Thanks Pete.
We are going through the circuit today looking for any stiffness. There are
flettna strips fitted - fairly sure they were as described but I'll check.
Regards
Paul
On 8/10/10 20:08, "Peter Jeffers" <pjeffers@talktalk.net> wrote:
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> Hi,
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> I guess the info you provide is a bit limited but may I suggest two areas to
> look at.
> 1. Sounds a little as though you have excessive friction in the elevator
> circuit. The elevator control input is very light and any friction in the
> circuit could cause hang up.
> 2. Flettna strips on the elevators. Are they fitted? Are they to the spec
> layed down in the build instructions. Inadequate strips will cause you to
> get no pitch change until the control movement gets to a certain point then
> you will notice a large effect change all at once. Small trim tab movments
> get lost within the boundary layer, hence need for flettnas.
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> Sorry no help with second question although of course there is a general
> check list in the Pilots Flying Manual that should have come with your kit.
> Failing that, it is available on the manufacturers web site for down load
> under manuals.
>
> Pete Jeffers
> Europa Club LAA Inspector
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> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Europa
> Sent: 08 October 2010 19:41
> To: europa-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Europa-List: Test flying
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> A couple of questions.
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> 1. while at cruise speed the aircraft is neutral in pitch. At low speed
> (flaps down) it tends to hold any pitch input (nose up or nose down). Anyone
> any thoughts?
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> 2. Does anyone have recognised check lists for a 914 mono?
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> Regards
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> Paul
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> G-GIDY
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