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1. 10:08 AM - Re: Auto pilot servos (Dave)
2. 12:49 PM - New member ()
3. 01:56 PM - Re: New member (Hugh Sontag)
4. 03:51 PM - Re: New member (Mark Stauffer)
5. 07:43 PM - Re: New member (Hugh Sontag)
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| Subject: | Re: Auto pilot servos |
Thanks Buz
I just opened the autopilot box 10 minutes ago. My first thought was
panic. Then I saw the free tee shirt and felt better. The servo arm
looks like it may have only about 1 inch of movement. I'll have to
check that out.
Dave McC
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From: N1BZRich@aol.com
To: lightning-list@matronics.com
Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2007 10:04 PM
Subject: Lightning-List: Auto pilot servos
Dave,
I just noticed the auto pilot servos photo I sent does not show
the push rods attached. The aileron servo push rod attaches directly to
the bottom of the pilot's stick - where the left aileron push rod
attaches. The pitch servo push rod attaches to the torque tube that
connects both sticks in pitch. Easy and simple to install and works
great. The TruTrak "head" allows you to adjust sensitivity. I have it
optimized for cruise at altitude, so the ride down low can be bumpy with
altitude hold on, but it works well.
Buz
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I am a new member and interested in the Lightning. It sounds too good to be true,
so I wanted to know any drawbacks, issues or disappointments any of you have
had. I currently have a Dragonfly but can't haul any luggage so I really want
REAL figures on payload, cruise speed, etc.
Greg
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A negative I'm acutely aware of is the limited baggage, and
nonexistent baggage if you include a parachute (BRS).
The baggage limit is 50 lbs, and only 10 lbs if you include a BRS.
Flying is dangerous enough that I decided to put a BRS on my current
airplane, and I am loathe to fly a faster airplane with a faster
stall speed without one.
I never want to be in a situation wishing I had a parachute, when I
could have had one, and didn't install one.
Hugh Sontag
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>I am a new member and interested in the Lightning. It sounds too
>good to be true, so I wanted to know any drawbacks, issues or
>disappointments any of you have had. I currently have a Dragonfly
>but can't haul any luggage so I really want REAL figures on payload,
>cruise speed, etc.
>
>Greg
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Just out of curiosity, what are you flying now and what is its' current
stall speed?
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Hugh
Sontag
Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2007 3:42 PM
Subject: Re: Lightning-List: New member
A negative I'm acutely aware of is the limited baggage, and
nonexistent baggage if you include a parachute (BRS).
The baggage limit is 50 lbs, and only 10 lbs if you include a BRS.
Flying is dangerous enough that I decided to put a BRS on my current
airplane, and I am loathe to fly a faster airplane with a faster
stall speed without one.
I never want to be in a situation wishing I had a parachute, when I
could have had one, and didn't install one.
Hugh Sontag
>
>I am a new member and interested in the Lightning. It sounds too
>good to be true, so I wanted to know any drawbacks, issues or
>disappointments any of you have had. I currently have a Dragonfly
>but can't haul any luggage so I really want REAL figures on payload,
>cruise speed, etc.
>
>Greg
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I have a Titan Tornado II. It cruises at 110 mph on 3.6 gph and
stalls at 35 mph with flaps, 42 without. It will get into and out of
a 1000' grass strip.
It also has limited baggage, as in none if you have a passenger. In
case anyone's taking notes on designing a new airplane, I'd like 75
lbs, and I'll be happy to trade baggage weight for passenger weight
or fuel. The Tornado has tandem seating, which is great for elbow
room and not so great for sharing the flying experience. On the plus
side, the view for the pilot cannot be beat. It's like sitting in an
Omnimax theatre at 1000 feet.
How do you like your Dragonfly? I imagine it's very easy on gas, and
cruise is higher than mine.
Hugh Sontag
><mark.stauffer1@gmail.com>
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>Just out of curiosity, what are you flying now and what is its' current
>stall speed?
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com
>[mailto:owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Hugh
>Sontag
>Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2007 3:42 PM
>To: lightning-list@matronics.com
>Subject: Re: Lightning-List: New member
>
>
>
>A negative I'm acutely aware of is the limited baggage, and
>nonexistent baggage if you include a parachute (BRS).
>
>The baggage limit is 50 lbs, and only 10 lbs if you include a BRS.
>
>Flying is dangerous enough that I decided to put a BRS on my current
>airplane, and I am loathe to fly a faster airplane with a faster
>stall speed without one.
>
>I never want to be in a situation wishing I had a parachute, when I
>could have had one, and didn't install one.
>
>Hugh Sontag
>
>>
>>I am a new member and interested in the Lightning. It sounds too
>>good to be true, so I wanted to know any drawbacks, issues or
>>disappointments any of you have had. I currently have a Dragonfly
>>but can't haul any luggage so I really want REAL figures on payload,
>>cruise speed, etc.
>>
>>Greg
>
>
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