REFLECTOR: PITCH & ROLL TRIM

Tom Martino tmartino at troubleshooter.com
Thu Oct 14 10:04:44 CDT 2004


The servos I have easily fit inside.  However, I have not tested the
strength yet.  The factory told me the trim has to have 9 pounds of
pressure.  I am also experimenting with the size of trim tab.  
 
 
-----Original Message-----
From: robajohnson at comcast.net [mailto:robajohnson at comcast.net] 
Sent: Thursday, October 14, 2004 8:51 AM
To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list
Subject: RE: REFLECTOR: PITCH & ROLL TRIM
 
Do they fit inside of a Velocity elevator?
 
Dm Rob
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	They're the same ones used in the Lancair. They have them.
	 
	 
	-----Original Message-----
	From: Brian Michalk [mailto:michalk at awpi.com] 
	Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2004 2:57 PM
	To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list
	Subject: RE: REFLECTOR: PITCH & ROLL TRIM
	 
	Where are you getting your servos from?
		-----Original Message-----
		From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org
[mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org]On Behalf Of Tom Martino
		Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2004 9:52 AM
		To: Velocity Email List (E-mail)
		Subject: REFLECTOR: PITCH & ROLL TRIM
		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 it's 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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