REFLECTOR:Email dump

[Scott Derrick]

its your server.

velocityxlfg wrote:
> Did Any one else just get 70 emails  from the reflector .
> I have not seen anything from the reflector for about a week
> and now I get 70 messages. Is it my email or is it the
> reflector system?
> Ron
> 
>     ----- Original Message -----
>     From: Herb Sanders <mailto:hsanders@bellsouth.net>
>     To: reflector@tvbf.org <mailto:reflector@tvbf.org>
>     Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2003 1:47 PM
>     Subject: Re: REFLECTOR:RUDDER AUTHORITY
> 
>     Tom, If this is a serious question and you have impaired use of your
>     legs, you will need to have hand control for the brakes.  I would
>     develop a left hand lever for each rudder/brake that operates just
>     as the foot control - rudder first and then brake.
>      
>     If you don't have a leg problem, you win the award. :-)  Herb
> 
>         ----- Original Message -----
>         From: Tom Martino <mailto:tmartino@troubleshooter.com>
>         To: reflector@tvbf.org <mailto:reflector@tvbf.org>
>         Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2003 11:54 AM
>         Subject: REFLECTOR:RUDDER AUTHORITY
> 
>         I hope I don't win the "Stupid Question" award ... but here goes:
>          
>         On all the auto pilot systems there are pitch and roll servos --
>         so what about rudders?
>          
>         I have been told by an experienced test pilot that Velocities
>         need very little to no rudder to be flown effectively.  I've
>         also been told that "corss-controlling" the Velocity is a real
>         "no-no".
>          
>         So that brings me to my really stupid question?  Has anyone ever
>         interconnected the Rudder with Ailerons for coordinated control
>         (like on the Ercoupe or some Tri-Pacers)?  It could be a great
>         option for those who don't have use of their legs.  Would that
>         ruin the plane?
>          
>          
>