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Moyes Delta Gliders Pty. Ltd.
Version 1.01

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  • Page 1 LITESPORT owners manual Moyes Delta Gliders Pty. Ltd. Version 1.01...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Operating Limitations................6 Disclaimer.....................7 Assembly Procedures................8 Pre-Flight Check ................. 16 De-Rigging the Litesport ..............18 Flying The Moyes Litesport..............22 Tuning Hints..................26 Glider Care ..................30 Maintenance Schedule ............... 32 Sail Removal..................33 Checking The Litesport Stability System ..........34 AN Bolt Index.................

  • Page 4: Amendments

    LITESPORT OWNERS MANUAL AMENDMENTS Version Date Changes 1.00 20/08/2003 Created original owners manual. • 1.01 5/05/2004 Added Zoom Upright Assembly Drawing • Updated Stability System instructions Version 1.01...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Since 1967, Moyes Delta Gliders has strived to be on the cutting edge of developing hang gliders of the highest calibre. A family owned business operating under homespun values, we aim to provide a comprehensive international network to service all pilots.

  • Page 6: Description Of Design

    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.

  • Page 7: Specifications

    LITESPORT OWNERS MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS Model Size Litesport 4 Litesport 5 14.9 sp.m 13.8sq m Area 160 sp ft 149 sq ft 10 m 9.6 m Span 32.8 ft 31.5 ft 127 – 129 degrees Nose Angle 127 - 129 degrees Aspect Ratio 32.5 kg...

  • Page 8: Operating Limitations

    These tests confirmed the glider’s structural integrity and positive pitch stability throughout a broad range of angles of attack. The Moyes Litesport is capable of flying at speeds greater than the VA and VNE. We recommend the use of an accurate airspeed indicator to become familiar with control bar positions at these speeds and normal flying speeds.

  • Page 9: Disclaimer

    LITESPORT OWNERS MANUAL DISCLAIMER The owner and operator must understand that due to the inherent risk involved in flying such a unique vehicle, no warranty is made or implied, of any kind, against accidents, bodily injury, or death. Operations such as aerobatic manoeuvres or erratic pilot technique may produce equipment failure.
  • Page 10 LITESPORT OWNERS MANUAL GETTING STARTED Your new Moyes Litesport may have been shipped to you in the 4.5m breakdown form. If so, you can assemble your glider to its full length by following these assembly procedures. All references to ‘top’, ‘bottom’, ‘left’, and ‘right’ refer to the glider and pilot in flying mode.
  • Page 11 LITESPORT OWNERS MANUAL 3. Insert the right back section of the leading edge. The left and right back sections differ from each other in the mounting of the outer sprog. You can check this by picturing that the cable must be on the top of the leading edge and the sprog must fold outwards.

  • Page 12: Assembly Procedures

    LITESPORT OWNERS MANUAL ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES 1. Place the glider on the ground, zipper facing up. Open the bag, undo the ties, and remove the A-frame bottom padding and battens. 2. Assembly the A-Frame. NOTE With standard uprights, the uprights will naturally toe-in as shown in Picture 4. Hold the base bar and the upright, twisting the upright so the connection lines up.
  • Page 13 LITESPORT OWNERS MANUAL 5. Insert the ring of the lower front wires into the Bailey Block, making sure that the spring is firmly closed and the wires are not twisted. Picture 6 Attaching the front wires to the Bailey Block. NOTE Check that the bottom wires are not twisted or kinked and the hardware is properly aligned.
  • Page 14 LITESPORT OWNERS MANUAL 7. Carefully spread each wing, making sure that you do not raise them above the level of the keel. Ensure that the king post rises straight up. This prevents the twisting of the keel mount channel bracket. Picture 8 Spread the wings carefully.
  • Page 15 LITESPORT OWNERS MANUAL 9. The Litesport is equipped with a removable keel aft section. The glider can be left resting on it, facilitating the fitment of the washout strut and battens. If desired, the glider may now be raised onto its keel to complete the assembly. This also assists with keeping the sail clean by keeping the tips off the ground.
  • Page 16 LITESPORT OWNERS MANUAL 12. Fit the aluminium cup of the tip lever to the end of the tip rod and tension tip by rotating the flat end of the tip lever inboard. For extra leverage, place your thumb through the loop that is attached to the end of the tip lever. Make sure the tip lever is locked against the tip rod.
  • Page 17 LITESPORT OWNERS MANUAL 17. Insert the under surface battens through the small holes in the under surface. Once fully inserted, pull each batten back slightly to secure it within the pocket. 18. Fit the nose fairing using the attached Velcro patches. Picture 14 Insert the mylar tab on the nose fairing under the leading edge.

  • Page 18: Pre-Flight Check

    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.
  • Page 19 LITESPORT OWNERS MANUAL NOTE It is easiest to inspect for tube damage when wings are slightly opened with no battens in the sail. The entire length of the leading edge tubes can be easily seen at this stage of the set up procedure through the under surface zippers and centre zip.

  • Page 20: De-Rigging The Litesport

    LITESPORT OWNERS MANUAL DE-RIGGING THE LITESPORT Disassembly of the Litesport is almost a reversal of the set-up procedure. However, to avoid unnecessary damage a few important points must be remembered. 1. If desired, the Litesport can be disassembled on its keel. Picture 17 Removing the keel assists with assembly and disassembly of the glider.
  • Page 21 LITESPORT OWNERS MANUAL Folding the Sail Tips - METHOD 1 • Fold the leading edge back onto itself. • Roll the sail up from the trailing edge towards the leading edge. • Fit the sail and the outer dive strut into the boot. Folding the Sail Tips - METHOD 2 •...
  • Page 22 LITESPORT OWNERS MANUAL 10. Pull down on the top side wires. This will lower the compensator at the top of the king post, allowing the king post to be lowered onto the sail. IMPORTANT Make sure that the Dingle-dangle is rotated in-line with the keel for pack-up to prevent serious damage to the sail and spars.
  • Page 23 LITESPORT OWNERS MANUAL 14. Put the glider bag over the glider, and then lay the glider over on its back. Picture 22 Fit the bag over the glider 15. Disassemble the control frame. Fold the base tube out and lay the entire control frame assembly back onto the keel.

  • Page 24: Flying The Moyes Litesport

    FLYING THE MOYES LITESPORT Take-Off The Moyes Litesport has a neutral static balance and therefore is very easy to launch in calm or windy conditions, and on steep or shallow slopes. The nose should be held slightly above parallel with the slope, with the wings level. Your run should be a smooth acceleration with appropriate pitch control.
  • Page 25 LITESPORT OWNERS MANUAL Thermalling the Litesport Bank Angle and Airspeeds The Litesport is designed to thermal comfortably at a bank angle of 30 degrees and with an airspeed 4mph (6kph) above stall speed. Reducing the airspeed further can improve the climb rate, but some high siding is required to maintain a shallow bank angle. The sink rate of the glider improves only very slightly if the airspeed is reduced to the limit and at such a low airspeed there is some loss of control authority.
  • Page 26 This was achieved with a strong rigid dive strut system and the G-string compensated luff line. Moyes are extremely satisfied with the strength and stability of the Litesport. However, the risk of a tuck or tumble still remains, if extreme turbulence is encountered.
  • Page 27 LITESPORT OWNERS MANUAL When leaving a strong thermal one can expect significant turbulence at the edge of the thermal. Many pilots like to pull 3/4 VG to allow more control over the glider in this turbulence, however it must be remembered that this is the VG setting, which produces the lowest positive pitch moment at negative angles.

  • Page 28: Tuning Hints

    LITESPORT OWNERS MANUAL TUNING HINTS It can be noted that the staff at Moyes are more than willing to provide advice or help in the tuning of your glider. Feel free to contact Moyes on: T: +61 (0)2 9316-6466 F: +61 (0)2 9316-8488 E: moyes@moyes.com.au...
  • Page 29 For a right turn, raise the left strut 1/4 turn, and if adjustment is still needed lower the right side 1/4 turn. Continue this process until the glider is flying straight. If the process needs to be repeated more than twice consult your local Moyes dealer or Moyes Delta Gliders for advice. Version 1.01...
  • Page 30 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.
  • Page 31 LITESPORT OWNERS MANUAL How to Adjust the Eccentric Rings The mid section ring can be adjusted freely with no consequence to safety of the glider. Do not rotate these rings beyond the existing pre-drilled holes, as more rotation is unnecessary and will not provide any advantage. All references to adjustments are made relative to the centre location.

  • Page 32: Glider Care

    LITESPORT OWNERS MANUAL GLIDER CARE Your Moyes Litesport will require very little maintenance if you take extra time and care with your daily treatment and use of your glider. Storage Keep the glider in its bag, in a cool dry place. Store the glider off the floor or ground and free from contact with oils, solvents, or acidic substances.
  • Page 33 Never try to straighten a bent bolt. Straightening the bolt will cause significant work hardening and will dramatically reduce strength. All Moyes hang gliders use specially sourced aircraft quality bolts throughout the airframe, and should only be replaced by the exact bolt type available from your local Moyes Dealer.

  • Page 34: Maintenance Schedule

    6. Replace the lower side wires. Every 100 Hours (or annually) This inspection is best carried out by your local Moyes dealer or the Moyes factory. The sail must be removed, allowing for all components to be exposed and thoroughly examined.

  • Page 35: Sail Removal

    We suggest that you do not attempt to remove the sail if you are not familiar with this procedure. Contact your nearest Moyes dealer for assistance. 1. Lay the glider flat on the ground, unzip the glider bag, roll the glider over so that it is top side up, remove all the ties, and spread the wings a few feet.

  • Page 36: Checking The Litesport Stability System

    String c = a + b (obtain the correct distance from the table on the next page) Ruler For example, the Litesport 4 is 95mm below the top of the keel. Therefore; c = 95 b = 42 a = 95 – 42 = 48...

  • Page 37: An Bolt Index

    All measures are taken from the top of the keel, if string line falls below the keel, measure from bottom of keel and add the diameter of the keel (42mm). Batten Numbers Model VG Setting Litesport 4 Zoom Tight Standard Tight Litesport 5 Zoom Tight -116...

  • Page 38: Purchase Record

    LITESPORT OWNERS MANUAL PURCHASE RECORD Please complete this section for future reference. Glider Model and Size Purchase Date Serial Number Moyes Dealer (purchased from) Dealer Address MAINTENANCE LOG Date Work Completed Version 1.01...
  • Page 39 LITESPORT OWNERS MANUAL AN 4-31A Bolt AN4 Half Nut Limit Wire Small Plastic Washer Top Nose Plate Small Plastic Washer Medium Plastic Washer Plastic Saddle #10 Screw With Spacer Medium Plastic Washer #10 Stainless Steel Screw Plastic Saddle AN4-21A Bolt Medium Plastic Washer Medium Plastic Washer...
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  • Page 41 LITESPORT OWNERS MANUAL Medium Plastic Washer Dingle-Dangle Top AN5-34A Bolt AN5 Half Nut Note: Suspension strap must be on the outside of the pullback rope. Back up AN4-31A Bolt strap must be wrapped around the keel and behind the dingle dangle. AN4 Half Nut AN5-31A Bolt Dingle-Dangle Base...
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  • Page 46 LITESPORT OWNERS MANUAL Top VG Rope Pulley PMAEP Trimmer Sheave Upright Fitting Plastic - Top Note: Top VG Rope must go on the inside of the Trimmer Sheave. Becket Shackle 2C37 Clevis Pin Safety Ring Pulley - Double (Bryco) Bottom VG Rope Note: The bottom VG Rope is tied off at the top pulley.
  • Page 47 LITESPORT OWNERS MANUAL Half Nut Countersunk Screw Plastic Spacer Bolt Stainless Steel Washers Top Kingpost Mounting Bracket AN4-12A Bolt Half Nut Pulley AN4-21A Bolt Washer Bottom Kingpost AN4 Nut Mounting Bracket Version 1.01...
  • Page 48 LITESPORT OWNERS MANUAL AN3 Lock Half Nut Stainless Steel Pin Zoom Top Fitting Specify Left or Right when ordering. 2C25 Pin Safety Clip Top Pulley and Rope Zoom Upright Available in Left or Right due to rear wire hole. Right Zoom Upright is illustrated. NOTE: Please specify which side is required when ordering the upright, top fitting or bottom fitting.

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