LITESPORT OWNERS MANUAL
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Version 1.01
DESCRIPTION OF DESIGN
Designed by elite competition pilots, the Moyes Litesport is intended for competition and
enjoyable high performance cross country flying. The Litesport utilises a planform similar
to the Litespeed.
The Litesport features a 7075T6 aluminium airframe, which allows a considerable weight
saving over more conventional alloys. The leading edge uses a step down taper design
with revised sleeving and tube diameters. This produces a lighter outer leading edge
with an improved flex distribution. The low roll inertia provides pleasant handling.
The elliptical fibreglass wing tip has been a feature of Moyes high performance gliders
since the early 80’s. The fibreglass tip creates better turn coordination compared to
conventional designs. With the VG fully engaged, the fibreglass tip produces a tighter
mainsail and more desirable washout distribution.
The pitch stability system utilises a cable braced outer aluminium sprog, providing
support for battens 8 and 9 via a transversal batten. This system was designed with
maximum strength and stiffness in mind, and demonstrates excellent structural integrity
under any flight load. In addition, the kingpost incorporates the G-string compensation
system, which lowers the rear of the sail when the VG is engaged. This allows the luff
line to adjust to the decrease in washout produced by the VG system.
The Litesport sail has a total of 8 internal cloth ribs. These ribs prevent the under
surface from ‘blowing down’, which makes pilot induced oscillations less likely. These
internal ribs are shaped to produce the desired under surface camber for low drag at
high speeds.
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