Re: Elevator Trim


Subject:    Re: Elevator Trim
From:    JetPilot (orcabonita@hotmail.com)
Date:    Wed Nov 26 - 7:00 PM
matronics(at)bob.brennan. wrote:
> The UK Kitfoxes have a nearly identical setup as part of the  build, although
Lowell's tab appears to be just a bit bigger which is a good  idea. The UK setup
uses a simple cable with friction-wheel up front, less to go  wrong. 


I have to disagree there, a long cable run from to the panel to the tail is way
harder to install and maintain in good mechanical condition than a simple switch
and wires running back to an electric servo.   The electric servo by the Ray
Allen company that I think Lowell is using is a very good, reliable piece of
equipment that has been around for years.  

They also sell a stick grip with buttons on it so you don't have to reach to the
panel to trim.  The same stick has yaw buttons and with another servo can be
used for rudder trim as well.  This system is way better than any mechanical
trim with cables would be.

Mike

--------
"NO FEAR" -  If you have no fear you did not go as fast as you could
have !!!

Kolb MK-III Xtra, 912-S


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