LITESPEED RX
OWNERS MANUAL
Version 2
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PRE-FLIGHT CHECK
You must look inside the sail to check many of the important structural components. You
should develop a consistent routine that incorporates all the necessary checks. If you
are distracted during the routine, you should start again to ensure nothing has been
missed.
1.
As you should have already attached your harness to the glider, check that it is set
up correctly. Ensure that your parachute is well maintained and stowed appropriately
and that the bridle runs cleanly to the carabineer which is attached vertically to the
hang loop. If your harness height from base bar needs adjustment, it is best to
acquire the correct length loop from your Moyes dealer.
2.
Move up to the suspension system and verify that the dingle-dangle is rotated
perpendicular to the keel and is free from the nose batten pocket. Check the hang
loop and backup.
3.
Open the under surface zip and inspect the cross-bar retainer wire. Pull the VG on
and off a few times to check that the crossbars are moving freely and the VG system
is operating smoothly and is tied firmly to the clip. Inspect the interior of each wing,
looking at the back side of the leading edges, the crossbar, and the crossbar
junctions. Check that the cross bar centring wire is free. This wire is partly loose in
VG full off and should become tight when VG is 3/4 on.
4.
5.
Check the apex of the control frame ensuring all nuts are secure and thread is
showing beyond the nut on the bolt end.
6.
Sight along keel and move to the nose section, checking all nuts and bolts.
Test nose catch and ensure keel batten is located correctly. Re-attach nose fairing.
7.
Sight along each leading edge to confirm a similar amount of leading edge
deflection (curve). Uneven curves will indicate a bent or damaged leading edge.
While sighting down the leading edges check each wing for dive stick symmetry, i.e.
equal twist for left and right wing.
Check that all internal Velcro’s are attached and are of equal length. If one
side is disconnected or too loose, it may cause a significant turn.
IMPORTANT
!
It is easiest to inspect for tube damage when wings are slightly opened with
no battens in the sail. The entire length of the leading edge tubes can be
easily seen at this stage of the set up procedure through the under surface
zippers and centre zip. We recommended checking for dents or bends at this
stage of set up before each flight.
NOTE
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