REFLECTOR: Pitch trim poll

Brett Ferrell reflector at velocityxl.com
Sat Feb 28 08:48:10 CST 2009


As most of you know, Elizabeth has done most of our flying, but yes, the
trim can freeze so watch out.  I think we fixed this by up-ing the
clutch forces.  I also think the Strong system makes the stick feel
heavier, but that doesn't seem to really make any difference in flight.

Brett

KMis178813 at aol.com wrote:
> Sorry I can't help you with the pitch trim but I do have a Strong
> Aileron trim installed. Recently I had a (pilot induced) runaway trim.
> The Strong system got stuck in a full left aileron trim. When I
> installed this system I did confirm that in the event of a runaway the
> system could be overcome for normal (tired arm) flight. The strong
> system can get stuck at the ends and not come back, at least the one I
> have. Tried to stick the system again and I can't reenact it on the
> ground. Other than that it works great, just a little bug to work
> out. Moral of the story, Be careful when using a non standard system
> that in the event of a runaway you can still overcome the trim.   
>       Ken
>  
> In a message dated 2/27/2009 9:52:47 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> stedmanlou at roadrunner.com writes:
>
>     I would also be interested in hearing from those who are using
>     this product. How does it effect the stick forces?
>      
>     Lou Stedman
>     Velocity N7044Q
>     Olean, NY
>
>         ----- Original Message -----
>         *From:* Don Johnston <mailto:don at numa.aero>
>         *To:* reflector at tvbf.org <mailto:reflector at tvbf.org>
>         *Sent:* Friday, February 27, 2009 1:10 PM
>         *Subject:* REFLECTOR: Pitch trim poll
>
>         I’m getting ready to install the elevator pitch trim and heard
>         about the Alex Strong pitch trim.
>
>          
>
>         http://mysite.verizon.net/res80xp0/strongvelocitypitchtrim/
>
>          
>
>         Just wondering what the general consensus is regarding this
>         versus the factory trim mechanism.
>
>          
>
>         Is there anyone that’s flown with both and can offer a comparison?
>
>          
>
>         As for the people flying behind the factory version, are you
>         happy with it?
>
>          
>
>         It does seem to open up some room on top of the canard.
>
>          
>
>         -Don Johnston
>
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