REFLECTOR: STRONG PITCH SYSTEM

[John Dibble]

I think reducing the spring force is a move in the wrong direction.  You can always
use more pitch trim.  With a trim button on the stick, it's easy to trim during short
final or after rotation.  Also, you don't flare a Velocity that much anyway.

John

Pat Shea wrote:

>  Also, I simulated a runaway trim situation to the
> full down position using the standard factory system.
> With the original ? spring, it seemed like more force
> than I'd be comfortable overcoming while flying an
> approach thru flare. I trimmed the spring down a
> little to the point this situation seemed manageable.
> I didn't factor in the air load on the elevator, which
> would make things worse in this scenario, but I
> figured it would probably be offset by adrenaline.....
>
>
> Pat
>
> --- Tom Martino <tmartino at troubleshooter.com> wrote:
>
> > I received the Velocity Strong Pitch System from
> > Alex (nice man).  As I
> > reported previously ... it looked great.  However,
> > in practice, after
> > installing it, I found what I consider a major flaw.
>
>
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