Cheetah 160
Owner’s Manual
This is basically the reverse of removal of the leading edges:
1.
Open the sail out and remove padding from the end of the inner leading edge.
2.
Check the 5” lines on the inner ends of the outer leading edges. (These are marked with felt tip and
give visual confirmation that the leading edge is fully engaged.)
3.
IMPORTANT: Check that you have your outer leading edges in the correct sides. (CHECK THE
MARKS THAT YOU PUT ON THEM) When the glider is rigged the location for the tip batten
should be on the top front of the leading edge, the washout rod should point up to the top surface of
the sail and the datum on the tip cap should be facing backwards towards the trailing edge.
4.
Slide the outer into the inner leading edge. When almost home the leading edge should be twisted
slightly until the slot engages with the clevis pin. They should then be pushed fully home. Light
tapping with a mallet or something soft might be needed to slide the outer home completely. THIS IS
VERY IMPORTANT AND VISUAL CONFIRMATION THAT THE LEADING EDGE OUTER IS
FULLY HOME UP TO THE 5" LINE IS ESSENTIAL
5.
Remove the self tapping screws at the nose and replace the Allen screws at the tips only finger tight.
6.
Rig the glider. TAKE GREAT CARE TO PULL THE SAIL TOWARDS THE NOSE WHEN
OPENING THE WINGS OUT. THIS IS ESSENTIAL FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN
VERY SERIOUS SAIL DAMAGE.
7.
When the glider is fully rigged the tapping screws at the nose can be replaced. The eyelets should line
up with the screw holes, though it may be necessary to rotate the sail slightly first.
8.
Tighten the Allen bolts at the wing tips. These should only be tightened slightly so that they are not
loose. Do not over tighten as it might crush the leading edge.
9.
Check all fasteners especially those that have been replaced in your pre-flight check.
TRANSPORTATION BY AIR
Remember, your glider has to be loaded on and off the plane and get past the baggage handlers at both
airports. (Don't forget, it also has to make the return journey.)
The object is to
:
·
Make the glider as short as possible.
·
Protect the glider so that it will not get damaged in transit.
·
Make the package as light as possible with handles so it is easy for the baggage handlers to move. (If
they can’t lift it they’ll probably use a fork lift.)
·
Minimise the damage to the sail caused by packing the glider.
·
Make the whole operation simple, so that you can easily repeat the procedure for your trip home.
The type of damage you are trying to protect against
:
Damage through dragging the glider with one end dragging across the floor. Protect the ends with thick
cardboard or something that will not wear through too quickly.
Damage due to the glider being dropped on to an edge like a railing or the edge of a container truck. (If
the whole package has some padding this helps. Bubble wrap seems to be pretty good but difficult to
unpack and re-pack. You will need lots of sticky tape. Pack some for the return journey as well. Dirt:
Airports and aeroplane holds seem to be dirty places. If you've got a nice clean glider bag it won't be after
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