--- Larry&Sallie Flesner <fles...@verizon.net> wrote:
> > > > > > >I can't imagine the HS flexing more than 1/8, > especially since I > >have three hinges on each side. > > > >Ron Smith > +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ > > If it flexes too much your hinges will bind and I've > never heard of > that happening > on the horizontal stab. I did have one KR pilot > tell me years ago > that he thought > his ailerons bound up on a high speed, high G turn. > He released some back > pressure, rolled level and then continued his pull > up. I'd think you > could overcome > any binding of foam/glass layup with stick pressure > if your life was depending > on it. Also, any flexing in the horizontal stab > would probably be mirrored in > the elevator, thus eliminating a bind condition. > > That's my opinion and it worth every cent you paid > for it. :-) > > Larry Flesner > > Thanks Larry, I was thinking the same thing. It is always good to get other builders input. I always respect the opinion of someone who has built and flown a KR, BTW. Ron Smith Kr2ssxl Cypress Ca U.S.A. mercedesm...@yahoo.com http://ronsmith.myphotoalbum.com/albums.php __________________________________ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com
