I sent this reply earlier but forget to press the reply to all button.
I have the same thing on my Ban-bi and I suspect it is the same on most very
light aircraft. For my aileron trim I propose putting an elastic band (or
bungie if it looks better) from the side of the fuselage to hook over the
passenger stick when I am flying single seat. Lighter and cheaper than
electric aileron trim.
Its only a tiny bit out and I rarely fly alone so I haven't done it yet.
After 100 hours flying I wonder if I'll ever bother, but it is still my
intention.
Jerry
lts@avnet.co.uk
http://www.avnet.co.uk/touchdown
----- Original Message -----
From: Rob Waters <robw@iprolink.co.nz>
<europa@avnet.co.uk>
Subject: Re: Aileron trim servo location
>
>
> carl@photos.prestel.co.uk wrote:
> >
> > Would it be possible to effect aileron trim using the same principle
(ie- > the spring taking the sideways load that would otherwise be taken
by the > pilots arm ).
>
> Carl,
>
> That thought has also crossed my mind. I'm glad that this issue is
> getting some discussion, and if anyone knows of a flaw in using this
> alternative method, they will let us know.
>
> I've seen what Tony K has done for his aileron trim and he has done a
> great job, but it did take quite a bit of work (and a spare aileron as a
> test piece). It will give finger-tip control and should be pretty
> precise, but it is another thing to go wrong, and does spoil the lovely
> lines of the wing a little.
>
> I was hoping to incorporate something to load the control one way or the
> other, possibly using a light bungee cord, tensioned with a lever or
> wheel.
>
> Rob Waters
>
> kit 437
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