Technical Advisory
Incorrect assembly instructions - sail webbing
Wednesday, 10 March 2004Category: Technical Advisory
Please be advised that the Litespeed and Litespeed S owners manuals have incorrectly stated the method for attaching the webbing to the outer leading edge. The error is described on page 9 or 10 of the respective manual under the section "Assembly from 4.5m Breakdown Form". The manual states that the sail webbing should be attached to the top of the leading edge. This is incorrect as the webbing actually needs to be attached to the bottom of the leading edge, as depicted in the related photo.
Remember to replace your side wires regularly
Tuesday, 12 August 2003Category: Technical Advisory
We have just had another report of a pilot flying with damaged side wires.
We published a Technical Advisory with some photos some time ago about this issue. Click Here.
The UK pilot had a reasonable short flight, but in some rough conditions to 10500 feet. After landing, he discovered that one of his side wires were badly damaged with all but three strands broken at the bottom of the control frame.
We must emphasis that the side wires must be replaced every year or 50 hours. The glider in question hadn't had them replaced for nearly two years.
Please check your side wires regularly and replace them as required.
Concentric ring may slip
Monday, 04 August 2003Category: Technical Advisory
On Litespeeds and Litesports, the glass tip holder in the outer leading edge relies on two plastic rings for its positioning. There is one concentric ring which is glued inside the leading edge, and another eccentric ring at the outer end of the leading edge which is used for adjustment.
Zoom frame technical alert
Wednesday, 14 May 2003Category: Technical Advisory
Mr John Dullahan advised us of a situation that occurred to his Litespeed fitted with the Zoom A-frame option.
John writes;
Side wire issues
Friday, 08 February 2002Category: Technical Advisory
There have been a number of articles discussing faulty wires discovered on Gliders recently. In one incident, a potential accident was diverted at the Bogong cup when a damaged wire was discovered on a Litespeed that was about to launch (http://www.davisstraub.com/OZ/Ozv6n25.htm).
