LITESPORT OWNERS MANUAL
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Performance Tuning
This section has been included in the manual to ensure that pilots have accurate
information about modifications for performance and handling. The Litesports have a
very nice set up straight out of the box, having been flown and adjusted to ensure
optimum flight characteristics.
The Moyes Litesport is a state of the art king posted glider that utilizes design features
not seen on other commercially available 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 was no secret that one could
compromise the safety of earlier gliders to achieve greater performance. However, this
old rule does not apply to the Litesport. The design of the sail and stability system
allows for an extremely low degree of twist and yet still maintains excellent safety.
The dive stick adjustment on the Litesport is very sensitive. If lowered even slightly, the
glider will become less stable and performance gains are absolutely minimal.
Simply: DO NOT LOWER THE DIVE STRUTS.
Eccentric Rings Adjustment
The Litesport has a series of eccentric rings along the length of the leading edge tubes,
which can be rotated to change the flight characteristics of the glider. Two sets of these
rings can be used for fine tuning. The eccentric ring at the exit of the fibreglass tip can
be rotated backward to lower the angle at which the glass tips exit. Rotating the
fibreglass 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, the outer leading edge will angle slightly up.
Adjustment of these rings has an effect on both spiral stability and bar pressures. With
small adjustments, the pitch pressure and thermalling characteristics of the glider can be
customised.
Some modifications listed below will 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
!
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