Hi! All.
G-PTAG has flap root extensions with flap drive tube automatic guides to
engage the drive pin when rigging and a suitably shaped close out with
surrounding shaped flange which closely snugs to the fuselage and covers the
drive slots. PFA have seen it and passed no specific comment about a
modification being required.
Give me a call on land line 01472 852498 should you need a more explicit
explanation.
Regards
Bob Harrison G-PTAG Europa/Jabiru 3300
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-europa@aztec.houxou.com
> Subject: Europa flap drive opening
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> Message text written by INTERNET:Grahamclk@aol.com
> >As you know the flapdrive tube operates through an elongated slot in the
> two
> fuselage sides. There has been discussion at times of the
> passage of air
> through this aperture and drag effects.
>
> I would appreciate the PFA view of this as it is a relatively
> simple matter
>
> to add a flange which closes this slot when the flaps are retracted.
> Perhaps
> there has already been a mod. application on this theme ?
> <
>
> Klaus Dietrich has added sliding internal covers to the apertures in his
> Europa and very neat they look too. I believe this included the
> flap slots.
> Maybe he will publish the details if he reads this. Perhaps you could send
> details for an article in the 'Flyer' Klaus?
>
> Nigel Charles
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