---------------------------------------------------------- Zenith601-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Thu 10/16/08: 18 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 05:04 AM - Control Problem (vvkidd@mindspring.com) 2. 05:16 AM - Re: Control Problem (Paul Mulwitz) 3. 05:21 AM - Re: Control Problem (Jonathan Starke) 4. 06:18 AM - Re: Control Problem (vvkidd@mindspring.com) 5. 06:22 AM - Re: Control Problem (vvkidd@mindspring.com) 6. 06:30 AM - Re: Control Problem (K Dilks) 7. 06:50 AM - Re: Control Problem (Jonathan Starke) 8. 07:28 AM - Re: Control Problem (Terry Turnquist) 9. 08:16 AM - Re: Control Problem (Bill Pagan) 10. 09:16 AM - Re: Control Problem (Gary Gower) 11. 10:23 AM - Re: Control Problem (DaveG601XL) 12. 10:52 AM - Re: Control Problem (Bryan Martin) 13. 05:45 PM - Rear Spar Bolt (GLJSOJ1) 14. 05:58 PM - Re: Rear Spar Bolt (jaybannist@cs.com) 15. 06:46 PM - Re: Rear Spar Bolt (vvkidd@mindspring.com) 16. 07:19 PM - Re: Rear Spar Bolt (GLJSOJ1) 17. 08:01 PM - Re: Control Problem (Dirk Zahtilla) 18. 09:20 PM - Re: Rear Spar Bolt (Bryan Martin) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 05:04:15 AM PST US From: vvkidd@mindspring.com Subject: Zenith601-List: Control Problem First flight was 10/6/08. Zenith Zodiac CH601XL N922VK Charleston, WV, CRW RW 23, Winds 230@3 Turned left X-wind and encountered a heavy left wing. Required full Right aileron deflection to roll back to level on downwind. Continued to require Right aileron to remain level. Rudder and Elevator seem OK. Encountered same Heavy problem on Left Base. Rolled out on Final with a smooth approach at about 70. Touch down was very smooth, a squeaker. Have checked all specs: fore and aft measurements on wing, wing attachment, rigging of ailerons, flaps etc. Haven't found the problem yet. Suspect the the left wing isn't developing the same lift as the right. Don't know why yet. Anyone else experienced this situation or have any ideas? Victor ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 05:16:05 AM PST US From: Paul Mulwitz Subject: Re: Zenith601-List: Control Problem Hi Victor, Just a couple of dumb questions. Do you have aileron trim? Are flaps firmly held in place? Does flap position impact the heavy left wing? My only comment is the obvious point that a Zodiac with a pilot and no passenger/copilot will be heavy on the left side. It is not clear to me from you comments whether this CG offset to the left relates to your problem or not. Good luck, Paul XL getting close At 05:03 AM 10/16/2008, you wrote: >Suspect the the left wing isn't developing the same lift as the >right. Don't know why yet. ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 05:21:22 AM PST US From: "Jonathan Starke" Subject: RE: Zenith601-List: Control Problem Are you sure the Flaps are not asymetrical? Sounds like this could be the problem, if it is only on downwind base and final? Is the amount of Aileron deflection correct? In my XL I have never even experience the left wing heavy syndrome, and looking at the rim tab, after landing, it is perfectly flat. The only time I need to use the aileron trim tab is when I use more fuel out of one tank than the other. That said, I do use rudder AND aileron most of the time, an especialy on final, when it is very gusty. > >Turned left X-wind and encountered a 'heavy' left wing. >Required full Right aileron deflection to roll back to >level on downwind. Continued to require Right aileron to remain level. > ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 06:18:02 AM PST US From: vvkidd@mindspring.com Subject: RE: Zenith601-List: Control Problem Aileron deflection is within limits 11.5 +/- 1 deg. both sides. Can't find any problem with flaps. I've only had two flights both in the pattern both with the same heavy wing problem. I do not have aileron trim. Thaks, Victor -----Original Message----- >From: Jonathan Starke >Sent: Oct 16, 2008 8:21 AM >To: zenith601-list@matronics.com >Subject: RE: Zenith601-List: Control Problem > > >Are you sure the Flaps are not asymetrical? Sounds like this could be the >problem, if it is only on downwind base and final? Is the amount of Aileron >deflection correct? > >In my XL I have never even experience the left wing heavy syndrome, and looking >at the rim tab, after landing, it is perfectly flat. The only time I need to use >the aileron trim tab is when I use more fuel out of one tank than the other. > >That said, I do use rudder AND aileron most of the time, an especialy on final, >when it is very gusty. > > >> >>Turned left X-wind and encountered a 'heavy' left wing. >>Required full Right aileron deflection to roll back to >>level on downwind. Continued to require Right aileron to remain level. >> > > ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 06:22:38 AM PST US From: vvkidd@mindspring.com Subject: Re: Zenith601-List: Control Problem No aileron trim. Flaps are filmly in palce and do not droop. On the second flight I had a fellow builder on board, had to go to experience for help, he felt that he left wing wasn't developing as much lift as the right. This is not due to CG. After the 1st lf turn on climg-out, I have to full right aileron to level the plane. Some rgt aileron is required on downwind. Increeased speed seems to add to the problem. On final at abt 60, the controls seem almost normal. Victor -----Original Message----- >From: Paul Mulwitz >Sent: Oct 16, 2008 8:15 AM >To: zenith601-list@matronics.com >Subject: Re: Zenith601-List: Control Problem > > >Hi Victor, > >Just a couple of dumb questions. > >Do you have aileron trim? > >Are flaps firmly held in place? Does flap position impact the heavy left wing? > >My only comment is the obvious point that a Zodiac with a pilot and >no passenger/copilot will be heavy on the left side. It is not clear >to me from you comments whether this CG offset to the left relates to >your problem or not. > >Good luck, > >Paul >XL getting close > > >At 05:03 AM 10/16/2008, you wrote: > >>Suspect the the left wing isn't developing the same lift as the >>right. Don't know why yet. > > ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 06:30:17 AM PST US Subject: Zenith601-List: Re: Control Problem From: "K Dilks" Sorry to say this but i am sure you have one wing either at a different angle of attack in relation to the other or one wing has some wash out / wash in built in to it. IE its twisted. Time for a full rigging check... Had this on some RPVs I used to fly and on a microlight i bought years ago one wing was twisted giving the same result. Cheers Kev -------- Austria ...guess where I work! Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p 9011#209011 ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 06:50:13 AM PST US From: "Jonathan Starke" Subject: RE: Zenith601-List: Control Problem When I rigged my XL, I lay on my back, behind the plane, and 'sighted' the wing for straitness, we always do this models when building. You can sight the tail and the wings, and then wings together, move you head until the trailing edges of both wings line up, I am sure you will see a 'twist' The Twist is also explained by the plane feeling normal at lower speeds, as the twist will be far more effective at higher speeds. Another possibilty is the washout in each aileron, is it the same, if I remember (two years ago) it is 13mm at each tip. HTH Jonathan 150+ hrs and luvin it! Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com PM ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 07:28:02 AM PST US From: Terry Turnquist Subject: Re: Zenith601-List: Control Problem Victor, this control problem is potentially very serious. I wouldn't fly any more until consulting with ZAC. Maybe a trim tab, stationary or electric is the fix, but please discuss it with Zenith. Let us know the outcome, please! Terry Turnquist 601-XL Plans St. Peters MO No aileron trim. Flaps are filmly in palce and do not droop. On the second flight I had a fellow builder on board, had to go to experience for help, he felt that he left wing wasn't developing as much lift as the right. This is not due to CG. After the 1st lf turn on climg-out, I have to full right aileron to level the plane. Some rgt aileron is required on downwind. Increeased speed seems to add to the problem. On final at abt 60, the controls seem almost normal. Victor -----Original Message----- >From: Paul Mulwitz >Sent: Oct 16, 2008 8:15 AM >To: zenith601-list@matronics.com >Subject: Re: Zenith601-List: Control Problem > > >Hi Victor, > >Just a couple of dumb questions. > >Do you have aileron trim? > >Are flaps firmly held in place? Does flap position impact the heavy left wing? > >My only comment is the obvious point that a Zodiac with a pilot and >no passenger/copilot will be heavy on the left side. It is not clear >to me from you comments whether this CG offset to the left relates to >your problem or not. > >Good luck, > >Paul >XL getting close > > >At 05:03 AM 10/16/2008, you wrote: > >>Suspect the the left wing isn't developing the same lift as the >>right. Don't know why yet. > > ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 08:16:12 AM PST US From: Bill Pagan Subject: Re: Zenith601-List: Control Problem Certainly don't know if this is the problem but on my RV-8 I had a heavy le ft wing on the initial flights and turned out to be the trailing edge of th e ailerons being slightly different-(not visible) radius.- Actully fixe d the problem by squeezing the opposite of heavy wing (in my case the right ) aileron with seam pliers (very lightly) thus decreasing the radius and pl acing a block of wood along the trailing edge of the heavy wing aileron and tapping (again lightly) with a rubber mallet, thus increasing the radius -and it actually fixed the problem to hands off.- None of this "adjustm ent" made a visible difference but very slight differences can make a big d ifference in handling characteristics. - Just an idea. Bill Pagan EAA Tech Counselor #4395 --- On Thu, 10/16/08, vvkidd@mindspring.com wrote: From: vvkidd@mindspring.com Subject: Zenith601-List: Control Problem First flight was 10/6/08. Zenith Zodiac CH601XL N922VK Charleston, WV, CRW RW 23, Winds 230@3 Turned left X-wind and encountered a =A1heavy=A2 left wing. Required full Right aileron deflection to roll back to level on downwind. Continued t o require Right aileron to remain level. Rudder and Elevator seem OK. Encountered same =A1Heavy=A2 problem on Left Base. Rolled out on Final with a smooth approach at about 70. Touch down was very smooth, a squeaker. Have checked all specs: fore and aft measurements on wing, wing attachment, rigging of ailerons, flaps etc. Haven't found the problem yet. Suspect the the left wing isn't developing the same lift as the right. Don't know why yet. Anyone else experienced this situation or have any ideas? Victor =0A=0A=0A ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 09:16:27 AM PST US From: Gary Gower Subject: Re: Zenith601-List: Control Problem Hello Victor, - I am still building my XL, ready to start the wings, so I cant give first h and advise about it. But for what you say, could be twist in either or both wings, while buildin g them.- How to check the rigging in your plane?- I dont know in the XL, at this m oment,-but maybe asking someone in ZAC. - Any instructions/solutions you get, we all will appreciate very much sharin g. - Saludos Gary Gower Flying from Chapala, Mexico. 701 912S Building 601XL- Jab 3300. --- On Thu, 10/16/08, vvkidd@mindspring.com wrote: From: vvkidd@mindspring.com Subject: Re: Zenith601-List: Control Problem No aileron trim. Flaps are filmly in palce and do not droop. On the second flight I had a fellow builder on board, had to go to experience for help, h e felt that he left wing wasn't developing as much lift as the right. This is not due to CG. After the 1st lf turn on climg-out, I have to full right aileron to level the plane. Some rgt aileron is required on downwind . Increeased speed seems to add to the problem. On final at abt 60, the cont rols seem almost normal. Victor -----Original Message----- >From: Paul Mulwitz >Sent: Oct 16, 2008 8:15 AM >To: zenith601-list@matronics.com >Subject: Re: Zenith601-List: Control Problem > > >Hi Victor, > >Just a couple of dumb questions. > >Do you have aileron trim? > >Are flaps firmly held in place? Does flap position impact the heavy left wing? > >My only comment is the obvious point that a Zodiac with a pilot and >no passenger/copilot will be heavy on the left side. It is not clear >to me from you comments whether this CG offset to the left relates to >your problem or not. > >Good luck, > >Paul >XL getting close > > >At 05:03 AM 10/16/2008, you wrote: > >>Suspect the the left wing isn't developing the same lift as the >>right. Don't know why yet. > > =0A=0A=0A ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 10:23:08 AM PST US Subject: Zenith601-List: Re: Control Problem From: "DaveG601XL" Victor, I assume your rudder is in the neutral position with the pedals even? Did you try using rudder to lift the wing during your flights? Good luck resolving this, -------- David Gallagher 601 XL, first flight 7/24/08. In Phase I flight test. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p 9051#209051 ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 10:52:30 AM PST US From: Bryan Martin Subject: Re: Zenith601-List: Control Problem Make sure the rudder is properly centering in level flight. The Zodiac has a powerful rudder and the plane will bank in the direction of the rudder deflection. You can even bank the airplane with just the rudder alone or use it to help level the wings. > > Turned left X-wind and encountered a heavy left wing. Required > full Right aileron deflection to roll back to level on downwind. > Continued to require Right aileron to remain level. ________________________________ Message 13 ____________________________________ Time: 05:45:07 PM PST US Subject: Zenith601-List: Rear Spar Bolt From: "GLJSOJ1" Hi every one Just finished doing a full bolt on of my wings last week and when I drilled the rear spar bolt I realized that I can't get to the nut inside the wing. My first thought was to open up the lower skin and maybe even fashion a cover plate with nut plates. How have others gotten around this. As as alternative what about using a nut plate of the correct size? thanks for any ideas -------- 601XL N676L reserved ALMOST DONE CHESAPEAKE VA Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p 9106#209106 ________________________________ Message 14 ____________________________________ Time: 05:58:53 PM PST US Subject: Re: Zenith601-List: Rear Spar Bolt From: jaybannist@cs.com Dear GLJSOJ1 (just curious, what's your nickname? I surely can't pronounce your real name!) Your plans call for an opening in the bottom wing skin to get access.? The nut should be to the rear and visible so that it can be inspected with the flaps down as a part of every pre-flight inspection.. Jay in Dallas -----Original Message----- From: GLJSOJ1 Sent: Thu, 16 Oct 2008 7:44 pm Subject: Zenith601-List: Rear Spar Bolt Hi every one Just finished doing a full bolt on of my wings last week and when I drilled the rear spar bolt I realized that I can't get to the nut inside the wing. My first thought was to open up the lower skin and maybe even fashion a cover plate with nut plates. How have others gotten around this. As as alternative what about using a nut plate of the correct size? thanks for any ideas -------- 601XL N676L reserved ALMOST DONE CHESAPEAKE VA Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p 9106#209106 ________________________________________________________________________ Email message sent from CompuServe - visit us today at http://www.cs.com ________________________________ Message 15 ____________________________________ Time: 06:46:16 PM PST US From: vvkidd@mindspring.com Subject: Re: Zenith601-List: Rear Spar Bolt The bolt is inserted through the attachment plate and spar from the front of the wing. The nut goes on the aft side of the spar. The bolt can be inserted through a hole in the wing fwd of the spar and with the flaps extended, the nut attached to the bolt. It is difficult. According to 43-1 the bolt is always inserted so that the nut is toward the trailing end of the bolt. Victor Kidd -----Original Message----- >From: GLJSOJ1 >Sent: Oct 16, 2008 8:44 PM >To: zenith601-list@matronics.com >Subject: Zenith601-List: Rear Spar Bolt > > >Hi every one > >Just finished doing a full bolt on of my wings last week and when I drilled the rear spar bolt I realized that I can't get to the nut inside the wing. My first thought was to open up the lower skin and maybe even fashion a cover plate with nut plates. How have others gotten around this. As as alternative what about using a nut plate of the correct size? > >thanks for any ideas > >-------- >601XL N676L reserved >ALMOST DONE >CHESAPEAKE VA > > >Read this topic online here: > >http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p 9106#209106 > > ________________________________ Message 16 ____________________________________ Time: 07:19:21 PM PST US Subject: Zenith601-List: Re: Rear Spar Bolt From: "GLJSOJ1" Thanks for the replies. No nick name, just letters from names combined. I should be heading to the airport in the next few weeks, just got a few issues with the canopy and the engine to work out. -------- 601XL N676L reserved ALMOST DONE CHESAPEAKE VA Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p 9123#209123 ________________________________ Message 17 ____________________________________ Time: 08:01:07 PM PST US From: "Dirk Zahtilla" Subject: Re: Zenith601-List: Control Problem I agree on two points. First don't fly again till you find the problem and fix it. Second, a likely problem is different washout between the two wings. It's really easy to check with a four foot or longer level or other straight edge placed on the wing tip area with the plane on a level surface and measure to the floor at front and back. The measurements should be really close (I'm not sure what the spec is right now)from wing to wing. Sounds like the right wing has a greater angle of incidence so more lift. The danger is if you bank left too hard you may be unable to recover without doing something radical like full roll to the left, which is not a good idea in the pattern. Don't mean to scare you but I have been in this exact situation and I was not happy! Best of luck Dirk ________________________________ Message 18 ____________________________________ Time: 09:20:31 PM PST US From: Bryan Martin Subject: Re: Zenith601-List: Rear Spar Bolt I cut an access a hole through the fuselage side skin to install this bolt. The bolt should be inserted from the inside of the wing with the nut installed outside between the wing and the flap. This is for ease of inspection and for access with a torque wrench. > > Just finished doing a full bolt on of my wings last week and when I > drilled the rear spar bolt I realized that I can't get to the nut > inside the wing. -- Bryan Martin N61BM, CH 601 XL, RAM Subaru, Stratus redrive. do not archive. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message zenith601-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Zenith601-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/zenith601-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/zenith601-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.