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1. 08:37 AM - Re: gap seals (F. Tim Yoder)
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Hi Scott,
Did you put the seal on the bottom only? Do you have a photo of your
instillation you could send? What tape did you use?
Thanks, Tim
----- Original Message -----
From: "Scott Stearns" <sstearns2@yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday, May 28, 2012 8:29 PM
Subject: KIS-List: gap seals
>
> I put gap seals on the ailerons, trim tabs, and flaps of my TR-1. I am
> not sure if the flap gap seals are doing much, maybe a small drag
> reduction. The aileron gap seals noticably reduced control forces and
> increase my roll control. I recommend them for the aileron at least. I
> used the 35mm gap seal for the aileron and flap.
>
> I got them from this guy...
>
> http://www.wingsandwheels.com/page28.htm
>
> I ordered the 78 mm gap seals for the tail feathers but I have not
> installed them yet. I think there is a noticable drag reduction to be had
> with gap seals on the elevator and rudder.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Scott
>
>
>
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