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- Page 1 SONIC owners manual Moyes Delta Gliders Pty. Ltd. Version 1.01...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Flying the Moyes Sonic............... 16 General Tuning Hints................20 Glider Care ..................23 Maintenance Schedule ............... 26 Checking The Sonic Stability System ..........27 AN Bolt Index..................28 Bolts List ..................... 28 Purchase Record ................29 Maintenance Log ................29... -
Page 4: Amendments
SONIC OWNERS MANUAL AMENDMENTS Version Date Changes 1.00 10/03/2004 Updated owners manual to new format 1.01 8/02/2007 Updated bolt list to show the difference between the KEEL / CONTROL BAR /(''A'' FRAME) bolt for round and aero uprights. Version 1.01... -
Page 5: Introduction
Make sure you follow all appropriate procedures every time you fly. Never take anything for granted in the sport of hang gliding. If in doubt about any aspect of operating your new Sonic, consult your manual or seek advice from your Moyes dealer. -
Page 6: Description Of Design
The overall structural integrity of the Sonic is of the usual Moyes robust standard while the airframe geometry still allows for both on-frame and flat assembly as this situation requires. -
Page 7: Specifications
SONIC OWNERS MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS Model Size Sonic 165 Sonic 190 15.3 sq m 17.7 sq m Area 165 sq ft 190 sq ft 9.1 m 9.4 m Span 29.9 ft 31 ft Nose Angle 120 degrees 120 degrees Aspect Ratio... -
Page 8: Operating Limitations
In-flight testing has shown the Sonic to be safely controllable throughout the complete range of usual operating conditions. The Sonic is capable of spins (which is not an approved manoeuvre), but is inherently resistant to them. -
Page 9: Disclaimer
SONIC 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 10: Assembly Procedures
Your dealer should demonstrate both set-up and appropriate pack-up procedures when you take delivery of your new Sonic. Please note that the glider can sustain serious damage if the correct procedures for both set-up and pack-up are not followed. - Page 11 SONIC OWNERS MANUAL CHECK Check that the bridle lines are not twisted or kinked. CHECK Check that the rear top wire is not through or around any of the bridle lines. The king post should now be firmly fixed in a vertical position.
- Page 12 SONIC OWNERS MANUAL Move to the rear of the glider at the keel and pull back the double wire crossbar restrainer cable so the stainless steel shackle will clip into the Bailey Block at the rear of the keel. NOTE...
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Page 13: Pre-Flight Check
SONIC OWNERS MANUAL PRE-FLIGHT CHECK On the Sonic many of the assemblies and parts to check that are normally visible on beginner or intermediate-type gliders are concealed to reduce parasitic drag. It is still imperative that you have a complete and systematic checking procedure that is performed before every flight. - Page 14 Check harness height, helmet, instruments, wind at launch, and broader conditions. Ease yourself into your maiden flight aboard your Sonic. Please read the next chapter for a few hints on what to expect and how to achieve the most from the Sonic.
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Page 15: De-Rigging The Sonic
SONIC OWNERS MANUAL DE-RIGGING THE SONIC Laying the Glider Flat If the wind is over 10 mph and you wish to park the glider safely, it is best to lay the glider flat on the ground with the nose into the wind. To do this, simply lift the nose fairing to expose the nose catch assembly. - Page 16 SONIC OWNERS MANUAL Unclip the king post and lay it forward. Clip the wire to the reinforced sail area around the king post base. Attach the reflex bridle clip to the same area. Don’t forget the padded cover for the top of the king post.
- Page 17 SONIC OWNERS MANUAL Remove remaining battens and pack them in the batten bag as per flat pack-up description. Release reflex bridles and clip onto the sail at king post base. Undo top back wire and clip onto same place, allowing the king post to fold forward. Cover king post top with padded bag.
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Page 18: Flying The Moyes Sonic
Due to the excellent low air speed control responses displayed by the Sonic it is best to have your hang loops and harness adjusted as low as possible within the control frame. - Page 19 Glider Trim and Speeds to Fly During the test flights for your Sonic, the factory test pilots will have set the hang loops to trim the glider’s speed at a few miles per hour above stall speed and it is at this speed that the glider is most easily controlled.
- Page 20 SONIC OWNERS MANUAL this tends to be a rather mellow reaction, and as the Sonic is highly spin resistant, control should be easily regained within 180 degrees of rotation. Pulling the bar in from trim position and increasing air speed requires very little effort and as is normal with most aircraft, with the increased air speed we get a faster lateral response of roll rate.
- Page 21 You will find the Sonic easy to land as it maintains good flare authority right through to full stall giving a broader margin for pulling off consistently perfect landings.
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Page 22: General Tuning Hints
SONIC OWNERS MANUAL GENERAL TUNING HINTS As your new Sonic is test flown prior to delivery, you can have reasonable confidence that unless it has been damaged in transport it will arrive with standard factory trim. This setting is achieved when the sum of the dynamic air pressures of the aerofoil (centre of pressure) are centred in the same position on the glider as the sum of the gravitational forces (centre of gravity). - Page 23 It is always a good idea to consult your Moyes dealer before rushing in. Sail Tension The Sonic has only one sail tension setting on the leading edge and creation of a new tension setting should only be carried out by suitable qualified pilots. (See Dealer Tuning section.)
- Page 24 Whenever you make adjustments, only change one thing at a time. If no improvement is apparent after making several adjustments, consult your dealer and have the airframe thoroughly checked before getting too far from the Sonic’s original trim settings. Version 1.01...
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Page 25: Glider Care
SONIC OWNERS MANUAL GLIDER CARE The modern hang glider requires very little in the way of maintenance, especially if you take a little extra care with your day to day use and treatment. Storage Keep the glider in its bag and store in a cool, dry place. It is best if the glider is stored on some suitably padded racks where the air can circulate. - Page 26 Hardware All the Sonic hardware is of aircraft quality and stainless steel. However, there is no such thing as an indestructible material, so regularly check for bent bolts, especially following harder than normal landings or impacts.
- Page 27 The extra care advised in this section will extend the flying life of your Sonic and help maintain its resale value for the time when you may wish to move up to the higher performance models.
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Page 28: Maintenance Schedule
Every 100 hours (or 12 months): This annual inspection can be done by yourself but preferably your Moyes dealer or qualified hang glider technician should be contacted to carry out this complete strip down. -
Page 29: Checking The Sonic Stability System
SONIC OWNERS MANUAL CHECKING THE SONIC STABILITY SYSTEM Use No. 8 Plaited Nylon Bricklayers Line to check the luff lines of your glider, this is done by using a string with a loop on each end, place one end of the string over the batten, below the luff line which is being measured. -
Page 30: An Bolt Index
SONIC OWNERS MANUAL AN BOLT INDEX STEP ONE: Determine bolt diameter. STEP TWO: Align Bolt Head Under surface here. 3/16 5/16 Number at end of bolt is A.N. Dash Number (eg. AN4-10A) BOLTS LIST JUNCTION PART NO. QTY. WASHERS NOSE PLATE / LEADING EDGE AN4-26A 3 MED. -
Page 31: Purchase Record
SONIC 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...
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