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Hi Rob,
I didn't mean the Bob Weight was directly over the pivot
bolt. I meant the Fwd Push tube Rod end was directly below the Pivot Bolt
when i did the dimensions for the aft tube. Because of this the aft tube
is too short. What the plans should say is not to worry about where the
FWD push tube rod end bolt is as long as its accessible thru the cut out in some
area of the stick movement. And rather focus on getting the bob weight as low as
possible with out hitting the rear tube and use that as a measurement for
cutting the rear tube to length. Since I followed the plans without
really researching it I ended up cutting my aft tube about 1" too short.
I agree with you what is another $100 in the grand
scheme. Its just frustrating because this is the second one I will have
messed up so its really $200 for this one pushtube and the work involved
building it. So If its not necessary I really do not want to rebuild
it.
Chris,
I am at the limit of my rod end adjustments and at the
current set up with bob weight on the underside like yours it hangs about 3/4"
off the rear tube with Full fwd stick.
At full aft stick the bob weight does not interfer with
any bulkheads and does not hit the tube so I think Im good.
Appreciate all the input.
Bryan
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2007 2:11
PM
Subject: [LML] Re: Elevator
Controls
Thanks for the input guys. I talked to Lancair today and the
problem
is that since I followed the set up in my plans it ends up
with the
after pushrod being too short. So I either have to
make my aft
pushrod longer (costs about $100 in parts and shipping)
or I did take
my bob weight and mounted it on the underside of the
bellcrank arms.
This brings the mass lower and closer to the
pushrod. Lancair
didn't see anything wrong with doing
this. Anybody have any comments
on this
approach?
Bryan
At the other end of the elevator travel with the bob-weight arm up high,
will it be in conflict with the rear bulkhead hat shelf and close-out
panel?
Gary Edwards
LNC2 N21SN
Medford, Oregon
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