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l.morris(at)tx.rr.com
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 Posted: Fri May 18, 2007 6:37 am Post subject: Elevator trim |
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Hey Lynn, Is your elevator trim the same Rans system that is sold in Aircraft Spruce and if so what set up do you have? Thanks---Leon Morris/Classic4 Sptr/50%
---- Lynn Matteson <lynnmatt(at)jps.net> wrote:
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Maybe lower the tire pressure on the plane to practically nothing,
support the tailwheel on old sofa cushions or an old overstuffed
chair. You might look like the Beverly Hillbillies, but who cares?
The wing supports go from the attach point of the wing's front spar
down to one of the tabs on the fuselage. You can build them as crude
as you'd like for a "one-shot" deal, maybe even hammering out the
ends of pipe, instead of welding in a nice tab. I'm sending you a
picture of mine on separate mailing.
Lynn Matteson
Grass Lake, Michigan
Kitfox IV Speedster w/Jabiru 2200
flying w/275+ hrs
do not archive
On May 17, 2007, at 5:33 PM, Don G wrote:
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> I dont plan to haul it ever again, If I buy it, it will live in a
> nice cushy hangar.
> I have a 16ft tandem flatbed utility...7000 gvw...about 1200 empty
> and I am aware that this is sprung a tad stiff for airplane duty.
> But so far, it might be my only choice. I have lots of tractor
> weights I might add to ease the ride. Dunno yet.
> I now see that at least it will fit on the deck....barely.
> I am looking for a better option still.
>
> What are these wing supports and how do they work? Do they attach
> to the airframe?
> I have seen mention of removeing the wings entirely and stowing
> them. Will they fit in the length under the plane between the mains
> and the tailwheel?
> Ailerons would probably need to come off to do this?
>
> --------
> Don G.
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Lynn Matteson
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Location: Grass Lake, Michigan
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| Posted: Fri May 18, 2007 12:29 pm Post subject: Elevator trim |
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Mine is the one that was originally offered with the 1994
Speedster..the MAC system, which is now called the RAC system (Ray
Allen Company). It's a thin servo, and is built right into the elevtor.
Lynn
On May 18, 2007, at 10:36 AM, <l.morris(at)tx.rr.com> wrote:
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Hey Lynn, Is your elevator trim the same Rans system that is sold
in Aircraft Spruce and if so what set up do you have? Thanks---Leon
Morris/Classic4 Sptr/50%
---- Lynn Matteson <lynnmatt(at)jps.net> wrote:
>
>
> Maybe lower the tire pressure on the plane to practically nothing,
> support the tailwheel on old sofa cushions or an old overstuffed
> chair. You might look like the Beverly Hillbillies, but who cares?
> The wing supports go from the attach point of the wing's front spar
> down to one of the tabs on the fuselage. You can build them as crude
> as you'd like for a "one-shot" deal, maybe even hammering out the
> ends of pipe, instead of welding in a nice tab. I'm sending you a
> picture of mine on separate mailing.
> Lynn Matteson
> Grass Lake, Michigan
> Kitfox IV Speedster w/Jabiru 2200
> flying w/275+ hrs
> do not archive
> On May 17, 2007, at 5:33 PM, Don G wrote:
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>>
>>
>> I dont plan to haul it ever again, If I buy it, it will live in a
>> nice cushy hangar.
>> I have a 16ft tandem flatbed utility...7000 gvw...about 1200 empty
>> and I am aware that this is sprung a tad stiff for airplane duty.
>> But so far, it might be my only choice. I have lots of tractor
>> weights I might add to ease the ride. Dunno yet.
>> I now see that at least it will fit on the deck....barely.
>> I am looking for a better option still.
>>
>> What are these wing supports and how do they work? Do they attach
>> to the airframe?
>> I have seen mention of removeing the wings entirely and stowing
>> them. Will they fit in the length under the plane between the mains
>> and the tailwheel?
>> Ailerons would probably need to come off to do this?
>>
>> --------
>> Don G.
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