moyes LITESPORT 4, Owner'S Manual

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LITESPORT OWNERS MANUAL
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Version 1.01
PRE-FLIGHT CHECK
As with most high performance hang gliders, much of the hardware and structure is
enclosed within the sail to improve the aerodynamics of the wing. This means that it is
necessary to inspect the important structural components by looking inside the sail. It is
important to develop a consistent pre-flight routine that incorporates all the necessary
checks. If a distraction interrupts the routine, the pre-flight should be re-started to
ensure that 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 mounted correctly and that the bridle
runs cleanly to the carabineer. If your harness height from the base bar needs
adjustment, it is best to acquire the correct length hang loop from your Moyes agent.
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 zipper and inspect the cross bar limiting wire. Pull the VG
on and off to confirm that the system is operating smoothly.
4. Inspect the interior of each wing, looking at the back of the leading edges, the cross
bar, and the cross bar junctions.
5. Check the apex of the control frame, ensuring all nuts are secure and thread is
showing beyond the nut. Check that the upper upright end pins are secure.
6. Sight along the keel and move to the nose section where all nuts and bolts should
be checked. Test the nose catch and ensure that the keel batten is located
correctly. Re-attach the nose fairing.
7. Sight along each leading edge to confirm a similar degree of leading edge deflection
(curve). Uneven curves will indicate a bent or damaged tube. While sighting along
the leading edges, check each wing for dive stick symmetry, i.e. equal twist for the
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
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