REFLECTOR:Gap Seals

Mon, 24 Nov 2003 17:03:27 EST

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Have an XL and use gap seal tape on ailerons. Seems to me that it improves 
aileron response a bit, but is unquantifiable. I used "reflector tape" from 
automotive parts store. Downside of this tape is that it will crack after some use 
and must be replaced. This is not a big job however. 

Have not used on rudders.

Do not use on elevators as they are a fowler flap and are designed to work 
witn air flow through the gap. I have heard but do not know, that gap seals here 
could be dangerous.

Bob wood

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 me that it improves aileron response a bit, but is unquantifiable. I used "=
reflector tape" from automotive parts store. Downside of this tape is that i=
t will crack after some use and must be replaced. This is not a big job howe=
ver. 
 
Have not used on rudders. 
 
Do not use on elevators as they are a fowler flap and are designed to work w=
itn air flow through the gap. I have heard but do not know, that gap seals h=
ere could be dangerous. 
 
Bob wood</HTML>

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