Java Comp 150
Owner’s Manual
Appendix
THIN LOWER RIGGING FOR COMPETITION GLIDERS ONLY
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Rigging Cables: Thin Fore and Aft Lower Rigging
These wires are significantly thinner than standard and their use is recommended only for competition
flying. The main danger with these rigging wire lies in their thinness and thus sharpness. It is highly
recommended that a pilot using these wires flies with suitable face protection (i.e. Full Face helmet) and
gloves. Gloves will also be required for ground handling.
Strength and Life
These wire are approximately 1/3 of the strength of normal wires when new. Thus it is even more
important that kinked cables should be immediately replaced. Once a cable has a kink the strands are
damaged and replacement is the only cure. Before every flight check for cable damage along the entire
wire length. The most likely failure area lies immediately adjacent to the swaged fitting. Look carefully
for signs of strand fracture at this position. These wires are stainless and will not show corrosion or other
signs of ageing. In addition these wires have much less redundant strength. Thus it is especially important
to replace, even apparently undamaged rigging wires, every 100 hours of flying or more frequently.
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