---------------------------------------------------------- Tailwind-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Tue 04/19/05:8 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 11:48 AM - Re: rigging (IslPilot@aol.com) 2. 12:09 PM - Re: rigging (Malcolm.Lovelace@coopertools.com) 3. 12:46 PM - Re: rigging (Dennis Flamini) 4. 02:29 PM - Re: rocker arm (Eric Schlanser) 5. 03:30 PM - Re: rigging (Bob Danner) 6. 03:34 PM - Re: rigging (Fred Weaver) 7. 03:42 PM - Re: rigging (Jim Clement) 8. 08:36 PM - Re: rigging (Dennis Flamini) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 11:48:52 AM PST US From: IslPilot@aol.com Subject: Re: Tailwind-List: rigging Experts: How are you ideally setting your flaps in relation to the wing airfoil for initial rig? Results of your experimentation of various neutral positions? Paul CVX ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 12:09:14 PM PST US From: Malcolm.Lovelace@coopertools.com Subject: RE: Tailwind-List: rigging --> Tailwind-List message posted by: Malcolm.Lovelace@CooperTools.com I am no expert, but I have mine set neutral or in line with the wing tip. > -----Original Message----- > From: IslPilot@aol.com [SMTP:IslPilot@aol.com] > Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2005 1:48 PM > To: tailwind-list@matronics.com > Subject: Re: Tailwind-List: rigging > > Experts: > > How are you ideally setting your flaps in relation to the wing airfoil for > initial rig? > > Results of your experimentation of various neutral positions? > > Paul > CVX ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 12:46:06 PM PST US From: "Dennis Flamini" Subject: Re: Tailwind-List: rigging --> Tailwind-List message posted by: "Dennis Flamini" Paul, i agree with expert Malcolm, my old TW with flaps set straight stalled like a C-150. i flew a Mustang II out of rig and one other TW that would roll and dive for the ground in a heartbeat and leave you with a helpless feeling for a while. The passenger in the TW actually grabbed my leg as we dived toward the ground. Please do all you experimenting aove 3000msl and let us know the results. PS; keep it below 220mph, we like you and i am already a wanted man your wife's refrigerator.. Dennis in Chicago ----- Original Message ----- From: Subject: RE: Tailwind-List: rigging > --> Tailwind-List message posted by: Malcolm.Lovelace@CooperTools.com > > I am no expert, but I have mine set neutral or in line with the wing tip. > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: IslPilot@aol.com [SMTP:IslPilot@aol.com] > > Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2005 1:48 PM > > To: tailwind-list@matronics.com > > Subject: Re: Tailwind-List: rigging > > > > Experts: > > > > How are you ideally setting your flaps in relation to the wing airfoil for > > initial rig? > > > > Results of your experimentation of various neutral positions? > > > > Paul > > CVX > > ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 02:29:49 PM PST US s=s1024; d=yahoo.com; b=vgXcubZI4GdhCq1QsiZ5bkAxKYl7XCuV3IjqCPr/z7P1vtuVXK9nFScFnUk0JCh91RaYXZzkPp76poKG+MtW3h2oO9Hvw0xN0WuVecmRhYH8cBcp9L5yFiQJyzgQ1Lkjw9OIH2Bt06Tbc7N8CUtwk/m7sGFUVC80nrbjLcx/vcE= ; From: Eric Schlanser Subject: Re: Tailwind-List: rocker arm Dave, Do you have a picture of the vernier screw? Thanks, Eric the control rod is connected to a vernier screw below the pilot's seat. Dave N202Q N168A --------------------------------- ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 03:30:08 PM PST US From: "Bob Danner" Subject: Re: Tailwind-List: rigging --> Tailwind-List message posted by: "Bob Danner" neutral for me! Bob Danner ----- Original Message ----- From: Subject: RE: Tailwind-List: rigging > --> Tailwind-List message posted by: Malcolm.Lovelace@CooperTools.com > > I am no expert, but I have mine set neutral or in line with the wing tip. > >> -----Original Message----- >> From: IslPilot@aol.com [SMTP:IslPilot@aol.com] >> Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2005 1:48 PM >> To: tailwind-list@matronics.com >> Subject: Re: Tailwind-List: rigging >> >> Experts: >> >> How are you ideally setting your flaps in relation to the wing airfoil >> for >> initial rig? >> >> Results of your experimentation of various neutral positions? >> >> Paul >> CVX > > > ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 03:34:33 PM PST US From: "Fred Weaver" Subject: Re: Tailwind-List: rigging Gotta answer this one Paul as I've seen a lot of Tailwinds not quite optimized. I found a lot of guys keeping the trailing edge too low. By raising it up so that the bottom of the airfoil on the wing blends smoothly into the Trailing Edge, you get a faster airplane and an airplane that doesn't require as much "Up" trim. This all reduces drag and contributes to the speed and climb of the airplane. I'm not really sure what Dennis was trying to say............... What with being a wanted man in someone elses refrigerator.. What was that all about? :) Weav ----- Original Message ----- From: IslPilot@aol.com To: tailwind-list@matronics.com Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2005 11:48 AM Subject: Re: Tailwind-List: rigging Experts: How are you ideally setting your flaps in relation to the wing airfoil for initial rig? Results of your experimentation of various neutral positions? Paul CVX ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 03:42:55 PM PST US From: "Jim Clement" Subject: Re: Tailwind-List: rigging Paul, hold a straight edge on the bottom of the root rib extending to the tip of the flap. Adjust flap so it rests on the straight edge. You might have to adjust flaps so there is differential between them to correct wing heaviness. ----- Original Message ----- From: IslPilot@aol.com To: tailwind-list@matronics.com Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2005 1:48 PM Subject: Re: Tailwind-List: rigging Experts: How are you ideally setting your flaps in relation to the wing airfoil for initial rig? Results of your experimentation of various neutral positions? Paul CVX ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 08:36:56 PM PST US From: "Dennis Flamini" Subject: Re: Tailwind-List: rigging Sorry Fred, i should have explained that after i gave Paul a TW ride and he was hooked, he said his wife put a wanted photo of me on the fridge since all his spare time is working on Tailwinds. This is from a wife that is a pilot and flies a Cub and works for Southwest! Dennis in Chicago ----- Original Message ----- From: Fred Weaver To: tailwind-list@matronics.com Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2005 5:33 PM Subject: Re: Tailwind-List: rigging Gotta answer this one Paul as I've seen a lot of Tailwinds not quite optimized. I found a lot of guys keeping the trailing edge too low. By raising it up so that the bottom of the airfoil on the wing blends smoothly into the Trailing Edge, you get a faster airplane and an airplane that doesn't require as much "Up" trim. This all reduces drag and contributes to the speed and climb of the airplane. I'm not really sure what Dennis was trying to say............... What with being a wanted man in someone elses refrigerator.. What was that all about? :) Weav ----- Original Message ----- From: IslPilot@aol.com To: tailwind-list@matronics.com Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2005 11:48 AM Subject: Re: Tailwind-List: rigging Experts: How are you ideally setting your flaps in relation to the wing airfoil for initial rig? Results of your experimentation of various neutral positions? Paul CVX