REFLECTOR:Slipping Aileron trim

KeithHallsten reflector@tvbf.org
Mon, 29 Sep 2003 18:36:12 -0700


Tom,

It's just the typical woven white nylon rope available from most hardware
stores.  It looks like about the size that's typically used for clotheslines
and such.

Keith


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tom Martino" <tmartino@troubleshooter.com>
To: <reflector@tvbf.org>
Sent: Monday, September 29, 2003 11:33 AM
Subject: RE: REFLECTOR:Slipping Aileron trim


> While on the subject ... exactly where do you get the cord used for this
trim?
>
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: Scott Derrick [mailto:scott@tnstaafl.net]
> Sent: Mon 9/29/2003 12:17 PM
> To: reflector@tvbf.org
> Cc:
> Subject: RE: REFLECTOR:Slipping Aileron trim
>
>
>
> I found that belt dressing does work, but you need to re-apply every 6
months or so.
>
> Scott
>
> On Mon, 29 Sep 2003 10:06:35 -0500, Alexander Balic wrote:
> > Steve,
> > I think that most use belt dressing- it makes the cord sticky and
> > resistant to slipping on the capstan.........
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: reflector-admin@tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-admin@tvbf.org]On
> > Behalf Of PVTPIL8@aol.com Sent: Monday, September 29, 2003 8:35 AM
> > To: reflector@tvbf.org Subject: REFLECTOR:Slipping Aileron trim
> >
> >
> > I was told some of you folks may have a good idea to get my aileron
> > trim to stop slipping. I have set up the trim via the manual and
> > can feel it slipping in cruise.  It seems the line is slipping over
> > the drive wheel. Thanks Steve XL-RG
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