Tom,
I've done both and I prefer the manual. The electric is very sensitive
at cruise but works well in the pattern. I've seen various devices to ch
ange the speed of the servo depending on your airspeed but they are expe
nsive and add complexity. I'll take the weight penalty of the manual. Do
n't forget the size of the mount on the trim tab is different from manual
to electric.
Larry Gagnon
RV6 N6LG
-----Original Message
From: thomas sargent <sarg314@gmail.com>
To: rv-list <rv-list@matronics.com>
Sent: Wed, Nov 18, 2009 12:19 pm
Subject: elevator trim, manual vs electric
I am doing final assembly on a 6A. I've never had the trim cable fully ins
talled before and am running into various problems that have me reconsider
ing things.
The manual trim has the advantage that it is not electric - no wiring, no
dependence on the electrical system. I also like the very positive conne
ction from my hand to the trim tab. But, (I'm guessing here) the electric
looks like it's a lot easier to install. It's probably also a lot lighte
r. Though, I've heard lots of stories about the servo's running away.
Have any of you converted from manual trim to electric? Is the electric
easier to install/live with?
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Tom Sargent
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