Return-Path: Sender: (Marvin Kaye) To: lml@lancaironline.net Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2003 16:46:55 -0500 Message-ID: X-Original-Return-Path: Received: from imo-m03.mx.aol.com ([64.12.136.6] verified) by logan.com (CommuniGate Pro SMTP 4.1.6) with ESMTP id 2703258 for lml@lancaironline.net; Thu, 30 Oct 2003 13:48:21 -0500 Received: from Sky2high@aol.com by imo-m03.mx.aol.com (mail_out_v36_r1.1.) id q.105.3893ce78 (3310) for ; Thu, 30 Oct 2003 13:47:08 -0500 (EST) From: Sky2high@aol.com X-Original-Message-ID: <105.3893ce78.2cd2b6ac@aol.com> X-Original-Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2003 13:47:08 EST Subject: Re: [LML] Re: 320/360 elevator pushrods X-Original-To: lml@lancaironline.net MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="-----------------------------1067539628" X-Mailer: 9.0 for Windows sub 5003 -------------------------------1067539628 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit In a message dated 10/30/2003 12:18:49 PM Central Standard Time, harrelson@erols.com writes: Scott, you have a small tail also, right? Yes, small tail, small butt no. Bill, you are right to point out the possible difference with the linkage on the MKII tail. Perhaps it was supplied with an already shortened bellcrank arm. The pitch performance in a small tailed LNC2 was improved by shortening the bellcrank arm from 4 inches to 3 inches - this reduced the stick throw by 25% (a benefit for the girth challenged) and increased the stick force 25% (if you can increase from zero). Since everything is a system, note that the spring in the trim system had to be stronger also, followed by increased friction on the old time crucifix trim mechanism. All that was solved by the Reichel geared walnut trim wheel and heavier springs. Maybe someone with the MKII tail will respond, or pehaps they have been rendered speechless by noting the pilot skills required to maintain stable level flight in a small tailed Lancair. Scott Krueger Sky2high@aol.com II-P N92EX IO320 Aurora, IL (KARR) -------------------------------1067539628 Content-Type: text/html; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable
In a message dated 10/30/2003 12:18:49 PM Central Standard Time, harrel= son@erols.com writes:
Scott, you have a small tail also, ri= ght?
Yes, small tail, small butt no.
 
Bill, you are right to point out the possible difference with the linka= ge on the MKII tail.  Perhaps it was supplied with an already shortened= bellcrank arm.  The pitch performance in a small tailed LNC2 was impro= ved by shortening the bellcrank arm from 4 inches to 3 inches - this reduced= the stick throw by 25% (a benefit for the girth challenged) and increased t= he stick force 25% (if you can increase from zero).  Since everything i= s a system, note that the spring in the trim system had to be stronger also,= followed by increased friction on the old time crucifix trim mechanism.&nbs= p; All that was solved by the Reichel geared walnut trim wheel and heavier s= prings.  Maybe someone with the MKII tail will respond, or pehaps they=20= have been rendered speechless by noting the pilot skills required to maintai= n stable level flight in a small tailed Lancair.
 
 
Scott Krueger
Sky2high@aol.com
II-P N92EX IO320 Aurora, IL (KARR)
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