tc1917(at)bellsouth.net
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 Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2010 3:03 am Post subject: cruise control |
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Been watching the blurbs about elevator trim controls. When I purchased my
Kolb Slingshot, the man who started it made a screw control unit out of a
black and decker hand screwdriver, 9v I think. The tab on the screw that
moved was hooked to a spring directly to the cable imput on the stick. I
have a double throw switch for more or less tension on the springs (I put
two). It works great. I think there was something about it was dangerous
because someone could not follow directions and it locked up and he crashed
or something. I really dont know how this could happen. It is only a set
of springs and even if it went to max and stuck, it is easily offset by
moving the stick, would just give you a heavy stick you would have to push
forward. I dont think that would be a big problem. I love I can
electrically trim my elevator while flying, especially with two up and full
load of gas. Can fly almost hands free with full load in my slingshot.
Without a passenger, I CAN fly hands off. The directions and instructions
for this is in the archives somewhere I think. If not I could probably find
most of the directions somewhere. By the way, I have sent my exhaust system
to aircraft exhaust and they are mounting a real muffler on it so it should
quiet me down considerably. I know it made my wallet real quiet for awhile.
I would pay just about anything to get rid of the rum rum. If it doesnt, it
will sure make it easier to find where it is. Wait for a week and see I
guess. Ted Cowan, Alabama, Slingshot 912UL
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