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Owner`s Manual
CHANGING HANG POSITION
Changing the hang position changes the pitch trim (or trim speed) of the glider.
Moving the hang point forwards increases the speed at which the glider will fly
without pilot input and moving it rearwards reduces the trim speed. The trim speed
must not be reduced too far. For safety the glider should always be trimmed faster
than stall speed. When changing the trim speed only move one hole on the channel at
a time.
The procedure for altering the hang position
Two 4mm Allen keys and some thread lock will be required. The Allen keys should
be in good condition. i.e. If the ends of the Allen key are at all rounded grind them
off or buy a new Allen key. Thread lock (e.g. Loctite Screwlock 222) can be
purchased from a car accessory shop.
The glider is easiest to work on in one of two positions:
With the wings open and the glider flat on the ground the kingpost channel can be
worked on from above.
Perhaps more easily with the glider fully rigged tail into wind and working from
below the sail. This can only be done in light winds. In this case release the nose
catch and unclip the tack hook on the top rear wire.
Place an Allen key in both of the Allen screws (1)
Undo one of the Allen screws (1)
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