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matronics(at)bob.brennan.
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 Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 5:28 am Post subject: Trim tab and flaps |
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I've seen a lot of discussions on this list about using the flaperons for
trim and the pros and cons of using "flaps"; and most don't seem to apply to
my UK built Model 2. My original training was in the world of spam cans,
Pipers mostly, so I thought nothing of my Kitfox's standard trim and flap
controls - a continuously variable trim "wheel" and 3 notches for flaps.
On reviewing build documents I found dozens of PFA (UK version of EAA)
modifications to the original kit and it seems like the UK Kitfoxes are
built to a very different standard than the original Denney US kit.
Anyway - I have attached pics of my trim tab and trim & flap "console" -
does anyone else have a similar setup? I use mine all the time and wouldn't
want to be without it!
Bob Brennan - N717GB
1991 UK Model 2 ELSA Kitfox
Rotax 582 with 3 blade prop
Wrightsville Pa
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lcfitt(at)sbcglobal.net
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| Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 6:21 am Post subject: Trim tab and flaps |
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Bob,
Sort of like deja Vu all over again. When I built my first IV, I needed a
trim tab as that was what I was used to as well. I opted for the Speedster
elevator. I like your mod and it seems like a neat set-up. Mine will be
similar, but electric like the original with a switch on the top of the
stick. I think that lots of the low cruise speeds on the early Kitfoxes are
due in large part to the use of flaps for trim - lots of drag.
Lowell
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