Mike,
You mean that all you did was to add a fletner strip to the top
of the trim tab?? I'll try that and see what happens. I hope it works
as well as yours. Many thanks.
Jim Nelson
<Mikenjulie.Parkin@btopenworld.com> writes:
> <Mikenjulie.Parkin@btopenworld.com>
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> Jim,
>
> I have an electric trim tab on the left aileron. With the benefit
> of
> hindsight it would have been better being a little longer. It is
> currently
> only 6 inches long. However, I found that a flettner strip on the
> top
> surface of the trim tab worked really well, making the tab quite
> effective.
>
> regards,
>
> Mike Parkin G-JULZ
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "James Nelson" <europajim@juno.com>
> To: <europa-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: Re: Europa-List: Outrigger mod
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> <europajim@juno.com>
> >
> > Ferg,
> > Of course I have a Mono-wheel. Is there any other
> kind????
> > Send the parts, give me the address and I'll send a check. If
> you have
> > any drawings and directions, please include in the pile of stuff.
> > I finally got out yesterday and got an hour in. The wx
> had been
> > ucky here in mid Florida. For the last month, its been rain and
> > thunderstorms all around the area. The problem with the Europa is
> it
> > goes so far so fast. Need a big area to just putt around.
> Yesterday, I
> > throttled back to try to keep it around 110 Knots. only needed
> about
> > 4700 rpm. No sweat getting 120K to 125K (around 5300 rpm) I see
> 130K
> > and up when I use around 5400 - 5500 rpm. (all below 3000') So
> I guess
> > its a fine cross country bird! Are you getting close? Don't
> rush but
> > its time to get it done. My last 6 - 8 months, I spent more time
> getting
> > the bumps out and ready to paint and then paint. Then its refit
> and get
> > the blessings of the gov. to go fly. It is all worth it. It is a
> fun
> > airplane to fly. I'm still doodling with the trim on my starboard
> wing.
> > I have had to add a trim tab in addition to my electric tab. Make
> sure
> > you have a large enough tab if you are putting in an electric
> operated
> > tab. I now recommend at least 8" wide or more. (maybe 10")
> This will
> > allow for trimming with out having to extend the tab so far it
> looks --
> > like, well you know--.
> >
> > Jim Nelson
> > N15JN
> >
> >
> writes:
> <VE3LVO@rac.ca>
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "James H Nelson" <europajim@juno.com>
> > > To: <europa-list@matronics.com>
> > > Subject: Re: Europa-List: Outrigger mod
> > >
> > >
> > > <europajim@juno.com>
> > > |
> > > | Ferg,
> > > | What is the cost for the outrigger kit? I would like
> to
> > > get one
> > > | (presuming it is a kit for two wheels) :-))
> > > |
> > > |
> > > | Jim Nelson
> > > | N15JN (42 hours+)
> > > | Love the challenge on every take off and landing.
> > >
> > > James,
> > > Oh-oh. Do you have a monowheel as this mod is for
> > > outriggers?
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