 The
latest evolution and third generation of the innovative Moyes Litespeed
range is the Moyes Litespeed RS. This glider has been specifically designed
for racing and offers a larger wing span and higher aspect ratio providing
enhanced glide and climb characteristics. Despite the larger span and aspect
ratio, the Moyes Litespeed RS is an extremely well handling glider due to
the advanced sail design, making launching, landing and climbing a pleasurable
task.
The Litespeed RS top sail surface is fully constructed from durable PX
Mylar cloth and is standard as a full white surface with Titanium Oxide
finish to reduce UV effects on the sail. An optional "smoke
inlaid" sail is also available. The smoke inlaid sail uses a lighter semi-transparent
dark Mylar cloth in the centre of the wing surrounded by white PX Mylar.
In addition to being aesthetically pleasing, the smoke inlaid sail reduces
the weight of the sail by approximately 1.5kgs. The under surface is made
from Dacron, and is divided into three areas which can be customised to
suit the colour requirements of the pilot.
 The Moyes Litespeed RS is supplied standard with full aluminium leading
edges, carbon fibre cross bars, standard aerofoil uprights and a round base bar.
The glider flies extremely well in this configuration, however glider weight
can be reduced and handling improved through the inclusion of an extensive
range of performance options.
If using the standard uprights, an aluminium aerodynamic FAST base bar
can be added. The preferred option is to upgrade the A-frame to the Moyes
Zoom uprights and carbon fibre speed bar. The new Moyes Zoom uprights feature
an extremely aerodynamic profile constructed from extruded aluminium and
presented with an electrically etched black finish. The Moyes Zoom carbon
fibre speed bar uses the same aerodynamic profile as the Zoom uprights.
The base bar is hand laid using pre-impregnated carbon fibre cloth and is
pressure cured at a high temperature to ensure an attractive and durable
finish.
A range of carbon fibre performance options are available when ordering
the Moyes Litespeed RS. These include carbon fibre outer leading edges,
carbon fibre inner leading edges, carbon fibre dive sticks, carbon batten
set and carbon fibre leading edge inserts. Except for the carbon batten
set, all these options are hand laid using pre-impregnated carbon fibre
and pressure temperature cured to provide light yet strong components. The
carbon fibre options provide a stiffer and lighter alternative to the standard
aluminium components, contributing to the handling and performance of the
glider. |
