LITESPEED RX
OWNERS MANUAL
Version 2
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PERFORMANCE TUNING
This section has been included in the manual to ensure that pilots have the right
information about modifications for performance and handling. The Litespeed RX’s have
a very nice set-up out of the box, and each glider will have been flown and possibly
adjusted to ensure it has the right characteristics.
The Moyes Litespeed RX is a fourth generation topless glider and differs considerably
from the first generation gliders. There are steps that can be taken to slightly increase
high speed glide performance, but unlike earlier topless gliders, this does not simply
involve lowering the dive struts. It is no secret that one could compromise the safety of
early topless gliders and achieve better performance, however this old rule does not
apply to the Litespeed RX. The nature of the sail and stability system allows for an
extremely low amount of twist with excellent safety.
The dive stick adjustment on the Litespeed RX is very sensitive. If lowered even slightly,
the glider will become less stable, and performance gains are absolutely minimal.
Simply:
DO NOT LOWER YOUR DIVE STICKS.
Eccentric ring adjustment.
The Litespeed RX has two eccentric rings along the leading edge tubes that can be
rotated to change the characteristics of the glider. The eccentric ring at the exit of the
glass tip (refer to ‘fixing a spiral’) can be rotated backward to lower the angle at which
the glass tips exit the leading edge. Rotating the carbon fibre exit ring will reduce the
pitch stability of the glider. There is also an eccentric ring located in the mid-section at
the first major leading edge step down. If the mid sleeve eccentric ring is rotated
backward (fat section to the bottom) the outer leading edge will angle slightly up.
Adjustment of these rings has an effect on both spiral stability and bar pressures. If done
correctly, you can customise the pitch pressures and thermalling characteristics of the
glider with small adjustments.
Some modifications listed below will bring the glider out of its certified
configuration and may deem the glider less safe in turbulence.
WARNING
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Be sure to fully read this section before making any modifications to the original
glider set-up.
WARNING
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