REFLECTOR: Stick Force

[Jorge Bujanda]

Joe,
 
Below is S. Swing's answer to a question from me on the stiffness of the elevator trim
spring back in April.   
 
"I like to leave it (elevator trim spring) rather stiff initially then narrow it up later
to lighten the feel.  The plans mention 10 to 15 lbs at one inch deflection measured at
the trailing edge of the elevator.  Scott"
 
Hope this helps
 
Regards,
Jorge Bujanda
Velocity XL FG 
Palmdale, CA
Website:  http://members.dslextreme.com/users/jbujanda/
 
"Make your best case... not the best case."
"Spare the noise... convince through silence."
                                                                         JB
 
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From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] On Behalf Of Joe Ewen
Sent: Monday, December 17, 2007 4:06 PM
To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list
Subject: REFLECTOR: Stick Force
 
Has anyone measured the force on the control stick in flight?  If not does anyone have an
estimate on the force the trim spring applies or the force required to make a control
deflection.  I can not use the factory trim spring, there is no room left behind the panel
for it.  I think I have a concept that will work, I just need to calculate the spring
force and rate.  All help is appreciated.
 
Thanks,
Joe
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