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slook(at)mchsi.com
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Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2006 2:31 pm Post subject: wing kit?

Howdy All,



I'm nearing the end of my tail kit and thinking about ordering my 

wings. I'm looking for opinions about getting the aileron trim tab 

option. How worthwhile is this? I don't know that I've even flown 

anything with aileron trim.... It wouldn't hurt to save that money 

for something else.



Steve

Steve Look

Monticello, IL

601XL - tail kit

"Dogs have owners, Cats have staff"

Larry McFarland

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 36
Location: East Moline, Illinois

Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2006 3:18 pm Post subject: wing kit?

Steven,

The trim tab seems a bit much initially, but when you fly a plane that 

has a shorter span

and loading becomes one sided or your trim isn't exactly where it should 

be to begin with, the tab

could be a worth while item.  My HDS with 23-foot span is very 

responsive to inputs and loading

and the tab does take the pressure off when I'm transferring fuel or 

carrying someone that's 225.

I think you'll find the XL just as sensitive and is a better value with 

the tab when you decide to sell.

Also there's the influx of cheaper autopilot controls that would be 

helped by having electric trim tabs.

Much easier to install before than later. 

I'd recommend you go for it.



Larry McFarland - 601HDS at www.macsmachine.com

do not archive

Stephen R. Look wrote:



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Howdy All,



I'm nearing the end of my tail kit and thinking about ordering my 

wings. I'm looking for opinions about getting the aileron trim tab 

option. How worthwhile is this? I don't know that I've even flown 

anything with aileron trim.... It wouldn't hurt to save that money 

for something else.



Steve

Steve Look

Monticello, IL

601XL - tail kit

"Dogs have owners, Cats have staff"

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Larry McFarland - 601HDS - Stratus

zodierocket(at)hsfx.ca
Guest

Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2006 3:36 pm Post subject: wing kit?

Keep the aileron trim, it's the wing lockers that would be the optional

choice in my opinion. But I'm rather heavy set and running the 4 gas

tanks so I couldn't imagine not having the aileron trim.



Mark Townsend  Alma, Ontario

Zodiac 601XL C-GOXL, CH701 just started

www.ch601.org / www.ch701.com / www.Osprey2.com

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leogates(at)allvantage.co
Guest

Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2006 4:05 pm Post subject: wing kit?

Amen to Larry's comments.  I couldn't say it better.

 

Leo Gates

N601Z 

 

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daveaustin2(at)sprint.ca
Guest

Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2006 5:23 pm Post subject: wing kit?

Buy the aileron trim.  You will not regret it.

Dave Austin  601HDS - 912, Spitfire Mk VIII

p.mulwitz(at)worldnet.att
Guest

Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2006 8:23 pm Post subject: wing kit?

I opted for the aileron trim.  I want to be able to fly hands-off 

both with and without a passenger in the other seat.  I suspect the 

aileron trim is the only way (short of an autopilot) to do this.



Paul

XL wings

At 02:09 PM 2/2/2006, you wrote:



 	  Quote: 	
		  I'm nearing the end of my tail kit and thinking about ordering my

wings. I'm looking for opinions about getting the aileron trim tab

option. How worthwhile is this? I don't know that I've even flown

anything with aileron trim.... It wouldn't hurt to save that money

for something else.



Steve


	


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David X

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 154
Location: Princeton, NJ, USA

Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2006 8:40 pm Post subject: Re: wing kit?

It's very helpfull for two finger flying on a cross country. It helps reduce pilot fatigue and makes it easier to stay on course. I usually end up trimming it nearly all the way up until I burn off the left tank first ... if I'm the only one on board (the trim is on the left on my plane). After losing 60 or 80 pounds of fuel, I can reduce the trim (and drag).

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Zodiac 601 XL - CZAW Built - Rotax 912S
DO NOT ARCHIVE

japhillipsga(at)aol.com
Guest

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2006 5:55 am Post subject: wing kit?

Steve, I built the XL and included the alerion trim. I use it on every flight. The XL is balanced such (probably by CH's smart design) to be a little heavy on the left side with only the PIC. Need some trim up to level her hands off. With a passenger, depending on size, trim again necessary, either way. Save money on dog and cat food, spend it on toys first ! Best regards, Bill 

 

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don.wentz(at)intel.com
Guest

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2006 1:49 pm Post subject: wing kit?

Steve,

Van's sells a simple spring preload aileron trim kit for the RV side by

side aircraft.

I have electric trim in my RV-6 but if I had it to do again, I'd use the

spring setup.



BTW - even with the trim, I find that I seldom use it.  When flying

cross country rather than chase the fuel burn with the trim, I just fly

the thing.

Dw

RV-6  920hrs 



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CoJo331(at)aol.com
Guest

Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2006 12:46 pm Post subject: wing kit?

Another option you might want to consider is if you

want the standard hingless aileron or the piano

hinged option. I believe the hingless design is

furnished if not otherwise specified happy  building.

slook(at)mchsi.com
Guest

Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2006 1:06 pm Post subject: wing kit?

Thanks to everyone who replied to my question. About 99% of responses 

on-list and off said the aileron trim was a good idea so that's what 

I'm going to do. Thanks again,



Steve



At 04:09 PM 2/2/2006, you wrote:



 	  Quote: 	
		  ...I'm looking for opinions about getting the aileron trim tab

option. How worthwhile is this?


	


Steve Look

Monticello, IL

601XL - tail kit

"Dogs have owners, Cats have staff"

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