Although not a Europa - I have trim and flap power switches on the panel so
that I can switch them off quickly if required. During initial test flying
the pitch trim travel was determined so that the aircraft could be trimmed
in all normal load and speed conditions. I have fitted electrical limit
switches to stop more trim travel than is necessary in normal circumstances.
I plan to put an elastic off the passenger stick for roll trim when no
passenger is carried probably adjustable with a piece of cord and maybe a
cleat on the line.
Jerry
LTS@avnet.co.uk
http://www.avnet.co.uk/touchdown
----- Original Message -----
From: J. Dutch Revenboer <dutchr@ionet.net>
<europa@avnet.co.uk>
Subject: Re: Aileron and elevator trim
> I flew with Martin Tuck the other day, and his Europa has a trim kill
> switch on the panel. Too cool.
>
> J. Dutch Revenboer
> N507AA, Stillwater, OK
> Thinking of building/buying a Europa!
>
> "Tony S. Krzyzewski" wrote:
> >
> > Yes, I have landed at full trim either way during flight testing. It can
> > be done but you need muscles and to take care.
> >
> > Unlike may custombuilt aircraft, the Europa is one that has undergone a
> > full flight test programme and has explored these issues.
> >
> > Tony
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > Subject: Aileron and elevator trim
> >
> > Since the Europa elevator trim (or aileron trim if fitted) has no manual
> > back-up, I am curious as to how controllable the aircraft is with a trim
> > runaway to the limit stop.
> > Has anyone ever experienced a trim runaway or uncommanded movement to
> > the
> > trim limit (aileron or elevator)?
> > Can a Europa be safely flown to a landing in that condition?
> >
> > Garry Copeland
> >
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