Well,this probably isnt Kolb related ,since it is an Ultrastar,but I
will
put this out anyway.
My ULTRASTAR has flown without the filler between between the center
section
for 60hrs+ since April. I have not noticed any loss of control at
stalls or
in any other flight position,including landing....plenty of room to
flare.
I installed a velcroed gap filler with an alum. flashing leading edge to
give it stiffness,instead of using a center rib of sorts.
The takeoff-climbout seemed a little faster,but what really seemed to
change was the pitching up of the nose at cruise
Originally I needed to install a bungee to hold the stick back(John H
trim)
which worked great. I now have to push FWD at level cruise(75%). Just
trying to figure out why it changed so much
On the flip side,I can putter at 3200 rpm and sink about 80fpm or
so.Havent
dead-sticked it yet,but will try it as soon as the weather changes.Got
10+
in so far,so I have a good reference point.
Mark
