 15 2 Glass Panel Enigma Start Up Quick Reference Keys 1 to 9 select main display screens 1 to 9 If shift active item above key is selected Pressing the 0 key Most important is SHIFT gt 1 Goto which allows calls up the ten selection of a waypoint nearest airfields and provides frequency and runway information my A If map showing SLE zoom out Increase local y pressure setting Y for altimeter If route active goto next waypoint Secondary function page info screen Decrease local pressure setting for altimeter O Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 95 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo 7 15 3 Screens 1 through 5 The following apply to all screens and explain various terms used on the screens The manufacturer is only concerned with and supports the first 5 screens of the EFIS The user is not allowed to change the first 5 screens of the EFIS The user can change or customize screens 6 7 and 8 using the simulator program for the EFIS The manufacturer will n
24. The amendment should be logged and recorded in the table above by the owner O Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo Operator s Responsibility WARNING THERE ARE INHERENT RISKS IN THE PARTICIPATION IN RECREATIONAL AVIATION AIRCRAFT OPERATORS AND PASSENGERS OF RECREATIONAL AIRCRAFT BY PARTICIPATION ACCEPT THE RISK INHERENT IN SUCH PARTICIPATION ON WHICH THE ORDINARY PRUDENT PERSON IS OR SHOULD BE AWARE PILOTS AND PASSENGERS HAVE A DUTY TO EXERCISE GOOD JUDGMENT AND ACT INA RESPONSIBLE MANNER WHILE USING THE AIRCRAFT AND TO OBEY ALL ORAL OR WRITTEN WARNINGS OR BOTH PRIOR TO OR DURING USE OF THE AIRCRAFT OR BOTH Copyright Evolution Aircraft Inc The data and information contained in the document is the property of Evolution Aircraft Inc This document may not be reproduced or transmitted to a third party in any form or by any means Any unauthorized copy distribution is illegal as per international agreements relating to property rights O Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 4 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo WARNING THE OWNER AND OPERATOR MUST UNDERSTAND THAT DUE TO INHERENT RISK INVOLVED IN FLYING AN AIRCRAFT NO WARRANTY IS MADE OR IMPLIED OF ANY KIND AGAINST ACCIDENTS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH OTHER THAN THOSE WHICH CANNOT BY LAW BE EXCLUDED THE SAFE OPERATION OF THIS AIRCRAFT RESTS WIT
25. adverse weather etc may require modification to these procedures A thorough knowledge of the aircraft and its systems is thus required to analyze the situation correctly and to determine the best course of action for the PIC 3 2 Airspeeds for Emergency Operation Wing Speed Indicated Air Speed IAS Reflex Maximum Maneuvering 76 Kts 88MPH 141 Km hr Competition Speed Va at gross weight Reflex Sport Maximum Maneuvering 68 Kts 78 MPH 125 Km hr discontinued Speed Va at gross weight Reflex Discovery Maximum Maneuvering 67 Kts 77 MPH 124 Km hr Speed Va at gross weight Reflex Rival Maximum Maneuvering 76 Kts 88MPH 141 Km hr discontinued Speed Va at gross weight RIVAL S Maximum Maneuvering 76 Kts 88MPH 141 Km hr Speed Va at gross weight O Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 34 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo 3 3 Emergency Procedures Checklists 3 3 1 Engine Out on Climb Out If the engine quits on climb out pull the control bar in quickly and immediately until the nose of the trike is no higher than the attitude for minimum sink Best glide or a steeper nose down attitude such as approach speed attitude may be required The pilot must choose which is most appropriate After lowering the nose as described then proceed to 1 Maintain Control 2 Maintain Airspeed best glide speed or higher 3 Forced Landing straight ahead
26. and pod being suspended by a triangular frame made of 4130 aircraft Chrome moly MIG welded and de stressed to aircraft standards hanging from the top of the 4130 Chrome moly mast about the pitch and roll axes to provide for weight shift control The cockpit has a quick release windscreen for improved wind deflection and the wheel spats include large integrated aerodynamic fins to improve carriage yaw stability WARNING THE REVO CANNOT BE FLOWN WITHOUT THESE The mast is 4130 Chrome moly bowed to provide great comfort for the passenger The main gear suspension consists of one piece 7075 T 6 Aluminum plate leaf spring landing gear that is covered on either side with aerodynamic composite fairing The composite fairing body or pod gives the Revo its sleek and sporty look The seats are composite bucket seats with molded cushioned attached for comfort and here is a 3 point harness system available to both pilot and passenger with the shoulder harness being a re coil harness system The main wheels are equipped with effective hydraulic disc brakes with hydraulic disc fluid reservoir near the front fork There is space for baggage under the front seat on each side of the base tube center bottom keel tube of the trike carriage and this space can be further accessed from the front bucket seat by lifting off the Velcro attached cushion and loosening the screws of the bucket seat top surface Under the back seat is a standard 14 7 Gal US 55 6 L fuel t
27. any solvent on the engine All fuel air and electrical openings or components on the engine should be covered before cleaning the engine Caustic cleaning agents should be first tested before being used on a larger area 8 15 Approved Sources of Information and Maintenance The following are the approved sources for further information regarding maintenance e Evolution Aircraft Inc http www evolutiontrikes com e MGL Avionics South Africa http www mglavionics co za Stratomaster Instrumentation or http www mglavionics com USA distributor e Warp drive Propeller USA for Warp Drive prop maintenance and technical support e Sensenich Propeller for optional Sensenich prop maintenance and technical support http www sensenichprop com e Aero Tuff USA http www aero tuff com Seatbelts e Rotax Austria and its authorized representatives http www rotax aircraft engines com For a list of who is allowed to do non preventative heavy maintenance and annual inspections on this aircraft please refer to the maintenance manual Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 117
28. as hang block assembly Variations in cockpit and fuel loading cannot affect aircraft s balance The Revo is therefore not critical in terms of center of gravity However distribution of load in a trike carriage affects the attitude of the trike carriage in flight in a minor way Please refer to weight and loading document for the particular aircraft as that document over rules the generalized information here 6 1 Center of Gravity Limits Refer to the weight and loading document of the aircraft NOTE If the wing is optionally equipped with electric in flight trim it is possible to change the CG in flight by using the electric trim Do not exceed Vne using electric trim in a dive attitude NOTE There is a max 250 pounds 113 Kg per seat max weight limit Remain under gross weight of aircraft Refer to each individual aircraft weight and loading document for more detail Minimum weight in the front seat is 90 pounds 40 kg NOTE The trike may optionally be equipped with an electric trim device that allows the pilot to change the trim position of the wing within limits to speed up or slow down the aircraft In such a case it is advisable that pilots set their trim position in the center of the range for takeoff and slow down the aircraft to proper approach speed using this trim during an approach to landing If the electric trim is not set properly it may take longer to takeoff than normal and also the aircraft may have excess airspeed
29. at the bottom side of the trike and labeled The fuel system is fitted with a shut off valve Be sure this valve is in the ON position before starting engine Never refuel if fuel could be spilled on hot engine components Use only approved fuel containers Never transport fuel in an unsafe manner 4 6 1 Fuel Gascolator The fuel system has a gascolator with a fuel filter inside mounted between the fuel tank and the fuel shut off valve This filter can be replaced or cleaned and should be checked for debris during inspection Fuel gascolator can be seen when the rear section of the trike is removed Only those filter elements or gascolators approved by the manufacturer may be used Check the fuel on each pre flight by emptying the gascolator in a clear jar 4 6 2 Fuel Level NOTE Note fuel level on instrument panel and the sight fuel tube located on the side of the trike to determine how much fuel will be required to fill the tank Remember 13 2Gal 50L of fuel should be considered usable in the standard tank and 16 2Gal 61 3L usable in the optional larger fuel tank Revos with serial 597 and after are equipped with a quick fill tank located underneath the rear seat This is an additional option when fueling for high speed fueling at high speed fuel pumps NOTE Be sure to remove both fuel caps when fueling Removal of the regular gas cap acts as a high speed fuel vent The Revo series fuel levels are seen from the MGL Avionics
30. attempts are permitted Tight Spiral Dives should not be attempted During descending turns aircraft attitude should be kept within operating limitations for pitch roll and airspeed Any attempt at deliberate spinning of the aircraft is prohibited After a stall a spiral dive may develop if the bar remains in the forward limit and fast roll rate develops or continues If this condition is not corrected it will lead to large and increasing bank attitudes beyond the 60 degree limit Increasing banked attitude increasing speed and large control bar feedback will occur Spiral dives can be terminated any time by pulling the bar in reducing the bar pressure and then rolling the wings level If the spiral dive is allowed to develop to extreme bank attitude recovery is helped by relieving the control bar forces pulling the bar in slightly and then rolling wings level and recovering from the high speed condition 3 3 12 Unusual Attitudes Unusual attitudes where the nose is raised or lowered more than 30 degrees from the horizontal are to be avoided On recognizing a situation where the aircraft is approaching these pitch angles proceed as follows 3 3 12 1 Nose High Attitude To recover from the situation where the nose of the aircraft pitches up more than 30 degrees from the horizontal proceed as follows 1 Reduce Power Appropriately 2 Pull the Control Bar In 3 The aircraft will rotate nose down 4 Once the nose lowers Increase Po
31. be the case on paved runways Proper technique and instruction is required for crosswind landings in the higher range crosswind component After a full touchdown in crosswind conditions the relative airflow over the wing will become increasingly higher from tip to tip as the aircraft slows down The upwind wing tip should be lowered slightly This amount depends on the wind strength and the carriage wheels should retain firm contact with the ground Take off procedure is unchanged for the nominated crosswind component The upward wing may need to be lowered at the start of the take off procedures in higher crosswinds but make sure the wings are level at the point of lift off or a turn immediately following the liftoff will result WARNING The upwind wing may need to be lowered at the start of the takeoff procedure in higher crosswinds but make sure the wings are level at the point of lift off or a turn immediately after lift off will result 4 8 11 After Landing After Landing 1 Controls secure wing tied properly to the compression strut upwind 2 Hlectrical Switches OFF landing light strobe leave Master on 3 Ignition OFF 4 Master OFF 5 Seatbelts unlatched set gently aside 6 Parachute Pin inserted 7 Set parking brake 8 Exit exit the aircraft and help passenger exit if necessary 21222 222 lt a 4 8 12 Parking the Aircraft Park the aircraft in a crosswind positio
32. in Inch ft Feet sq m Square Meter Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 12 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo sq ft Square Feet cu in Cubic Inches cm3 Centimeter Cube mb Millibars N Newton Nm Newton Meter kW Kilowatt HP Horse Power RPM Revolutions Per Minute ft lbs Foot Pounds in lbs Inch Pounds psi Pounds per Square Inch gage pressure s Seconds min Minute s hr s Hour s SI International System of units Va Maneuvering Speed Vc Operating Cruising Speed Vor Demonstrated Flight Diving Speed Vu Maximum Sustainable Speed in straight and level flight Vne Never Exceed Speed Vso Stalling Speed or the minimum steady flight speed in the landing configuration Vsi Stalling Speed or the minimum steady flight speed in a specific configuration V Speed at which Best Angle of Climb is achieved V Speed at which Best Rate of Climb is achieved Vr Maximum Glider Towing Speed TOSS Take Off Safety Speed Wsusp Highest Trike Carriage Weight suspended under the wing Wwing Wing Weight Wtkmt Trike Carriage Empty Weight including required minimum equipment unusable fuel maximum oil and where appropriate engine coolant hangbolt and hydraulic fluid Wmax Maximum Design Weight W wing Wsusp WSC Weight Shift Control aircraft SP WSC
33. position is impossible to detect while on the ground due to the hang block being allowed to float freely back and forth by design Any trim position is safe for both takeoff and landing However there will be additional bar pressure for both takeoff and landing when not set at the ideal position for each 7 6 2 Electric In Flight Roll Trim The design of the electric in flight roll trim is to eliminate mild turns that show up in flex wings at different speeds different loads and different atmospheric conditions The purpose of this trim system is NOT to eliminate standard wing tuning for removing an unwanted moderate turn in the wing or to control the trike in bank If the wing has a moderate turn set the trim tabs to center or equal deflection on both sides of the Revo and then tune the wing until there is little to no turn remaining see wing manual If the wing has a mild turn then using the trim switch will eliminate the turn Setting the trim tabs is with a flip of a switch This switch activates a servo driven trim tabs on the wheel spats This may appear to look like a rudder trim however due to the floating keel design of a trike this pressure shifts the keel during flight slightly either left or right O Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 89 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo If the Revo has a mild left turn during flight meaning the trike banks left when no pilot input is given press and ho
34. pull the hang block forward and shift the CG of the wing forward causing it to trim faster Holding up the switch will allow the hang block to slide back and shift the CG of the wing aft causing it to trim slower To set the trim for takeoff first hold the trim switch to full slow for 10 seconds This ensures the trim is at its slowest position and has stopped Release the slow up switch and press down for approximately 3 seconds This is the ideal start point prior to takeoff The slowest trim speed setting will not give you the shortest takeoff roll This is due to the AOI AOA of the wing being limited by the compression strut a few degrees less than when trimmed in the preferable takeoff trim position Takeoff in a full fast trim setting will require much more pressure to push the control bar forward The control bar is the best indicator of where the trim is set when in flight It is also possible to simply look up and note the position of the hang block between the stops for trim setting Setting the trim for landing position is similar to the takeoff position The preferable trim range for landing is to adjust the control bar until it is approximately 12 14in 30 36m from the compression strut although any trim position may be used Landing in full slow trim however will require more pressure to pull the control bar in Some back pressure on the control bar may be needed to achieve the approach speed designated in the POH NOTE The trim
35. release pins see picture or un Velcro if the Revo is equipped with the full engine enclosure 5 CAUTION Strap the rear seat belt around the pilot seat back holding it in the up position to act as a stop against the mast in case the mast is dropped during this procedure This will protect the mast from being able to impact the instrument panel 6 Pull the 2 quick release pip pins out of the slider joining tube of the compression strut and slide the tube up on the front strut Place one quick pin in the lower compression strut hole to act as a stop in a later step Now this strut can hinge forward while the mast lowers and the wing is ready to be attached to the carriage see photo page 50 7 Roll the trike behind the wing and roll the front wheel over the control bar and center it as well as carefully keep the trike perpendicular to the wing 8 Allow the mast tube to rise slightly until high enough to connect the hang block to the wing Insert the hang bolt with bolt head retaining unit Tighten nut firmly by hand and secure with safety pin 9 Secure the backup safety cable 10 Gently roll the trike carriage backwards so that the control bar is now just in front of the trike front wheel 11 Let the wing keel area rest on the back of the mast This also provides leverage when raising the wing and mast up and eliminates the need for using the parking brake during this procedure Parking brake however can be engaged
36. to bleed off before touchdown at the proper speed during landing If the runway is long enough this is not a problem O Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 76 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo Center of Gravity Limits Base hang point Range Dimension Metric Dimension Imperial US millimeters inches Reflex Competition from 1295 mm 1397 mm 51 55 front edge of nose keel tube of the wing to the center of the hangbolt Reflex Sport from front 1346 mm 1448 mm 53 57 edge of nose keel tube of the wing to the center of the hangbolt discontinued Reflex Discovery from 1397 mm 1499 mm 23 59 front edge of nose keel tube of the wing to the center of the hangbolt Reflex Rival from 1270 mm 1397 mm 50 55 front edge of nose keel tube of the wing to the center of the hangbolt discontinued RIVAL S from 1270 mm 1397 mm 50 55 front edge of nose keel tube of the wing to the center of the hangbolt 7 Descriptions of the Aircraft and Its Systems 7 1 General This section gives general description of the aircraft controls instruments and optional equipment Information on the aircraft flight controls is detailed in this section but it is mandatory that you receive professional training prior to any solo flight Local laws govern the use of this aircraft where applicable In the US Sport Pilot license i
37. to get desired braking pressure and simply rotate the parking brake valve lever with the left hand This will engage parking brake 7 12 Electrical System 912UL 912ULS top and 912iS bottom Below is an electrical diagram for the aircraft 16ga PAN 69a LT 04 7 129a 6ga A Terminal Master Power 16ga Starter Relay pem Relay ra Board FH BR C Sem Hd G 6ga 16ga dm G L Rectifier Start 7 Switch d d 16ga Chassis From Engine rql starter I L I Apollo Power Supply Wiring Diagram x3 GUARDED SWITCH DPDT ON OFF ON 3 MASTER SOLENOID C X CIRCUT BREAKER 25 A REV 5 25 2013 REVO ROTAX iS WIRING Evolution Aircraft Addendum to replace section pertaining to battery back up switch and start power switch Ref 24 00 00 pages 24 25 Rotax 912 i Series Installation Manual Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 9 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo Note the ignition circuit is a fail safe system whereby the engine will run in the event of the ignition circuit becoming disconnected Switching the coil to ground stops the engine When stopping the 912 UL and 912 ULS engine turn the ignition key to the off position Turn the master switch on the dash to the off position and turn additional switches to the off position if applicable If necessary stop the motor by using the chok
38. wear a minimum of eye protection at all times O Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 53 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo 4 8 Normal Procedures Check List The following checklists are a reference or a guide Ultimately it is the PIC s responsibility to develop checklists that work for their flights Prior to flight a thorough pre flight inspection of the aircraft should be carried out Refer to sections 4 3 and 4 5 for details of the pre flight inspection 4 8 1 Before Engine Start Before Engine Start 1 Pre Flight inspection complete 2 Controls deflections free and full on the ground 3 Passenger Briefing completed 4 Helmets secure 5 Seatbelts secure 6 Loose objects secure trike and persons 7 Instruments to monitor engine ON 8 Brakes ON 9 Parachute handle safety pin released if applicable 10 Area Clear 2 12 22 2 24 2 el e 4 8 2 Starting Engine WARNING Never leave your aircraft unattended while the engine is running WARNING Remember to Yell CLEAR Starting Engine 912UL and 912ULS 1 Brakes ON 2 Fuel shut off valve ON 3 Throttles to idle hand and foot 4 Master Main ON 5 Choke ON 6 Ignition Key to Both 7 Yell CLEAR PROP 8 Ignition key engaged to Start Release when engine fires 9 Oil Pressure 2 bars or 30 PSI within 10 seconds 10
39. 1 ISA Conditions calm winds sea level MTOW sess en eet nnne enn 5 3 2 ISA Conditions calm winds sea level 820lbs 373kg sese 5 3 3 3000ft 914m Density Altitude calm winds MTOW sssssseeeeeeeeeeeneen nennen 5 3 4 3000ft 914 Density Altitude calm winds 820lbs 373kg esee 5 4 STALL SPEEDS DIOODIDE e ttc tate diceret Mo oca 5 5 1 Max Glide Speeds to Fly Rules Of Thumb eese nennen nenne 5 6 CRUISE v ANO 6 WEIGHT AND LOADING eter ion a ren toot eo sene Pe ea aen Cua Geo dosessesebectisudbsestonsevesssesesessesesessvasdesesteediguevsess 76 6 1 CENTER OF GRAVITY LIMIS oics eot ee epa et oes Sede ia 76 7 DESCRIPTION OF THE AIRCRAFT AND ITS SYSTEMS oncccccconnonccnsononccnnacoconnocconconocccanacoconanocccnnnnoos 77 SE Giu D A AA ESA ERA adn ess EAE by os A AAEE ENR ANAS T P AIRFRAME eit serie aA AAA e RT e t e HE EE POE at EERS T2 T WADE ds 7 2 1 1 Reflex Competition 11 752 1 2 Reflex Sport 12 5 discontinued ient rrr Uer rer PR RE OS ge PR TERRE ns ERR ME 86 42 13 Reflex Discovery 13 25 snisien eibu n 86 7 2 1 4 Reflex Rival 12 4 discontinued ccccccesssssscccececsessnssceccecsessaececececsenseaececeeseseneaaeaeeeceesensaaees 86 TEZAUIRI VAT SS A A ais 86 PAS cl eee 7 3 FLIGHT CONTROLS 7 4 GROUND FLIGHT CONTROL 7 5 INSTRUMENTATION eene 7 6 ELECTRIC IN FLIGHT TRIM SYSTEMS ira
40. 104 MPH 167 Km hr Maximum wind operating conditions At ground level 23 Kts 26 MPH 42 Km hr Maximum Crosswind Component 14 Kts 16 MPH 26 Km hr 4 1 1 5 RIVAL S 12 4 Trim Speed 61 87 Kts 70 100 MPH 96 160 km hr Stall Speed at Maximum Take Off Weight 37 Kts 43 MPH 69 Km hr Take Off Safety Speed TOSS 53 Kts 62 MPH 100 Km hr Maximum Speed in Turbulence Va Maximum Level Speed Vh Maximum wind operating conditions At ground level 75 Kts 86 MPH 121 Km hr 90 Kts 104 MPH 167 Km hr 23 Kts 26 MPH 42 Km hr Maximum Crosswind Component 14 Kts 16 MPH 26 Km hr 4 1 2 Normal Procedures Check List This section provides comprehensive information regarding normal operations of this aircraft and assumes the pilot has proper training in the assembly and use of a weight shift controlled aircraft by a qualified instructor Pilot In Command PIC has the ultimate responsibility for determining if the aircraft is in a safe condition for flight Pre flight inspections post flight inspections and securing the plane all fall on the PIC Unlike the highway there is no place to pull over and remedy an unsafe problem once you are flying Use of common sense conservative approach and sound Aeronautical Decision Making ADM will help you enjoy flying for a long time 4 2 Wing Assembly Procedure Please refer to the wing manual for the a
41. 4 5 kg Reflex 120 Ibs Discovery Reflex Rival 52 0 kg Reflex Rival 116 Ibs RIVAL S 52 0 kg RIVALS 116 lbs Lowest Overall Reflex 2 5m Reflex 8 4 ft Trike Height Competition Competition Reflex Sport 2 5m Reflex 8 4 ft Sport Reflex 2 5m Reflex 8 4 ft Discovery Discovery Reflex Rival 2 5m Reflex Rival 8 4 ft RIVALS 2 5m RIVALS 8 4 ft Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 18 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo Wing Length Reflex 4 87m Reflex 16ft Long Pack Competition Competition Reflex Sport 5 48m Reflex Sport 18 ft Reflex Discovery 5 48m Reflex 18 ft Discovery Reflex Rival 5m Reflex Rival 16 5 ft RIVALS 5m RIVALS 16 5 ft Wing Length Reflex 3 6m Reflex 12 ft Short Pack Competition Competition Reflex Sport 3 6m Reflex Sport 12 ft Reflex Discovery 3 6m Reflex 12 ft Discovery Reflex Rival 3 6m Reflex Rival 12 ft RIVALS 3 6m RIVALS 12 ft Trike Width 2m 80 Outside to Outside including wheel pants Trike Carriage 2 7 m 8 9 ft 1077 Length including wheel pant Wheel Inside to 1 46 m 4 8 ft 57 5 Inside Width Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 19 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo 1 5 Views 1 5 1 Front O Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 20 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo 1 5 2 Side mme im E i a
42. 5 MPH 56 Kts Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 12 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo Performance at MTOW with 912UL 80 HP Reflex Discovery MTOW 1060 Ibs 482 kg Climb Rate 4 m sec 790 FPM Best Climb Speed 101 km hr 63 MPH 55 Kts Reflex Sport MTOW 1040 Ibs 472 5 kg discontinued Climb Rate 3 9 m sec 770 FPM Best Climb Speed 104 km hr 65 MPH 56 Kts Reflex Competition MTOW 1040 Ibs 472 5 kg Climb Rate N A N A Best Climb Speed N A N A Reflex Rival MTOW 1060 Ibs 482 kg discontinued Climb Rate N A N A Best Climb Speed N A N A RIVAL S MTOW 1160 lbs 526 kg Climb Rate N A N A Best Climb Speed N A N A Performance at MTOW with 912iS 100 HP Reflex Discovery MTOW 1060 Ibs 482 kg Climb Rate 5 m sec 1000 FPM Best Climb Speed 101 km hr 63 MPH 55 Kts Reflex Sport MTOW 1040 Ibs 472 5 kg discontinued Climb Rate 5 m sec 1000 FPM Best Climb Speed 104 km hr 65 MPH 56 Kts Reflex Competition MTOW 1040 Ibs 472 5 kg Climb Rate 4 5 m sec 880 FPM Best Climb Speed 104 km hr 65 MPH 56 Kts Reflex Rival MTOW 1060 Ibs 482 kg discontinued Climb Rate 4 8 m sec 945 FPM Best Climb Speed 104 km hr 65 MPH 56 Kts RIVAL S MTOW 1160 Ibs 526 kg Climb Rate 4 8 m sec 945 FPM Best Climb Speed 104 km hr 65
43. Altitude calm winds MTOW Performance at MTOW with 912ULS 100 HP Metric Imperial Reflex Discovery MTOW 1060 Ibs 482 kg Climb Rate 4 5 m sec 885FPM Best Climb Speed 101 km hr 63 MPH 55 Kts Reflex Sport MTOW 1040 Ibs 472 5 kg discontinued Climb Rate 4 3 m sec 850 FPM Best Climb Speed 104 km hr 65 MPH 56 Kts Reflex Competition MTOW 1040 Ibs 472 5 kg Climb Rate 3 9m sec 770 FPM Best Climb Speed 104 km hr 65 MPH 56 Kts Reflex Rival MTOW 1060 Ibs 482 kg discontinued Climb Rate 4 1 m sec 807 FPM Best Climb Speed 104 km hr 65 MPH 56 Kts RIVAL S MTOW 1160 lbs 526 kg Climb Rate 4 1 m sec 807 FPM Best Climb Speed 104 km hr 65 MPH 56 Kts Performance at MTOW with 912UL 80 HP Reflex Discovery MTOW 1060 lbs 482 kg Climb Rate 3 9 m sec 770 FPM Best Climb Speed 101 km hr 63 MPH 55 Kts Reflex Sport MTOW 1040 Ibs 472 5 kg discontinued Climb Rate 3 8 m sec 750 FPM Best Climb Speed 104 km hr 65 MPH 56 Kts Reflex Competition MTOW 1040 Ibs 472 5 kg Climb Rate N A N A Best Climb Speed N A N A Reflex Rival MTOW 1060 Ibs 482 kg discontinued Climb Rate N A N A Best Climb Speed N A N A RIVAL S MTOW 1160 lbs 526 kg Climb Rate N A N A Best Climb Speed N A N A Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 71 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement E
44. Control maintain centered 5 Speed build up Take Off Safety Speed refer to sec 4 1 6 Rotate push control bar smoothly forward so it touches the compression strut momentarily as the nose lifts and returned to trim speed before leaving ground effect L L 2212 21 7 Control bar adjusted for shallow nose angle climb close to ground WARNING Please note of the danger of transition at initial climb from ground effect to higher altitude It is possible to takeoff at much slower speeds and fly in ground effect but the aircraft should have accelerated in ground effect to gain enough airspeed otherwise upon transitioning from ground effect to a higher altitude a stall may occur In ground effect the stall speed of the aircraft is lower O Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 57 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo 4 8 6 Climb Climb 1 Throttle ON y 2 RPM Reduce a bit if necessary to maintain climb angle within Y limits 4305 otherwise full throttle is recommended 3 Airspeed Establish Best Climb Speed Vy Set electric trim to Y maintain airspeed if available 4 8 7 Cruise Cruise 1 Cruise Throttle adjust foot throttle for level flight at desired speed V and then adjust cruise hand throttle on right hand side of the trike to release pressure 2 Airspeed Establish cruise speed Vc Set electric trim to maintain
45. Enigma screen that says Lineup West Press 1 to Set 8 You can press enter to get out of this screen and menu 9 That s it That should give you a very accurate magnetic compass heading You may want to repeat the deviation compensation once in a while There is an option to clear current deviation compensation in Compass setup Menu also This should also be done when the EFIS unit is replaced under warranty or due to malfunction 10 Test your compass new deviation compensation by lining up on runways or on compass rose to see if the heading shown seems to correspond If they don t correspond it may be that the SP 2 compass sensor has started getting some ferrous interference The ferrous interference may need to be removed In the trike it is easier to move the SP 2 sensor to a different location because it is simply Velcroed down with industrial strength Velcro NOTE For more information on using this instrument please refer to the Stratomaster Enigma EFIS and RDAC manuals O Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 107 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo 7 16 XTreme EFIS Standard Equipment GS 46 10 350 d014ho 030 040 1013m8 na GS g T ag Bso 30 nr s ASI _ ETA p ETE TRK DTW CRS FLIGHT LOCAL 0 00 11 06 42 i 31 8 n MAP Hg 11 20 37 57 31 6 M 2645 154 1 757 AMPS RPM row 11 3 Lar FL 145 TIME REMAIN 3 58 RANGE 3D 183 sm
46. H YOU THE PILOT WE BELIEVE THAT IN ORDER TO FLY SAFELY YOU MUST MATURELY PRACTICE AIRMANSHIP OPERATIONS OUTSIDE THE RECOMMENDED FLIGHT ENVELOPE SUCH AS AEROBATIC MANEUVERS OR ERRATIC PILOT TECHNIQUE MAY ULTIMATELY PRODUCE EQUIPMENT FAILURE YOU ARE REFERRED TO THE OPERATING LIMITATIONS IN THIS MANUAL LIKE ANY AIRCRAFT SAFETY DEPENDS ON A COMBINATION OF CAREFUL MAINTENANCE AND YOUR ABILITY TO FLY INTELLIGENTLY AND CONSERVATIVELY WE HOPE THAT YOUR AIRCRAFT WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH MANY HOURS OF SAFE AND ENJOYABLE FLYING THIS AIRCRAFT WAS MANUFACTURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH LIGHT SPORT AIRCRAFT AIRWORTHINESS STANDARDS AND DOES NOT CONFORM TO STANDARD CATEGORY AIRWORTHINESS REQUIREMENTS This aircraft is to be operated in compliance with the information and limitations contained herein O Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 5 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo TABLE OF CONTENTS MARA O ON NN 10 HE INTRODUCTION ais 11 1 2 DEFINITIONS TERMINOLOGY AND ABBREVIATIONS cocococononononononononononononononononononononononononononononononononononons 11 1 3 GENERAL DESCRIPTION c soe te HR DOR ARR a RM Ea HRSG 15 1 34 Carti ge eene Ro ii DRE eU DEORUM E 15 1 3 2 Wings tas 15 133 Entes ioo eR iia is 15 1 33 E Rotax 912U LE 2 E ee t ERROR latas Iori 15 1 3 3 2 Rotax 912ULS eene uRES eek A Sods thee enn eppure n 16 1 3 3 3 Rotax 01215 intere ere et ORO er HE RUE osha ssa soe seen HE PE
47. LA Repo EIER 16 1 34 Propellers hurtado biu EE 17 1 34 Wap Dive s Ree e ree dadas 17 1 3 4 2 Sensenich Propeller for the Rotax 912 Series Engines ooooooccnccnnoccoonconnconoconoconocnccnnoranonnnonnos 17 A sod tao ERU eT eO OIN taU bete Rx 17 I 4 DIMENSIONS 5st e a eain EU PRI ten aiti rtr RR 18 AID A bid 20 1 51 Front NN 20 LID SIS er EE T E EA 21 T3338 Back ses eden ede edm et ee una 22 2Z LIMITATIONS roodo NN 23 Zel GENERAL itecto nte e a PETER Ree eit t de I ee 23 2 2 AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS ceret ett pertinen siet dis 23 2 2 Reflex Competition lirio an ta 23 2 2 2 Retlex Sport 12 5 GisCOntintied ci 23 2 23 Reflex Discovery lit 24 2 2 4 Reflex Rival 12 4 discontinued ccccccccceceseceesceceeecsesceceesesesesceescsesescecececeeseseseseseseseseeceeececececeeecs 24 2 22 Reflex RIVAL SADA iia 24 2 3 ENGINE OPERATING LIMITATIONS cotorra 2 31 Rotax 94 QU cuco nl te e Pepe pO IR SUR OO RIPE REPRE RENS 2 3 2 Rotax 912ULS iato nra rete e e BO D i e RAO EN TERR ET Er 2 3 8 Rotax 91218 ies nee inte EO D E DIRE Abe E ei emt 2 4 ENGINE OPERATING MEDIA 3 4 eiii ious RR RERO UTERE EO HDI FR RUE REED Eres 2 9 FUR AND OIL CAPACITY ola baee er ME TU MM Ma E oad ied 2 5 L Fuel Capacity A NN 2 5 2010 Capacity enn ed muon AGA ne 2 6 AIRCRAFT OPERATIONAL AND MANEUVERING LIMITS 2 6 1 Center of Gravity Limits piesio e eaa r een nennen eene enne ennt tenete EVERE trennen 2 6 2 Maneuvering Limits and Loads
48. MPH 56 Kts 5 4 Stall Speeds Wing Model Metric Imperial Reflex Discovery 61 km hr 38 MPH 33 Kts Reflex Sport discontinued 63 km hr 39 MPH 34 Kts Reflex Competition 69 km hr 43 MPH 37 Kts Reflex Rival discontinued 66 km hr 41 MPH 36 Kts RIVALS 69 km hr 43 MPH 37 Kts Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 73 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo 5 5 Glide Glide data has been obtained with the engine off at MTOW at best glide speed for each wing at ISA conditions calm winds The best speed to use in an emergency to achieve most travel will vary with conditions Generally if you wanted to cover more distance in a headwind by gliding you will have to compensate the best glide speed for calm conditions by increasing the speed a bit If you had a tailwind and wanted to cover more distance by gliding then the speed to establish would be slower than best glide speed and possibly minimum sink speed WARNING Pilot training experience familiarity with your aircraft is your responsibility We suggest experimenting with these scenarios when your engine is running by going to idle so you have a better idea of how your aircraft will behave in glide in different wind conditions Performance for Best Glide L D max Speed Metric Imperial Reflex Discovery 10 5 1 96 km hr 60 MPH 52 Kts Reflex Sport 10 5 1 discontinued 100 Km hr 62 MPH 54 Kts Re
49. MTOW with 912UL 80 HP Metric Imperial Reflex Discovery Take off distance to 50 ft 15 m 289 m 950 ft Reflex Sport Take off distance to 50 ft 15 m 305 m 1000 ft Reflex Competition Take off distance to 50 ft 15 m n a n a Reflex Rival Take off distance to 50 ft 15 m n a n a RIVAL S Take off distance to 50 ft 15 m n a n a Performance at MTOW with 912ULS 100 HP Metric Imperial Reflex Discovery Take off distance to 50 ft 15 m 260 m 855 ft Reflex Sport Take off distance to 50 ft 15 m 275m 902 ft Reflex Competition Take off distance to 50 ft 15 m 290m 951 ft Reflex Rival Take off distance to 50 ft 15 m 282 m 920 ft RIVAL S Take off distance to 50 ft 15 m 282 m 920 ft 5 2 1 2 3000 ft 914 m Density Altitude clean dry runway calm winds Performance at typical weight of 820 Ibs 373 kg Metric Imperial with 912UL 80 HP Reflex Discovery Take off distance to 50 ft 15 m 320m 1050 ft Reflex Sport Take off distance to 50 ft 15 m 328m 1075 ft Reflex Competition Take off distance to 50 ft 15 m n a n a Reflex Rival Take off distance to 50 ft 15 m n a n a RIVAL S Take off distance to 50 ft 15 m n a n a Performance at typical weight of 820 Ibs 373 kg Metric Imperial with 912ULS 100 HP Reflex Discovery Take off distance to 50 ft 15 m 282 m 925 ft Reflex Sport Take off distance to 50 ft 15 m 293 m 960 ft Reflex Competition Take off distance to 50 ft 15 m 311
50. Other airports open airport browser Each entry shows an arrow indicating which direction to fly relative to your current heading to intercept the airport If the arrow points straight ahead continue your current track Next is the distance to the airport using distance units as selected for your instrument in units setup Next an approach tower or Unicom frequency is shown if defined in your airport database If no frequency is defined No Freq is shown This is followed by a primary and if available a secondary runway designation Selecting any of the eight airports results in the following display Frequencies for FACT 150ft Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 102 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo Shown are all defined frequencies for your selected airport and the nominal airport altitude above MSL If you have a compatible communications radio connected to your EFIS selecting any of the frequencies will set your radio to that frequency Next the defined runways are shown with designation surface type Asphalt in this example length and width kd corotnis spot Use of Enter here will set your EFIS s GPS navigation to this airport 7 15 4 2 How to Use Airports Database Browser or Search for Airport by Identifier Airport database browser can be accessed from the closest airports list see previous section by hitting 9 Airport browser I
51. PH 144 Km hr Do not make abrupt or full control deflections above this speed or fly in extreme turbulence above this speed at gross weight V so Stalling Speed 38 Kts 44 MPH 70 Km hr NOTE VNE Never Exceed Speed is and can be programmed as a limit in the digital ASI for the wing installed at the time of flight Va reduces with reduction in weight All figures above are shown at gross weight O Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 24 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo 2 3 Engine Operating Limitations 2 3 1 Rotax 912UL Engine Limitations Metric Imperial US ENGINE RPM Max RPM 5800 RPM 5 minutes max 5800 RPM 5 minutes max Maximum Continuous RPM 5500 RPM 5500 RPM Idle RPM 1800 2000 RPM 1800 2000 RPM POWER DATA Takeoff Performance 59 6 KW 81 HP Continuous Performance 58 KW 79 HP OIL PRESSURE Maximum Oil Pressure 7 bar 102 psi allowed for short period at cold start Minimum Oil Pressure 0 8 bar 12 psi below 3500 RPM Normal Oil Pressure above 2 5 bar 29 73 psi 3500 RPM OIL TEMPERATURE Maximum Oil Temperature 140 C 285 F Minimum Oil Temperature 50 C 120 F idle at 2000 for 2 minutes and proceed to 2500 RPM till minimum oil temperature is reached Normal Oil Temperature 88 110 C 190 230 F CYLINDER HEAD TEMPERATURE
52. Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Aircraft Inc REVO Revision 5 0 Part Type Model Serial Number Carriage Revo Wings RIVAL S Reflex Competition Reflex Discovery Reflex Rival Discontinued Reflex Sport Discontinued Engine 912UL 912ULS 912iS Propeller Warp Drive Sensenich Registration Number Evolution Aircraft Inc Evolutiontrikes yahoo com Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 39440 South Ave Zephyrhills FL 33542 USA March 1 2014 e mail Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo Page intentionally left blank O Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo Amendments Date Of Sections Affected Pages Date Inserted Signature Amendment Affected Nov 5 2010 ALL Revision 2 0 ALL Dec 8 2012 ALL Revision 3 0 ALL June 5 2013 ALL Revision 4 0 ALL March 1 2014 ALL Revision 5 0 ALL NOTE Manuals can be revised in the future and pages and or sections re issued Amendments will also be available on the distribution website www evolutiontrikes com The amended pages and or sections should be printed and replaced in the manual at the earliest possible time for safety of flight
53. RSPEED in this example and continue normal flight to the airport WARNING Heed the flashing warnings on the EFIS system for engine monitoring parameters or low fuel and follow the recommended procedures Use a conservative approach for safety Always carry enough fuel to have a 45 minute reserve upon landing The EFIS will give you a warning when you get to the last 2 7 US gallons of fuel or reserve 3 13 13 1 Course of Action for Engine Monitoring and Low Fuel Warnings Included below are some pictures of what these flashing warnings on the EFIS look like Familiarize your self with these warnings These pictures shown are on the Enigma Color Glass EFIS but the same warning labels will appear on the standard grey scale Stratomaster Ultra XL EFIS as well The suggested courses of action are manufacturer s recommendations Use common sense and conservative approach and keep your situational awareness high Pilot in Command is ultimately responsible to make decisions that will lead to safe outcomes O Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 42 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo 3 13 13 1 1 CHT High Stratomaster Enigma g p A f 10 15 A 5 20 ZEPHYRHILLS MUNI 17 MGL Avionics a Reduce throttle b Locate a safe landing area c Increase airspeed to increase airflow over the engine Set trim if available d Set trim for landing if available e Execute precautionary landin
54. Sport Pilot Weight Shift Control aircraft Max Maximum Min Minimum MTOW Maximum Take Off Weight O Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 13 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo Units Speed Kts Knots 1 15 mph miles per hour 1 84 km hr 1 km hr 1 6 MPH Pressure PSI Pounds per Square Inch in Hg inches of Mercury mb millibar Distances in inches 25 4 millimeters ft foot feet 305 meters Weights Kg kilograms 2 2 lbs 2 2 pounds Misc 1 Pound Ib 0 4536 Kilogram kg 1 Pound per sq in psi 6 895 Kilopascal kPa 1 Inch in 25 4 Millimeters mm Foot ft 2 0 3048 Meter m 1 Statute mile 1 609 Kilometers km 1 Nautical mile NM 1 852 Kilometers km 1 Millibar mb 1 Hectopascal hPa Millibar mb 0 1 Kilopascal kPa 1 Imperial gallon 4 546 Liters 1 1 US gallon 3 785 Liters 1 1 US quart 0 946 Liter I 1 Cubic foot ft 28 317 Liters I 1 Degree Fahrenheit F 1 8 X C 32 1 Inch Pound in Ib 0 113 Newton Meters Nm 1 Foot Pound ft Ib 1 356 Newton Meters Nm Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 14 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo 1 3 General Description 1 3 1 Carriage Please refer to section 7 of this manual for a general description of the Revo trike carriage 1 3 2 Wings Evolution Aircraft Inc s Revo is available with the followi
55. Wind conditions requires the nose of the wing to be lowered just below the trim position Down Wind conditions requires the nose of the wing to be raised just above the trim position Cross wind conditions requires the upwind tip to be lowered slightly 5 10 degrees is sufficient O Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 55 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo 4 8 4 Before Take Off CAUTION Be careful of loose objects in the engine run up and take off area These objects can be sucked up by the propeller and can cause damage to the aircraft Make sure the gas cap is secure and rear seatbelts are secured in place Before Take Off 1 Brakes ON 2 Choke OFF on 912 and 9125 3 Warm up engine adjust idle to 2500 RPM till reach 50 C or 120 F 4 Oil check temperature and pressure are in range for safe operation 5 Mags check for 912 and 9125 Increase rpm to 3800 Rpm drop with one ignition must not exceed 300 rpm and difference between each mag must not be more than 115 rpm 6 Lane check and fuel pump check on 912 IS Turn off one computer lane A or B at a time y Turn off one fuel pump at a time 2 2 2 2 o 7 Fuel quantity sufficient for flight remember last 1 1 US Gallons of fuel is unusable Note although it is possible to use nearly every last drop of fuel in either of the gas tank configurations of the Revo in 4 level flight certain flight attitudes such a
56. acement of hardware can be used as they make a waxy film around the metal and protect it from the elements for up to 6 months or as advertised Treating engine with WD 40 or another water displacement compound also makes it easier to clean and maintain engine s appearance Excess should be wiped off with a soft cloth 8 4 1 Hangbolt Replacement Hangbolt AN 8 aircraft grade should be replaced every 400 hours with a bolt supplied by either Evolution Aircraft Inc or a reputable AN bolt supply house 8 4 2 Mast Bolts and Nuts Replacement Mast bolts and nuts should be replaced every 1000 hours with a bolt supplied by Evolution Aircraft Inc or with an equivalent AN aircraft bolts 8 4 3 Engine Mount Bolts and Nuts Replacement Engine mount bolts and nuts should be replaced every 400 hours or on condition with hardware supplied by Evolution Aircraft Inc or aviation grade bolts of the same size from an aircraft or ULM factory 8 4 4 Wing Hardware Replacement Generally anything in the wing that looks suspicious should be replaced immediately with hardware supplied by the manufacturer or an aviation hardware source before continuing flight For further information please refer to the maintenance manual Wing hardware is all AN grade aviation hardware O Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 113 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo 8 4 5 Wing Sail Condition If there is any doubt as to the wing sail co
57. ade provisions for expansion and or updates Before flying the aircraft read and familiarize yourself with this POH the Engine Operators Manual and Maintenance Manual WARNING Evolution Aircraft Inc manuals may be revised in the future and safety directives may be issued for the aircraft Hence it is imperative that owners register their aircraft with Evolution Aircraft Inc and promptly notify Evolution Aircraft Inc of any changes to their contact details in writing Owners registered on Evolution Aircraft Inc s database will be notified of safety directives and directed to Evolution Aircraft Inc s distribution web site for details http www evolutiontrikes com for the applicable information It is owner s responsibility to keep abreast of all safety of flight issues for the aircraft It is required that the owner checks this website for updates and notices and acts accordingly O Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 10 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo 1 1 Introduction The Revo has been designed and manufactured in accordance with the design standard specified by the ASTM consensus standards body for weight shift control aircraft The design requirements that this aircraft complies with or exceeds are detailed in ASTM document F 2317 F 2317M This manual follows the product information required and format listed under ASTM standard F 2457 WARNING The operator must be thorou
58. agnetic compass No difference This is not a GPS based heading It in fact is a solid state magnetic heading indicator not related to the GPS at all You may want to get deviation calibrated as much as possible before doing long cross country flights or once a year or so or if you have changed the EFIS unit O Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 105 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo Deviation compensation consists of entering deviation compensation mode through the Menus in the EFIS and rotating your aircraft through at least one full 360 turn on the ground away from metal buildings The SP 2 must during this procedure remain horizontal to the Earth s surface Once the turn is completed you need to end the deviation compensation procedure It is also possible to clear any deviation compensation and return the unit to factory calibration NOTE Be aware that many concrete reinforced aircraft aprons or runways may contain significant amounts of iron which may make it impossible to perform any meaningful deviation compensation on these surfaces Also do not attempt to calibrate your compass inside a hanger that contains significant amounts of iron based metals as part of the construction Proceed as follows 1 Get trike away from metal buildings and objects 2 Turn EFIS on 3 Turn on all radios transponders and electrical devices Engine is NOT running 4 On EFIS keypad do the following Menu
59. ailable as an option During transportation or when stored on slings the wing must be supported at a minimum of three places including a Its center b Two points less than 3 feet 1 meter from each end The padding supplied with the wing must be used to prevent chaffing during transport Supports should be softly padded and any support systems used for transport such as roof racks must use attachment straps that are sufficiently secure to eliminate the possibility of damage from vibration and movement Avoid damage to your wing by using well padded racks As the wing is quite heavy a strong set of racks are required Check that the back of the wing is well clear of the front mast with the trike on the trailer Remember there is an overhanging load when maneuvering in tight places Store the wing in a dry room off the ground air the wing out regularly to avoid mildew and never store wet A proper trailer like the one supplied by Evolution Aircraft Inc can be used in conjunction with topless models of wings on smooth roads to be able to trailer the wing and carriage being still attached For short distances like transport to a local airfield on smooth roads attach the wing to the trike carriage and transport it standing upright on its control Place the control bar in a padded chalice on the trailer The wing bag can partially go on the wing at the nose Its best to leave the two tips of the wing apart and not completely closed St
60. and rubberized parts If the trike carriage is to be stored for a long period e g 2 or more months e Place a well oiled cloth in the open end of the exhaust e Cover the air filter with several layers of protection to prevent condensation e Drain the fuel tank Drain fuel system by shutting off fuel valve and then running the engine e Empty carb bowls on the 912 and 9125 Recent fuel additives will tend to gum up in the system For further information on long term storage of the engine please refer to the engine manuals e Disconnect the battery terminals and tape them off with electrical tape A trike cover is recommended to secure against rodents and cobwebs while in storage See your engine manual for precautions to be observed if you intend to store the aircraft without use for extended periods O Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 65 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo 5 Performance 5 1 General The performance data in this section has been gathered from flight testing the aircraft with power plant and wing in good condition and using average piloting techniques It should be noted that climatic conditions piloting techniques and aircraft condition will cause significant variation to this data 5 2 Take Off and Landing 5 2 1 Take Off 5 2 1 1 ISA Conditions clean dry runway calm winds Standard day sea level 59 F Performance at
61. and using chocks and securing the wing with the upwind wing down In higher or gusty wind conditions the wing and trike carriage should be tied down or if appropriate wing can be taken down or the trike should be moved indoors Please refer to section 4 8 12 for further information NOTE The trike carriage or base can be moved with or without the wing Long term Storage Long term storage will require the supplied air filter s be covered to prevent foreign objects getting in the air intake area Full covers for the carriage and prop blades are advisable which are available items from Evolution Aircraft Inc Disconnect the terminals of the battery and drain fuel from the tank The engine manual should be consulted for long term storage practices for the engine Refer to section 4 for further information for storage NOTE Do not store the trike outside for any appreciable length of time where it is exposed to the elements This may reduce life of the sail and other items O Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 115 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo 8 13 Transporting the Aircraft Custom or flatbed trailers can be used to transport the aircraft if they are capable of securing the carriage properly A carriage cover and propeller cover should be used to minimize damage from flying debris Propeller blades should be tied in place with soft straps so they are not allowed to move in the air Propeller blade
62. ank securely mounted to the seat frame and keel tube of the trike carriage An optional 17 5 Gal US 66 2 L fuel tank may replace the BRS when none is ordered Optionally an ASTM compliant model BRS 1050 can be fitted very cleanly inside the trike pod behind the fuel tank The BRS handle is located on the side of the body well within reach of the pilot O Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 87 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo 7 3 Flight Controls Flight controls are as follows Control bar move right Left turn Control bar push out Pitch up Push right toe Throttle open Hand throttle forward Throttle open Cruise throttle control pulled and foot throttle pressure released Throttle set in position Push trim momentary switch down CG trim moves to a faster position with electric trim option only Push trim momentary switch up 2 CG trim moves to a slower position with electric trim option only Push roll trim momentary switch right Trike will roll right with electric trim option only Push roll trim momentary switch left 2 Trike will roll left with electric trim option only 7 4 Ground Flight Control Ground Controls are as follows Push left pedal 2 Taxi steering right Push right pedal Taxi steering left Push Left Toe Brakes on Ignition key switch to BOTH position Both magnetos on for 912 and 9125 only note the 912is uses the key as a master switch Chok
63. b Continue the flight to the closest safe landing site c Set trim for landing if available d Execute precautionary landing 3 13 13 1 4 Oil Pressure Warning Stratomaster Enigma o 3 E E D d gt 10 15 N 5 20 fpm 20 a D z B T om io zr it 5 o a ki n O d 2 ju E zoon oc benedi a m CHT OILT O E O Sa d MGL Avionics a Reduce throttle b Locate a safe landing area c Set trim for landing if available d Execute precautionary landing to evaluate the problem Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 44 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo 4 Normal Procedures 4 1 General This section of the manual describes procedures for normal operations of this aircraft 4 1 1 Speeds for Normal Operation 4 1 1 1 Reflex Competition 11 Trim Speed 52 79 Kts 60 90 MPH 96 145 km hr Stall Speed at Maximum Take Off Weight 37 Kts 43 MPH 69 Km hr Take Off Safety Speed TOSS 54 Kts 62 MPH 99 Km hr Maximum Speed in Turbulence Va 75 Kts 86 MPH 138 Km hr Maximum Level Speed Vh 92 Kts 106 MPH 170 Km hr Maximum wind operating conditions At ground level 23 Kts 26 MPH 42 Km hr Maximum Crosswind Component 14 Kts 16 MPH 26 Km hr 4 1 1 2 Reflex Sport 12 5 discontinued Trim Speed
64. creen O Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 3l Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo Low flying Congested area safe altitude Low flying is prohibited even where permitted by local aviation law unless the pilot has complete and recent knowledge of the area and obstacles in the vicinity This aircraft may only be operated over congested areas when a safe landing can be made without damage to aircraft or person vessel vehicle structure or property on the ground in the event of an engine failure Evolution Aircraft Inc recommends that the aircraft be flown as often as possible within safe gliding distance of a landing site Other Limitations Value Maximum Crosswind Component 14 Kts 16 MPH 26 Km hr see section 4 8 10 for additional clarification Maximum Wind Strength 23 Kts 26 MPH 42 Km hr Maximum Ambient Operating Temperature 50 C or 120 F all temperatures have to monitored and power must be lowered to keep within limits while operating at the extremes of these temperatures WARNING Moisture on the wing can increase the stall speed of the aircraft and all moisture should be removed prior to takeoff Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 32 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo 2 6 6 Minimum Equipment List Equipment Reading Required Comment Engine monitorin
65. ction of the wind relative to aircraft s heading or relative to north can be configured either way in the menus of the EFIS Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 101 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo 7 15 4 Common EFIS GPS Usage The following sequences describe the most common GPS function usage of the Enigma EFIS This is by no means a full narrative on how to utilize the capabilities of the EFIS for which the user id directed to read and understand the EFIS manuals and if necessary ask technical questions in writing from MGL Avionics support 7 15 4 1 List of Closest Airports and Activating Airports Database Press 0 If no airport is already selected and no route is active this will bring up the list of the closest 8 airports to the current location If an airport is selected it will bring up information about currently selected airport and while on this screen pressing Enter will bring up closest airports and airport database browser Note To learn more about ROUTES please read the EFIS user manual Having an active route will show the airports in your route when 0 key is pressed Closest airports information f amp 14 1 FACT APP 119 700 01 19 E 21 5 FAYP APP 119 700 02 20 364 3 FARS No Freq 10 28 A 84 4 FALW APP 122 500 02R 20L 02L 20R A 90 1 FASD APP 122 500 02 20 gt 94 7 FASX No Freq 15 33 06 24 Ed 167 8 FAVR No Freq 08 26 El 184 4 FACV No Freq 09 27 Ej
66. d Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo Stratomaster Enigma it we Planweity s ES MGL Avionics Glass Panel Number 4 Variation This is a GPS moving map based screen with magnetic heading shown top dead center and ASI tape and altimeter tape shown on the left and right respectively The 4 0mi indicates that the moving map is showing a 4 mile view of the map A user can use the Log and Hold zoom buttons to zoom in and out of the moving map All the engine and fuel monitoring features are shown at the bottom in this screen configuration The arrow inside a black circle shown next to ground speed Gs is a wind arrow that indicates the direction of the wind relative to aircraft s heading or relative to north can be configured either way in the menus of the EFIS NOTE Each screen has multiple info screens always on bottom left and these can be cycled by hitting left or right arrow buttons on the keypad Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 100 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo Stratomaster Enigma a ty Kathleen T Gibsoni SEAN Page eee Baro Setup Me H m MGL Avionics Glass Panel Number 5 Variation A screen showing just the moving map view for the GPS with track ETE ETA Distance ASI and ALT in rectangles around the screen The arrow inside a black circle shown on top left is a wind arrow that indicates the dire
67. d either way in the menus of the EFIS NOTE That each screen has multiple info screens always on bottom left and these can be cycled by hitting left or right arrow buttons on the keypad Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 98 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo Stratomaster Enigma g 6 2 gt E gt pu D la mq 2 9 la oF ri I 2 z vb E n x a B zm D A L1 y Ei 6 i z q A c Le ea L EGT CHT OILT OILP MGL Avionics Glass Panel Number 3 Variation A split screen with a typical EFIS screen shown on the top left similar to screen 2 a moving map GPS screen shown on top right and engine monitoring and info screen on the bottom half The 4 0mi indicates that the moving map is showing a 4 mile view of the map A user can use the Log and Hold zoom buttons to zoom in and out of the moving map The arrow inside a black circle shown on the top right corner of the moving map split screen is a wind arrow that indicates the direction of the wind relative to aircraft s heading or relative to north can be configured either way in the menus of the EFIS NOTE That each screen has multiple info screens always on bottom left and these can be cycled by hitting left or right arrow buttons on the keypad Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 99 Pilot Operating Handbook POH an
68. dge of nose keel tube of the wing to the center of the hangbolt discontinued Reflex Discovery from 1397 mm 1499 mm 55 59 front edge of nose keel tube of the wing to the center of the hangbolt Reflex Rival from front 1270 mm 1397 mm 507 55 edge of nose keel tube of the wing to the center of the hangbolt discontinued RIVAL S from front 1270 mm 1397 mm 50 55 edge of nose keel tube of the wing to the center of the hangbolt Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 29 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo 2 6 2 Maneuvering Limits and Loads WARNING All aerobatic maneuvers including whip stalls wingovers wangs loops steep prolonged spiral descents spins and any negative G maneuvers are prohibited These maneuvers can never be conducted with a guarantee of safety These maneuvers can put the aircraft outside the pilots control and put both the aircraft and its occupants in extreme danger Do not pitch nose up or nose down more than 30 degrees from the horizontal The front support tube also known as the compression strut of the trike and the pilot s chest limits the fore and aft movement of the control bar respectively However these limits control AOA in most positive G flight modes and have nothing to do with the nose up or down attitude the REVO is capable of achieving Do not bank more than 60 degrees angle of bank Flying the REVO out
69. e L L Landing should always be into the wind if possible with a long straight approach in normal operations The landing distance specified in performance section is the measured ground distance covered from an approach at 50 feet 15 meters above the average elevation of the runway used until the aircraft makes a complete stop An approach to the runway can be with or without power However the airspeed should be maintained above the nominated approach speed in either case The aircraft should be flown on final approach at or above the nominated safety speed The additional airspeed allows for wind gradient and to provide greater controllability in the rough air that may be encountered close to the ground Maintaining airspeed on final is very important for engine off landings allowing a margin for round out before touchdown The trike is designed to land with the rear wheels touching down slightly before the nose wheel Once all three wheels are solidly on the ground aerodynamic braking may be achieved by pulling in the control bar then applying the front nose wheel brake NOTE In the case of a hard landing the maintenance manuals for both the wing and the carriage should be referenced It must be noted that after a hard landing your aircraft must be completely checked and an entry to this effect logged in the aircraft logbook Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 59 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplemen
70. e under dash to ON position Choke on for 912 and 912S only Fuel Shut Off valve to ON position Fuel on 7 5 Instrumentation The instrument panel consists of a Stratomaster Ultra digital glass cockpit instrument mounted centrally in the dash The glass cockpit receives its data from an RDAC engine and sender data collection unit located under the top engine cowl of the Revo A 12V DC outlet and Cessna like keyed mags for pilot and ignition key switch is on the panel only on 912 and 9125 Other marked switches include landing light switch strobe flasher switch and a master avionics switch Klixon push pull circuit breakers are set for all electrical devices See pictures at the beginning of this section O Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 88 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo 7 6 Electric In Flight Trim Systems 7 6 1 Electric In Flight Speed Trim The electric in flight speed trim is an option that allows the pilot to fly hands off by changing the speed of the wing with the push of a momentary switch The electric in flight speed trim shifts the entire hang block fore and aft on the keel It is important to understand that this system only relieves the pilot s arms from holding the bar in a position that may be different then a fixed hang point trim speed In No Way can it over ride the pilot s inputs To use the speed trim press and hold the momentary switch Holding down the switch will
71. e to flood the engine as mentioned in the emergency procedure section of this manual To stop the 912 IS engine either shutting off both fuel pumps or shutting off both lane A and B will kill the engine Refer to the Rotax manual for more details for the engine electrical system 7 13 Pitot Static System and Instruments The pitot static system supplies ram air pressure to the air speed indicator from the nose 7 14 Stratomaster Ultra Horizon XL Instrument Functions discontinued The Ultra instrument has preset alarm limit thresholds The Instrument Alarm light will start to flash 1f any of the temperature pressure or flight speed limitations are reached Standard instrumentation includes the MGL Electronics Stratomaster Ultra Horizon XL Digital Flight instrument with Remote Data Acquisition Computer RDAC NOTE The user is required to change the internal calculator battery every 2 years Please refer to the Ultra manual Not changing this battery will result in Ultra losing all configurable settings by the user and will go to default values including fuel level calibration The Ultra Horizon XL lets you define your display and is extremely powerful The general features are listed below e All screen items can be enabled or disabled easily Most screen items have several display options eg Altimeter dial tape or digital only e All screen items can be MOVED around the display for custom layout e Upto 4 channels of Thermocouple
72. el The following fuels are recommended for the Revo Lead Free 89 Octane or higher for 912UL Lead Free 91 Octane or higher for 912ULS and 912iS Avgas 100LL NOTE Avgas 100LL is permitted Due to higher lead content in AVGAS the wear of the valve seats and deposits in the combustion chamber will increase More frequent oil changes are necessary with use of Avgas See Rotax manuals for further details O Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 17 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo 1 4 Dimensions Metric Imperial US Wing Span Reflex 823m Reflex 27 ft Competition Competition Reflex Sport 9 6m Reflex Sport 31 5 ft Reflex Discovery 9 6m Reflex 31 5 ft Discovery Reflex Rival 9 0 Reflex Rival 29 5 ft RIVAL S 9 0 RIVAL S 29 5 ft Wing Area Reflex 10 9 sq Reflex 118 sq ft Competition Competition Reflex Sport 12 5 sq Reflex Sport 134 5 sq ft Reflex Discovery 13 5 sq Reflex 145 sq ft Discovery Reflex Rival 12 4 sq Reflex Rival 134 0 sq ft RIVALS 12 4 sq RIVALS 134 0 sq m Aspect Ratio Reflex 6 075 1 Reflex 6 075 1 Competition Competition Reflex Sport 71 37 Reflex Sport 7 37 Reflex Discovery 6 8 1 Reflex 6 8 1 Discovery Reflex Rival 6 2 1 Reflex Rival 6 2 1 RIVAL S 6 2 1 RIVAL S 6 2 1 Wing Weight Reflex 51 5 kg Reflex 114 lbs Competition Competition Reflex Sport 53 5 kg Reflex Sport 118 lbs Reflex Discovery 5
73. ent Evolution Revo 3 3 9 Ballistic Recovery Systems Parachute Optional WARNING There is no guarantee of any kind that the BRS will always work in all circumstances of an emergency in saving the occupants life It should be used as a measure of last resort only WARNING It is important to realize that the parachute once deployed will control the rate of descent but the pilot will not have any control over where the aircraft will land WARNING Remove the BRS safety pin before flight and REPLACE immediately after flight before exiting the trike in order to avoid accidental deployment The emergency ballistic parachute is an option See picture page 40 The parachute operating handle is fitted with a safety pin Remove this pin before each flight and replace the safety pin before exiting the aircraft A force of approximately 30lbs 13 5 Kg pull on the actuating handle is required to positively activate the BRS rocket motor Pilot should brief the passenger on the BRS parachute release sequence prior to flight The parachute is only to be used in emergency situations as a last resort and when you are certain that 1 Aircraft is above 300ft 91 4m AGL 2 The aircraft has suffered structural damage to the extent that control is not possible 3 The aircraft is in an irrecoverable situation attitude where structural damage is likely to occur 4 A forced landing is required with no suitable landing a
74. ention is drawn to section 5 5 of this manual Check the following if attention can be shared between safely continuing a glide to the emergency landing site that has been picked 1 Fuel Valve On 2 Ignition On 3 Choke Off Carry on with the rest of emergency landing procedure as listed in this section If your REVO is equipped with a fuel injected 912 iS then switch the emergency switch on and attempt to restart This will connect the battery as a power source for the fuel injection If your engine fails in flight do not attempt to restart the engine unless one of these items is found to be incorrect and is able to be rectified Relax and maintain control while concentrating on correct emergency landing techniques Adopt a suitable glide speed preferably with a tail wind For example with a tailwind minimum sink speed would give you the longest glide and increase options As a careful pilot you should always fly in a cone of safety at sufficient altitude with an understanding of the orientation of the wind It is not enough to simply land on the area you have chosen Do NOT forget to take into account the possible obstacles that you could discover only at the last minute e g power lines ditches etc and ground related and or mechanical turbulence that may occur Check that your seat belt and that of the passenger is securely fastened The final approach should be preferably into the wind With the onset of night the approach sho
75. equired to activate the BRS rocket motor Emergency procedures for use of the BRS can be found in emergency procedures section of this manual Additional information including service and maintenance requirements can be found in the BRS manual WARNING There is no guarantee of any kind that BRS will always work in all circumstances of an emergency in saving the occupants life The BRS should be used as a measure of last resort Ballistic Parachute q shown Optional Recovery System equipment engagement Handle O Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 111 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo 8 Handling Servicing and Maintenance 8 1 Introduction This section contains factory recommended procedures for proper handling and routine care for your Revo weight shift control aircraft Included in this section is relevant information required by the operator WARNING It is the PIC s responsibility to ensure compliance with all airworthiness directives and that all required and recommended service and maintenance have been performed as listed in the relevant maintenance manuals of the wing aircraft and the engine in accordance with applicable regulations 8 2 Identification Plates The identification plate is located on the right back side of the aircraft The wing s identification plate and serial number will be located on the wing tubing Serial numbers model name and date of manufactur
76. er for both trike and wing should be used when corresponding with the factory 8 3 Documents This POH or AOI is one in a series of documents for the aircraft Other documents include e Wing s manual e Propeller manual Engine Owner s Manual Engine Installation and Maintenance Manual e Stratomaster manual s for instrumentation e RDAC or Remote Data Acquisition Computer Manual e Fuel Flow Sensor Manual Maintenance and Inspection Manual e BRS Owner s Manual optional e Radio or Transponder Operators Manual optional These manuals should be consulted for information not included in this manual O Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 112 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo 8 4 Aircraft Inspection Maintenance and Repair Qualifications for the person doing the maintenance vary from country to country The operator mechanic should be familiar with the local requirements Maintenance requirements are outlined in the maintenance manual for the base unit and in the wing manual for the wing and for engine maintenance refer to the engine manuals NOTE To protect hardware from elements it is highly recommended that a water displacement compound like ACF 50 or something similar be used from time to time to clean and prevent galvanic corrosion This can be done by the owner Excess should be wiped off immediately after application Alternately compounds like Bo Shield sprays after repl
77. esineet eite ete eet tette betreten neris 3 3 12 Unis ual Attitudes eere eo Epitt ie arii eddie ig repe tie n e be eS 3 3 12 1 Nose Hagh Attitude et eme eset ete o i etie eR 3 3 122 Nose Down Attitude coito eed eet tope perte INA se tete b eene Teste yen reseau 3 3 13 Instrument Failure or Warnings esteso dive tento dee aee ise tete bip 3 13 13 1 Course of Action for Engine Monitoring and Low Fuel Warnings eese 3 13 I3 LJ CET gD iate e Ete oU Ee Die tete eed 3 13 13 1 2 Oil Temperature At or Above Red Line eese eene 3 13 13 1 3 Fuel Level Warning tte tee ge eec ee RO PR 3 13 13 1 4 Oil Pressure Warning tate Het neben RP EE Renta 4 NORMAL PROCEDURES eee eroe eva notre Fe erba oe ee PY Ee a EVE SN oC o ua a6 ae Po aEa ae ep Fo IN UNSER ee ba osa deoa indi e be ro ca Eee EEUU ETE AA GENER AI cei eet e E A NE eret 4 1 1 Speeds for Normal Operation oooocnnccnonnnonononononcnnnconoconocn nono nono nono n non cra nro nennen trente enne en rennen enne 4 1 1 1 Reflex Competition 1L eur edet eor dette be etre te ee 4 1 1 2 Reflex Sport 12 5 discontinued niet rre mee eR EXP PEE EORNA 41 1 3 Reflex Discovery 13 5 erie rh eue PERRO ER EUR HET eet SEEN eS 41 1 4 Reflex Rival 12 4 discontinued eese nnne nnn r eet ea teneas AV TSS RIVAL S I2 4 dt did dead 4 1 2 Normal Procedures Check List ccccccnccncncnononinnnnnnnnnncnnnnnnononononononononononononononono
78. f the pilot If this circuit breaker pops a check of the charging circuit per Rotax charging diagrams should be carried out The Battery is also located near the back of the aircraft and can be accessed by taking off the aft lower cowling of the aircraft 8 12 Parking Moving on the Ground and Storage Make sure area is clear ignition is Off and if applicable BRS safety pin is in before moving the aircraft on the ground manually While moving the aircraft take care to not put weight or excessive pressure on the front fiberglass or engine cowlings Before moving the aircraft secure the wing s A frame and move carefully negotiating the wind direction with the wing s position Pulling the trike Moving the base with or without the wing is facilitated by lifting the front wheel and walking the base Do not pull excessively hard on the compression strut or nose strut of the aircraft carriage If a hard pull is needed its best to push the aircraft from the prop hub back near the root of the blades Steer the trike while manually moving by pushing the nose wheel or front steering in the desired direction Alternately the front wheel can be placed on a castering support and steered freely Pushing the trike The trike can be pushed using the prop hub near the root of the blades on even surface Steering is slower and harder using this method except when using castering support on the front wheel Parking Parking the aircraft requires parking brake
79. flex Competition 9 0 1 106 km hr 66 MPH 57 Kts Reflex Rival 9 2 1 discontinued 100 km hr 62 MPH 57 Kts RIVAL S 9 2 1 100 km hr 62 MPH 57 Kts 5 5 1 Max Glide Speeds to Fly Rules Of Thumb e Speed to fly for max glide in a tailwind min sink speed e Speed to fly for max glide in a headwind best L D speed 1 2 wind speed O Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 74 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo 5 6 Cruise Cruise performance on REVO is listed for mid trim setting with the bar pulled in pressure that can be easily held for long periods for time without much effort on the part of the pilot Trim speed settings are also listed The data is listed in IAS at close to full weight and is for Rotax 912 UL and ULS is series engines in calm wind conditions Performance at Slowest Trim Metric USA Fuel Burn Fuel Burn Setting hands off cruise Metric USA Reflex Discovery 912 UL ULS 88 km hr 55 MPH 48 7 2 liters hr 1 9 GPH 912 IS Kts 5 4 liters hr 1 3 GPH Reflex Sport 912 UL ULS 88 km hr 55 MPH 48 7 2 liters hr 1 9 GPH discontinued 912 IS Kts 5 4 liters hr 1 3 GPH Reflex Competition 912UL ULS 96 km hr 60 MPH 52 9 liters hr 2 4 GPH 912 IS Kts 6 3 liters hr 1 68 GPH Reflex Rival 912 UL ULS 96 km hr 60 MPH 52 9 liters hr 2 4 GPH discontinued 912IS Kts 6 3 liters hr 1 68 GPH RIVALS 912 UL ULS 96 km hr 60 MPH 52
80. g instruments if any required Please consult the ASTM engine manual for safe operation of the engine by the engine for most up to date information from the manufacturer engine manufacturer For Rotax 912 series engine the following instruments are a minimum required 1 engine RPM 2 Oil Pressure 3 Oil Temperature 4 CHT NOTE Please refer to Appendix A for the particular trike that lists the equipment installed at the manufacturing facility for this aircraft A letter of authorization from the manufacturer is required for any modifications from this list citing specific serial number of the aircraft lest the aircraft falls out of compliance and its status is lost as Special Light Sport aircraft or Production Light Sport Aircraft If the aircraft is not certificated as Special Light Sport Aircraft with the FAA then changes can be made without any warranty real or implied However the manufacturer is not liable for support or safe operation of the aircraft if changes are made to the aircraft O Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 33 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo 3 Emergency Procedures 3 1 General This section of the manual deals with procedures to be adopted during an abnormal event in the operation of the Revo weight shift control aircraft trike Perform steps listed in the order listed unless warranted and determined by a qualified pilot in command PIC It is impo
81. g unless coolant temperature comes below the red line and remains there In that case continue flight and land at the closest airport to evaluate the problem 3 13 13 1 2 Oil Temperature At or Above Red Line Stratomaster Enigma z 5 lt e gt E OS ut 20 s im 20 Su L a mc Im a x joe DE be F a B B in m Y 36 6 5 3 Hi 5 JH v L1 Lj 1 CHT OILT OILP MGL Avionics a Reduce throttle b Locate a safe landing area c Increase airspeed to increase airflow over the engine Set trim if available d Set trim for landing if available e Execute precautionary landing unless oil temperature comes below the red line and remains there In that case continue flight and land at the closest airport to evaluate the problem Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 43 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo 3 13 13 1 3 Fuel Level Warning Stratomaster Enigma ad 10 15 gt 45 20 RO YRHILLS MUNI MGL Avionics a If the fuel level warning has just started flashing you are dipping into the reserve or last 45 minutes of flight fuel level Evaluate if this warning makes sense to you compared to your flight planning time and fuel usage calculation As PIC it s your responsibility to carry enough quantity of fuel for safe flight and know your fuel usage and flight conditions
82. ghly familiar with the aircraft and the contents of this manual before initial operation Regular maintenance is required to keep your aircraft flying in a safe condition Detailed maintenance requirements are outlined in the Maintenance manuals Please reference these manuals to ensure your aircraft is maintained properly The operating procedures contained in this handbook are derived from experience and testing of this model of aircraft 1 2 Definitions Terminology and Abbreviations This is not a complete set of definitions It is assumed that the audience of this manual is already trike pilots or pilots in training Only those items and terminology that may not be covered sufficiently in a SP WSC pilot training regimen are expanded upon here This is not a replacement for proper training or ground school with your instructor Weight Shift Control Powered aircraft with a framed pivoting wing and a fuselage controllable only in pitch and roll by the pilot s ability to change the aircraft s center of gravity with respect to the wing Flight control of the aircraft depends on the wing s ability to flexibly deform rather than the use of control surfaces Trim Speed Indicated airspeed at which the aircraft remains in a stabilized condition without pilot input Sprog Helps in dive recovery and pitch stability of the wing This is a metal tube placed on the inside of the sail at about 7096 out on the wing span on either wing The
83. if desired at this point but will serve little benefit if this is done on level ground 12 Squat on the ground and lift the wing by the control bar making sure the A frame is centered and not rubbing against the trike fairing 13 After lifting the wing approximately 18 you will begin to feel the leverage provided by the mast pivot geometry and it will be easy to lift the wing the rest of the way 14 Once the wing is totally lifted as high as possible slide the slider joining tube over the front strut plastic hinge down to the speed pin temporarily acting as a stop 15 At this point mast should be secured with the large Y2 mast bolt into the mast bracket 16 Slide the compression strut sleeve back up to relieve the tension on the lower compression strut bracket and pull the speed pin Fold the compression strut far enough to guide the lower section through the A frame and reconnect it to the trike carriage Pull the speed pin and line up both holes of the slider and re insert both speed pins in the slider 17 Install the windshield back with quick snap ins Note line the slots up horizontally and push O Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 48 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo MAS D 4 Back seat head rest removed by removing the two quick release pins This allows access to the mast locking bolt Once this bolt is removed the mast can swivel down
84. if possible WARNING If a minimum altitude of 496 feet 150 m cannot be obtained immediately pull the control bar in abruptly this will help to maintain airspeed until the nose of the trike reaches a desired approach angle Choose close to best glide speed while seeking a place to land immediately in front to you or slightly to the left or right An altitude of 496 feet AGL 150 m will allow an attentive pilot to be able to make a turn back to the runway but this should be practiced by the pilot while the engine is working to establish proper responses IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT CORRECT GLIDE SPEED BE ATTAINED AND MAINTAINED DO NOT TURN BACK TO THE RUNWAY BELOW THIS ALTITUDE WARNING For establishing best glide your attention is drawn to section 5 5 of this manual Keep in mind that best glide is NOT ALWAYS desirable in engine out on climb out situation depending on runway length Pilot should establish appropriate glide speed as necessary O Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 35 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo 3 3 2 Engine Failure at Altitude If the engine stops while operating at cruise or full power when the aircraft is well clear of the ground 496ft or 150m proceed as follows 1 Establish Glide Speed use trim if available 2 Select Landing Area 3 Trim for Landing if available 4 Proceed to Landing Area NOTE For establishing best glide your att
85. ike will lift off quickly 4 and establish a crab angle into the wind to maintain ground track 4 8 10 2 Crosswind Landing Crosswind Landing 1 Hand Throttle OFF 4 2 Airspeed Best Glide Speed consult section 5 5 under your wing model name 0 5 Max wind gust 3 MPH NOTE Additional speed is recommended and can be bled off in ground effect float 3 Set electric trim for landing if available 4 Nose Wheel Straight 5 Brake Pedal Disengage 6 Final Clear 7 Landing Execute properly per training 8 Braking Brake OFF and then as required Only use brake when bar has been pulled back at least mid way L 2212 12 ut L 9 Touch down crabbed Avoid pulling the bar in until after the nose wheel has made contact with the runway Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 60 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo WARNING In crosswind landings after planting the mains on the ground it is very important especially on paved runways as opposed to grass fields higher crosswind component that the nose wheel be kept flying and kept above the ground until the trike carriage has time to line up straight with the direction of travel before nose wheel comes in contact with the ground Not doing so can flip your trike on its side and cause injuries On grass runways the wheel can possibly slide sideways on the grass but that will not
86. imb Rate 5 4 m sec 1060 FPM Best Climb Speed 101 km hr 63 MPH 55 Kts Reflex Sport MTOW 1040 Ibs 472 5 kg discontinued Climb Rate 5 3 m sec 1040 FPM Best Climb Speed 104 km hr 65 MPH 56 Kts Reflex Competition MTOW 1040 Ibs 472 5 kg Climb Rate 5 m sec 1000 FPM Best Climb Speed 104 km hr 65 MPH 56 Kts Reflex Rival MTOW 1060 Ibs 482 kg discontinued Climb Rate 5 m sec 1000 FPM Best Climb Speed 104 km hr 65 MPH 56 Kts RIVAL S MTOW 1160 Ibs 526 kg Climb Rate 5 m sec 1000 FPM Best Climb Speed 104 km hr 65 MPH 56 Kts 5 3 2 ISA Conditions calm winds sea level 820 Ibs 373kg Performance at MTOW with 912ULS 100 HP Metric Imperial Reflex Discovery MTOW 1060 Ibs 482 kg Climb Rate 6 m sec 1180FPM Best Climb Speed 101 km hr 63 MPH 55 Kts Reflex Sport MTOW 1040 Ibs 472 5 kg discontinued Climb Rate 6 m sec 1180 FPM Best Climb Speed 104 km hr 65 MPH 56 Kts Reflex Competition MTOW 1040 Ibs 472 5 kg Climb Rate 5 9 m sec 1160 FPM Best Climb Speed 104 km hr 65 MPH 56 Kts Reflex Rival MTOW 1060 Ibs 482 kg discontinued Climb Rate 5 9 m sec 1160 FPM Best Climb Speed 104 km hr 65 MPH 56 Kts RIVAL S MTOW 1160 lbs 526 kg Climb Rate 5 9 m sec 1160 FPM Best Climb Speed 104 km hr 65 MPH 56 Kts Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 69 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement
87. inei sunra eera E EAE ROELA RA PINATA TENERE CEU a ESS 89 7 6 1 Electric In Flight Speed Trim cassie renea oae e EE AE AEE AE N VEE TeS INTE erii 89 7 6 2 Electric In Flight Roll Trim 7 7 OCCUPANT RESTRAINT HARNESS eerte tette eterne tette teretes tette tette tete SEES ESen errean rear 90 7 12 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 912UL 912ULS 912iS 7 13 PITOT STATIC SYSTEM AND INSTRUMENTS seeeeeetenttenttnntenn tentent teen tette tenente teen tennnits 7 14 STRATOMASTER ULTRA HORIZON XL INSTRUMENT FUNCTIONS DISCONTINUED 1141 Basic yStem Functions Jte eere idad berg 7 15 COLOR EFIS AVIATION GPS STRATOMASTER ENIGMA DISCONTINUED c scsssssssessessssessessesessessssteseeseaees 7 15 1 General Wiring Hook Up Diagram eese nene enne erret entre trennen 7 15 2 Glass Panel Enigma Start Up Quick Reference seesssssseeeeeeeeeeeeneen nennen 4 15 3 Screens T through eee teo rondes e eid eire e ys ire ted eite e dedo 7 154 Common BPIS GPRS Usage ye petere ie eee eae ree tie o tees 7 15 4 1 List Of Closest Airports and Activating Airports Database sse 7 15 4 2 How to Use Airports Database Browser or Search for Airport by Identifier 103 1 155 EFIS COM Radio Control escotes tete tiep dee ire e e Re ERE PIE EE ade PERS 104 7 5 5 1 Using the Radio Page to Set Frequencies Not Related to an Airport 105 7 15 6 SP 2 Magnetic Com
88. io txt Please use a simple text editor to create a normal ASCII text file Do not use files created by Word processing applications unless they can export to a simple text file Example radio txt file Use the text between the dashed lines don t include the dashed lines Example frequency list for SHIFT Radio function First entry is frequency in MHZ in the following formats 3123 3123 0 123 5 3123 45 3123 425 This can be followed by a space and then text up to 30 characters for a descriptor Lines starting with a are comments like this line You can enter up to 10 frequencies 124 8 VFR below 1500 AGL 124 4 General flying area 123 45 Chat frequency Copy the file onto your internal solid state disk using the File manager see EFIS manual Copy the file into the Other folder If you have a compatible radio you can set the active frequency directly from the radio page If you don t have a compatible radio it s still useful if you need to look up a frequency 7 15 6 SP 2 Magnetic Compass Heading Navigation and Calibration The aircraft is equipped standard with SP 2 sensor for the EFIS that is connected to the back of the EFIS not via RDAC This sensor provides Magnetic heading This sensor is located under the pilot seat just to the right The sensor is simply Velcroed on to the inside of the body and can be moved by the pilot NOTE Treat the magnetic heading from the EFIS the same way as any m
89. ircraft etcetera tke E INE eet gebe euet ere Rus 48 13 Go Aro nd iere ete elec secte Pee dee tee petes epe e Re ER Rd 4 8 14 Ideal Minimum Safe Runway Length oooooncnnccnonononoconoconccononnnonnnonnncnnonanonncnnnon nn cono cono cn rene ene 4 9 SEPARATING WING FROM TRIKE CARRIAGE csscssssssssssesssssesessssvessesssvesscsssucsscsssucsscsssucsscsssucscscsussesssscsesusaeesesasssseenes 4 10 WING BREAKDOWN PROCEDURE 4 11 TRANSPORTATION AND S TOR AGE tad 4 14 T Transportne by Trailer tit pete eere reti eerte p eoo te eee da 4 11 2 Packed a Crate esee edere de reed e ce eret TE Re oe cre eor eoe ere ge oe EQ cx 211 3 Parach te 5 4 oerte e e ee e dee cce eere ce ere ue te dee eee tor decr dec E Ede cet AVIA Storage Sisk ce eee eee esee etude Garena ss Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 7 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo RNA Esasi s oS ANN 2332 TAKEOFEAND LANDING nte tert aai ies t ttr getreten eek es dert pr pn dh 2 2 T Take Off 5e du HS Mene I UAR ees p 5 2 1 1 ISA Conditions clean dry runway calm winds Standard Day sss 5 2 1 2 3000ft 914 m Density Altitude clean dry runway calm winds 2 22 Landing EEEE E E ES EE EEE E E Pee em 5 2 2 1 ISA Conditions clean dry runway calm winds esee 5 2 2 2 3000ft 914 m Density Altitude clean dry runway calm winds 9 3 CLIMB a let oed eoe iot dd o eo ee eR es 5 3
90. ks etc 9 All engine components secure air filter plug leads etc 10 Check tire tread air in tires 18 25 psi 11 Check main wheel pants secure these commonly can loosen up and require 242 Loctite on all 4 bolts holding them 12 No bolts and nuts fractured or cracked 13 Mast locking bolt secured Mast condition Backrest seat cushions and arm rests secured 14 Electrical system operational Electric trim system operational 15 Foot throttle and cruise hand throttle operation 16 Seat belt condition good 17 Compression strut locking pins all secured 18 Hangblock secured to mast properly and bolts within it tight Safety cable installed 19 Mechanical Components Rotate propeller in direction of rotation for about half a turn and observe for noise 20 Front fork area checked for general condition adjust front forks for pilot s height if necessary 21 Parachute if attached secure and cable and pull handle securely in place 22 Wind shield secured 23 Verify throttle at idle by checking throttle position at carbs 24 General inspection of trike complete 2 2 L L L 2222 2 Li 2 2 O Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 5 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo 4 6 Fueling WARNING Make sure the aircraft is GROUNDED while fueling Fuel flow is from a single fuel tank fitted with a self venting tube vented behind and
91. ld the trim switch to the right until the turn subsides By pressing and holding the roll trim right the port side trim tab will activate outwards into the slipstream of air and push the back of the trike to the starboard side This shift will also push the rear of the keel to the starboard side causing the starboard sail to increase billow and induce a slight right turn Full deflection of the trim tabs can only produce a maximum force of just under 5 pounds at Vye therefore the Revo may be flown quite easily in a non desirable position These forces are approximately twice the effect of simply turning the nose wheel from side to side during flight 7 7 Occupant Restraint Harness Both front and rear seats are fitted with a 3 point restraint harness system The shoulder inertia reel system is fitted to the mast and requires attachment slide over behind the female buckle section of the lap belt during lap belt fastening When flying the trike solo it is important to fasten the rear seat belt to prevent contact with hot engine components in flight 7 8 Engine The power units available with Revo are Rotax 912 UL 80hp 912 ULS 100hp or 912 iS 100hp The Rotax engines are a 4 stroke engine designed and built in Austria The Rotax engine is fitted with a gearbox 2 43 1 reduction ratio which delivers smooth thrust via a reduction drive A ground adjustable propeller makes this power unit the ultimate in performance and reliability 7 9 Carbure
92. lex Competition Landing distance from 50 ft 15 305 m 1000 ft Reflex Rival Landing distance from 50 ft 15 m 305 m 1000 ft RIVAL S Landing distance from 50 ft 15m B05m 1000f Performance at typical weight of 820 Ibs 373 kg Metric Imperial Reflex Discovery Landing distance from 50 ft 15 m 277 m 910 ft Reflex Sport Landing distance from 50 ft 15 m 277 m 910 ft Reflex Competition Landing distance from 50 ft 15 277 m 910 ft Reflex Rival Landing distance from 50 ft 15 m 277m 910 ft RIVAL S Landing distance from 50 ft 15 m 277m 910 ft The following factors will increase landing distance a Brakes not working optimally b Tail wind c Downhill landing d Density altitude e Pilot skill PIC is required to take into account the effects of these adverse factors while landing Direct crosswind components of up to 14 knots at gross weight are within Revo s operating limitations Always plan conservatively when selecting locations for takeoff and landing Leave some margin for appropriate procedure to be performed in the event of sudden engine failure or turbulence Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo 5 3 Climb 5 3 1 ISA Conditions calm winds sea level MTOW Performance at MTOW with 912ULS 100 HP Metric Imperial Reflex Discovery MTOW 1060 Ibs 482 kg
93. m 1020 ft Reflex Rival Take off distance to 50 ft 15 m 298 m 980 ft RIVAL S Take off distance to 50 ft 15 m 298 m 980 ft The following factors will increase takeoff distance a Tail wind b Tall grass on runway c Higher density altitude d Pilot skill PIC is required to take into account the effects of these adverse factors while planning a takeoff Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 66 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo 5 2 2 Landing 5 2 2 1 ISA Conditions clean dry runway calm winds Performance at MTOW Metric Imperial RIVAL S 274m 900 ft Reflex Rival 274m 900 ft Reflex Discovery Landing distance from 50 ft 15 m 274 m 900 ft Reflex Sport Landing distance from 50 ft 15 m 274m 900 ft Reflex Competition Landing distance from 50 ft 15 274 m 900 ft Performance at typical weight of 820 Ibs 373 kg Metric Imperial RIVAL S 244m 800 ft Reflex Rival BOO TT Reflex Discovery Landing distance from 50 ft 15 m 244 m 800 ft Reflex Sport Landing distance from 50 ft 15 m 244m 800 ft Reflex Competition Landing distance from 50 ft 15 244 m 800 ft 5 2 2 2 3000 ft 914 m Density Altitude clean dry runway calm winds Performance at MTOW Metric Imperial Reflex Discovery Landing distance from 50 ft 15 m 305 m 1000 ft Reflex Sport Landing distance from 50 ft 15 m 305 m 1000 ft Ref
94. n WSC category is required at a minimum to pilot the Revo 7 2 Airframe The following pictures show the various controls located in the cockpit and outside of the Revo including storage area O Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 T1 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo Standard mini iPad mount a NO AEROBANG Standard XTreme EFIS ise Throttle pull to set sary for safe operation Standard iDash Panel for 912 UL ULS iS with iS switch panel NOTE Phone mount not included Mount phone at own risk Loose items in the cockpit can cause a propeller strike and power failure O Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 78 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo 8 5 Color Touchscreen iEFIS MGL Transponder ME option S moos at 9 T o d d o 2 e i e e ASTER PANEL AVIONICS FUEL PUMP OE C MEE C NC LTS NA LTS stres WARNING la Y gt 4 NOTE Space available for phone If m Optional 8 5 Color Touchscreen Panel Layout for 912 UL ULS iS with UL ULS switch panel Phone mount not included Mount phone at own risk Loose items in the cockpit can cause a propeller strike and power failure O Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 79 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo PANEL XPON AVIONICS AUX BLANK circuit breaker is FUEL fuse on 912 UL ULS NAV 12V BLANK LNDLTS x Flycom Flycom INE remo
95. n known as hang block Variations in cockpit and fuel loading cannot affect aircraft s balance significantly for purposes of safety The Revo is therefore not critical in terms of center of gravity However distribution of load in a trike carriage affects the attitude of the trike carriage in flight in a minor way as long as prescribed weight limits per seat are followed which are 250lb 113kg per seat max and 90lb 41kg minimum pilot seat and 0 lb minimum passenger rear seat NOTE The trike may optionally be equipped with an electric speed trim device that allows the pilot to change the trim position of the wing within limits to speed up or slow down the aircraft In such a case it is advisable that pilots set their trim position in the center of the range for take off and slow down the aircraft to proper approach speed using this trim during an approach to landing If the electric speed trim is not set properly it will require more pressure to slow the aircraft down when trimmed fast and more pressure to maintain higher air speed when trimmed slow which may be taxing to the body Ultimately the pilot controls the speed not the trim setting of the aircraft Base Suspension Range Dimension Dimension Metric millimeters Imperial US inches Reflex Competition from 1295 mm 1397 mm 51 55 front edge of nose keel tube of the wing to the center of the hangbolt Reflex Sport from front 1346 mm 1448 mm 53 57 e
96. n with the wings control bar secured to the compression strut with the bungee supplied The wingtip facing the wind should lowered Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 61 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo 4 8 13 Go Around During a situation where a go around is required normal take off power and procedures should be used and enough airspeed should be built up before raising the nose of the trike for climb out 4 8 14 Ideal Minimum Safe Runway Length It is common for pilots to try to calculate the shortest possible runway to use Evolution Aircraft Inc strongly recommends using a runway that is long enough so that a straight ahead landing can be made on the runway in the event of an engine failure on takeoff up until safe altitude is reached whereby a 180 degree turn can be made to land downwind on the same runway Pilots often have a false sense of security when overhead a runway when in reality they are in the danger zone and outside the cone of flight safety Often the runway is too short to land straight ahead on and too short to allow sufficient altitude for a 180 degree turn back to the runway thus an engine failure over the runway could lead to an off field accident The approximate lowest altitude dependent on pilot skill and environmental factors etc for a 180 degree turn to landing is 300 500 AGL NOTE Calculate the ideal minimum safe runway length like this Takeoff distance t
97. ndition of a tear or stitching coming apart it is recommended that you refer to the maintenance manual or authorized sources of information about your wing or the manufacturer Evolution Aircraft Inc and not fly the trike until proper evaluation of the condition can be made 8 4 6 Propeller Refer to the propeller manual 8 5 Fuel System Please refer to section 4 6 8 6 Engine Oil Replenishment Please refer to the engine manual 8 7 Engine Coolant Replenishment Use 50 50 DexCool coolant For further info please refer to the engine manual We do NOT recommend using Evans waterless coolant for the Revo 8 8 Tire Pressures Tires should be inflated to about 20 25 psi for both front and back tires 8 9 Hydraulic Brake Fluid Revo uses 5606 aircraft red brake fluid This is the same as red automatic transmission fluid ATF found at auto stores It should never be mixed with DOT brake fluids 8 10 Front Shock Absorption Front shocks should not be compressed over 1 while empty If sagging please contact the manufacturer to replace internals inside the front fork tubes that provide shock absorption to the front Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 114 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo 8 11 Electrical Circuit Breakers and Battery There are marked circuit breakers present in front of the pilot in this aircraft A main charging circuit breaker 25 Amps is also located in front o
98. ng wings 1 Reflex Competition 2 Reflex Sport discontinued 3 Reflex Discovery 4 Reflex Rival discontinued 5 RIVAL S Please refer to section 7 and the wing manual of for detailed information on each wing NOTE Manufacturer may approve the use of other certified wings for use with the Revo This written approval must be attached to the POH with a list of changes to relevant sections of the manual 1 3 3 Engines Revo is available with the following ASTM complaint engines 1 3 3 1 Rotax 912UL Version Performance Torque Max RPM kW HP RPM Nm ft Ib RPM RPM 912 UL2 58 0 79 5500 103 75 9 4800 5800 Max 5 min take off 59 6 81 5800 Compression Bore Stroke Displacement Ratio 79 5 mm 3 13 in 61mm 2 4in 1211 2 cm 73 91 cu in 9 0 1 O Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 15 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo 1 3 3 2 Rotax 912ULS Version Performance Torque Max RPM KW HP RPM Nm ft lb RPM RPM 912 ULS2 69 0 95 5500 128 94 5100 5800 Max 5 min take off 73 5 100 5800 with Rotax airbox amp exhaust system Compression Bore Stroke Displacement Ratio 84 mm 3 31 in 61 mm 2 4 in 1352 cm 82 6 cu in 10 5 1 1 3 3 3 Rotax 912iS Version Performance Torque Max RPM kW HP RPM Nm ft Ib RPM RPM 912 ULS2 69 00 95 5500 128 94 5100 5800 Max 5 min take off 73 5 100 5800 with
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100. nternal El J 761 9 CRAGI AF 124 800 J gt 407 6 FAAB AF 118 700 01 19 xv 449 4 FAAD AF 124 800 Y 338 7 FAAG AF 122 700 07 25 El y 1010 9 FAAL No Freq 10 28 El 4 526 0 FAAN AF 124 800 EJ 4 871 8 FAAP AF 124 800 El 362 8 FAAXX AF 124 800 El Y 791 9 FABB AF 122 700 18 36 Previous page ui Search for airport 4 Next page You can simply browse this browser list by using up or down arrows and find the airport you are looking for Airports here are listed in order for distance from the current location Once the desired airport is found by the user the user can select that airport by pressing the corresponding number on the keypad and select to go to that airport via GPS navigation of the EFIS Alternately the user can decide to use Shift 1 Goto keys to bring up the browser In both cases instead of browsing using up and down arrows user can elect to Search for airport by using the LOG key on the EFIS keypad This presents you with an entry field where you can enter the desired ICAO compliant airport designator for example KLAX for Los Angeles international airport If the airport exists in the database you will be presented with the airport details Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 103 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo 7 15 5 EFIS COM Radio Control If you have one of the following VHF radios you can select the VHF communications frequency directly from your
101. o 15 m 50 feet distance to climb to 300 feet at best climb distance to descend from 300 feet to 50 feet landing distance from 15 m 50 feet This assumes perfect pilot skill and thus should be multiplied by a safety factor CAUTION Pilots may be surprised to discover that this ideal safe runway can be over 2500 ft 762 meters long and discover that the runway they operate from has an unsafe zone right overhead the runway towards the center Runways surrounded by safe landing areas or with good overshoots however do not need this ideal length Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 62 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo 4 9 Separating Wing from Trike Carriage Separating Wing from Trike Carriage 1 Make sure the conditions are not extremely windy in the area that this is being done 2 Make sure that the ignition is off and BRS pin secured and inserted if applicable 3 Optionally if fitted with wing training bars it will be advantageous to remove the training bars from the wing at this point but that is not necessary 4 Remove the wind shield using quick release snap fittings securing the windshield 5 Position trike carriage so it is pointing into the wind 6 Wrap the rear seat belt around the pilot seat back to act as a mast stop 7 Bring the wing control bar in front of the compression strut by utilizing the front strut hinge and releasing the front strut at the bracke
102. opeller iia eI 8 5 FUEL SYSTEM 8 6 ENGINE OIL REPLENISHMENT 8 7 ENGINE COOLANT REPLENISHMENT 8 8 TIRE PRESSURES 5 eerte tete tenete tette tette tette tette tete EEA A TEA A iia 8 9 HYDRAULIC BRAKE FLUID 8 10 FRONT SHOCK ABSORPTION 8 11 ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND BATTERY eterne tette ettet tete tette tente 8 12 PARKING MOVING ON THE GROUND AND STORAGE 8 13 TRANSPORTING THE AIRCRAFT cococcccnonononononononononononononononononononononononononononononononononono nono no n retener rnit nnn STA CEEANING 3e ert eO RERBA ERE ERU ERE RA e RR E e EE OBERE ERG 8 14 1 Windshield 8 14 2 Pamted Surfaces 4 esee dee E ce ede cue dese ee pee Rd ed ee eR ded e dd S 14 3 Engine uiuere ene eene d e ti 8144 Propeller 5 5 eno ae e ede o eei ce ERR 8 14 5 Upholstery and Interior ueste oenen Se enentne opp ren cheer re rei 8 15 APPROVED SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND MAINTENANCE eene tenete tenete 117 O Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 9 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo 1 GENERAL This ASTM compliant Pilot Operating Handbook POH is designed for maximum utilization as an operating guide for the pilot It includes the material required by the regulations to be furnished to the pilot It also contains supplemental data supplied by the aircraft manufacturer This Pilot Operating Handbook is not designed as a substitute for adequate and competent flight in
103. ot explain nor support these changes OILP Oil Pressure OILT Oil Temperature CHT Cylinder Head Temperature x 2 EGT Exhaust Gas Temperature x 2 Fuel Tank Fuel Quantity indicated by Fuel Level sender fitted in the gas tank Fuel Calculated Fuel Quantity calculated by using the Fuel Flow sensor This fuel being used as indicated by Fuel Flow sensor is subtracted from this Fuel Calculated Pilot should update the Calculated Fuel level whenever he she fills fuel in the fuel tank This is done by a Hitting Menu b Selecting Fuel Level Calculated RDAC 1 c Updating the fuel level to however much pilot believes is in the fuel tank TAS True Airspeed DA Density Altitude HDG Magnetic Heading ETA Estimated Time of Arrival ETE Estimated Time En route GS Ground Speed from GPS Dist Distance to selected waypoint or airport Flight Time How long the flight has been conducted for so far HITS Highway In The Sky ALT Altitude ASI Air Speed Indicator TRK Track Units of measurement can be changed in EFIS Menu settings to metric system units Please refer to EFIS manual for details The system time and date should be updated by the user on receiving the aircraft Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 96 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo Stratomaster Enigma g ws y 359 fg 8 AM ff ON 298 N fs 20 m 2 C Y t O fpm 20 10 15 ee MGL
104. ove this speed at gross weight Vso Stalling Speed 34 Kts 39 MPH 62 Km hr NOTE VNE Never Exceed Speed is and can be programmed as a limit in the digital ASI for the wing installed at the time of flight Va reduces with reduction in weight O Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 23 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo 2 2 3 Reflex Discovery 13 5 Speed KIAS Comments Vre Never Exceed Speed 78 Kts 90 MPH Never exceed this speed in 144 Km hr any operation Va Max Maneuvering Speed 64 Kts 74 MPH Do not make abrupt or full 118 Km hr control deflections above this speed or fly in extreme turbulence above this speed at gross weight Vso Stalling Speed 33 Kts 38 MPH 60 Km hr 2 2 4 Reflex Rival 12 4 discontinued Speed KIAS Comments Vre Never Exceed Speed 96 Kts 110 MPH 176 Never exceed this speed in Km hr any operation Va Max Maneuvering Speed at gross weight 78 Kts 90 MPH 144 Km hr Do not make abrupt or full control deflections above this speed or fly in extreme turbulence above this speed at gross weight V so Stalling Speed 38 Kts 44 MPH 70 Km hr 2 2 5 RIVAL S 12 4 Speed KIAS Comments Vne Never Exceed Speed 100 Kts 115 MPH 184 Km hr Never exceed this speed in any operation Va Max Maneuvering Speed at gross weight 78 Kts 90 M
105. pass Heading Navigation and Calibration essen 105 7 16 XTREME EFIS STANDARD EQUIPMENT cette tnter tette ET E A tette tette sese pena 108 O Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 8 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo 7 17 EXPLORER 8 5 iEFIS OPTION FOR 912UL ULS AND iS tentent tette tnt 7 18 SECONDARY ENGINE KILL IGNITION SWITCH FOR THE BACK SEAT 7 19 BALLISTIC RECOVERY SYSTEMS PARACHUTE OPTIONAL sccccccecsesssstceeececeessaeceeececeensaeceseeeeeeneaees 8 HANDLING SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE eee eres ee enne tetur atn tn tust n statu sonia tust n statu sensa tn ao 112 S I INTRODUCTION ied eel e ct eei e b dede oreet etel E rete 8 2 IDENTIFICATION PLA TES ee ee ee a las tert e eel dere e e le oer e tee eee ce betes 8 3 DOCUMENTS ach o IG OU tts A LOAN CMS AM LU ROS MA O UMS CU HL O QU SH LOIS JU A a 8 4 AIRCRAFT INSPECTION MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR 8 4 1 Hangbolt Replacement trente ee ttp en e Pe erede reb secre 8 4 2 Mast Bolts and Nuts Replacement eseeeeeeeeneeenneeeeene nennen nennen nenne enne ene 8 4 3 Engine Mount Bolts and Nuts Replacement essere nennen eene 8 4 4 Wing Hardware Replacement ocoocccnocnonnnoncnonnonnconoconoconocnnccnnonnnonn nono nrnn ono trennen tren nest neon rennen ens 8 4 5 Wing Sail Condition siessen e eee e aE AS entrent r SeS tren teen narra nnne terne nennen 8 4 6 Pr
106. ple other aircraft and property 4 Ignition Off 5 After stopping Release seat belt 6 Release passenger seat belt 7 Evacuate aircraft and step away from it 3 3 7 Propeller Damage WARNING Propeller blades are spinning at very fast speeds while cruising and at full power Propeller tip speeds may reach 0 7 Mach and even small objects can cause significant damage to the propeller blades if thrown into the prop during normal or full power operation The indication of propeller damage is usually felt by extreme vibration and lack of thrust Proceed as follows 1 Throttle Closed 2 Maintain Control 3 Find suitable emergency landing area 4 Trim for Landing if available 5 Forced Landing Certain precautions prior to takeoff are extremely helpful in avoiding this problem Inspect the strip or ground you are going to use as your take off area for anything that may kick up by the tires and go through the propeller In pre engine start checklist always ensure that any loose items on the trike and yourself and passenger are secured so they can t go through the prop 3 3 8 Sail Damage If you discover damage to the sail during flight the first procedure is to maintain control of the aircraft If the sail damage is not impairing the flight characteristics of the aircraft land at the nearest landing field to inspect the damage O Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 38 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplem
107. raps should secure the sail on each side so the sail remains packed to the leading edge tubes The wing leading edges should rest secured against some padded material The trike carriage in this case should be secured as normal on to the trailer besides the wing Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 64 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo 4 11 2 Packed in a Crate Empty the fuel tank and the carburetor bowls on the 912 and 912S Remove the propeller and pack it with the blade covers and bubble wrap or soft packing material and put in a box Disconnect the battery ground Remove the rear landing gear and support the engine from moving laterally by securing the prop drive 4 11 3 Parachute Aircraft equipped with parachutes deployed by pyrotechnic rockets are covered by particular Regulations according to the Country of Registration of the Aircraft you must know and adhere to these Regulations Evolution Aircraft Inc cannot ship a trike equipped with a Ballistic Rocket for the parachute as it s against the law to ship such material without licenses held by the parachute Manufacturer In the USA if a BRS parachute is taken as an option the trike has to be delivered locally or the rocket must be drop shipped directly from BRS 4 11 4 Storage Thoroughly check and clean the trike carriage prior to storage After cleaning wipe all metal components with a clean lightly oiled cloth while avoiding joints
108. re can be multiple two or more sprogs in a topless wing O Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 11 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo Definitions used in this handbook such as WARNING CAUTION and NOTE employed in the following context WARNING Procedures or instructions that if not followed correctly may result in injury or death CAUTION Procedures or instructions that if not followed correctly may result in damage to the aircraft or its parts NOTE Procedures or instructions which are essential to highlight Abbreviations AOA Angle of Attack AOB Angle of Bank AOI Aircraft Operating Instructions ATC Air Traffic Control FTS Flight Training Supplement MIP Maintenance and Inspection Procedures ELT Emergency Locator Transmitter FTS Flight Training Supplement BRS Ballistic Recovery Systems VFR Visual Flight Rules IFR Instrument Flight Rules AGL Altitude Above Ground Level C Celsius F Fahrenheit Hg Mercury CAS Calibrated air speed IAS Indicated Air Speed KIAS Knots Indicated Air Speed ISA International Standard Atmosphere Kg Kilogram km hr Kilometers per hour MPH Miles per hour GPH Gallons per hour kt s Nautical Mile per Hour knot 1 nautical mph 1852 3600 m s Ib s Pound s 1 Ib 0 4539 kg mm Millimeter cm Centimeter m Meter
109. rea due to harsh terrain Refer to the BRS manual and section 7 18 for additional information Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 39 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo To operate the parachute first kill the engine If possible wait for the propeller to stop spinning Then pull the handle at least 8 inches 20 centimeters for the parachute rocket projectile to be activated The parachute will allow the complete aircraft to be lowered to the ground Proceed as follows 1 Ignition Off 2 Seat Belts Tight 3 Check parachute Pin Removed 4 Deploy parachute pull with about 30 Ibs 13 5 kg of force 5 Safety Position Assumed 6 Fuel Valve Off if possible recovery Parachute Ballistic Parachute po shown Optional Recovery System equipment ngagement Handle For additional information refer to section 7 15 O Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 40 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo 3 3 10 Ignition Circuit Failure The Rotax engine requires a hot circuit on the engine to kill the engine If the ignition circuit for the pilot is broken it is possible to utilize the rear engine kill switch located on the port side of the aircraft accessible by both pilot and passenger It is possible to starve the engine by switching off the fuel valve this method is not as quick however 3 3 11 Spins and Spiral Descents WARNING No deliberate spin
110. rtant to maintain correct and suitable pattern altitude and speed for safe operation of the aircraft Never fly in adverse weather conditions and always fly within the limits of your skill and ability Limit departures from your proven ability to instructional settings only under supervision of a qualified instructor acting as PIC of the aircraft Be aware of rotors and turbulence when flying near mountains or obstacles Being on the wrong side of the mountain can make you experience extreme turbulence and down drafts that cannot be overcome even with full engine power in some cases It is suggested to take further instruction and orientation regarding mountain flying from qualified and experienced instructors before venturing solo in such terrain It may be best not to fly near mountainous terrain during days with high winds Safe flight requires that you be aware of possible emergency landing areas and diversions along your flight route Engines can stop regardless of how reliably maintained they are Most engine outs do not happen because of the fault of the engine but because of auxiliary systems fault or errors on the part of the pilot Never put your life in the hands of any engine Always scan for other aircraft Always show your intentions and be courteous to other aircraft It should be noted that the manufacturer cannot possibly foresee all conceivable circumstances Some circumstances such as multiple or unlisted emergencies flight into
111. s 30 degrees nose down will cause fuel starvation below 1 1 gallons of fuel 8 Instruments set 9 Seatbelts secure 10 Helmets secure chin strap secure visor down and locked 11 Throttle Response 8096 On for 3 seconds hand on key to shut engine 12 Controls pitch and roll full and free movement 13 Electric trim set for takeoff if available 14 Base and final clear of traffic L 2 22122 WARNING Keep an aircraft and engine log and enter any unusual engine behavior Do not fly unless you have corrected a given problem and recorded the correction in the log Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 56 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo 4 8 5 Take Off and Initial Climb CAUTION High angle climb outs near the ground should be avoided WARNING At low takeoff weights the TOSS can result in nose high angles that can be out of prescribed limits of 30 The pilot must be aware of this and should keep the aircraft within prescribed limits by lowering the nose or reducing engine power appropriately 4 8 5 1 Normal Take Off and Initial Climb Normal Take Off and Initial Climb 1 Pitch Control past neutral towards the compression strut As you speed up there may be noticeable back pressure from the control bar keep it pushed forward 2 Hand Throttle OFF 3 Foot Throttle full ON 4 Directional
112. s should never be moved more than a half rotation in the opposite direction to the general direction of rotation of the engine The wing should ideally be transported fully packed separately for very long distances For short distances it is not necessary to completely disassemble the wing Please refer to section 4 for further information 8 14 Cleaning 8 14 1 Windshield The windshield is made from flexible Lexan material and therefore a certain amount of care is required to keep it clean and in good condition The following procedure is recommended e Flush with clean water to remove excess dirt bugs and other loose particles Wash with mild detergent and warm water Use a soft cloth or sponge Do not rub excessively e Rinse thoroughly and then dry with a clean moist chamois Do not use volatile solvents such as gasoline alcohol or most commercial window cleaning sprays as they will adversely affect the plastic 8 14 2 Painted Surfaces The painted exterior surfaces of the aircraft can be washed using a mild detergent and water alternatively an automotive liquid detergent may be used Soft wax polish applied with proper procedure is recommended every 4 months on painted surfaces to maintain luster and protect the paint 8 14 3 Engine An engine and accessories wash down should be performed regularly to remove any oil grease and other residue Periodic cleaning allows proper inspection of the engine components and can be an aid to di
113. scovering defects during inspection as well as reducing the potential for an engine fire during aircraft operation The engine may be washed down using a suitable solvent and then dried thoroughly During cleaning the Air intakes BRS parachute and the electronics should be protected with a thin plastic film like saran wrap O Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 116 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo 8 14 4 Propeller The propeller should be cleaned occasionally with water and a mild detergent with a soft cloth or sponge to remove dirt grass and bug stains The opportunity should be taken to visually check the condition of the propeller during cleaning 8 14 5 Upholstery and Interior The Pod area should be vacuumed out to remove all loose dirt gravel etc All Care should be taken to not spray any substance that will degrade the webbing material vacuuming is recommended for the upholstery Alternately seats can be taken off easily Velcro and washed with mild detergent and water WARNING Do not use gasoline or any highly flammable liquid for any wash down or cleaning Do not wash a hot engine Wait for it to completely cool off Perform all cleaning in a well ventilated area and take proper precautions for the materials used CAUTION Precautions should be taken so that cleaning agent or water does not damage electrical circuits Electrical components should be protected before using
114. side of these set parameters can lead to unrecoverable tumbles excess G loads above 4Gs or exceed the aircraft s VNE which can result in DEATH Limits Maximum Takeoff Weight 450 Kg 992 pounds for microlight category in some European countries OR 472 Kg 1040 pounds with Reflex Competition and Reflex Sport 482 Kg 1060 pounds with Reflex Discovery and Reflex Rival 526 Kg 1160 pounds with Rival S Maximum Weight in Each Seat 114 Kg 250 pounds Minimum Weight in the Front Seat 4 Kg 90 pounds Pitch 130 30 from Horizontal Roll 60 60 AOB Maximum Positive Maneuvering 4 0 G Load Factor Negative Maneuvering Load Prohibited Factors Load Factors below 1 0 G To Be Avoided 2 6 3 Minimum Flight Crew and Crew Weight At least one pilot in the front seat is required to operate the aircraft Minimum pilot weight is 90lbs 41 kg in the front seat WARNING Always operate the aircraft from the front seat when flying solo O Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 30 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo 2 6 4 Maximum Passenger Seating Limit In addition to pilot in the front seat a maximum of one passenger is allowed in the back seat Maximum weight per seat is 250lbs 113kg and a combination of pilot and passenger should not exceed maximum takeoff weight or gross weight of the aircraft 2 6 5 Operating Limits Limi
115. size This wing comes standard with winglets and should not be flown without them 7 2 1 2 Reflex Sport 12 5 discontinued Reflex Sport is a topless trike flex wing that delivers a higher aspect ratio large speed range good sporty handling that can make beginner to advanced pilot feel confident while providing the fun factor desired by most Its innovative speed louvers and rubberized vortex generators give it an edge in its class The gross weight of the Reflex Sport is 1040 pounds 472 5 kg 7 2 1 3 Reflex Discovery 13 5 Reflex Discovery is a great general purpose high altitude and training wing while providing acceptable docile qualities in all areas Reflex Discovery is recommend for beginners to intermediate pilots The gross weight of the Reflex Discovery is 1060 pounds 482 kg 7 2 1 4 Reflex Rival 12 4 discontinued Reflex Rival is a suitable first wing however it has a higher take off and landing speed The gross weight of the Reflex Rival is 1060 pounds 481 kg 7 2 1 5 Reflex Rival S 12 4 The RIVAL S is a suitable beginner wing however it has a higher take off and landing speed It carries the highest gross weight we offer at 1160 pounds 526 kg Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 86 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo 7 2 2 Carriage The Revo trike carriage is a two seat tandem WSC aircraft The layout is typical for two seat trike design with the pilot passenger
116. ssembly procedure O Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 46 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo 4 3 Wing Pre Flight Inspection The design of the wing is such that junctions not open to view may be reached from zipped inspection panels Start at the A frame or control frame of the right wing and move around the wing making the following checks Familiarize yourself with the wing so your pre flights are effective and orderly Wing Pre Flight Inspection Start with the Right Wing 1 Downtube strut control bar connection secure 2 Front and rear lower rigging cables secure fray and corrosion free 3 Downtube not kinked or damaged 4 Hang block bolts all secure 5 Hang block backup cable secure 6 Leading edge tube undamaged and no dents or irregularities 7 Wing struts and joints inspected for any damage and all safety pins 8 Leading edge tube and cross tube junction area inspected and 9 Inboard sprog secure and properly stationed open inspection 10 Outboard sprog secure and properly stationed open inspection zipper 11 Wingtip batten secure wing tip webbing secure 12 Leading edge tube inspected from the wing tip opening condition good no bends or abnormalities noticed 13 Battens secure and pockets free from damage 14 Trailing edge sail condition good no damage 15 Upper sail condition good 16 Haulback cable secured Haulback bracket in good condition Repeat for Lef
117. struction knowledge of current airworthiness directives applicable air regulations or advisory circulars It is not intended to be a guide for basic flight instruction or a training manual and should not be used for operational purposes unless kept in a current status Assurance that the aircraft is in an airworthy condition is the responsibility of the owner The pilot in command is responsible for determining that the aircraft is safe for flight The pilot is also responsible for remaining within the operating limitations as outlined by instrument markings placards and this Pilot Operating Handbook Maintenance of the aircraft is very important for safety Proper and scheduled maintenance will promote longevity of the aircraft and most importantly trouble free flying Although the arrangement of this Pilot Operating Handbook is intended to maximize its in flight capabilities it should not be used solely as an occasional operating reference The pilot should study the entire Pilot Operating Handbook to become familiar with the limitations performance normal and emergency procedures and operational handling characteristics of the aircraft before flight The Pilot Operating Handbook has been divided into numbered Arabic sections The limitations and emergency procedures have been placed ahead of the normal procedures The Emergency Procedures section is quickly available to present an instant reference This Pilot Operating Handbook POH has m
118. t Evolution Revo 4 8 10 Crosswind Operation Pilots with low hours should avoid landing or taking off with high crosswind components Pilot skills and aircraft capabilities are two separate things and lack of either one can set events in motion that can lead to accidents Crosswind landings or take off with low wind components up to 7 knots are quite safe and controllable even in the hands of qualified but relatively inexperienced weight shift control pilot The nominated approach speed should be on the higher side of the range listed when landing in cross wind conditions of 8 knots or more 4 8 10 1 Crosswind Take Off and Initial Climb Crosswind Take Off and Initial Climb 1 Set electric trim to normal takeoff position if available 2 Pitch control neutral 3 Hand Throttle OFF 4 Foot Throttle full ON 5 Directional Control maintain centered 6 Speed build up Take Off Safety Speed TOSS refer to sec 4 1 e TOSS Reflex Competition 65 MPH 56 Kts 103 Km hr y TOSS Reflex Discovery 60 MPH 52 Kts 96 Km hr TOSS Reflex Sport 2 60 MPH 52 Kts 96 Km hr TOSS Reflex Rival 2 60 MPH 52 Kts 96 Km hr TOSS RIVAL S 60 MPH 52 Kts 96 Km hr 2122 L 7 Rotate push control bar forward so it touches the compression strut V or close to the compression strut 8 Control bar pressure released smoothly and speed adjusted for shallow nose angle climb close to ground Tr
119. t Wing 17 A frame Control frame cables secure Y 18 A frame Control frame Locked 19 Nose area plates bolts nuts secure and swan catch and bracket in good shape No cracks General Extended 20 All Inspection zippers secure 21 Sail condition inspection 22 Sail free from water accumulation y 2222 4 Lie 2 22 2222 22 Lje 212 23 Full free movement of the wing when attached to the trike base to Y be completed before flight 24 Inspect all cables Inspect for kinks fraying corrosion particularly V around the NICO press fittings on cable assemblies 25 The symmetry of the wing Batten profile check Stand back a N distance and look at the wing from behind while tied to the front 26 All sail seams intact with no frayed stitching y 27 Nose cone centered and secured properly y O Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 47 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo 4 4 Attaching Wing to Trike Carriage 1 Make sure that the ignition is off 2 Remove wind shield using quick release snap fittings securing the windshield 3 Position the wing on its A frame facing into the wind with the nose on the ground 4 Release the mast swivel locking bolt located on the mast behind the back seat To access this bolt on the Revo remove the back seat backrest which requires removal of two quick
120. t on the trike body Once this control bar is in front of the compression strut instead of behind the secure the front strut again at the bottom with the pin into the bracket at the trike body and one pin temporarily inserted as a stop to secure the slider against 8 Removal of the back seat backrest will allow access to mast bracket bolt Remove the arm rests is equipped Release the mast bolt located on the mast behind the 9 Lift the control bar overhead and with one hand slide up the compression strut slider so that the compression strut can fold forward 10 Lower the control bar down over and in front of the trike fairing The wing keel will rest against mast and provide leverage 11 Once the control bar is on the ground pull the nose forward until the nose wheel runs over the control bar This will relieve the torque on the hang bolt 12 Disconnect the safety backup cable antenna and electric plug for trim motor Also disconnect the hang block from the mast by removing the hang bolt 13 Remove the nose cone from the wing and lower the wing to its nose while resting the mast on the pilot seat back 14 Gently slide the trike carriage backwards away from the wing by pushing it backwards making sure that the trike pod fairing clears the A frame down tubes Hold the wing while doing this with one hand 4 10 Wing Breakdown Procedure Please refer to the wing manual If equipped with a linear actua
121. te PTT remote PTT Electric Pilot 1 Pilot 2 in flight Speed Trim PTI Stationary PTT Pilot 1 Flycom Standard Circuit Breaker PTT Panel for 912 UL ULS iS with the iS switch panel NOTE The circuit breaker panel shown is the standard for the 912iS The standard circuit breaker panel for the 912UL ULS replaces the BLANK circuit breaker with a FUEL circuit breaker The PTT panel remains the same for the 912 series O Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 80 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo y yp Re coil shoulder harness Optional arm rests for additional passenger comfort Remote Engine Start activation O Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 Red Green Position Lights Optional BRS Rocket All LED Strobe Optional Optional lak White LED back BRS position lights Parachute Sue Optional Optional 1 4 E 8l Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 82 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo Front seat pulls off and access to store under seat is available here Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 83 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo Storage area under front seat O Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 84 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo
122. tor Heating The 912 UL and 912 ULS engines come equipped with an always on carb heat which directs hot coolant to area just around the carb throat This circulating hot coolant keeps the temperature in the area above the freezing point preventing icing from forming This system if equipped is always on Power loss is minimal 0 5 to 0 8 HP and there is no noticeable effect on smoothness of operation 7 10 Propeller The propellers approved for use with the Revo aircraft are 1 Warp Drive Composite 3 blade ground adjustable pitch Not approved with Reflex Competition combination 2 Sensenich 2 blade composite for 912 series engines as an upgrade option Please see propeller manual for further info NOTE The manufacturer may approve the use of alternative propellers This approval is only valid when the written authorization from the manufacturer is attached to the POH O Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 90 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo 7 11 Brake System There are 3 wheel hydraulic disc brakes used on this aircraft Depressing the brake lever on the left hand side of the front footrest engages the brakes on all wheels Use brakes smoothly and with care The brake fluid ATF reservoir is located under the panel near the front steering fork The parking brake lever is located on the port side see picture page 79 To engage parking brake depress the left foot pedal brake pedal
123. tor for electric trim please remember to take the linear actuator out of the wing before folding O Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 63 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo 4 11 Transportation and Storage 4 11 1 Transporting by Trailer During transport secure the trike carriage at both the front and the rear to prevent movement Tie down straps should be used with a ratchet system so preload can be applied this allows the tires to be compressed slightly to firmly hold the base in place during transport The best place to tie down the REVO carriage is by placing the strap of a ratchet tie down through the axle carriers Two straps per side One goes forward and one back The completed rigging forms an X under the belly of the REVO when secured The nose wheel does need to be secured down as well The 4 straps at the rear will hold the rear down and prevent the entire trike from moving in any horizontal direction The soft part of the ratchet strap can be looped over the front axle to accomplish this When transporting the trike carriage on an open trailer the use of trike and prop covers to protect the aircraft from road grime is recommended Tie the propeller to the trike to stop it from rotating at speed Transporting the wing packed in its bag off the trike for long distances is recommended The bag is NOT waterproof however an optional waterproof bag that goes over the existing wing bag is av
124. ts Allowed Yes No Comment Day VFR operations Yes IFR operations No Night VFR operations Only if properly equipped and with proper training from an authorized flight instructor depending on national civil aviation authority rules When the aircraft is equipped for night flying and the pilot has the relevant national license certifications for night flying in a trike the machine is then authorized for night flying by the manufacturer Evolution Aircraft Inc strongly recommends that the aircraft is kept within safe gliding distance of an airport with lighted runways for the entire duration of the flight Operations without engine monitoring instruments No EGT is not a required instrument by Rotax for 912 series engines Operation in continued medium to heavy No rain Operation without proper training on this No particular combination of trike and wing from a qualified instructor Operation without familiarity with this No manual in full Takeoff with a wing known to have No moisture or frost on it Moisture must be wiped off and dry before takeoff Stall speed can become high with moisture on the leading edge of the wing Frost can be more detrimental to the lift properties of a wing Do NOT fly with frost on the wing Operation outside the CG limit trim set by No the manufacturer Flight without helmet visor or eye No protection Only eye protection required if equipped with extra large winds
125. uld be with the sun at the rear if possible Your aircraft will be quiet check that there is nobody on the ground Make a short landing run if possible If you have time you can try to start the engine again while in flight Verify that the problem is not from a memory lapse choke lever actuated fuel valve accidentally off ignition switches off Remember even if the engine starts again remain in the cone of flight safety while circling the landing site and maintaining a glide without turning your back on the area Or land on the area initially considered or a close by better option to determine the possible origin of the engine failure BEFORE continuing the flight to your destination Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 36 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo 3 3 3 Stuck Throttle at Full Power In Flight If the throttle should jam full open in flight proceed as follows 1 Maintain Control and Select a Suitable Landing Area 2 Get Height with engine at full power Adjust height and ground position to improve the outcome of a forced landing 3 Increase Airspeed to keep the climb angle less than 30 degrees above the horizontal use trim if available 4 Ignition Off 5 Trim for Landing if available 6 Prepare for forced landing in chosen landing area 3 3 4 Emergency Landings Proceed as follows 1 Maintain Control and Airspeed nominated approach speed use trim if available
126. volution Revo Performance at MTOW with 912iS 100 HP Reflex Discovery MTOW 1060 Ibs 482 kg Climb Rate 4 5 m sec 885 FPM Best Climb Speed 101 km hr 63 MPH 55 Kts Reflex Sport MTOW 1040 Ibs 472 5 kg discontinued Climb Rate 4 3 m sec 850 FPM Best Climb Speed 104 km hr 65 MPH 56 Kts Reflex Competition MTOW 1040 Ibs 472 5 kg Climb Rate 3 9 m sec 770 FPM Best Climb Speed 104 km hr 65 MPH 56 Kts Reflex Rival MTOW 1060 Ibs 482 kg discontinued Climb Rate 4 1 m sec 807 FPM Best Climb Speed 104 km hr 65 MPH 56 Kts RIVAL S MTOW 1160 lbs 526 kg Climb Rate 4 1 m sec 807 FPM Best Climb Speed 104 km hr 65 MPH 56 Kts 5 3 4 3000 ft 914m Density Altitude calm winds 820 Ibs 373kg Performance at MTOW with 912ULS 100 HP Metric Imperial Reflex Discovery MTOW 1060 lbs 482 kg Climb Rate 5 m sec 1000 FPM Best Climb Speed 101 km hr 63 MPH 55 Kts Reflex Sport MTOW 1040 Ibs 472 5 kg discontinued Climb Rate 5 m sec 1000 FPM Best Climb Speed 104 km hr 65 MPH 56 Kts Reflex Competition MTOW 1040 Ibs 472 5 kg Climb Rate 4 5 m sec 880 FPM Best Climb Speed 104 km hr 65 MPH 56 Kts Reflex Rival MTOW 1060 Ibs 482 kg discontinued Climb Rate 4 8 m sec 945 FPM Best Climb Speed 104 km hr 65 MPH 56 Kts RIVAL S MTOW 1160 lbs 526 kg Climb Rate 4 8 m sec 945 FPM Best Climb Speed 104 km hr 6
127. wer to prevent over pitching 5 Recover and Resume desired flight path Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 41 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo 3 3 12 2 Nose Down Attitude To recover from the situation where the nose of the aircraft pitches down more than 30 degrees from the horizontal proceed as follows 1 Raise Attitude push Out as long as the wings are not banked greater than 30 degrees otherwise follow spiral dive recovery 2 Apply Power if airspeed is below maneuvering speed 3 Recover from Dive and Resume desired flight path 3 3 13 Instrument Failure or Warnings Instrument failure may happen through an electrical fault or through exposure to High Intensity Radio Fields HIRF The aircraft is equipped with a digital engine and flight management and monitoring system If there is a problem with the digital system or a warning for fuel or any engine monitoring parameters is flashing along with the red lighted Warning lamp on the switch plate the correct procedure is to try and fly to the nearest safe landing area execute a precautionary emergency landing and investigate the cause of the malfunction Correct the problem before flying again If you get to VNE or other flight parameter danger situation warning you may also get a flashing warning about AIRSPEED and similar until you correct the situation In such cases correct the flight situation that you have exceeded AI
128. x Takeoff 880 C 1620 F Power Maximum at max 850 C 1560 F Continuous Power Normal EGT 800 C 1472 F FUEL PRESSURE Maximum Fuel Pressure 0 4 bar 5 8 psi Minimum Fuel Pressure 0 15 bar 2 2 psi AMBIENT OPERATING TEMPERATURE Maximum 50 C 120 F Minimum 25 C 13 F Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 27 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo 2 4 Engine Operating Media Please refer to your engine Operator s manual section for Operating media approved for your engine 2 5 Fuel and Oil Capacity 2 5 1 Fuel Capacity Fuel Capacity Unusable Fuel Capacity 14 5 US Gallons 54 9 Liters 1 3 US Gallons 4 9 Liters 17 5 US Gallons 66 2 Liters 1 3 US Gallons 4 9 Liters OPTIONAL NO BRS 2 5 2 Oil Capacity Oil Tank Capacity 912 series engines 3 12 Liters or 3 3 Quarts NOTE Revo models built after September 2013 are equipped with a Curtis quick drain oil system for draining the oil reservoir This part is available for previous models O Evolution Aircraft Inc 2014 28 Pilot Operating Handbook POH and Flight Training Supplement Evolution Revo 2 6 Aircraft Operational and Maneuvering Limits 2 6 1 Center of Gravity Limits Center of gravity limits in a flex wing weight shift control aircraft are controlled by hang block position on the keel of the wing The carriage attaches to the wing through this universal junctio

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