REFLECTOR: Brake authority

[Pat Shea]

Al,

I've only flown with both the TE fences and the
aileron gap tape on, but others have reported a big
improvement in aileron authority at slow speeds from
just the gap tape.

Besides, being such a quick/cheap/easy mod it's at
least worth a shot.

You can just use some white electrical tape form the
local hardware store - it's about 5/8" wide. Use a
bungee cord to hold the stick off to one side and
apply the tape across the top of the aileron that is
deflected down. Don't stretch the tape. After
releasing the stick, push any tape that is bulging up
down into the gap - including at the hinges. Repeat
for other side. Clean the area with alcohol before
applying the tape. I replace my tape about every 6
months when it starts to crack - takes about 10
minutes.

Pat  


  
--- Al Gietzen <ALVentures at cox.net> wrote:

> I've considered this, but as I look at the gap, it
> is so small that it is
> surprising that it could make much difference. 
> Although, I suppose that a
> very little flow through there could trigger/enhance
> flow separation.
> 
>  
> 
> I was thinking some white duct tape (for it's
> lighter weight, not it's
> color) on the underside would be the way to do this.
> 
>  
> 
> What has been others experience?  Scott B, what's
> your take?



       
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