> >I've found that the aeroplanes don't care - I had a luscombe that had
> >the stab canted over by about 5_ - but flew (and still flies)
> >beautifully. However, they eye of the beholder is another matter.....
> >M
>
> True. Bill is right about the bushings causing binding. This can really
> spoil your future pleasure. Like a bicycle with the handlebars stiff. You
> must be certain that nothing changes after the bushes are bonded in. The
> leading edge AND trailing edges of the fin stub mustn't change width. I put
> permanent distance pieces in, not temporary ones.
>
> Graham
I am not quite to the point of bonding my bushings in, but I have noticed
that the bushings do not move on the tailplane torque tube freely. Do they
need to be lubricated, or will normal wear loosen them up?
Brian
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