Jim, In cruise I have to hold a little left rudder...
Kevin
----- Original Message -----
From: Jim Brown
To: europa-list@matronics.com
Sent: Friday, March 06, 2009 4:21 AM
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Flap position, Flight testing
Kevin
I would think that given the left flap is lower than the right
flap that the plane would be turning right. Given that the left flap
will have more pressure on it than the right flap.
I would suggest that on the next flight check the turn and bank
ball. and see if its setting to the right. Try centering the ball with
rudder and see if that helps.
Jim Brown
--- On Thu, 3/5/09, Kevin Klinefelter <kevann@gotsky.com> wrote:
From: Kevin Klinefelter <kevann@gotsky.com>
Subject: Europa-List: Flap position, Flight testing
To: europa-list@matronics.com
Date: Thursday, March 5, 2009, 11:38 PM
Hi All,
Flight testing of 914 powered monowheel N211KA is going well
(29 hours).I have a flap position question for those who have been
there.
The aircraft has an irritating left turn in it when flown solo
and slight left turn with two up. When trimmed out cruising straight and
level the ailerons are close to even with the wing tips and the left
flap is noticeably lower relative to it's aileron than the right side,
which is almost even with the aileron. I think if I can rig the left
flap up even with the aileron it will help cure the left turning problem
and be less drag.
I thought I might get a new flap hinge arm (FL16) on the left
and with the aircraft supported and flaps up in the desired position I
could drill new holes thru the lugs on the tourqe tube so the left flap
retacted position matches the right.
Will this work or is there a better way?
Thanks, Kevin... flying and grinning...
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