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 Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 4:32 am Post subject: Pitch stability and trim |
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Since this has become a hot topic, let me post my experience with the trim.
My Lightning is one of the first, third to fly after the first demo and Gregg Hobbs's. I'm Serial #5. N17EF was originally equipped with the bungee trim system, and I had over 200 hours when we installed the new servo trim tabs last fall. The difference is significant. In my opinion, the new system makes a tremendous positive difference. Buz likes to fly his airplanes all the time, but I like to fold charts and do a few other necessary chores occasionally. No question in my mind which is better. I did find the stick feel to be a little heavy with the new trim system, so I added a small bungee on the elevator pushrod to balance the stick. Take-off and landing trim settings are now slightly nose up, and stick force on the ground is very light. In flight at cruise, trim is near neutral.
What more could you ask for?
And no question about any difference in early and later Lightnings. It should make no difference.
Looking forward to the Fall Gathering in Shelbyville!
Earl Ferguson
Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos.
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| Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 7:03 am Post subject: Pitch stability and trim |
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Earl:
My trim experience.
I installed the Strong Trim System in my lightning #14 It works about the same as a bungee system but is a lot less bulky and does not wear out. I found that the system works very well and has plenty of throw. The springs in the Strong system take the pressures off the stick. I am selling my lightning for health reasons but if I were keeping it I would be putting the new trim system in right now.
John Davis
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Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2008 7:29 AM
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Subject: Pitch stability and trim
Since this has become a hot topic, let me post my experience with the trim.
My Lightning is one of the first, third to fly after the first demo and Gregg Hobbs's. I'm Serial #5. N17EF was originally equipped with the bungee trim system, and I had over 200 hours when we installed the new servo trim tabs last fall. The difference is significant. In my opinion, the new system makes a tremendous positive difference. Buz likes to fly his airplanes all the time, but I like to fold charts and do a few other necessary chores occasionally. No question in my mind which is better. I did find the stick feel to be a little heavy with the new trim system, so I added a small bungee on the elevator pushrod to balance the stick. Take-off and landing trim settings are now slightly nose up, and stick force on the ground is very light. In flight at cruise, trim is near neutral.
What more could you ask for?
And no question about any difference in early and later Lightnings. It should make no difference.
Looking forward to the Fall Gathering in Shelbyville!
Earl Ferguson
Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos.
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