REFLECTOR: Speed Brake Question

[Randy Wharton]

I would have gladly installed the speed brake per the instructions,
but the instructions were for a fixed gear model, not an RG! There
are no instructions for installation of the actuator when installed
in conjunction with the main gear hydraulic cylinder. Brendan gave me
some suggestions, but it was basically left up to me to figure it out
from there. Thanks, though.

Randy W.

---- Original Message ----
From: tstockmn at aol.com
To: reflector at tvbf.org
Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Speed Brake Question
Date: Sat, 01 Oct 2005 10:20:29 -0400

>I've had mine for almost four years of flying (400+hrs) and it works
>great as designed.   Under the philosophy of "if it ain't broke,
>don't fix it'" I would install as prescribed in the instructions.
> 
> 
>N12WS. 
> 
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Randy Wharton <rwharton at buckeye-express.com>
>To: reflector at tvbf.org
>Sent: Mon, 26 Sep 2005 22:35:08 -0400
>Subject: REFLECTOR: Speed Brake Question
>
>
>I?m putting the finishing touches on my XL-RG speed brake, and I have
>2 questions. 
> 
>First, the actuator has built-in limit switches at each end of
>travel. I designed my system so that I use only the built-in switches
>instead of an external switch. That is, I set it up so that when the
>actuator is fully retracted, I can adjust the mount so that the brake
>is flush. Does anyone know of any reason NOT to use the internal
>limit switches? It seemed that eliminating an external switch makes
>for a simpler, more reliable installation.
> 
>Second question: What angle of deployment have others set up at full
>extension? Mine turns out to be 51 degrees extension. Is that enough,
>or do I need more for it to provide a significant benefit. I know
>some have their brake set up for partial deployment, but I?m just
>curious what maximum extension others have.
> 
>Thanks for any info!
> 
>Randy Wharton
>N248RB XL/RG
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