Hi Andrew
I remember it was a real pain drilling out lots of lead having painted
the ailerons. Then I reread the manual and found that you should do a
basic balance before painting. It is a long time ago and I am away from
home at the moment so can't check with the book. It was a question of
how you read the instructions I think.
Regards
Pete
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From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Andrew
Sarangan
Sent: 15 March 2007 20:38
Subject: Europa-List: Thoughts on Aileron Balance Weights
I have seen several builders say that most of the aileron balancing
lead ended up being drilled out, and that it was a laborious task.
I am wondering if it would be better to build the entire arm with foam,
finish and paint. Then drill some holes through the glass into the foam
core and stick some lead balls and pot them in place. You can buy tiny
lead balls by the pound, and it seems tome that I can avoid all that
drilling and achieve a more accurate balance this way.
Any thoughts?
Andrew Sarangan
http://www.sarangan.org
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