# F **l i**  **g h**  **t T**  **r a**  **i n**  **i n**  **g**

**S u**  **p p**  **l e**  **m e**  **n t**  **(including Transistion Training Program**  **)**

**November 13 ,**  **2012**

# Flight Training Supplement

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## I **Revision Table Rev Level**  **Reason for change Date Released**  **Approved NC**  **Initial Release 6/28/10**  **TT 1**  **Production Release Updates 7/8/2011**  **TT 2**  **Prod uction Release Updates**  **2/1/2012 TT**  **3 Transition Training**  **Program A dditions**  **10/ 19** **/2012 TT**  **4 Transition Training Program Updates**  **11/13 /2012**  **TT**



## II **General** The Maverick has flight controls and systems that are unique from other current production S - LSA powered parachutes. This document explains some differences and unique skill requirements. It also includes transition training notes and exercises for powered parachutes pilots transitioning from general aviation aircraft and from c onventional powered parachute s to the Maverick. You m ust have a Sport Pilot Powered Parachute or other applicable rating to pilot a SLSA/ELSA powered parachute. This aircraft flies at approximately 40 mph at cruise. Be aware that this is faster than a ty pical S - LSA powered parachute. It is necessary for all pilots to get appropriate training for this aircraft . Serious injury and/or death can result if appropriate training and skills are not achieved . The Powered Parachute Flying Handbook (FAA docume nt # FAA- H - 8083 - 29) is a “must read” before flight in a powered parachute. **In the case of all flight operations, including transition training specified in this Supplement, pilots should comply with all Federal A**  **viation Regulations and all federal and sta**  **te highway requirements. If operating**  **under the privileges and limitations of FA**  **A Exemption No. 10299**  **and any other yet -** **to**   ** be** **- granted exemptions**  **, a copy of the Exemption (s)**  **must be carried on board the aircraft during all**  **operations .**  The training program contained herein should only be performed wit h an authorized CFI that has completed training with an Itec authorized instructor . To make an appointment or attain list of current Itec authorized instructors, call or email Troy Townsend at 352 - 465 - 4545 ema il troy@m avericklsa.com .

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## III **For non**  **- pow**  **ered parachute pilot** **s transitioning to**  **the M averick**  **The unique factors of powered parachute operation are directly counter to flight habits developed in**  **flying fixed -** **wing and other non -**  **p owered**  **- p**  **arachute aircr aft.**  **Ap propriate training to safely operate this aircraft is the responsibility of the operator.**  **( All**  **pilots should**  **review the information below for transitioning PPC pilots and complete**  **the training exercises**  **provide in Section IV**  **below.)** 1. Obtain proper training from a certified powered parachute instructor . 2. On take - off , the pilot can experience the feeling of unusual high angle - of- attack and the tendency is to reduce p ower, this can result in a nose - low high sink rate into the ground. 3. The pilot must k eep climb power until reaching a safe altitude before reducing power. 4. Should an engine failure occur during departure, prepare to flare to avoid having the wing surge forward. 5. The flare is a learned skill requiring specific timing for landing. If not don e properly , it can result in very high decent rate at touchdown. 6. Fixed - wing pilots are trained to flare for landing by pulling a control device. Flaring in a powered parachute requires an instinct to “push . ”

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## IV **For po we**  **red p arachute pilots transitio**  **ning to the Maverick The**  **Ma verick has 4**  **distinct differences from a "typical"**  **powered p arachute**  **:** 1. A dri ve system that operates the t ransaxle for ground operation OR the p ropeller for flight. 2. A steering w heel which is the primary input for directional c ontrol for BOTH ground o peration and flight. (It is important to be familiar with the back - up powered parachute traditional flight controls – steering pedals). 3. A Wi ng Deployme nt System which includes a spar and ma st. This system is unique and mu st be un derstood. 4. A d ual t hrottle s ys tem : an automotive - sty le gas pedal and a friction - lever throttle . **On the following pages are training modules for each of these**  **unique operational features.**

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### Training Module **#1: Drive/Fly Transition**  **Lesson Objective** - To assure pilot familiarity and competency in transitioning the Maverick safely from drive - mo de to flightmo de and from flight- mo de to drive - mo de . **Lesson** - The Maverick has one engine and two transmissions. One transmission sends power to the wheels for ground drive and the other to the propelle r for flying. Only one transmission can be actively connected with the engine at any given time. The procedure to tran sfer the power train from drive - mode to flight- mo de is as follows: 1. Shift the ground t rans mi ssion to the neutral positio n. The s hifters are located on the floor t o the right of pilot . There are two levers : on e for forward - neutral - reverse and one for low range - neutral - high range. The middle position for both is neutral. 2. Transition from ground belt d riv e to propeller drive by pushing safety lock pin s, moving the transition collar to propeller d r i ve position (aft on the engine shaft) , and allow safety lock pin s to return to the spring - loaded, locked position. Verify proper transition by verifyin g that locking pins are in the same position relative to the collar that they were before shifting . Wh en rotating with the transition collar, the ends of the pins should not interfere with or collide with the continuously variable transmission (CVT). If th ey do, the transition is not com plete. 3. Verify the propeller is en gaged to the engine. If the propeller can spin easily by hand, it is not engaged to the engine. If both the propeller and CVT spin when spinning the propeller by hand, the transition collar is not in a locked position. Repeat steps 2 and 3. The procedure to transfer the power train from flight- mode to drive - mo de is as follows: 1. Shift ground t ransmission to the neutral position. The shifters are located on the floor to the right of pilot. 2. Shift from propeller d rive to ground belt d rive by pushing safety lock pins, moving the transition collar to ground belt drive position (forward on the engine shaft), and allow safety lock pins to return to the spring - loaded, locked position. Verify proper transition by verifying that locking pins are in the same position relative to the collar that they were before shifting. Wh en rotating with the transition collar, the ends of the pins should not interfere with or collide with the continuously variabl e transmission (CVT). If they do, the transition is not com plete. 3. Verify the transaxle is engaged to the engine. The propeller should spin easily by hand. If the propeller does not spin freely when turned by hand, the transition collar is not in a lock ed position. Repeat steps 2 and 3. 

### Training Module #1: **Training Exercise (Ground**  **- based)** 

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Date: Document #: 11/13/2012 6 of 13 500601 1. Wh ile operating the Maverick in (ground) drive - mo de, c lear the area and d rive to a suitable take - off area. 2. Come to a complete stop . 3. Shift Maverick into neutral by putting both shift levers in their neutral positions. 4. Turn off engine. Exit the aircraft. 5. Complete Steps 2 and 3 (above) for converting from drive - mo de to flight- mo de . 6. Enter aircraft. Clear the area and start the engine . 7. Clear the area and ta xi around. Get familiar with using the foot throttle in the ground - mo de . 8. Repeat th e process; transitioning from the flight- mo de to drive - mo de and drive around . **Completion Standard** - The pilot should be able to show competency in mechanically transit ioning the Maverick from drive - mo de to flight- mo de and from flight- mo de to drive - mo de ,without assistance or guidance from another. The qualified trainer should endorse the pilot's logbook with the following notation: "Satisfactory completed the Maverick Sport drive -fly

transition indoctrination." and sign and date the endorsement.

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### Training **Module #2**  **: "Fly**  **- b**  **y -** **Wire" Steering and Conventional (Manual) Steering Lesson Objective**  - To assure pilot familiarity with and competenc y in operating the uniqu e Maverick steering system. **Lesson** - Steering and flaring of the Maverick can be performed exactly like a conventional powered parachute : p ush the left auxiliary steering pedal for left turn and righ t auxiliary steering pedal for right turn; push both to flare. The Maverick also has an electric Fly- By-Wi re Steering System. This system can be used in conjunction with pedal steering or in dependent of the auxiliary pedal steering. However, pedal steering and pedal flare is always ava ilable whether using t he fly- by- wire steering system or not. The system consists of a left and right linear servo motor /actuator . These are attached to the wing steering lines that are controlled by the steering w heel. If you want to turn left, turn the steering wheel left, an d vice versa for the right. To engage the electric Fly- by-Wi re s teering, turn on the " Fly" switch on the instrument panel. V erify the electric steering is functioning correctly by turning the steering wheel both directions and verifying proper steering input, which results in proper cylinder deflection. Steering left should cause the left steering actuator to pull on the steering line, and steering right should cause the right steering actuator to pull on the steering line. In the event of an engine fa ilure, the electric steering will continue to work normally , as long as the battery power is adequate . Just before landing , a "p edal flare " should be executed by pushing both auxiliary pedals at the same time, as traditional in a ty pical powered parachute . If an electrical failure occurs, immediately turn off the " F ly" s witch on the instrument panel and steer with auxiliary steering p edals. Land as soon as safely practical. 

### Training Module #2: **Training Exercise (Ground**  **- based)**  This training exercise can be practiced in a hanga r or virtually anywhere the Maverick is located . 1. Turn master switch ON. 2. Turn wheel left and right; notice that steering cylinders do not mo ve. 3. Center steering whe el - confirmed by noting front wheels are straight. 4. Turn ON the "Fly" sw itch on the instrument panel . 5. Turn left . N otice that the left steering servo motor /actuator mo ves fast if you turn the steering wheel fast and slow if you move the steering wheel slow and stop when the steering wheel stops. 6. Turn right and note same operation of the right steering servo motor /actuator. **Completion Standard** -

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Date: Document #: 11/13/2012 8 of 13 500601 The pilot should be able to show competency in safety checking the integrated steering s ys tem, without assistance or guidance from another. The qualified trainer should e ndorse the pilot's logbook with the following notation: "Satisfactory completed Maverick Sport integrated steering system indoctrination." and sign and date the endorsement.

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### Training Module #3 **: Wing Deployment Sy** **stem Lesson Objective**  - To assure p ilot familiarity with and competenc y in operating the unique Maverick W ing Deployment System. **Lesson** - The Wi ng Deployme nt System consists of mast (vertical pole) and spar (horizontal pole). This system enables the Maverick to accommodate light crosswi nd components and eliminates the need to kite the parachute from the ground. The mast and spar s ys tem hold the wing in a position that, only with relative wind, is flight ready. The spar is attached to the mast and extends to form a semi - rigid support fo r the leading edge of the parachute. The mast has ropes internally and a mechanism that allows a pilot/operator to raise the spar for flight and , after flight, to l ower it in a controlled manner. These mast and spar systems are not structural or safety- of-flight s ys tems. ‘Line control’ is also implemented to prevent lines from being caught in the propeller when the parachute is not inflated. It is the responsibility of the operator to understand how to properly use the Maverick Wi ng Deployme nt System and its effect on flight characteristics of this aircraft . Setting up the W ing Deplo ym ent System for flight- mo de : 1. If possible, point the Maverick into the wind. The parachute will tend to weathervane to a flying position (into the wind) , so consider this w hen deploying the wing and planning a taxi route. At all tim es , avoid allowing the parachute and spar to wrap around the mast which could allow the parachute to act like a sail and place excessive forces on the mast, spar, and cart. 2. Assemble the sections of mast . 3. Seat mast foot to vehicle, raise mast, and clamp and lock in the upper bracket. 4. Unfold spar and extend it with the parachute. Make sure all telescoping sections are fully extended except the most outboard section. The spar tips and most outboa rd parachute line attachment loops (on the most outboard edge of the most outboard OPEN cells) should be connected by a ring. 5. Attach tether on spar to mast. 6. Attach spar to the hoist clip. 7. Hoist s par and parachute and secure at flight position . Be care ful to check for and address parachute lines caught on parts of the Maverick that may prevent the parachute from being hoisted. Lower the spar and parachute if needed to untangle lines or undo any line snags. Especially if setting up in windy conditions, complete the hoisting process rapidly , as the chute is generally more controllable and chances of the spar and parachute wrapping around the mast are lower if the parachute is hoisted. Stowing the Wi ng Deployme nt System for drive - mo de : 1. If you have not already done so, engage line control before stopping the taxi after landing. 2. Turn off the engine. 3. If possible, point the Maveric k into the wind (or do this in S tep 1 , if convenient ) .

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Date: Document #: 11/13/2012 10 of 13 500601 4. Lower the spar and parachute with the hoisting mechanism in the lowerin g mode. Be careful to avoid getting any part of the parachute or lines on the engine or exhaust surfaces as they may be hot and could damage the parachute or lines. 5. Retract the spar sections and pack the parachute into its compartment. Fold the spar duri ng this activity or afterwards. Place the spar on top of the parachute and close the parachute compartment. 6. Unclip the tether from the mast and the spar from the hoist rope. 7. Unclamp and lower mast and unseat foot from vehicle. 8. Disassemble the mast, put it in its bag, and stow it on the vehicle. 

### Training Module #**3 :**  **Training Exercise (Ground**  **- based)**  Practice setting up and stowing the Wi ng Deployme nt System. Practice taxiing with the wing in the flightmo de. This exercise will give you a feel of taxiing around with the wing up but without the propeller spinning to add a level of safety as you learn how to taxi 1. Clear the area and drive to a suitable open area. 2. Position the Maverick into the wind . 3. Prepare the Wi ng Deployme nt System for flight- mo de per T rai ning Module #3. 4. Taxi around in transaxle drive - mo de ; so ground transmission is engaged propeller is NOT spinning wing is in flight mode. Start you taxi into the wind and then make gentle turns, carefully steering the win g around turns. (Note: The fly switch should be on and the wing will steer as you turn the steering wheel) If the steering wheel is not steering the wing around at a rate that matches your turn, add pedal input to help it around the turn. 5. Stow the W ing Deplo ym ent System for drive - mo de per Training Module #3. **Completion Standard** - The pilot should be able to show competency in safel y deploying and stowing the Maverick Wi ng Deployment System , without assistance or guidance from another. The qualified trainer should endorse the pilot's lo gbook with the following notation: "Satisfactory completed the Maverick Sport Maverick Wi ng Deployment System indoctrination." and sign and date the endorsement.

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### Training Module #4 **: Throttle Lesson Objective**  - To assure pilot familiarity with and competenc y in operating the integrated Maverick dual - throttle system. **Lesson** - The Maverick has a dual throttle s ys tem: an automotive - sty le gas pedal and a friction - lever throttle. They are interconnected and either can be used independently or togeth er. (Be sure to understand the interaction between the two throttles). CAUTION: These controls operate in parallel, so reducing throttle on one will not decrease the throttle held by the other. Applying brakes will not decrease the throttle setting. 

### Tr**aining Module #4: Training Exercise**  **(Ground -**  **based)** 1. Wh ile operating the Maverick in (ground) drive - mo de, clear the area and drive to a suitable practice area. 2. Convert the Maverick engine/transmission to the flight- mo de as detailed in Training Module #1 . 3. Taxi the Maverick in the practice area ; while using the foot throttle ( gas pedal) and t he conventional , friction - lever throttle. Notice that the foot throttle works in conjunction with the lever throttle and vice versa. ( The throttle friction control is only on the lever throttle. ) **Completion Standard** - The pilot should be able to show competency in operating the Maverick with both the foot throttle ( gas pedal) and the conventional, friction - lever throttle , without assistance or guidance from anothe r. The qualified trainer should endorse the pilot's logbook with the following notation: "Satisfactory completed indoctrination of the integrated Maverick Sport dual - throttle system ." and sign and date the endorsement.

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### Transition **Training Exercise # 5 (In**  **- flight)**  **Exercise Objective** - To assure pilot competency in operating the Maverick in flight, specifically operating the integrated steering system, the wing system and the dual - throttle systems. **This t raining exercise utilizes**  **Modules #2 through #4 training**  **in actual flying .**  **Carefully review the approved and**  **current Maverick Pilot Operating Handbook (POH)**  **for the specific model and serial**  **number aircraft to be flown .**  **Utilize all operational procedures in the POH for the conduct of the following**  **Transition Training Exercise.**  **The current POH**  **can be downloaded at www.mavericklsa**  **.com .**  1. Prepare the aircraft for flight as indicated in Training Modules #1 to #4 and in compliance with the approved and current Maverick POH . a. Deploy the Wi ng Deployment Sys tem for flight- mo de . b. Turn M aster S witch ON and verify the electric fly- by- wire steering is functioning properly . 2. P erform normal takeoff using hand throttle . 3. Clim b to 500 feet AGL . C lear the area for other traffic . 4. T rim for straight- and - level flight . 5. T urn left and right us ing only conventional ( auxiliary pedal steering) control. Verify steering wheel is centered . 6. T urn left and right using only steering wheel; first with 30 degrees bank angle, then approximately 45 deg rees bank angle. Repeat to gain p roficiency of tim ing and velocity of turning the steering wheel to t he resultant flight performance. 7. R eturn to straight and level flight . 8. P ut ri ght foot on foot throttle. E qualize the foot throttle by depressing the pedal until slightly mo re RPM to the engine is felt. H old that position with foot throttle and pu ll back fully on hand throttle. The foot throttle is now primary . Using only the foot throttle to change altitude, climb to 600 feet AGL, then descend to 400 feet AGL , then climb back to 500 fe et AGL . Repeat this procedure multiple times to attain proficiency in the use of the foot throttle. Return to hand throttle use by bringing throttle forward and then reducing/eliminating foot throttle pedal pressure . Repeat this procedure multiple times to attain proficiency in the transition between foot throttle to hand throttle use. 9. Prepare for landing. As a ty pical powered parachute , the Maverick can be flared with throttle or pedal flare. (Refer to POH for normal operation.) Execute 5 "touch - an d - goes" with the hand throttle and 5 "touch - and - goes" with the foot throttle. For a flare landing , you mu st use only the hand throttle. 10. Perform a full - stop landing, stow the Wi ng Deployme nt System and complete the transition to drive mo de . **Completion S tandard**  - The pilot should be able to show competency in operating the Maverick in flight, utilizing the unique features of the Maverick Sport: the integrated steering system, W ing Deployment System and the dual - throttle systems. Com petency should incl ude conducting the ma neuvers while ma intaining an altitude of +/- 100

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Date: Document #: 11/13/2012 13 of 13 500601 feet and executing 5 take - off and landing without the instructor providing any guidance and while ma intaining the safety of the aircraft. The qualified instructor should endorse the pil ot's logbook with the following notation: "Satisfactory completed indoctrination of the Maverick Sport unique flight- related features, including the integrated steering system, Wi ng Deployme nt System and the dual - throttle ." and sign and date the endorseme nt. END