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Moyes Delta Gliders Pty. Ltd.
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  • Page 1 Gecko Owner’s manual Moyes Delta Gliders Pty. Ltd. Version...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ................... 5 Assembly From Short Pack to Full Length ..........6 Set Up Procedure ................10 Pre-Flight Check ................. 18 Flying the Gecko ................. 20 Pack Up ....................21 Specifications..................25 Design Notes ..................26 Operating Limitations ................26 Disclaimer ...................

  • Page 4: Amendments

    Date Changes 20 March 2016 Initial release 11 November 2016 Pictures, Pre-Flight Checklist, Flying the Gecko, Bolt Index & List, Labelled Parts Diagrams 16 December 2016 Additional pictures and details on setting up the Gecko DOCUMENT FORMAT This document is formatted for double sided printing. The odd numbered pages have a wider margin on the left and the even number pages have it on the right to allow for binding along the edge.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    If in doubt about of any aspect of operating your Gecko, consult your manual or seek advice from your Moyes dealer. Moyes is happy to help with advice and hints.

  • Page 6: Assembly From Short Pack To Full Length

    Normally your Gecko will have been assembled to full length by your dealer. If your glider is already full length, skip this section and go to the Set Up Procedures section.
  • Page 7 GECKO OWNERS MANUAL Remove the rear leading edge tubes which are packed separately in the same box. Remove the packaging. Expose the leading edge/cross bar junction through the inspection zipper. Remove the packaging from the end of the front leading edges.
  • Page 8 GECKO OWNERS MANUAL Push the rear leading edge into the front leading edge. Continue to slide the back section in until the slot locates the clevis pin in the front section. If the back section is located properly it cannot be rotated. Make sure the rear leading edge is pushed all the way in.
  • Page 9 GECKO OWNERS MANUAL CHECK Verify the sail tabs are on properly. Check again after the glider has been set up. ALERT Safety Pin The proper attachment of the sail tabs are critical to safe operation! Don’t forget the safety ring! Close the zippers at the wing tip and leading edge mid section.The long zipper for the dive strut pocket...

  • Page 10: Set Up Procedure

    GECKO OWNERS MANUAL SET UP PROCEDURE Place the glider (still in the bag) on the ground with the rear into the wind and the zipper up. Undo the zipper. Undo the ties that hold the control frame; remove padding and spread the uprights.
  • Page 11 GECKO OWNERS MANUAL Attach the nose wire. Manoeuvre the glider so the keel and wing tips face into the wind. Remove the glider bag and any remaining straps. Take it from the nose first to avoid the bag pulling the glider over should it be caught by a strong gust. Remove remaining ties and padding.
  • Page 12 GECKO OWNERS MANUAL Spread the wings, taking care any wires are not snagged or kinked. Ensure that the king post rises straight up. This prevents twisting of the keel mount bracket. CHECK Check the bottom wires are not twisted or kinked.
  • Page 13 GECKO OWNERS MANUAL Clip the king post rear wire into the Bailey Block. ! NOTE Optional: The glider has a removable rear keel section that can be used as a prop to raise the rear of the glider. This makes it easier to insert the battens and access the dive strut.
  • Page 14 GECKO OWNERS MANUAL Take the battens from their bag. Familiarise yourself with the functioning of the batten flip tips. Do not use force to release them as that will break the clasp. To release them, squeeze the tip and lift. The batten length is adjusted by screwing the tips in and out. The length has been adjusted at the factory and should be correct.
  • Page 15 GECKO OWNERS MANUAL Fit the aluminium cup of the tip lever over 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.
  • Page 16 GECKO OWNERS MANUAL At the under-surface of the glider, locate the wire-braced dive struts and place them inside the sail below the webbing loop. Close the zipper and this will create the loop necessary to hold the struts in place.
  • Page 17 If you need to raise or lower your harness, change your hang loops. Do not tie knots in them. Your Moyes dealer can supply different length hang loops. The hang loop backup should be properly secured around the keel. The hang loop main plates are secured to the dingle-dangle with a nut and bolt.

  • Page 18: Pre-Flight Check

    GECKO OWNERS MANUAL PRE-FLIGHT CHECK Follow the same routine every time you set up. If you are distracted, begin again. A good habit is to touch or point to each component so the check is more than a cursory glance. Items to check...
  • Page 19 GECKO OWNERS MANUAL NOTE Never detach the harness from the glider until you are packing up. Climb into your harness AFTER it is attached to the glider. This will avoid the risk of taking off without being attached. The glider is now ready to fly! Climb into the harness making sure your legs are through the leg loops.

  • Page 20: Flying The Gecko

    The Gecko is an intermediate hang glider with easy handling and outstanding performance. It shines in the climb, exceeding in even the lightest lift. One of the features that makes the Gecko unique is its transformation from zero to full VG. With VG on for best glide, the Gecko covers ground efficiently.

  • Page 21: Pack Up

    GECKO OWNERS MANUAL If the glider is to be parked for any length of time, or if the wind is quite fresh, it is also advisable to prop the rear of the keel up a few centimetres to prevent the nose from being lifted by the wind.
  • Page 22 GECKO OWNERS MANUAL At the wing tip, fold the sail leading edge back with the carbon insert pocket parallel to the leading edge. Roll the sail up from the trailing edge towards the leading edge. Wrap the tip around the rolled cloth. Fit the sail and the dive strut into the tip bag.
  • Page 23 GECKO OWNERS MANUAL Roll the sail starting at the already rolled tips until it lays against the leading edges. Roll loosely; tight rolls tend to encourage wrinkles. Attach the sail ties loosely around glider, going from the wing tip to nose. Then tighten the ties, moving from nose to wing tip.
  • Page 24 GECKO OWNERS MANUAL Tuck nose cone into the rolled wings. Place the glider bag over the wing tips first then the nose. This prevents the wind from catching the bag and pulling the glider over. Lay the glider over on its back.

  • Page 25: Specifications

    GECKO OWNERS MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS Gecko 155 14.4 sq. m Area 155 sq. ft. 9.66 m Span 31.7 ft. Nose Angle 124 degrees Aspect Ratio 29.5 kgs Glider Weight 51 lbs 55 - 86 kgs Optimum Pilot Weight 120 - 190 lbs...

  • Page 26: Design Notes

    It is important to understand that any alteration to dive strut settings, luff line lengths or batten profiles may reduce the glider’s pitch stability. The Gecko meets or exceeds all DHV airworthiness standards. DHV is a German airworthiness standard broadly accepted in Europe.

  • Page 27: Disclaimer

    GECKO 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 ultimately produce equipment failure and are specifically excluded from the warranty.

  • Page 28: General Tuning Hints

    GECKO OWNERS MANUAL GENERAL TUNING HINTS Your Gecko is test flown prior to delivery. Unless it has been damaged in transport it will arrive with standard factory trim. The flight characteristics for proper “trim” setting are as follows:  Trim speed without pilot input is approximately 4 kph (2 mph) above stall speed.
  • Page 29 There are several options for adjusting turns and these are;  Outer eccentric ring setting  Dive strut setting You may need advice from Moyes or your Moyes dealer who will be more than happy to provide assistance. Version 3...

  • Page 30: Glider Care

    GECKO OWNERS MANUAL GLIDER CARE General Hint: If you are replacing any components, keep the old one so that you can check the dimensions of the new one when it arrives. Post Flight After coastal flying and particularly on sand dunes, the glider will be covered with a thin layer of salt spray.
  • Page 31 GECKO OWNERS MANUAL Rigging Wires If there is any fraying or kinks, replace the wire immediately. Keep a constant eye for damage to the outer plastic coating or any discolouration as these are a sign that damage may exist either from an external force or from corrosion.

  • Page 32: Maintenance Schedule

    Recommended: a complete strip down of the glider removing all components and tube end caps so that every component can be fully inspected.  The annual inspection can be done by you but preferably your Moyes dealer or a qualified hang glider technician. Version 3...

  • Page 33: Checking The Stability System

    GECKO OWNERS MANUAL CHECKING THE STABILITY SYSTEM The stability system is the dive struts and the luff lines. The dive struts are set at an angle relative to the keel. This is correctly set at the factory and should not be changed without factory advice. This angle is set with an inclinometer.

  • Page 34: Spare Parts Ordering

    GECKO OWNERS MANUAL SPARE PARTS ORDERING You should order your spare parts from your Moyes dealer. Gliders have a unique serial number located on the nose plate and on the sail. The number is the same on both. On the nose plate, the serial number is...

  • Page 35: Bolt Diagram

    GECKO OWNERS MANUAL BOLT DIAGRAM Version 3...

  • Page 36: Bolts And Pins List

    GECKO OWNERS MANUAL BOLTS AND PINS LIST Junction Part No. Qty. Washers Nose Plate & Leading Edge Nose Plate/Leading Edge AN4-25A HALF 2 MED PL Nose Plate/Keel/Front AN4-30A FULL Nose Plate/Keel/Back AN4-34A HALF Keel/Bailey Block Front AN4-30A FULL Keel Rear...
  • Page 37 GECKO OWNERS MANUAL – LABELLED PARTS PICTURES VERSION 2 Nose Plate & Leading Edge – Bottom View AN4 25A AN4 30A AN4 25A AN4 25A WAS N19 AN4 30A AN4 34A BAI BLO FRT NOS PLA BOT 140 AN4 34A Nose Plate &...

  • Page 38: Labelled Parts Pictures

    GECKO OWNERS MANUAL – LABELLED PARTS PICTURES VERSION 2 Cross Bar Center Ball – Front View Cross Bar and Leading Edge – Top View WIR GEC - - - TS AN4 12A AN4 30A/FULL NUT AN5 12A AN4 26A AN4 30A/FULL NUT...
  • Page 39 GECKO OWNERS MANUAL – LABELLED PARTS PICTURES VERSION 2 Cross Bar Center– Front View Apex – Side View U-BRA KPB PUL KP BASE AN4 25A AN4 11A U-BRA K AN5 31A WIR GEC 155/170 R U-BRA UPR TOP AN4 30A FULL NUT...
  • Page 40 GECKO OWNERS MANUAL – LABELLED PARTS PICTURES VERSION 2 MS20392-2C35 POS BOL & SCR VG CLEAT ZOOM CLE COV PIP PIN UPR FIT FB ZOO B R/L DBL DETENT BUTTON Upright and Basebar – Front View AN4 25A/HALF NUT WITH SS WASHER...

  • Page 41: Gecko Parts List

    GECKO OWNERS MANUAL GECKO PARTS LIST PART DESCRIPTION PART # GECKO SAIL GECKO SAIL GECKO SAIL - SAIL GECKO 155/170 MYLAR INSERTS LEADING EDGE INSERTS (PAIR) MYL INS GEC 155/170 NOSE CONE NOSE CONE NOS CON GEC 155/170 MANUAL GLIDER MANUAL...
  • Page 42 GECKO OWNERS MANUAL AN5 CASTLE NUTS - AN310-5 AN5 NUT CAS LUG NUT - MS21071L3 (lug nut for plastic upright fitting) MS2107SL3 CLEVIS PINS CLEVIS PIN - MS20392 -2C MS-2C CLEVIS PIN - MS20392 -3C MS-3C PIP PIN PIP PIN - Be64/38 no cap ZOOM...
  • Page 43 PULL-BACK (on keel) PULL BACK GECKO - ROPE, WIRE & PULLEY PUL BAC GEC TOP VG GECKO TOP VG PULLEY 3:1 - TOP ROPE & PULLEY TOP VG PUL 3:1 TOP VG ROPE ONLY - GECKO TOP VG ROP ONLY GEC BOTTOM VG GECKO BOTTOM VG 3:1 - PULLEY &...
  • Page 44 DIVE STRUT PARTS ROD END BALL JOINT ROD END - PM5G KEEL GECKO KEEL KEEL - GECKO - COMPLETE KEEL GEC 155/170 C KEEL - GECKO - FRONT KEEL GEC 155/170 F KEEL - GECKO - BACK KEEL GEC 155/170 B...
  • Page 45 GECKO - TOP WIRE SET WIR GEC-155/170 PTST GECKO - TOP WIRE FRONT WIR GEC- 155/170 PTF GECKO - TOP SIDE WIRES & LUFF LINES WIR GEC-155/170 PTS GECKO - TOP BACK WIR GEC-155/170 PTB GECKO - BOTTOM WIRE SET...

  • Page 46: Purchase Record

    GECKO OWNERS MANUAL PURCHASE RECORD Please complete this section for future reference. Glider Model and Size Purchase Date Serial Number Dealer (purchased from) Dealer Address MAINTENANCE LOG Date Work Completed Version 2...
  • Page 47 GECKO OWNERS MANUAL ----- End of Manual – Happy flying! ----- Version 2...

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