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LITESPEED OWNERS MANUAL
Version 1.01
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PERFORMANCE TUNING
This section has been included in the manual to ensure that pilots hav e the right
information about modifications for performance and handling. The Litespeeds have a
v ery nice set-up out of the box , and each glider will have been flow n and possibly
modified to ensure it has the right characteristics.
The Moyes Litespeed is a second 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 inv olve
low ering the div e struts. It is no secret that one could compromise the safety of early
topless gliders and achiev e better performance, how ever this old rule does not apply to
the Litespeed. The nature of the sail and stability system allows for an ex tremely low
amount of tw ist w ith excellent safety.
The div e stick adjustment on the Litespeed is v ery sensitiv e. If low ered even slightly , the
glider w ill become less stable, and performance gains are absolutely minimal.
Simply : DO NOT LOWER YOUR DIVE STICKS.
Eccentric ring adjustment.
The Litespeed has a series of eccentric rings along the length of the leading edge tubes
w hich can be rotated to change the characteristics of the glider. Essentially , tw o sets of
these rings can be used for fine tuning. The eccentric ring at the exit of the fibre glass tip
(refer to ‘fix ing a spiral’) can be rotated backw ard to low er the angle at w hich the glass
tips ex it the leading edge. Rotating the fibre glass ex it ring w ill 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 dow n. If the mid sleeve eccentric ring is rotated backw ard (fat section
to the bottom) the outer leading edge w ill angle slightly up. Adjustment of these rings has
an effect on both spiral stability and bar pressures. If done correctly , you can customise
y our pitch pressures and thermalling characteristics of the glider with small adjustments.
Some modifications listed below w ill bring the glider out of its certified
configuration and may deem the glider less safe in turbulence.
WARNING
!
Be sure to fully read this section before making any modifications to the original
glider set-up.
WARNING
!