Technical Advisory
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).
Litespeed technical notice
Tuesday, 30 October 2001Category: Technical Advisory
Moyes would like to advise all Litespeed owners to check the front centre section webbing strap that attaches the centre section to the keel. There have been cases reported of wear on the front strap due to an abrasive edge on the centre section.
Replacement upright fittings - please be aware
Wednesday, 18 October 2000Category: Technical Advisory
We recently heard a scary story.... A pilot removed an upright fitting with the stainless steel insert to replace the fitting, he then replaced it with the plastic upright fitting only omitting the stainless steel insert.
