---------------------------------------------------------- Zenith-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sat 04/07/12: 2 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 05:23 PM - Control Balance (Cont.) (DaveG601XL) 2. 08:01 PM - Re: Control Balance (Cont.) (William Dominguez) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 05:23:53 PM PST US Subject: Zenith-List: Control Balance (Cont.) From: "DaveG601XL" Guys, I changed my mind. A few weeks back there was the thread about the new aileron bellcrank introduced by Zenith for the 601XL/650. The intent was to better balance heavy aileron forces with the much lighter elevator forces. If you recall, I stated that I decided not to incorporate the change in my 601XL. At Sun-N-Fun I spoke to Caleb about the control stick forces in general by the end of our discussion, I decided I would try the new bellcrank. I could have made the new part myself, but I decided to be lazy and I bought them from Zenith (P/N 6W10-1/1). The new bellcrank has a shorter distance from the pivot point to the aileron push rod. The replacement took me about two hours and a few drops of blood. Working up in the access hole was a pain, but the job was not too difficult. When I completed the swap, I did not even have to re-size the length of the push rod to the aileron. After securing everything and ensuring control system continuity, I went up for a short flight. I was quite pleased with the new aileron response. All I wanted to do was rock the wings because it is so much easier to move the ailerons. Based on my experience, I now endorse the new bellcrank. Here are a few pictures: -------- David Gallagher Zodiac 601 XL-B: flying, 200+ hours now Next project under construction: Aircamper Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=370255#370255 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/aileron_bellcrank_02_179.jpg http://forums.matronics.com//files/aileron_bellcrank_01_279.jpg ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 08:01:22 PM PST US From: William Dominguez Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Control Balance (Cont.) David,=0A=0ADo you have hinged or hinge-less ailerons?=0A=0AWilliam Domingu ez=0AZodiac 601XLP Plans=0AMiami Florida=0Ahttp://sites.google.com/site/bil lplane/=0A=0A=0A________________________________=0A From: DaveG601XL =0ATo: zenith-list@matronics.com =0ASent: Saturday, Apr il 7, 2012 8:22 PM=0ASubject: Zenith-List: Control Balance (Cont.)=0A =0A-- =0AGuys,=0A=0AI changed my mind.- A few weeks back there was the thread a bout the new aileron bellcrank introduced by Zenith for the 601XL/650.- T he intent was to better balance heavy aileron forces with the much lighter elevator forces.- If you recall, I stated that I decided not to incorpora te the change in my 601XL.- At Sun-N-Fun I spoke to Caleb about the contr ol stick forces in general by the end of our discussion, I decided I would try the new bellcrank.- I could have made the new part myself, but I deci ded to be lazy and I bought them from Zenith (P/N 6W10-1/1).- The new bel lcrank has a shorter distance from the pivot point to the aileron push rod. =0A=0AThe replacement took me about two hours and a few drops of blood.- Working up in the access hole was a pain, but the job was not too difficult .- When I completed the swap, I did not even have to re-size the length o f the push rod to the aileron.- =0A=0AAfter securing everything and ensur ing control system continuity, I went up for a short flight.- I was quite pleased with the new aileron response.- All I wanted to do was rock the wings because it is so much easier to move the ailerons.- Based on my exp erience, I now endorse the new bellcrank.- Here are a few pictures:=0A =0A--------=0ADavid Gallagher=0AZodiac 601 XL-B: flying, 200+ hours now=0AN ext project under construction: Aircamper=0A=0A=0A=0A=0ARead this topic onl ine here:=0A=0Ahttp://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=370255#370255 =0A=0A=0A=0A=0AAttachments: =0A=0Ahttp://forums.matronics.com//files/ailero n_bellcrank_02_179.jpg=0Ahttp://forums.matronics.com//files/aileron_bellcra ====================== ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message zenith-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Zenith-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/zenith-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/zenith-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.