REFLECTOR: Update on left roll tendency

[Kevin Baker]

Great update
Reminds me I need to check out my roll trim string

Thanks
Kevin Baker

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On Aug 27, 2012, at 11:08 AM, Geoff Gerhardt <geoff.gerhardt at gmail.com> wrote:

> All,
> 
> I talked to Scott Swing at Velocity regarding my left roll tendency.  His advice was to improve the roll trim and gave a few suggestions.  One thing he reminded me of is that my large, 220lb ass is the only one in the plane (my words, not his).  That alone will introduce a left roll tendency that a weak roll trim system may not trim out.
> 
> I have not touched the roll trim system since doing a rather cursory install.  After installing it, when I adjust the roll trim, it has little to no effect on the aileron position.  It moves the string and the springs a bit, but doesn't impart much force on the bell crank.  My theory was that I wanted to get the plane so that on a calm day, it would fly essentially straight with little stick pressure needed.  Then, I'd improve the roll trim as necessary.  I was not accounting for the need for roll trim due to the loading asymmetry of one large pilot.
> 
> So, this all may be much adieu about nothing.  I will improve my roll trim and see if that solves the issue.
> 
> Thanks again for all the suggestions.  I'll let you know how an improved roll trim helps.
> 
> Geoff
> 
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