REFLECTOR: Brake authority

[Jack Sheehan]

Al,
I currently use a clear reinforced duct tape (3M) I bought at Lowes 
orHome Depot. The small slot does make a difference. I first tried 
white vinyl electrical tape and was flying for a few months. On 
approach one day I heard something and then felt like something 
grabed the wing. Not a big deal but I landed and when I got to the 
hangar the tape had blown off one wing and it made a difference. I 
switched to the 3M tape ( on top of the wing) and it has been on 
there for 3 years through rain ice etc. good stuff.

Jack
N55XL

At 07:43 PM 6/7/2007, you wrote:
>I forgot to mention that I am using white electrical
>tape to seal the aileron gap on top of the wings,
>the aileron control seems very positive to me all the
>way down to touchdown speed.
>
>Pat
>
>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?
>
>Thanks,
>
>Al
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