REFLECTOR: advuce

[Al Gietzen]

Lou;

 

The solution is obvious; but you may not be aware that for many years
Velocity has offered what are called "offset torque tubes".  This results in
the centerline of the tube remaining stationary where it goes through the
fuselage; so you can have a close fit around the tube.

 

Al

 

-----Original Message-----
From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] On
Behalf Of Lou Stedman
Sent: Sunday, October 04, 2009 6:39 AM
To: Canard Aviators; Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list
Subject: REFLECTOR: advuce

 

I would like to run something past the group for your input. It is once
again fall up here in the north country and all thoughts turn to keeping
warm in our airplanes. With both my Long EZ and Velocity, the same problem
comes up. How to close off air infiltration where the elevator torque tube
comes through the fuselage. I have tried foam and a boot and everything else
I could think of but have never been able to seal off the curved area,
behind the torque tube. As a result I freeze in the winter. I have come up
with a idea that might work for all of the EZ type that are flying with a GU
canard. Instead of trying to seal off the two entry points on either side,
why not seal off the whole area behind the panel, to just below the top of
the canard bulkhead? I am thinking of installing Velcro along this area,
then getting a thin piece of leather with Velcro on the edges. Two holes
would have to be cut out to allow the trim tab and the elevator control rod,
from the stick. Two boots could then be attached, with Velcro to the
leather, over the control rod and trim spring, to allow movement, and
secured to same. This would keep any air which enters via the torque tubes
from getting into the cabin area. What do you think? My only concern at this
point is to make sure there is no way to bind up the elevator control rod or
the trim spring. Has anyone ever tried this? If so what were the results? I
am not sure how much pressure I would see inside this area and if that would
cause any problems with the leather. Any feed back would be appreciated.
Please don't tell me to get seat warmers. Thanks

 

Lou Stedman
Velocity SEFG
N7044Q
Olean, NY

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