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1. PM - Re: OOPS! or how I should ask first (Lovelace, Malcolm)
2. PM - Re: Stabilizer setting (William Bernard)
3. PM - Re: OOPS! or how I should ask first (USAviator1@aol.com)
4. PM - Re: OOPS! or how I should ask first (USAviator1@aol.com)
5. PM - Re: Stabilizer setting (Jim and Donna Clement)
6. PM - Re: Stabilizer setting (Lovelace, Malcolm)
7. PM - Re: Stabilizer setting (Bob Estelle Danner)
8. PM - Re: Stabilizer setting (USAviator1@aol.com)
9. PM - Re: Stabilizer setting (Fred Weaver)
10. PM - Re: Stabilizer setting (Bob Estelle Danner)
11. PM - O-O prop (Rick and Cindy)
12. PM - Re: O-O prop (Bob Conner)
13. PM - Stabilizer setting (RJ)
14. PM - Re: Stabilizer setting (Jim and Donna Clement)
15. PM - Re: Stabilizer setting (Fred Weaver)
16. PM - Re: Stabilizer setting (George Turner)
17. PM - Stabilizer setting (RJ)
18. PM - Re: Stabilizer setting (RJ)
19. PM - Prop for speed? (Fred Weaver)
20. PM - Nose Gear tubing (Fred Weaver)
21. PM - Stab trim shot (Fred Weaver)
22. PM - Gordon's W10 (Fred Weaver)
23. PM - Re: Stabilizer setting (George Turner)
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| Subject: | OOPS! or how I should ask first |
Steve, I would cut them at the gear leg mount, heat the top and bend them
back to get the clearance you need. I think I had about 1/4-3/8 on mine. The
nose gear mount is rigid so there is not much movement as long as you don't
land on the nose gear first.
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RE: Tailwind-List: OOPS! or how I should ask first
Steve, I would cut them at the gear leg mount, heat the top and bend them back
to get the clearance you need. I think I had about 1/4-3/8 on mine. The nose gear
mount is rigid so there is not much movement as long as you don't land on
the nose gear first.
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Subject: Tailwind-List: OOPS! or how I should ask first
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| Subject: | Re: Stabilizer setting |
--> Tailwind-List message posted by: "William Bernard" <billbernard@worldnet.att.net>
Jim I went out and measured my plane after I got your post. I just want to
make sure of a couple of things.
Your measurement at the bottom longeron was taken at the front of the
fuselage, say, between the firewall and the wing strut, correct?
The reading on the smart level showed 1.5 degrees with the little arrow
showing that the leading edge end of the level had to go down. Correct??
I don't have a smart level, but using an ordinary level and a tape measure,
I think that the leading edge of the stabilizer, measured at the tip,
inboard of the elevator, shows 1 degree up, with the leading edge higher
than the trailing edge. If I interpret your post correctly, your stab is set
essentially level with respect to the long axis of the fuselage.
I also assume that your wing is set to 0 deg. incidence. Mine has 1 deg. so
I am not sure what the stab setting should be. It appears I may be close.
thanks for the help.
Bill
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jim and Donna Clement" <168x@merr.com>
> To: <tailwind-list@matronics.com>
> Sent: Sunday, December 28, 2003 7:41 PM
> Subject: Re: Tailwind-List: Stabilizer setting
>
>
> > --> Tailwind-List message posted by: "Jim and Donna Clement"
> <168x@merr.com>
> >
> > Bill, I measured my trike with a smart level and this is what it trike
> > reads.
> > Horizontal stab, measured at the outboard tip, inboard of the elevator
> arm.
> > 1.5 degrees down in front.
> > Bottom of root rib, 1.2 degrees down at front.
> > Bottom longeron, 1.5 degrees down at front. This might vary as the
> > sheetmetal prevented getting on the longeron itself.
> > The airplane was sitting on the hanger floor with about a half tank of
> gas.
Jim C
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| Subject: | Re: OOPS! or how I should ask first |
Bob, thanks, already thought of that one! Yes, it clears fine.
Steve
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| Subject: | Re: OOPS! or how I should ask first |
Malcomb, thanks but too late, I already cut them out. I have the new ones
fitted and just wanted to make sure I had enough clearance.
It sure is fun to be able to roll the fuselage around on its own gear now!
Later,
Steve
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| Subject: | Re: Stabilizer setting |
--> Tailwind-List message posted by: "Jim and Donna Clement" <168x@merr.com>
Bill, Right, my stab and wing appear to measured the same. The measurement
ahead of the strut might not be a good comparision as it has the boot cowl
wrapped around the longeron. On some of my other TWs it seems the stab was
about 1/2 degree down on the front. It's a uncomfortable feeling when the
airplane wants to pitch over when the stick is let loose. Without the
wheelpants it will for sure. Maybe Malcolm could check his. I'll also check
with Bob and Russ when I see them. Jim C
----- Original Message -----
Subject: Re: Tailwind-List: Stabilizer setting
> --> Tailwind-List message posted by: "William Bernard"
<billbernard@worldnet.att.net>
>
> Jim I went out and measured my plane after I got your post. I just want to
> make sure of a couple of things.
>
> Your measurement at the bottom longeron was taken at the front of the
> fuselage, say, between the firewall and the wing strut, correct?
>
> The reading on the smart level showed 1.5 degrees with the little arrow
> showing that the leading edge end of the level had to go down. Correct??
>
> I don't have a smart level, but using an ordinary level and a tape
measure,
> I think that the leading edge of the stabilizer, measured at the tip,
> inboard of the elevator, shows 1 degree up, with the leading edge higher
> than the trailing edge. If I interpret your post correctly, your stab is
set
> essentially level with respect to the long axis of the fuselage.
>
> I also assume that your wing is set to 0 deg. incidence. Mine has 1 deg.
so
> I am not sure what the stab setting should be. It appears I may be close.
>
> thanks for the help.
>
> Bill
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Jim and Donna Clement" <168x@merr.com>
> > To: <tailwind-list@matronics.com>
> > Sent: Sunday, December 28, 2003 7:41 PM
> > Subject: Re: Tailwind-List: Stabilizer setting
> >
> >
> > > --> Tailwind-List message posted by: "Jim and Donna Clement"
> > <168x@merr.com>
> > >
> > > Bill, I measured my trike with a smart level and this is what it trike
> > > reads.
> > > Horizontal stab, measured at the outboard tip, inboard of the elevator
> > arm.
> > > 1.5 degrees down in front.
> > > Bottom of root rib, 1.2 degrees down at front.
> > > Bottom longeron, 1.5 degrees down at front. This might vary as the
> > > sheetmetal prevented getting on the longeron itself.
> > > The airplane was sitting on the hanger floor with about a half tank of
> > gas.
> Jim C
>
>
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| Subject: | Stabilizer setting |
I have my wings and stab set at Zero.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jim and Donna Clement [SMTP:168x@merr.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2003 9:13 AM
> To: tailwind-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Re: Tailwind-List: Stabilizer setting
>
> --> Tailwind-List message posted by: "Jim and Donna Clement"
> <168x@merr.com>
>
> Bill, Right, my stab and wing appear to measured the same. The measurement
> ahead of the strut might not be a good comparision as it has the boot cowl
> wrapped around the longeron. On some of my other TWs it seems the stab was
> about 1/2 degree down on the front. It's a uncomfortable feeling when the
> airplane wants to pitch over when the stick is let loose. Without the
> wheelpants it will for sure. Maybe Malcolm could check his. I'll also
> check
> with Bob and Russ when I see them. Jim C
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "William Bernard" <billbernard@worldnet.att.net>
> To: <tailwind-list@matronics.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2003 6:53 AM
> Subject: Re: Tailwind-List: Stabilizer setting
>
>
> > --> Tailwind-List message posted by: "William Bernard"
> <billbernard@worldnet.att.net>
> >
> > Jim I went out and measured my plane after I got your post. I just want
> to
> > make sure of a couple of things.
> >
> > Your measurement at the bottom longeron was taken at the front of the
> > fuselage, say, between the firewall and the wing strut, correct?
> >
> > The reading on the smart level showed 1.5 degrees with the little arrow
> > showing that the leading edge end of the level had to go down. Correct??
> >
> > I don't have a smart level, but using an ordinary level and a tape
> measure,
> > I think that the leading edge of the stabilizer, measured at the tip,
> > inboard of the elevator, shows 1 degree up, with the leading edge higher
> > than the trailing edge. If I interpret your post correctly, your stab is
> set
> > essentially level with respect to the long axis of the fuselage.
> >
> > I also assume that your wing is set to 0 deg. incidence. Mine has 1 deg.
> so
> > I am not sure what the stab setting should be. It appears I may be
> close.
> >
> > thanks for the help.
> >
> > Bill
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Jim and Donna Clement" <168x@merr.com>
> > > To: <tailwind-list@matronics.com>
> > > Sent: Sunday, December 28, 2003 7:41 PM
> > > Subject: Re: Tailwind-List: Stabilizer setting
> > >
> > >
> > > > --> Tailwind-List message posted by: "Jim and Donna Clement"
> > > <168x@merr.com>
> > > >
> > > > Bill, I measured my trike with a smart level and this is what it
> trike
> > > > reads.
> > > > Horizontal stab, measured at the outboard tip, inboard of the
> elevator
> > > arm.
> > > > 1.5 degrees down in front.
> > > > Bottom of root rib, 1.2 degrees down at front.
> > > > Bottom longeron, 1.5 degrees down at front. This might vary as the
> > > > sheetmetal prevented getting on the longeron itself.
> > > > The airplane was sitting on the hanger floor with about a half tank
> of
> > > gas.
> > Jim C
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Stabilizer setting |
RE: Tailwind-List: Stabilizer settinghi dont know what the angle of the dangle
is on the horv . stab. on the trike . but i do know it was to high in the front
to start with we ended up with the bolt setting in the lowest hole all the
way to the bottom of my adjustment . and still have to to have a small trim tab
on the bottom of the elevator .
the cause of this is that i didnt have the horizontal tube up far enough against
the top longeron . when i welded it in . i had the four diagonals all ready
welded to the lower and upper longerons. so the horizontal tube that you slide
the horizontal stablizer on to is about a 1/2 to3/4in to low . so i ended
up in the very bottom of my bolt hole adjustment on the leading where it meets
the fusalage adj. holes. just another screw up that Jim bailed me out on one
of many others Bob Danner
----- Original Message -----
From: Lovelace, Malcolm
To: 'tailwind-list@matronics.com'
Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2003 9:01 AM
Subject: RE: Tailwind-List: Stabilizer setting
I have my wings and stab set at Zero.
-----Original Message-----
From: Jim and Donna Clement [SMTP:168x@merr.com]
Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2003 9:13 AM
To: tailwind-list@matronics.com
Subject: Re: Tailwind-List: Stabilizer setting
--> Tailwind-List message posted by: "Jim and Donna Clement" <168x@merr.com>
Bill, Right, my stab and wing appear to measured the same. The measurement
ahead of the strut might not be a good comparision as it has the boot cowl
wrapped around the longeron. On some of my other TWs it seems the stab was
about 1/2 degree down on the front. It's a uncomfortable feeling when the
airplane wants to pitch over when the stick is let loose. Without the
wheelpants it will for sure. Maybe Malcolm could check his. I'll also check
with Bob and Russ when I see them. Jim C
----- Original Message -----
From: "William Bernard" <billbernard@worldnet.att.net>
To: <tailwind-list@matronics.com>
Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2003 6:53 AM
Subject: Re: Tailwind-List: Stabilizer setting
> --> Tailwind-List message posted by: "William Bernard"
<billbernard@worldnet.att.net>
>
> Jim I went out and measured my plane after I got your post. I just want to
> make sure of a couple of things.
>
> Your measurement at the bottom longeron was taken at the front of the
> fuselage, say, between the firewall and the wing strut, correct?
>
> The reading on the smart level showed 1.5 degrees with the little arrow
> showing that the leading edge end of the level had to go down. Correct??
>
> I don't have a smart level, but using an ordinary level and a tape
measure,
> I think that the leading edge of the stabilizer, measured at the tip,
> inboard of the elevator, shows 1 degree up, with the leading edge higher
> than the trailing edge. If I interpret your post correctly, your stab is
set
> essentially level with respect to the long axis of the fuselage.
>
> I also assume that your wing is set to 0 deg. incidence. Mine has 1 deg.
so
> I am not sure what the stab setting should be. It appears I may be close.
>
> thanks for the help.
>
> Bill
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Jim and Donna Clement" <168x@merr.com>
> > To: <tailwind-list@matronics.com>
> > Sent: Sunday, December 28, 2003 7:41 PM
> > Subject: Re: Tailwind-List: Stabilizer setting
> >
> >
> > > --> Tailwind-List message posted by: "Jim and Donna Clement"
> > <168x@merr.com>
> > >
> > > Bill, I measured my trike with a smart level and this is what it trike
> > > reads.
> > > Horizontal stab, measured at the outboard tip, inboard of the elevator
> > arm.
> > > 1.5 degrees down in front.
> > > Bottom of root rib, 1.2 degrees down at front.
> > > Bottom longeron, 1.5 degrees down at front. This might vary as the
> > > sheetmetal prevented getting on the longeron itself.
> > > The airplane was sitting on the hanger floor with about a half tank of
> > gas.
> Jim C
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Stabilizer setting |
Bob, that is interesting that you brought that up about the horizontal
stabilizer. I have mine welded in and it is also down from the upper longeron
just
as you described. Thanks for the heads up, I will make accommodations for the
adjustment.
Steve -in Michigan
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| Subject: | Re: Stabilizer setting |
For all of you guys interested in Stab settings... That last post from Jim said
it all.. It doesn't matter where it is in "inches" from anything... It does
matter "How many Degrees" it is with respect to the "Level" fuselage. When the
fuse is level, the stab should be at zero OR with the leading edge of the stab
slightly lower by maybe a half a degree or so. You will almost never find
a situation where you have to have the leading edge up higher than zero degrees.
As Bob pointed out, when the stab mounting tube is welded in, that becomes
a focal point. Not an upper longeron or anything else. Most of the time when you
are flying a Tailwind, you will be lightly loaded aft so it's going to require
"up" trim for level flight. Think about that when you are setting the incidence
into the stab just don't get carried away.
When you load up your plane for the trip to Baraboo, you will probably have a passenger
and loads of luggage/baggage. When you begin to get close to Wisconsin
and the fuel level begins to diminish, that is when you will start enjoying
the down trim feature of your controls. Hopefully, I used the right words to give
you the thought process for that procedure.
Have fun,
Weav
----- Original Message -----
From: USAviator1@aol.com
To: tailwind-list@matronics.com
Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2003 10:26 AM
Subject: Re: Tailwind-List: Stabilizer setting
Bob, that is interesting that you brought that up about the horizontal stabilizer.
I have mine welded in and it is also down from the upper longeron just
as you described. Thanks for the heads up, I will make accommodations for the
adjustment.
Steve -in Michigan
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| Subject: | Re: Stabilizer setting |
Hi again as a after thought if you made the bolt attachment bracket somewhat deeper
longer with a couple of more holes. well it cant hurt
Bob Danner
----- Original Message -----
From: USAviator1@aol.com
To: tailwind-list@matronics.com
Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2003 12:26 PM
Subject: Re: Tailwind-List: Stabilizer setting
Bob, that is interesting that you brought that up about the horizontal stabilizer.
I have mine welded in and it is also down from the upper longeron just
as you described. Thanks for the heads up, I will make accommodations for the
adjustment.
Steve -in Michigan
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Just back from pickin' up the prop for O-O, a constant speed McCauley off a Mooney
231, fresh out of the overhaul shop. Looks brand new, 74" long. The guy I
bought it from threw in a spinner and backing plate to fit it.
Man is this thing ever goin' to haul ass.
Rick
N241SW
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--> Tailwind-List message posted by: "Bob Conner" <bdconner@hotmail.com>
Rick sounds like your still making good progress. Can't wait till ya fly it............Bob
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do not archive
Man is this thing ever goin' to haul ass.
Rick
N241SW
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| Subject: | Stabilizer setting |
--> Tailwind-List message posted by: RJ <gatsby8898@yahoo.com>
I replied to this a couple days ago but for some
reason it didn't appear.
Thanks to all for the input concerning the stabilizer
setting. When I set mine up sometime ago, with the
thrust line level, wings incidence almost zero, I set
the stabilizer incidence at zero, (root and tip), and
drilled a hole. Then I drilled a second hole lower, I
think 1/2 degree negative, (it's been a while ago, I'd
have to find my notes to be sure). I planned to use
this second hole as I have a 36 gallon fuel tank. Does
this sound about right for a 220 pound change in fuel
load during a long flight? The reason I'm thinking of
this now is I'm painting and wanted to fix the
stabilizer setting upon assembly in the paint room
with a stabilizer to fuselage tape to cover the gap,
(it will have some trim and base color on it). It sure
would be easier to do it now with the fuselage on a
rotating fixture than later after flying it. The gap
varies from zero to about 1/4 inch.
Bob Danner makes a good point about the stabilizer
tube of some planes being lower. And Weav's point of
measuring to the top of the longeron for the same
reason. But, I've measured 7 W-10's, (tailwheel
version), and the measurements fall within a narrow
range. I'm somewhat surprised some Tailwinds are
flying with zero incidence, perhaps I should use the
zero degree hole for the above fuel weight change?
Also, I can move the battery aft 12-14 inches if I'm
off a lot. Well, what do those that have flown W-10s
cross country think? RJ
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| Subject: | Re: Stabilizer setting |
--> Tailwind-List message posted by: "Jim and Donna Clement" <168x@merr.com>
My guess would be 1/2 degree neg. Jim C
----- Original Message -----
Subject: Tailwind-List: Stabilizer setting
> --> Tailwind-List message posted by: RJ <gatsby8898@yahoo.com>
>
> I replied to this a couple days ago but for some
> reason it didn't appear.
> Thanks to all for the input concerning the stabilizer
> setting. When I set mine up sometime ago, with the
> thrust line level, wings incidence almost zero, I set
> the stabilizer incidence at zero, (root and tip), and
> drilled a hole. Then I drilled a second hole lower, I
> think 1/2 degree negative, (it's been a while ago, I'd
> have to find my notes to be sure). I planned to use
> this second hole as I have a 36 gallon fuel tank. Does
> this sound about right for a 220 pound change in fuel
> load during a long flight? The reason I'm thinking of
> this now is I'm painting and wanted to fix the
> stabilizer setting upon assembly in the paint room
> with a stabilizer to fuselage tape to cover the gap,
> (it will have some trim and base color on it). It sure
> would be easier to do it now with the fuselage on a
> rotating fixture than later after flying it. The gap
> varies from zero to about 1/4 inch.
> Bob Danner makes a good point about the stabilizer
> tube of some planes being lower. And Weav's point of
> measuring to the top of the longeron for the same
> reason. But, I've measured 7 W-10's, (tailwheel
> version), and the measurements fall within a narrow
> range. I'm somewhat surprised some Tailwinds are
> flying with zero incidence, perhaps I should use the
> zero degree hole for the above fuel weight change?
> Also, I can move the battery aft 12-14 inches if I'm
> off a lot. Well, what do those that have flown W-10s
> cross country think? RJ
>
> __________________________________
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| Subject: | Re: Stabilizer setting |
--> Tailwind-List message posted by: Fred Weaver <mytyweav@earthlink.net>
I'm with Jim.... I would go with some negative angle "at least"...
RJ, the worst that will happen is you will have to carry more "down"
trim as the fuel load burns off.. It's a beautiful thing......more
speed and less drag= more mpg.... :)
Weav
PS.... RJ... When you lived on top of the mountains, how did you stay
warm? Wood or gas?
On Tuesday, December 30, 2003, at 07:42 PM, Jim and Donna Clement wrote:
> --> Tailwind-List message posted by: "Jim and Donna Clement"
> <168x@merr.com>
>
> My guess would be 1/2 degree neg. Jim C
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "RJ" <gatsby8898@yahoo.com>
> To: <tailwind-list@matronics.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2003 9:10 PM
> Subject: Tailwind-List: Stabilizer setting
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>> --> Tailwind-List message posted by: RJ <gatsby8898@yahoo.com>
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>> I replied to this a couple days ago but for some
>> reason it didn't appear.
>> Thanks to all for the input concerning the stabilizer
>> setting. When I set mine up sometime ago, with the
>> thrust line level, wings incidence almost zero, I set
>> the stabilizer incidence at zero, (root and tip), and
>> drilled a hole. Then I drilled a second hole lower, I
>> think 1/2 degree negative, (it's been a while ago, I'd
>> have to find my notes to be sure). I planned to use
>> this second hole as I have a 36 gallon fuel tank. Does
>> this sound about right for a 220 pound change in fuel
>> load during a long flight? The reason I'm thinking of
>> this now is I'm painting and wanted to fix the
>> stabilizer setting upon assembly in the paint room
>> with a stabilizer to fuselage tape to cover the gap,
>> (it will have some trim and base color on it). It sure
>> would be easier to do it now with the fuselage on a
>> rotating fixture than later after flying it. The gap
>> varies from zero to about 1/4 inch.
>> Bob Danner makes a good point about the stabilizer
>> tube of some planes being lower. And Weav's point of
>> measuring to the top of the longeron for the same
>> reason. But, I've measured 7 W-10's, (tailwheel
>> version), and the measurements fall within a narrow
>> range. I'm somewhat surprised some Tailwinds are
>> flying with zero incidence, perhaps I should use the
>> zero degree hole for the above fuel weight change?
>> Also, I can move the battery aft 12-14 inches if I'm
>> off a lot. Well, what do those that have flown W-10s
>> cross country think? RJ
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| Subject: | Re: Stabilizer setting |
I have 33 gal fuel tank but never fill it unless I am going on a long trip, so
usually I have no more than 15 or 20 gallons for most flights. Also, what the
pilot weighs will offset the fuel weight on the cg in my case. George.....Phx
W10
Clements nice tail:
I planned to use
>> this second hole as I have a 36 gallon fuel tank. Does
>> this sound about right for a 220 pound change in fuel
>> load during a long flight?
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| Subject: | Stabilizer setting |
--> Tailwind-List message posted by: RJ <gatsby8898@yahoo.com>
Strictly wood, Weav. Nearest natural gas was 30 miles
away. The terrain was too difficult to haul in
propane, we would have to had an enormous amount of it
too. We made sure we had about 7 cords of wood cut and
stored by the end of each October to compete with the
occasional minus 35. We could keep a 105 degree
differential between inside and out. It was a great
way to live for 10 years. No utility bills either.
Life for my wife and me is too easy now. Spoiled by
technology.
Thanks for the input Jim & Weave. I'll go with the
minus 1/2.
RJ
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| Subject: | Re: Stabilizer setting |
--> Tailwind-List message posted by: RJ <gatsby8898@yahoo.com>
Thanks, George. Long way between airports sometimes
out here. Since I'll be flying alone most of the time,
and to maintain the max head pressure for take off,
I'll probably always have a full tank for T.O., at
least till I get used to the Tailwind habits.
On those occasion's when you do fly long trips can you
maintain trim, or do you have to hold pressure on the
stick at beginning or end of the trip?
--- George Turner <tailwind222@yahoo.com> wrote:
> I have 33 gal fuel tank but never fill it unless I
> am going on a long trip, so usually I have no more
> than 15 or 20 gallons for most flights. Also, what
> the pilot weighs will offset the fuel weight on the
> cg in my case. George.....Phx W10
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> Clements nice tail:
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> Does
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> fuel
> >> load during a long flight?
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This prop was mounted on a nice Award Winning Tailwind. How fast did it
go?
russprop
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| Subject: | Nose Gear tubing |
hey Steve.... Could you have used this picture sooner? That's Jerry
Hey on this end and Russ Hasenbalg with the cap on. November 2002. I
still remember watching Russ putting this motor mount together. He had
the engine case sitting on a cart in front of the airplane with it
bolted to the dynafocal mount. Everything was positioned properly and
he was "tacking" in tubes with a mig. Remember I just said "tacking"...
It was a great visual to see how it's really done when you have to do
it by yourself. I prefer the idea of buying one from Jerry Hey's
fixture but...........................................he doesn't make
one for Trikes.
:)
Weav
russfirewall
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RJ.... This shows just how well the stab/elevator trims out at around
180 mph... This stab had a slight amount of Neg stab incidence. Note
how well the elevator lines up with the stab. Maybe the builder got
lucky? :) I like to think he knew what he was doing.
Weav
OldnSlow W10/Cont O-300.jpg Just a joke on the file
name... hahahahhaha This was and still is a very slick airframe.
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Nice sky eh?
Gordon Parkers nice ride... W10 with 0-320
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| Subject: | Re: Stabilizer setting |
The plans trim on the stick works ok almost 100 per sent of the time no matter
what fuel or baggage I have. I have a wood prop.
RJ <gatsby8898@yahoo.com> wrote:--> Tailwind-List message posted by: RJ
Thanks, George. Long way between airports sometimes
out here. Since I'll be flying alone most of the time,
and to maintain the max head pressure for take off,
I'll probably always have a full tank for T.O., at
least till I get used to the Tailwind habits.
On those occasion's when you do fly long trips can you
maintain trim, or do you have to hold pressure on the
stick at beginning or end of the trip?
--- George Turner wrote:
> I have 33 gal fuel tank but never fill it unless I
> am going on a long trip, so usually I have no more
> than 15 or 20 gallons for most flights. Also, what
> the pilot weighs will offset the fuel weight on the
> cg in my case. George.....Phx W10
>
> Clements nice tail:
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> I planned to use
> >> this second hole as I have a 36 gallon fuel tank.
> Does
> >> this sound about right for a 220 pound change in
> fuel
> >> load during a long flight?
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