Moyes Litesport Explained

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

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.[2]

Variants

Litesport 3
  • Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 9.41NaN1 span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 127-129°, wing area is 13m2 and the aspect ratio is 6.8:1. The empty weight is 300NaN0 and the pilot hook-in weight range is 65to.[3]
    Litesport 4
  • Medium-sized model for mid-weight pilots. Its 9.61NaN1 span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 127-129°, wing area is 13.8m2 and the aspect ratio is 6.7:1. The empty weight is 31.80NaN0 and the pilot hook-in weight range is 68to.[3]
    Litesport 5
  • Large sized model for heavier pilots. Its 101NaN1 span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 127-129°, wing area is 14.9m2 and the aspect ratio is 6.7:1. The empty weight is 32.50NaN0 and the pilot hook-in weight range is 79to.[3]

    Notes and References

    1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 47. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003.
    2. Web site: Moyes Litesport. Moyes Delta Gliders. 2 February 2016.
    3. Web site: Moyes Litesport Specifications. Moyes Delta Gliders. 2 February 2016.

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