REFLECTOR: sparrow strainer (old post)

Thu, 22 May 2003 11:26:48 EDT

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I agree, the strainer has a negative angle of incidence as compared to the 
elevator. I simply made the airfoil as the templates showed. My plane was 
constructed at the Velocity Service Center, so am confident that it is correct.

The autopilot sometimes does a bit of "seeking" in altitude, and in 
discussions some have recommended two sparrow strainers (one on each side) as a 
possible cure. I have not done that yet, but make sure the plane is stablilzed and 
trimmed before turning on altitude hold.

Bob Wood
658SE

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e as compared to the elevator. I simply made the airfoil as the templates sh=
owed. My plane was constructed at the Velocity Service Center, so am confide=
nt that it is correct. 
 
The autopilot sometimes does a bit of "seeking" in altitude, and in discussi=
ons some have recommended two sparrow strainers (one on each side) as a poss=
ible cure. I have not done that yet, but make sure the plane is stablilzed a=
nd trimmed before turning on altitude hold. 
 
Bob Wood 
658SE</HTML>

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