Category: 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.
Category: Technical Advisory
Mr John Dullahan advised us of a situation that occurred to his Litespeed fitted with the Zoom A-frame option.
John writes;
Category: 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).
Category: 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.
Category: 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.