REFLECTOR: Sparrow strainer - I'm confused...

[Don Johnston]

Andrew,

Please post some pictures. Sounds like a good idea.

-Don

From: Andrew Ellzey <ajlz72756 at yahoo.com>
To: "geoff.gerhardt at gmail.com" <geoff.gerhardt at gmail.com>, Velocity
Aircraft Owners and Builders list <reflector at tvbf.org>
Cc:
Date: Tue, 18 Sep 2012 07:21:41 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Sparrow strainer - I'm confused...
Geoff,

Cutting the Sparrow Strainer off and reattaching it at a different angle
seems a bit harsh. I made my SS adjustable by potting a 10X32 nut plate
inside each end of the airfoil. So the Airfoil is then held in place on by
two 10X32 screws. I am not flying yet, so I don't know if my aircraft even
needs an adjustable SS. But from all of the talk of trim problems on the
reflector, over the years, I thought that I would be proactive and make my
SS adjustable. I will install mine per the manual, but if needed, I can
change the angle of attack or even invert my SS airfoil as some have
suggested. I also think with a little trial and error, I should be able to
adjust the SS depending on my aircraft CG calculations, due to
passengerloading. This may be
wishful thinking on my part, due to the small size of the Sparrow Strainer.
I can send you a photo latter today if you think this option will work for
you.
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