REFLECTOR:Slipping Aileron trim
Dave Black
reflector@tvbf.org
Mon, 06 Oct 2003 23:42:16 -0400
Keith,
> Ahh! I see that the servo slides the long angle "rack" back and forth, and
> the "rack" carries the supports for the outer ends of the springs with it,
> thereby shifting the neutral point for the bellcrank.
You got it!!
Basically I replaced the copier motor with the Mac servo, and the slip string
with the aluminum rack (made from scrap parts). It's a drop-in replacement.
> Looks like it ought to work!
It does. And it does not slip at all!
Dave Black
Shortwing RG