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# Total The total energy tube is kept in the pocket in the cockpit. # Slide it into the hole in the fuselage halfway between the wings and the tail, with the two holes facing backwards.
=== Install # Batteries go into the holders behind the pilot's head and are held in by straps. Make sure the batteries ===aren't loose.# Plug battery wires into the connectors.
# Batteries are stored in Over time the back of battery life declines. Inform the hangar and equipment officer if they are marked CU# Batteries go into the holders behind running out of juice early in the pilot's head and are held by straps# Plug battery wire into connectorsday.
→Rigging
# Put the starboard pin in first, all the way if you can.
# Repeat for the second pin.
# Rotate the pins so that handles meet at the bottom and '''lock them in place with the safety catch halfway between the pins'''.
# Person 2 can now relax.
Some people have success putting the first pin in half way, then getting the second pin in, and returning to the first. Do this if you are struggling. We also have a white machined plastic rigging aid in the green bag. You can put this in the holes and rotate it to attempt alignment.
=== Lower the wheel and remove from dolly ===
# Lower the main wheel using the lever in the cockpit. Take the opportunity to check the tyre and wheel brake condition.
# Lower the jack using the long bar; take the tension off the pin, pull the pin out, then gently lower the ramp.
# Gently push the glider backwards to be clear of the the belly dolly.
=== Connecting the tail plane ===
This step can be done before moving the glider off the dolly if required.
# Collect the tailplane bolt, allen key and wire tool from the green bag.
# Push the wing root dollies to the back of the trailer, out of the way.
# Person 1 & 2 stand in the trailer at each end of the tailplane, which is attached to the roof of the trailer.
# Person 2 (at the back of the trailer facing forwards) supports the tailplane.# Person 1 (at the front facing backwards) pushed pushes the handle on the back support roof mount to his leftrelease the tail, making sure the support will tailplane doesn't drop and person 1 catches it so that it does not crash into anything.# Remove the tailplane from the trailer and avoid scratching the glider with itor tripping over the ramp.# Lower the tailplane onto the fin (putting the tailplane mount in the big square hole) and then push backwards firmly to lock in place.# Use the metal wire to pull back the small metal loop on the top of the tail plane, and place the bolt into the tailplane a do . Do the first few turns by hand to avoid cross threading, then tighten up with the allen key. Slot the wire lock into the closest bolt slot once it gets tight. {{Warning|Note that the metal loop is very fragile. If it gets damaged it will need cutting out of the tailplane, which is very expensive.}}# Tighten Return the bolt as far as it will go wire tool and then loosen one notch, the metal loop will fit into one of the cuts in allen key to the boltgreen bag. === Lower the main wheel === # Lift the fuselage up using the jack if required # Lower the main wheel using the lever in the cockpit# Lower the jack using the bar stored on the left inside side of the trailer# Gently push the glider back on the belly dolly
=== Connect the controls ===
{{Warning|This is a safety critical action and must be done correctly; check and double check control connections.}}
# Remove silver wing guards from each wing, careful not to bash the point where the aileron connectors are.# Remove the protector from fiberglass cover on the fuselage (you can use the same wire tool as is used for the elevator to open the flap).# Trim the glider fully rearwards (nose up) to help with connecting the elevator control.
# Connect each control by:
## Pulling down the collar
## 2 x ailerons
# Ailerons and air brake controls can be accessed from the little panel behind the cockpit.
# Roll the connection around in your fingers and make sure it doesn't pop off.
# Once controls are connected, close and lock the little panel. '''Make sure that the little panel is taped up securely with a wing tape, as the locking mechanism does not lock it fully.'''
{{Warning|Proper positive control checks are critical here.}}
=== Install total energy tube ===
## '''Don’t push too far, the lip on the total energy tube should be flush with the glider, don’t push it any further or you will damage the glider'''
## '''If it is pushed too far the tube would be blocked and there will not be any reading of on the vario'''# === Install batteries and parachute === The batteries are stored in the back of the hangar and are marked CU. The two small holes on parachute is in a black bag in the bottom of the tube should face backwardsmain CGC 'chute cupboard. Make sure to DI it like you would any 'chute.
=== Install Vertica (optional) ===
