KR> Trim tab cut out.

2014-07-04 Thread Jeff Scott
KRnet" > To: "KR EMAIL BOARD" > Subject: KR> Trim tab cut out. > > This might be a silly question but I can't decide. Should I cut the trim tab > out square with the spar? Or square with the trailing edge? and whatever I > decide I know my ray allen trim tabs se

KR> Trim tab cut out.

2014-07-03 Thread Flesner
> Should I cut the trim tab out square with the spar? Or square with > the trailing edge? and whatever I decide I know my ray allen trim > tabs servo would have to be square to the tab.

KR> Trim tab cut out.

2014-07-03 Thread Paul Visk
This might be a silly question but I can't decide. Should I cut the trim tab out square with the spar? Or square with the trailing edge? and whatever I decide I know my ray allen trim tabs servo would have to be square to the tab.? Paul Visk Belleville Il 618 406 4705 Sent on the new Sprint

KR> trim tab size

2014-05-15 Thread John Martindale via KRnet
: KRnet [mailto:krnet-bounces at list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of Pat and Robin Russo via KRnet Sent: Thursday, 15 May 2014 12:52 AM To: Rob Schmitt; KRnet Subject: Re: KR> trim tab size And how is that bungee hooked up?? Pat -Original Message- From: Rob Schmitt via KRnet Sent: Wednesday,

KR> trim tab size

2014-05-14 Thread Rob Schmitt via KRnet
o: cruzj12 at frontiernet.net ; KRnet > Subject: Re: KR> trim tab size > > I use just a bungee cord to adjust trim forces on my KR2S. Good cheap low > tech solution. My rear trim tab is ground adjustable and fixed to handle just > myself and full fuel. The bungee is needed when I have

KR> trim tab size

2014-05-14 Thread Pat and Robin Russo via KRnet
And how is that bungee hooked up?? Pat -Original Message- From: Rob Schmitt via KRnet Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2014 7:39 AM To: cruzj12 at frontiernet.net ; KRnet Subject: Re: KR> trim tab size I use just a bungee cord to adjust trim forces on my KR2S. Good cheap low tech solution.

KR> trim tab size

2014-05-14 Thread Rob Schmitt via KRnet
I use just a bungee cord to adjust trim forces on my KR2S. Good cheap low tech solution. My rear trim tab is ground adjustable and fixed to handle just myself and full fuel. The bungee is needed when I have a passenger or fuel is getting low. Rob Schmitt N1852Z > On May 12, 2014, at 10:04

KR> trim tab light

2014-05-13 Thread via KRnet
Hi everyone, For the longest time I couldn't figure out what? was making my trim indicator light flicker when I keyed the mike. I did use shielded wire on everything but noticed I didn't ground it to the panel. Great information! ? http://s449.photobucket.com/user/rkpsk1/library/ Robert

KR> trim tab size

2014-05-13 Thread ppaul...@aol.com via KRnet
on, May 12, 2014 10:04 pm Subject: KR> trim tab size To: "Mark Langford" , "KRnet" With this in mind, I rewired the trim tab wiring using shielded cable? (grounded? only on the panel end), and kept it well clear of the radio...

KR> > trim tab size/Ray Allen

2014-05-12 Thread via KRnet
>The reason I know is because in N56ML, the three LEDs slightly >"north" of the middle are dead on mine, killed by radio frequency energy. +++ My LED indicator got toasted early on like Mark's,

KR> > trim tab size/Ray Allen

2014-05-12 Thread cruz...@frontiernet.net via KRnet
My KR is stretched 24?inches so I may not need as much trim as some.. Larry my KR2-S is stretched another 18.75" farther aft of the rear spar. Yep you read that right...extended one more bay plus four inches to the leading edge of the vertical stabilizer spar -bulkhead.I think my KR2s is

KR> trim tab size

2014-05-12 Thread Mark Langford via KRnet
Joe Cruz wrote: > I have a question about elevator trim tab travel. How much is enough and how many green light bars will ever be lit up at one time? I think you'll have all of the bars but one. Without sitting in my plane and looking, I'm pretty sure all elements are lit except the trim tab

KR> Trim tab activation

2014-01-06 Thread Larry Flesner
At 06:53 AM 1/6/2014, you wrote: >I'm quite familiar with the tab in the elevator, and that's the way >I'll do my next plane. See http://www.n56ml.com/trimtab/index.html for >details. The piano hinge Mark used is much heavier than

KR> Trim tab activation

2014-01-06 Thread Mark Langford
PK.Smith wrote: >> Hi Mark, I have seen the 2 options you describe but dislike both. The servo in the elevator adds a little weight to the control which adversely affects flutter susceptiblity. This meanst additional counterbalance weight which in turn adds mass in the tail, something I'd like to

KR> Trim tab installation

2013-03-25 Thread Adam Tippin
Its much more inexpensive to buy direct from rayallencompany.com./products/servos.html On Mar 24, 2013 11:13 PM, "Joe. E. Wallace" wrote: > Tnx Jeff for the link... jw > > Joe. E. Wallace > jwallacep51 at gmail.com > > > > > > > > > > Ray Allen Servos: > > >

KR> Trim tab installation

2013-03-25 Thread Joe. E. Wallace
Thanks Adam got it... jw Joe. E. Wallace jwallacep51 at gmail.com On Mar 25, 2013, at 4:01 PM, Adam Tippin wrote: > Its much more inexpensive to buy direct from > rayallencompany.com./products/servos.html > On Mar 24, 2013 11:13 PM, "Joe. E. Wallace" wrote: > >> Tnx Jeff for the

KR> Trim tab installation

2013-03-25 Thread pk.sm...@bigpond.net.au
Do you feel mounting the servo in the elevator would adversely affect mass balance and if mounted in the stab you would use less ballast near the tail? Sent from my HTC One XL on the Telstra 4G network

KR> Trim tab installation

2013-03-24 Thread Joe. E. Wallace
Tnx Jeff for the link... jw Joe. E. Wallace jwallacep51 at gmail.com > > > > Ray Allen Servos: > http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/elpages/ractrimservos.php?clickkey=53667 > > -Jeff Scott > Los Alamos, NM

KR> Trim tab installation

2013-03-24 Thread Dan Heath
Try this link. http://www.rayallencompany.com/RACinfo/downloadpg.html Also, Vans aircraft ( RV ) sells a perfect bracket for it. It is a tight fit in the elevator, but will fit. That is what I am using and I really like it. Combined with my Dynon D10, I get an indicator for the trim setting,

KR> Trim tab installation

2013-03-24 Thread Larry Flesner
At 01:24 PM 3/24/2013, you wrote: >If you built the horizontal stab per plans to be only 5/8" thick, >I'm not sure if the MAC servo will fit inside either h/s or >elevator. It'll be a tight fit, for sure.

KR> Trim tab linear actuators.

2011-07-24 Thread badbob0...@embarqmail.com
http://www.firgelli.com/products.php?id=10 The PQ-12 is a nifty size and weight for trim tab adjustments. Bob Johnson Willamina, OR (971) 645-9491 https://picasaweb.google.com/103552664644911775549/KR2SSW

KR> Trim Tab

2010-11-10 Thread pk.sm...@bigpond.net.au
Thanks Mark. Appreciate the feedback. Paul.

KR> Trim Tab

2010-11-10 Thread Mark Langford
Paul Smith wrote: > Mark and all others who post installed a MAC elevator servo. > How did you run the wiring through the elevator? Along the back edge of > the > elevator spar then looped over under the rudder? > Any photos of this? It's been a while since I did that, but the way I usually do

KR> Trim Tab

2010-11-10 Thread Paul & Karen Smith
Mark and all others who post installed a MAC elevator servo. How did you run the wiring through the elevator? Along the back edge of the elevator spar then looped over under the rudder? Any photos of this? Also on your site you said you made the tab 3' x 6' instead of 4' x 10', less than half.

KR> Trim tab

2009-10-19 Thread Mark Langford
John Godwin wrote: >I have a quick question for the group. I am planning on using an RC servo >and Langford style hinge for my trim tab. My question is do I put down peal >ply before I glass my elevator to provide an attach point for my hardware? There are probably other good reasons for using

KR> Trim tab

2009-10-19 Thread jg7...@mindspring.com
I have a quick question for the group. I am planning on using an RC servo and Langford style hinge for my trim tab. My question is do I put down peal ply before I glass my elevator to provide an attach point for my hardware? John Godwin jg7...@mindspring.com EarthLink Revolves Around You.

KR> Trim Tab

2009-05-24 Thread Larry Flesner
>Yes, it is 1/2 of a rearview mirror motor from a Mercury Sable. The other >parts came from a hobby store that sells large model airplane parts. Total >cost, about $10. The idea came from someone on the KRNet, but I think I am >the only one to ever implement it, and it works. >Daniel R. Heath

KR> Trim Tab

2009-05-23 Thread Cedric Gould
@mylist.net > [mailto:krnet-bounces+danrh=windstream@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Eric > Evezard > Sent: Saturday, May 23, 2009 7:45 AM > To: KRnet > Subject: KR> Trim Tab > > Thanks Mark,my trim tab is right there.Some books say trailing edge freeplay > on

KR> Trim Tab

2009-05-23 Thread Dan Heath
+danrh=windstream@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Eric Evezard Sent: Saturday, May 23, 2009 7:45 AM To: KRnet Subject: KR> Trim Tab Thanks Mark,my trim tab is right there.Some books say trailing edge freeplay on the elevator trim tab must not be more than 3% of the tab chord.I am ok there as well.Howe

KR> Trim Tab

2009-05-23 Thread Eric Evezard
Thanks Mark,my trim tab is right there.Some books say trailing edge freeplay on the elevator trim tab must not be more than 3% of the tab chord.I am ok there as well.However I am going to stiffen up the small pushrod to the trim tab crank.It just looks a bit flimsy . Best Regards, Eric,

KR>TRim Tab

2008-10-12 Thread Phil Matheson
I've made my trim tab, and just checking on the max travel it my require? Thanks in advance. Phillip Matheson 0408665880 (cell) VHPKR Australia. mathes...@dodo.com.au NEW WEB PAGE www.philskr2.50megs.com http://www.vw-engines.com/ OLD WEB PAGE

KR>TRim Tab

2008-10-12 Thread Mark Jones
theson" <mathes...@dodo.com.au> To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net> Sent: Tuesday, June 06, 2006 5:10 PM Subject: Re: KR>TRim Tab > I've made my trim tab, and just checking on the max travel it my require? > Thanks in advance. > > Phillip Matheson > 0408665880 (

KR>TRim Tab

2008-10-12 Thread Phil Matheson
Thanks Dan & Mark I will be fitting a cable, and seeing your comment Mark about how little you use it and such a small deflection, I could not see me going all the extra work in fitting a servo. Thanks Phillip Matheson 0408665880 (cell) VHPKR Australia. mathes...@dodo.com.au NEW WEB PAGE

KR>TRim Tab

2008-10-12 Thread Mark Langford
I have a pretty small trim tab, maybe 3"x6", with about 25 degrees of deflection in each direction. It's way more than I need for normal flight throughout the weight range, but when the flaps are down, it's not enough to counteract the nose down pitching moment. It doesn't really bother me,

KR> Trim tab location on elevator

2008-10-12 Thread Steven Phillabaum
Question: I am installing my trim tab in my Elevator on the Left side so I can open the canopy and see the position of the tab prior to take-off. Does any flyer out there see a problem with this? i.e. do to the slip stream of the rotation by the corvair. Steven Phillabaum Auburn, Alabama "2

KR> Trim tab location on elevator

2008-10-12 Thread Brian Kraut
Alternatives, Inc. www.engalt.com -Original Message- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net]On Behalf Of Steven Phillabaum Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2005 10:38 PM To: kr...@mylist.net Subject: KR> Trim tab location on elevator Question: I am installing my trim tab in

KR> Trim Tab Deflection

2008-10-12 Thread Kenneth B. Jones
. Ken Jones, kenbjo...@cinci.rr.com Sharonville, OH N5834, aka The Porkopolis Flying Pig - Original Message - From: "Dean Cooper" <dean_coo...@bellsouth.net> To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net> Sent: Sunday, November 28, 2004 10:25 PM Subject: KR> Trim

KR> Trim Tab Deflection

2008-10-12 Thread Brian Kraut
Of Kenneth B. Jones Sent: Sunday, November 28, 2004 11:04 PM To: KRnet Subject: Re: KR> Trim Tab Deflection I'm sure every plane is different, but my ~stock KR2 needs a trim tab angle of about 45 degrees down with just me in the plane. I flew once with 180 lbs in the right seat and the trim tab was a

KR> Trim Tab Deflection - trim tab angle of about 45 degrees down

2008-10-12 Thread Dan Heath
I would be checking the W See N64KR at http://KR-Builder.org - Then click on the pics There is a time for building and a time for FLYING and the time for building has expired. Daniel R. Heath - Columbia, SC See you in Mt. Vernon - 2005 - KR Gathering

KR>Trim Tab

2008-10-12 Thread Mark Jones
Good Morning Netters, I have added a couple more photos to my elevator trim tab page. Here is the link if you wish to take a look: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/TrimTab.html Also, I would like to thank the great weather gods above as we are reaching 50° here today. Time to get some

KR>Trim Tab

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy & Cheryl Midkiff
email: c.midk...@verizon.net - Original Message - From: "Mark Jones" <flyk...@wi.rr.com> To: "KR Net" <kr...@mylist.net> Sent: Saturday, March 20, 2004 7:00 AM Subject: KR>Trim Tab Good Morning Netters, I have added a couple more photos to my eleva

KR>Trim Tab

2008-10-12 Thread Mark Jones
- Original Message - From: "Charles Buddy & Cheryl Midkiff" > Mark, > Have you decided on how you are going to route your wiring from the servo to > the panel? Will you have to bore another hole through the horz stab or do > you already have an existing path from

KR>Trim Tab

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy & Cheryl Midkiff
Mark, Thanks, just curious as I hadn't started on mine yet and that helps a lot. Bud - Original Message - From: "Mark Jones" > I bored a 1/4" hole from the servo hole through to the inside of the > elevator (next to the rudder) and angled it where it exits just on the