REFLECTOR: Roll trim mod suggestions

[Carl Hoffman]

What ever happen to; "If it ain't broke why fix it?"


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> On Dec 14, 2013, at 11:14 PM, Rene Dugas <renedugas at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Jorge monitors the reflector.  
> Comment:  Roll trombone from the factory works.  Mine slipped a little when new but one additional wrap of the cord and some polishing compound on the cord for grip fixed it.  There are so many other places one can tweek the plane with less risk. Modifying controls is a slippery slope.
> 680 hrs flying 10.5 yrs. trim with No maintenance.  KISS.
> YMMV.
> 
> Sent from Rene's iPad. A pleasure.  Go Apple.
> 
> 
>> On Dec 12, 2013, at 10:49 AM, Brian Michalk <michalk at awpi.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Also, someone asked about an aerodynamic trim.
>> 
>> Jorge Bujanda was working on such a beast, if I recall.  Does anyone know how that worked out?
>> 
>>> On 12/12/2013 10:06 AM, Ron N VelocityXLFG wrote:
>>> Got my belt and pulleys here
>>> 
>>> http://www.mcmaster.com/#timing-belt-pulleys/=prz4ya
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> On 12/11/2013 5:27 PM, Don Johnston wrote:
>>>> Thanks for the replies!
>>>> 
>>>> I thought about a limiting cable that would prevent the motor from rotating.  But making sure it was strong enough and making sure it didn't cause a problem in "slack" mode was problematic. 
>>>> 
>>>> The clutch is an interesting approach. But the cost and space made that a non-starter. 
>>>> 
>>>> So I've removed the parts and ordered the smallest timing pulley I could find with a .25" bore.  I'll open it to 5/16" and try that. The nice thing about the timing belt is that you can control how much slippage is allowed with spring tension. 
>>>> 
>>>> Thanks again,
>>>> Don
>>>> 
>> 
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