REFLECTOR: PITCH & ROLL TRIM
Scott Derrick
scott at tnstaafl.net
Wed Oct 13 21:39:01 CDT 2004
I don't mind the pitch trim system at all. Works well and gives a measure
of anti-flutter also.
I think the roll trim sucks. Any drawings, parts lists, pictures of a
better roll trim system out there?
Scott
At 08:51 AM 10/13/2004, you wrote:
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>I like most everything about the Velocity design except for the pitch and
>roll trim. So I am finally doing something about it. I am installing
>tiny trim servos in the elevator and one aileron and outfitting them with
>piano hinged trim tabs. The wires will be run inside the torque tubes. I
>am happy to be eliminating that clunky linear activator and the cumbersome
>fiberglass trim spring on the canard and the string & spring roll trim.
>
>Anyone else ever do this?
>
>BTW I have forgotten to post the paint designs I promised
but its
>been difficult to get my graphic artist to send me the digitals. All I
>have now are large print-outs. They should be coming soon.
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