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Slingsby Sport Vega
Rigging/De-rigging Guide
This Guide should be treated only as an aide-memoire—it is no substitute for a
briefing and demonstration. Rigging the Sport Vega from its trailer is very easy
and needs only two people.
This Guide covers the details special to the CSGC trailer.
Rigging
Preparation
To open the trailer the rear needs to be raised (ie. the front lowered). Lower the
tailgate and re-jack the front of the trailer so that it doesn't rock fore-and-aft.
Having opened the trailer place the wooden wedge in position to ensure the
main wheel has a smooth transit:
Remove the cushions out in place for the tailplane.
August 2016
Sport Vega rigging guide v1-1
Page 1
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Summary of Contents for Slingsby Sport Vega
- Page 1 Rigging/De-rigging Guide This Guide should be treated only as an aide-memoire—it is no substitute for a briefing and demonstration. Rigging the Sport Vega from its trailer is very easy and needs only two people. This Guide covers the details special to the CSGC trailer.
- Page 2 First remove the fuselage from the trailer: untie the strap at the tail and lift the tail wheel out of the well and that will then release the fuselage to be pulled out of the trailer. Rear Rear wheel well fuselage strap Page 2 Sport Vega rigging guide v1-1 August 2016...
- Page 3 The spigots on the fuselage go in these bearings. The second person now lifts the tip and the wing is carried to the fuselage and rotated flat. Lift the aileron to the level position and insert the root tang August 2016 Sport Vega rigging guide v1-1 Page 3...
- Page 4 Note that the starboard wing especially is trailing edge-heavy when lifted by the spar root; so be sure that the trailing edge is held upright when lifting out of the trailer. Page 4 Sport Vega rigging guide v1-1 August 2016...
- Page 5 Place the main pin through the spars and rotate the shorter rod to clip into the locking hole at the bottom. Push in and rotate Locking pin rotated into this hole August 2016 Sport Vega rigging guide v1-1 Page 5...
- Page 6 Don’t lose it! 11. The tailplane can then be placed in position: It might need a gentle thump on top with the flat of the hand to persuade it to settle into place. Page 6 Sport Vega rigging guide v1-1 August 2016...
- Page 7 The groove for the clip is horizontal 13. Tape up the gaps between the wings and the fuselage and the joint between the fin and the tailplane. August 2016 Sport Vega rigging guide v1-1 Page 7...
- Page 8 Simples! Now DI the glider and remember to get an independent check of the controls. Page 8 Sport Vega rigging guide v1-1 August 2016...
- Page 9 Normally one would place the tailplane in its holder straight away but the Vega’s fuselage stand is not very stable, and if the fuselage topples over the tailplane would be damaged. August 2016 Sport Vega rigging guide v1-1 Page 9...
- Page 10 • Carry the wings to the trailer and carefully place each tip in its dolly and roll the wings into the trailer— port wing goes on the right and Page 10 Sport Vega rigging guide v1-1 August 2016...
- Page 11 Fitting the fuselage centre-section Slot in the fuselage top fitting fittings—they have straps which clip together inside the fuselage to hold the fittings in place August 2016 Sport Vega rigging guide v1-1 Page 11...
- Page 12 Lastly, lash down the tail using the strap, and replace all the trestles etc and close the trailer. Jack up the front of the trailer and check it is tied down. Page 12 Sport Vega rigging guide v1-1 August 2016...
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