Cheetah 160
Owner’s Manual
a trip on the plane. Hence the use an old glider bag etc. if possible over your glider bag and packing.
Finally a cover that shows damage is quite useful. i.e. if you use a cardboard box and somebody drives a
747 over it you will be able to see the tyre marks on the box.
If you are lucky you may have a purpose made box or bag. (Avian make an armoured short pack glider
bag. It speeds up the process of short packing and provides good protection. If you are making more than
one trip it is a small price to pay for peace of mind. see www.hanggliding.co.uk or contact Avian.)
STORAGE
The correct storage of your glider will also greatly increase its life. The glider should always be stored:
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well packed
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completely dry
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well supported
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in a dark, cool and dry place.
The glider should always be stored dry. The sail is made from anti-mould treated cloth but extended
storage wet might never-the-less encourage mildew. Wet storage will greatly increase corrosion of the
airframe wires and fasteners. Salt water will of course be many times more damaging. After flying on the
coast the glider should be washed with fresh water. Always try and store your glider inside. If it is wet
leave the bag open and try and open the glider out to dry properly as soon as possible. It is important to
keep the glider out of the sun when not in use as exposure to UV radiation damages the sail. Use the thick
bag supplied and if at all possible store in the dark.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
The tension strop gets caught
When rigging the glider and spreading the wings the tension strop should appear through the keel-pocket.
If it does not, stop and check to see where it is caught rather than force it. Check for any damage to the
tension strop before flying. To stop this getting caught again, make sure that the elastic attached to the
strop is tight enough so that it disappears into the keel when fully rigged. Also check that the strop has no
twists in it and that the elastic loop is on the outside of the stainless tang (i.e. not next to the keel) when
the tension is released.
The tension strop is difficult to pull on
1. The tension strop might be twisted around the cross tube centre junction. When freed, inspect the strop
for damage and replace if necessary. Try and keep the strop twist free.
2. The side wire is caught:
a) The side wire is caught behind a batten end or wrapped around the control frame: Release the wire,
check for damage and replace if necessary.
b) The side wire is twisted at the junction with the leading edge. (The wire kinked over the tang): Release
the wire, check for damage and replace if necessary check the side wire nut and bolt. (The kinking of this
wire is more likely if the tang is very loose. The tang should offer some resistance to movement with light
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