Hi Bud=2C
Thank you for the advice. I am almost there. I didn't have to shave the wei
ghts=2C and the ailerons are in balance. More adjustments will be necessary
after paint=2C but I left holes and=2C as you suggest=2C I can add more we
ight behind the lead . At the moment I can't tell the difference between le
ft and right=2C and up and down. When the left aileron is neutral=2C the ri
ght one is slightly up. So I extend the inboard pushrd=2C and the aileron m
oves up even more. Maybe it will make more sense tomorrow. Time for a beer.
Regards=2C Karl
From: budyerly@msn.com
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Aileron deflections
Date: Sun=2C 14 Jun 2009 13:11:20 -0400
Karl=2C
The roll rate on the MG is a bit disappointing to me as a short wing flier
so I go for the maximum. In the event you need it during a wake turbulence
recovery or near miss=2C it's imperative to have full authority.
Most always I build my weights out of foam and glue them on the leading edg
e to get the throw I need plus a little for filler and glass. Then I make
the weight arms final.
Only if you build the wing perfectly do the existing weights work. So far
my batting average is 50%.
As for the fix. Die grind the things down to get the down you need. Regla
ss over the top.
Now drill a hole in the foam area behind the weight and add more lead. I m
old some round slugs a half inch diameter and just slide them in to a floxe
d hole and touch up the hole with flox and filler.
The up limit is most probably the filler on the top of the aileron. Sand t
he wing skin back until you get to the point where the build in stop on the
aileron is the limit again.
Doesn't take long. And by now the touchup is a breeze. Just another day i
n the shop.
Bud
----- Original Message -----
From: Karl Heindl
Sent: Friday=2C June 12=2C 2009 8:48 PM
Subject: Europa-List: Aileron deflections
I am currently rigging my glider wings=2C hopefully for the last time.
In the workshop I measured the aileron down deflection to be 20 degrees =2C
it is supposed to be 20 down and 23 1/2 up. Now I measure a maximum of 18
and 16 for down=2C and about 30 up.
My question is : is it really important to stick to the figures in the book
=2C or is it the sumtotal of up plus down when making a turn. These dreaded
lead weights are the reason for the down restriction and I would prefer no
t having to shave them down.
Any ideas ?
Karl
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