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different direction and has failed to notice the differ- ence and has not corrected the wing over the center of the cart, then the wing can pull the cart over. The cart will be pulled over when the wing has been given the required airspeed to create the necessary lift to over- come the weight of the cart. 

Since a taxiing cart has all its wheels on the ground, friction exists between the ground and the wheels. The friction causes the cart to travel in a particular di - rection. If the wing is in the air and pulling the cart in a different direction, opposing forces may be working against each other. You must prevent the wing from gaining enough force (horizontal lift) to pull the cart over on its side. Hence, caution must be used during taxi turns. Therefore, if the wing is not centered, and all the wing’s cells are not open, or the suspension or steering lines are not clear of debris and free of frame obstructions, DO NOT increase the throttle to provide the wing enough airspeed to generate lift. Either shut down or slow down while pointing the cart into the wind and then correctly build the wing. 

On a takeoff or landing, when you get hit with an un- expected side gust of wind, or try to take off before the wing is centered, the cart may be placed into a condition where it could be pulled over on its side by the horizontal lift of the wing. During a pull-over, you will react to one of two possible situations: 

1. Your cart is lifting on one side, but you still have time to recover. 

2. Your cart is up on one wheel; past the point of recovery and beginning to tip over. 

In the first situation, to enhance the recovery, imme - diately remove the lifting force from the wing by re- ducing the groundspeed (i.e., reduce engine RPM via the throttle). 

In the second and most uncomfortable situation of not being able to prevent the pull-over: 

1. Immediately place the magneto switches OFF, to turn OFF the engine and stop the propeller. 

2. Do not try to prevent the pull-over with your body (i.e., sticking out your arms and legs). Pull your arms and legs up into a tuck position to protect your limbs. When the aircraft comes to a stop, immediately unstrap and get out of the cart. 

3. In the event the situation does not conflict with the provisions of Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Volume 5, Chapter VIII, Part 830 (49 CFR 830), move the unit back into an upright position (to prevent gas and oil from spilling out). 

Keep in mind the above paragraph does NOT imply a wing pull-over should ever be a normal or periodi- cal occurrence. These accidents can cause death or serious injuries and damage to your aircraft. With the proper training and understanding, a wing pull-over is easily prevented during the takeoff roll if you: 

1. Keep the cart headed into the wind. 

2. Stay calm, relaxed and don’t rush your takeoff roll. 

3. Realize it is the airspeed that is giving the wing lift, so slow down if you feel side lift and one rear wheel rising in a tipping fashion. 

4. Let the cart settle back on all wheels as you maintain your heading into the wind. 

5. Let the wing settle overhead, and allow all the cells to fully inflate. 

6. Re-check the lines to make sure they are free and unrestricted. 

7. Verify you do not have a “pig-tail” in the rear of the wing fabric or a friction knot in the lines. 

8. Get your wing repositioned for takeoff, or abort the takeoff and get situated. 

## Engine Failure on Climbout 

Urgency characterizes all power loss or engine fail - ure occurrences after lift-off. In most instances, the pilot has only a few seconds after an engine failure to decide the course of action and execute it. Unless pre - pared in advance to make the proper decision, there is a chance the pilot will make a poor decision, or make no decision at all and allow events to rule. 

The altitude available is, in many ways, the control - ling factor in the successful accomplishment of an 

