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Thanks to all for the input. I'll
have to wait a bit to see how things go together, especially the console and
instrument panel area as far as space for a control wheel. For the mechanism I'm
thinking along the lines of annular springs mounted on the pushrod between the
crossover tube that connects both joysticks and the idler arm. The control
might use an ACME thread for adustment and to prevent
slippage.
Could the stick forces in the CAFE report be
used as a starting point for spring forces? It's a bit dated- have there been
design changes to the tail since then? I'm also very cautious about making ANY
changes to the control system.
Anyway, I've got a few years to think about
it. The freedom to make changes is what I enjoy
about Experimentals! -Bill Wade
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Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2008 12:41
AM
Subject: [LML] Re: Riechal Trim
Wheel
Hi Bill,
I've got a Riechel trim wheel on my 320. Works
good, lasts a long time. Takes care of all of the problems with the stock
trim system. I don't think that it would work on a IV though. It's designed to
work with the bias springs on a 320/360.
Bill Harrelson
N5ZQ 320 1,700 hrs
N6ZQ IV under construction
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