REFLECTOR: Elevator Trim Assembly

[John Dibble]

I'm only familiar with the standard, but if no one with a 173 has trim
limitations at cruise, then you probably should stay with the standard
attach point.

John

Joe Ewen wrote:

>  What about 173s?Joe
>
>      ----- Original Message -----
>      From: John Dibble
>      To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list
>      Sent: Sunday, April 15, 2007 1:28 PM
>      Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Elevator Trim Assembly
>       The issue is not having enough down trim (elevator up) at
>      cruise.  IMO the problem is specific to the standard Vs, but
>      maybe someone with an XL can comment.  I would make the
>      decision based on comments from flying XLs, probably fly
>      first.  Reversing the sparrow strainer will greatly increase
>      the trim range.
>
>      John
>
>      Jorge Bujanda wrote:
>
>     > I vaguely remember some discussion about how the location
>     > where the elevator trim actuator attaches to the
>     > fiberglass elevator trim spring affects proper range and
>     > functioning of the elevator. I seem to recall that some
>     > pilots had to move that point up or down for this. The
>     > manual calls for attachment “approximately 3”
>     > down from the top of the spring”.Is the need to move it
>     > something that needs to be determined after the airplane
>     > is flying or are there known issues with the manual’s
>     > suggested location? I will appreciate any feedback and
>     > pictures or links to them. Thanks
>     >
>     > Regards,
>     >
>     > Jorge Bujanda
>     > Velocity XL FG
>     >
>     > Palmdale, CA
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