Moyes Litesport
| Litesport | |
|---|---|
| Role | Hang glider |
| National origin | Australia |
| Manufacturer | Moyes Delta Gliders |
| Designer | Gerolf Heinrichs |
| Status | In production (2016) |
The Moyes Litesport is an Australian high-wing, single-place, hang glider that was designed by Gerolf Heinrichs and is produced by Moyes Delta Gliders of Kurnell, New South Wales. The aircraft is supplied complete and ready-to-fly.[1][2]
Design and development
[edit]Designed as a sport and competition glider with a kingpost, the Litesport is based upon the highly successful kingpostless Moyes Litespeed line. It is made from 7075 aluminum tubing, with the double-surface wing covered in Dacron sailcloth and incorporates a variable geometry system.[1][2]
Variants
[edit]- Litesport 3
- Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 9.4 m (30.8 ft) span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 127-129°, wing area is 13 m2 (140 sq ft) and the aspect ratio is 6.8:1. The empty weight is 30 kg (66 lb) and the pilot hook-in weight range is 65 to 85 kg (143 to 187 lb).[3]
- Litesport 4
- Medium-sized model for mid-weight pilots. Its 9.6 m (31.5 ft) span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 127-129°, wing area is 13.8 m2 (149 sq ft) and the aspect ratio is 6.7:1. The empty weight is 31.8 kg (70 lb) and the pilot hook-in weight range is 68 to 109 kg (150 to 240 lb).[1][3]
- Litesport 5
- Large sized model for heavier pilots. Its 10 m (32.8 ft) span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 127-129°, wing area is 14.9 m2 (160 sq ft) and the aspect ratio is 6.7:1. The empty weight is 32.5 kg (72 lb) and the pilot hook-in weight range is 79 to 129 kg (174 to 284 lb).[3]
Specifications (Litesport 4)
[edit]Data from Bertrand and manufacturer[1][3]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 9.6 m (31 ft 6 in)
- Wing area: 13.8 m2 (149 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 6.7:1
- Empty weight: 31.8 kg (70 lb)
Performance
- Cruise speed: 34 km/h (21 mph, 18 kn)
- Stall speed: 26 km/h (16 mph, 14 kn)
- Never exceed speed: 85 km/h (53 mph, 46 kn)
- Maximum glide ratio: 14:1 at 40 km/h (25 mph)
- Rate of sink: 1.0 m/s (200 ft/min) at 38 km/h (24 mph)
- Wing loading: 10.2 kg/m2 (2.1 lb/sq ft)
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 47. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
- ^ a b "Moyes Litesport". Moyes Delta Gliders. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
- ^ a b c d "Moyes Litesport Specifications". Moyes Delta Gliders. Retrieved 2 February 2016.