REFLECTOR: Elevator trim motor location

[Brian Michalk]

Slightly left of center.  :)


On 4/26/2012 3:42 PM, Reiff Lorenz wrote:
>
> Thanks for the advice, Brian. Probably a good idea to wait since I 
> have no clue what avionics I'll end up with.
>
> Where did you end up installing your pitch trim?
>
> Reiff
>
> *From:*reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] 
> *On Behalf Of *Brian Michalk
> *Sent:* Wednesday, April 25, 2012 7:19 PM
> *To:* Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list
> *Subject:* Re: REFLECTOR: Elevator trim motor location
>
> The two limiting factors are clearance with the top of the fuselage, 
> making the center the ideal location.  The other end is clearance with 
> the avionics, making the left preferable.
>
> I suggest not installing it until you are finished with the instrument 
> panel.
>
> On 04/25/2012 06:12 PM, Reiff Lorenz wrote:
>
> The manual is telling me to find a suitable location on the canard to 
> mount the elevator trim motor. "Slightly left of center is best." (I 
> interpret this to mean "on the left side as close to the center as 
> possible without getting in the way of the counterweight arm.")
>
> Will you all please tell me where your pitch trim actuators are 
> located and if you're happy with it there?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Reiff Lorenz, Dayton OH
>
> XL RG, 31% complete
>
> Trying to finish the canard tasks
>
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