Andrew
I added the simplistic statement "the Trutrak servo won't fit inside the
thigh support" when I wrote the Mod because I did not have a either a Mono
to work with or the time to develop it. Here in the UK I have to work with
a demanding regulator (the LAA) and would have had to demonstrate that what
I was writing up really does work well.
What you have not seen yet is that Mod 76 issue 3. This adds the Dynon to
the approved list. The Dynon servos will fit easily as the electronics are
inside the gear box (not in a separate box on the side). I finished it
months ago at the request of the LAA (as various builders wanted the Dynon)
but Europa have yet to get round to publishing it.
Bud's advice is good. There are various ways which the altitude hold can be
achieved. Bud has referred to "attached the pitch servo to the tube behind
the baggage bay". It was decided that this was not really suitable for all
aircraft but it has been approved as an individual Mod on one aircraft (and
could be used again). I did the drawings for this mod which are attached.
As you will see the servo used was a Trio but any one would fit as well. If
this is of interest please contact me direct if you want more details.
Ian Rickard G-IANI XS Trigear, 300hours
Europa Club Mods Specialist
e-mail g-iani@ntlworld.com
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