REFLECTOR:Testing times...

[Greg Poole]

Guys,

Enough! You are both right! Let's not get in a fickle pickle before the
Worldwide Velocity community!

Greg in Sydney.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tom Martino" <tmartino@troubleshooter.com>
To: <reflector@tvbf.org>
Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2003 9:14 AM
Subject: RE: REFLECTOR:BMA Autopilot


> "Old Ways" also need the same amount of testing ... since "Old Ways" in
> experimental aircraft are really not "Old Ways". Aside from components
> made at the factory or jigged to exacting standards, all things in
> experimental aircraft are new to a degree.
>
> Just take a look at completed aircraft and you'll see that they're all
> "one of a kind".
>
> You'll also find that most experimental aircraft factories do not have
> ANY R&D departments.  I'd venture to say that many innovations have come
> from customers.
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Scott Derrick [mailto:scott@tnstaafl.net]
> Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2003 4:56 PM
> To: reflector@tvbf.org
> Subject: Re: REFLECTOR:BMA Autopilot
>
> My limited experience of doing things a "new" way is that "new" ways
> have the potential to suprise you in the darndest ways.
>
> I agree with you that it sounds like a good idea but flight testing is
> the real judge. And many hours of flight testing the ultimate judge.
>
> Scott
>
> Tom Martino wrote:
> > Flexible rods have been used in many aircraft for control.  They are
> identical to the ones used in the velocity.  The servos move it with
> ease.  It actuates the elevator.  Short of that ... what else do you
> want?
> >
> > Obviously it will only be as good as the auto pilot system ... but the
> actual movement is the same as any flight control.  As with all control
> cables, the ends must be secure.
> >
> > I am not sure exactly what is "unsure" about the use of flexible
> cables?
> >
> > -----Original Message----- 
> > From: S Baker [mailto:sbakr@bellsouth.net]
> > Sent: Wed 5/14/2003 11:40 AM
> > To: reflector@tvbf.org
> > Cc:
> > Subject: Re: REFLECTOR:BMA Autopilot
> >
> >
> >
> > Tim and all ...
> > A push-pull cable may seem like a good idea, but I would reserve
> judgment
> > until it has been flight tested and confirmed that everything is
> working
> > "according to plan".   The rigid rod arm design, we know, works.
> > Best regards,
> > Scott B.
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Tom Martino" <tmartino@troubleshooter.com>
> > To: <reflector@tvbf.org>
> > Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2003 1:19 AM
> > Subject: RE: REFLECTOR:BMA Autopilot
> >
> >
> > > The pitch servo can be mounted on the top of the canard (along
> side the
> > > trim actuator).  Many use a push rod that activates a coupling
> on the
> > > torque tube ... but I found a better way.
> > >
> > > I simply ordered a three foot push-pull control cable (similar
> to the
> > > ones that we use on our ailerons) ... and hooked it up.  I
> simply looped
> > > it around the canard on onto the same place that the pitch
> control tube
> > > mounts to ... it works great.
> > >
> > > The roll servo can go aft of the keel on the floor on the
> pilot side,
> > > with a push rod hooking to the aileron bellcrank.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: -LD [mailto:jldortch@prp.org]
> > > Sent: Monday, May 12, 2003 1:24 PM
> > > To: reflector@tvbf.org
> > > Subject: REFLECTOR:BMA Autopilot
> > >
> > > Has anyone installed the Blue Mountain Avionics autopilot
> servos in a
> > > standard RG? If so, where and got any pix?
> > >
> > > John Dortch N83AD
> > >
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