Pete,

 

Interesting.  I have used a slight reflex of the ailerons to put a small load on them to eliminate a dead band where mechanical linkage lash would allow free play motion.  If there is too much aileron reflex added then banking just requires more movement to get the down going aileron into play (although taking it out of reflex should increase lift). 

 

Scott Krueger  

 

I've experimented with reflex on both the flaps and ailerons.  As a result I've reflexed my ailerons about 3 degrees up and can reflex my flaps to a maximum of 10 degrees up. 

 

The best speed I can achieve seems to be with the ailerons permanently reflexed at 3 degrees and, on average, about 7 degrees flaps reflex - dependent on GW and CG.

 

When flying solo with a total of 30 gallons onboard and neutral elevator deflection, if I "trim" the flaps so that I don't have to reposition the elevator from the neutral position, I end up with around 7 degrees of reflex.

 

Pete Cavitt - N320PL
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