Hi,
I guess the info you provide is a bit limited but may I suggest two areas to
look at.
1. Sounds a little as though you have excessive friction in the elevator
circuit. The elevator control input is very light and any friction in the
circuit could cause hang up.
2. Flettna strips on the elevators. Are they fitted? Are they to the spec
layed down in the build instructions. Inadequate strips will cause you to
get no pitch change until the control movement gets to a certain point then
you will notice a large effect change all at once. Small trim tab movments
get lost within the boundary layer, hence need for flettnas.
Sorry no help with second question although of course there is a general
check list in the Pilots Flying Manual that should have come with your kit.
Failing that, it is available on the manufacturers web site for down load
under manuals.
Pete Jeffers
Europa Club LAA Inspector
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Europa
Sent: 08 October 2010 19:41
Subject: Europa-List: Test flying
A couple of questions.
1. while at cruise speed the aircraft is neutral in pitch. At low speed
(flaps down) it tends to hold any pitch input (nose up or nose down). Anyone
any thoughts?
2. Does anyone have recognised check lists for a 914 mono?
Regards
Paul
G-GIDY
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