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olendorf
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 Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 6:37 am Post subject: Re: How do you like your FireFly? |
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"Setting aileron and flap trim is the WRONG way to achieve proper pitch trim"
I certainly agree with this statement. I'd say you could probably use aileron trim to tweak the trim if you are already close. Maybe 2 turns or so of the rod end.
I had tried to trim my plane so I wouldn't have to hold so much back pressure when at 6000rpms. I went up to test it out and it did take out a bunch of back pressure and flew fine until I throttled back on final. I couldn't get the nose to come down. I had run out of down elevator due to the reflexed aileron "trim". I leaned forward and gave it some power and I was fine but it would have been a fun ride had my engine stalled. Now I use a bungie cord to provide the back pressure.
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| Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 9:03 am Post subject: How do you like your FireFly? |
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On Dec 27, 2007, at 1:44 AM, JetPilot wrote:
| Quote: | I would take the advice of the most qualified and knowledgeable
person I could find.
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Thanks,
Your post was anticipated 
We all know who your "most qualified and knowledgeable person" is .
do not archive
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