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[rebel-builders] My latest crazy idea Rebel/Moose

Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 11:08 am
by Bob Patterson
Hi Jesse !

"Leave it alone, it works fine the way it is" !!! :-)

The Moose setup is completely different, and will never match
the control response you will get with the standard Rebel setup.
This is not a slight to the Moose, it's a different airplane, with
different needs & control loads - using 747 ailerons wouldn't be
pretty either ! ;-)

You will add at least 6 months to your build time (every change ...)
AND you will end up with an oddball Rebel that will be that much
harder to sell one day. You are adding a lot of extra complexity,
still need a cable, and springs, and will have less control response.

"JUST GET IT FLYING !!!!" :-)

(You can always tinker later ....)
Why? you ask. 1)Keep controls out of the baggage/jumpseat area. 2)Get rid of
the Teleflex cable. 3) Eliminate the rather crude (IMO) method of bolting
two control horns together at the wing root and forcing them to flex to
accommodate for the dihedral angle. 4)Not having to wait until the wings are
on to finish the cabin flight control installation ie locating the torque
tubes.
1) Just put a plate of 1/8" Lexan over the mixer area - keeps stuff
out, and lets you inspect easily. 2) The Teleflex cable is easy, simple,
inexpensive, and works just fine 3) If you build it right (1 degree DH),
there shouldn't be noticeable flex - over 15 years without problems
4) They might line up better if the wings are on first ! ;-)


Just couldn't resist !! ;-) :-)

--
......bobp
http://bpatterson.qhealthbeauty.com
http://apatterson2.qhealthzone.com
http://apatterson2.qbeautyzone.com

-------------------------------orig.-------------------------
On Friday 08 September 2006 05:19 pm, Jesse Jenks wrote:
I can hear Bob P already saying "leave it alone, it works fine the way it
is". Ok here goes anyway. Regarding the Rebel flaperon mixing, it has never
seemed like the most elegant solution to me. While looking at pictures of
Moose on Scott Aldrichs' site, I had the thought that the flap/aileron
mixing system on the Moose is a bit more refined. It gave me the idea that
you could use some Moose parts and make a better mousetrap, er... Moosetrap?
Anyway, here it is: run cables from the control column up to the ceiling a
la Moose. Use the Moose flap/aileron mixer, turned around to face forward
with a short linkage forward to the flap handle. Use the Rebel flaperon
bellcrank to maintain the geometry, with pushrods back to Moose aileron
torque tubes. These would exit the cabin about mid chord, with pushrods back
to the flaperon torque tubes. The flaperon torque tube horns would need to
be replaced or modified to end up 90* from their current position, and be
shortened. Of course the devil is in the details, but it sounds pretty cool
to me.
Why? you ask. 1)Keep controls out of the baggage/jumpseat area. 2)Get rid of
the Teleflex cable. 3) Eliminate the rather crude (IMO) method of bolting
two control horns together at the wing root and forcing them to flex to
accommodate for the dihedral angle. 4)Not having to wait until the wings are
on to finish the cabin flight control installation ie locating the torque
tubes.
Any comments appreciated. You Moose guys as well. I am interested in how
well the flap/aileron mixer works in the Moose. I will need part #s too if
it goes that far.
Thanks.
Jesse


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[rebel-builders] My latest crazy idea Rebel/Moose

Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 11:08 am
by WALTER KLATT
I'm with Bob on this one. I just have the stock MAM set-up and wouldn't change a thing if I was building again, other than maybe the dog leg handle. Has always done the job for me, and is light, simple and out of the way, but very easy to reach and use inflight. I cram stuff in the back of mine all the time, and just try to make sure that I don't affect the operation of the push rods, but again never had a problem. And don't worry about the slop in the system, as it has no bad effects when flying. If anything, it helps, in that at higher speeds there is some give on the flaperons so you don't overstress them or the hinges. And when you slow down, you gain maximum deflection on the flaps which is exactly what you want when you land. I have my float pump between the seats with the handle forward, and that works great, too, so have nothing behind my seats to get in the way of baggage.

There are a lot of other more important changes on the Rebel that I would worry about, and focus my efforts on those. Why change something that doesn't need changing?

Walter

----- Original Message -----
From: Bob Patterson <beep@sympatico.ca>
Date: Friday, September 8, 2006 2:50 pm
Subject: Re: [rebel-builders] My latest crazy idea Rebel/Moose
Hi Jesse !

"Leave it alone, it works fine the way it is" !!! :-)

The Moose setup is completely different, and will never match
the control response you will get with the standard Rebel setup.
This is not a slight to the Moose, it's a different airplane, with
different needs & control loads - using 747 ailerons wouldn't be
pretty either ! ;-)

You will add at least 6 months to your build time (every change
...)AND you will end up with an oddball Rebel that will be that
much
harder to sell one day. You are adding a lot of extra complexity,
still need a cable, and springs, and will have less control response.

"JUST GET IT FLYING !!!!" :-)

(You can always tinker later ....)
Why? you ask. 1)Keep controls out of the baggage/jumpseat area.
2)Get rid of
the Teleflex cable. 3) Eliminate the rather crude (IMO) method
of bolting
two control horns together at the wing root and forcing them to
flex to
accommodate for the dihedral angle. 4)Not having to wait until
the wings are
on to finish the cabin flight control installation ie locating
the torque
tubes.
1) Just put a plate of 1/8" Lexan over the mixer area -
keeps stuff
out, and lets you inspect easily. 2) The Teleflex cable is easy,
simple,inexpensive, and works just fine 3) If you build it right
(1 degree DH),
there shouldn't be noticeable flex - over 15 years without problems
4) They might line up better if the wings are on first ! ;-)


Just couldn't resist !! ;-) :-)

--
......bobp
http://bpatterson.qhealthbeauty.com
http://apatterson2.qhealthzone.com
http://apatterson2.qbeautyzone.com

-------------------------------orig.-------------------------
On Friday 08 September 2006 05:19 pm, Jesse Jenks wrote:
I can hear Bob P already saying "leave it alone, it works fine
the way it
is". Ok here goes anyway. Regarding the Rebel flaperon mixing,
it has never
seemed like the most elegant solution to me. While looking at
pictures of
Moose on Scott Aldrichs' site, I had the thought that the
flap/aileron
mixing system on the Moose is a bit more refined. It gave me the
idea that
you could use some Moose parts and make a better mousetrap,
er... Moosetrap?
Anyway, here it is: run cables from the control column up to the
ceiling a
la Moose. Use the Moose flap/aileron mixer, turned around to
face forward
with a short linkage forward to the flap handle. Use the Rebel
flaperon
bellcrank to maintain the geometry, with pushrods back to Moose
aileron
torque tubes. These would exit the cabin about mid chord, with
pushrods back
to the flaperon torque tubes. The flaperon torque tube horns
would need to
be replaced or modified to end up 90* from their current
position, and be
shortened. Of course the devil is in the details, but it sounds
pretty cool
to me.
Why? you ask. 1)Keep controls out of the baggage/jumpseat area.
2)Get rid of
the Teleflex cable. 3) Eliminate the rather crude (IMO) method
of bolting
two control horns together at the wing root and forcing them to
flex to
accommodate for the dihedral angle. 4)Not having to wait until
the wings are
on to finish the cabin flight control installation ie locating
the torque
tubes.
Any comments appreciated. You Moose guys as well. I am
interested in how
well the flap/aileron mixer works in the Moose. I will need part
#s too if
it goes that far.
Thanks.
Jesse


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[rebel-builders] My latest crazy idea Rebel/Moose

Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 11:08 am
by Jesse Jenks
Ok, thanks guys. I just thought it would be cool to have everything in the
ceiling, but I know it's like I said...crazy. If I knew an engineer I would
check it out more, but I guess I'll give it up.
Jesse
From: WALTER KLATT <Walter.Klatt@shaw.ca>
Reply-To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: Re: [rebel-builders] My latest crazy idea Rebel/Moose
Date: Fri, 08 Sep 2006 15:29:59 -0700

I'm with Bob on this one. I just have the stock MAM set-up and wouldn't
change a thing if I was building again, other than maybe the dog leg
handle. Has always done the job for me, and is light, simple and out of the
way, but very easy to reach and use inflight. I cram stuff in the back of
mine all the time, and just try to make sure that I don't affect the
operation of the push rods, but again never had a problem. And don't worry
about the slop in the system, as it has no bad effects when flying. If
anything, it helps, in that at higher speeds there is some give on the
flaperons so you don't overstress them or the hinges. And when you slow
down, you gain maximum deflection on the flaps which is exactly what you
want when you land. I have my float pump between the seats with the handle
forward, and that works great, too, so have nothing behind my seats to get
in the way of baggage.

There are a lot of other more important changes on the Rebel that I would
worry about, and focus my efforts on those. Why change something that
doesn't need changing?

Walter

----- Original Message -----
From: Bob Patterson <beep@sympatico.ca>
Date: Friday, September 8, 2006 2:50 pm
Subject: Re: [rebel-builders] My latest crazy idea Rebel/Moose
Hi Jesse !

"Leave it alone, it works fine the way it is" !!! :-)

The Moose setup is completely different, and will never match
the control response you will get with the standard Rebel setup.
This is not a slight to the Moose, it's a different airplane, with
different needs & control loads - using 747 ailerons wouldn't be
pretty either ! ;-)

You will add at least 6 months to your build time (every change
...)AND you will end up with an oddball Rebel that will be that
much
harder to sell one day. You are adding a lot of extra complexity,
still need a cable, and springs, and will have less control response.

"JUST GET IT FLYING !!!!" :-)

(You can always tinker later ....)
Why? you ask. 1)Keep controls out of the baggage/jumpseat area.
2)Get rid of
the Teleflex cable. 3) Eliminate the rather crude (IMO) method
of bolting
two control horns together at the wing root and forcing them to
flex to
accommodate for the dihedral angle. 4)Not having to wait until
the wings are
on to finish the cabin flight control installation ie locating
the torque
tubes.
1) Just put a plate of 1/8" Lexan over the mixer area -
keeps stuff
out, and lets you inspect easily. 2) The Teleflex cable is easy,
simple,inexpensive, and works just fine 3) If you build it right
(1 degree DH),
there shouldn't be noticeable flex - over 15 years without problems
4) They might line up better if the wings are on first ! ;-)


Just couldn't resist !! ;-) :-)

--
......bobp
http://bpatterson.qhealthbeauty.com
http://apatterson2.qhealthzone.com
http://apatterson2.qbeautyzone.com

-------------------------------orig.-------------------------
On Friday 08 September 2006 05:19 pm, Jesse Jenks wrote:
I can hear Bob P already saying "leave it alone, it works fine
the way it
is". Ok here goes anyway. Regarding the Rebel flaperon mixing,
it has never
seemed like the most elegant solution to me. While looking at
pictures of
Moose on Scott Aldrichs' site, I had the thought that the
flap/aileron
mixing system on the Moose is a bit more refined. It gave me the
idea that
you could use some Moose parts and make a better mousetrap,
er... Moosetrap?
Anyway, here it is: run cables from the control column up to the
ceiling a
la Moose. Use the Moose flap/aileron mixer, turned around to
face forward
with a short linkage forward to the flap handle. Use the Rebel
flaperon
bellcrank to maintain the geometry, with pushrods back to Moose
aileron
torque tubes. These would exit the cabin about mid chord, with
pushrods back
to the flaperon torque tubes. The flaperon torque tube horns
would need to
be replaced or modified to end up 90* from their current
position, and be
shortened. Of course the devil is in the details, but it sounds
pretty cool
to me.
Why? you ask. 1)Keep controls out of the baggage/jumpseat area.
2)Get rid of
the Teleflex cable. 3) Eliminate the rather crude (IMO) method
of bolting
two control horns together at the wing root and forcing them to
flex to
accommodate for the dihedral angle. 4)Not having to wait until
the wings are
on to finish the cabin flight control installation ie locating
the torque
tubes.
Any comments appreciated. You Moose guys as well. I am
interested in how
well the flap/aileron mixer works in the Moose. I will need part
#s too if
it goes that far.
Thanks.
Jesse


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[rebel-builders] My latest crazy idea Rebel/Moose

Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 11:08 am
by Mike Kimball
Or do like I did and put the flap handle on the roof then turn the
flap/aileron mixer block around and attach it to a servo. Aileron droop is
completely under the control of the pilot, separate from flap deflection.
Pictures and a drawing of the system are in the archives. Of course,
applicability to other than a Super Rebel/Moose is unknown.

On the other hand, I agree with the others. The Rebel is a well proven
great design. Just leave it alone. My mods have added at least three years
to my build.

Mike

-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of Jesse
Jenks
Sent: Friday, September 08, 2006 7:22 PM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: Re: [rebel-builders] My latest crazy idea Rebel/Moose


Ok, thanks guys. I just thought it would be cool to have everything in the
ceiling, but I know it's like I said...crazy. If I knew an engineer I would
check it out more, but I guess I'll give it up.
Jesse
From: WALTER KLATT <Walter.Klatt@shaw.ca>
Reply-To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: Re: [rebel-builders] My latest crazy idea Rebel/Moose
Date: Fri, 08 Sep 2006 15:29:59 -0700

I'm with Bob on this one. I just have the stock MAM set-up and wouldn't
change a thing if I was building again, other than maybe the dog leg
handle. Has always done the job for me, and is light, simple and out of the
way, but very easy to reach and use inflight. I cram stuff in the back of
mine all the time, and just try to make sure that I don't affect the
operation of the push rods, but again never had a problem. And don't worry
about the slop in the system, as it has no bad effects when flying. If
anything, it helps, in that at higher speeds there is some give on the
flaperons so you don't overstress them or the hinges. And when you slow
down, you gain maximum deflection on the flaps which is exactly what you
want when you land. I have my float pump between the seats with the handle
forward, and that works great, too, so have nothing behind my seats to get
in the way of baggage.

There are a lot of other more important changes on the Rebel that I would
worry about, and focus my efforts on those. Why change something that
doesn't need changing?

Walter

----- Original Message -----
From: Bob Patterson <beep@sympatico.ca>
Date: Friday, September 8, 2006 2:50 pm
Subject: Re: [rebel-builders] My latest crazy idea Rebel/Moose
Hi Jesse !

"Leave it alone, it works fine the way it is" !!! :-)

The Moose setup is completely different, and will never match
the control response you will get with the standard Rebel setup.
This is not a slight to the Moose, it's a different airplane, with
different needs & control loads - using 747 ailerons wouldn't be
pretty either ! ;-)

You will add at least 6 months to your build time (every change
...)AND you will end up with an oddball Rebel that will be that
much
harder to sell one day. You are adding a lot of extra complexity,
still need a cable, and springs, and will have less control response.

"JUST GET IT FLYING !!!!" :-)

(You can always tinker later ....)
Why? you ask. 1)Keep controls out of the baggage/jumpseat area.
2)Get rid of
the Teleflex cable. 3) Eliminate the rather crude (IMO) method
of bolting
two control horns together at the wing root and forcing them to
flex to
accommodate for the dihedral angle. 4)Not having to wait until
the wings are
on to finish the cabin flight control installation ie locating
the torque
tubes.
1) Just put a plate of 1/8" Lexan over the mixer area -
keeps stuff
out, and lets you inspect easily. 2) The Teleflex cable is easy,
simple,inexpensive, and works just fine 3) If you build it right
(1 degree DH),
there shouldn't be noticeable flex - over 15 years without problems
4) They might line up better if the wings are on first ! ;-)


Just couldn't resist !! ;-) :-)

--
......bobp
http://bpatterson.qhealthbeauty.com
http://apatterson2.qhealthzone.com
http://apatterson2.qbeautyzone.com

-------------------------------orig.-------------------------
On Friday 08 September 2006 05:19 pm, Jesse Jenks wrote:
I can hear Bob P already saying "leave it alone, it works fine
the way it
is". Ok here goes anyway. Regarding the Rebel flaperon mixing,
it has never
seemed like the most elegant solution to me. While looking at
pictures of
Moose on Scott Aldrichs' site, I had the thought that the
flap/aileron
mixing system on the Moose is a bit more refined. It gave me the
idea that
you could use some Moose parts and make a better mousetrap,
er... Moosetrap?
Anyway, here it is: run cables from the control column up to the
ceiling a
la Moose. Use the Moose flap/aileron mixer, turned around to
face forward
with a short linkage forward to the flap handle. Use the Rebel
flaperon
bellcrank to maintain the geometry, with pushrods back to Moose
aileron
torque tubes. These would exit the cabin about mid chord, with
pushrods back
to the flaperon torque tubes. The flaperon torque tube horns
would need to
be replaced or modified to end up 90* from their current
position, and be
shortened. Of course the devil is in the details, but it sounds
pretty cool
to me.
Why? you ask. 1)Keep controls out of the baggage/jumpseat area.
2)Get rid of
the Teleflex cable. 3) Eliminate the rather crude (IMO) method
of bolting
two control horns together at the wing root and forcing them to
flex to
accommodate for the dihedral angle. 4)Not having to wait until
the wings are
on to finish the cabin flight control installation ie locating
the torque
tubes.
Any comments appreciated. You Moose guys as well. I am
interested in how
well the flap/aileron mixer works in the Moose. I will need part
#s too if
it goes that far.
Thanks.
Jesse


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[rebel-builders] My latest crazy idea Rebel/Moose

Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 11:08 am
by eric.r
As for adding building time with making changes: I have added a year to my
building time by just reading all these posts! I've picked up invaluable info,
but am now addicted to reading all the posts ... I put off starting the floats
waiting for a rumored CD. The tools are in place, the work table is built, the
complete kit (rebel and amphibs) are sitting and waiting. Now if I could just
make that first "Sharpie" mark on a piece of aluminum I might break the
trance.
On 9/8/2006 8:58 PM, mkimball@gci.net wrote to rebel-builders:

-> Or do like I did and put the flap handle on the roof then turn the
-> flap/aileron mixer block around and attach it to a servo. Aileron droop is
-> completely under the control of the pilot, separate from flap deflection.
-> Pictures and a drawing of the system are in the archives. Of course,
-> applicability to other than a Super Rebel/Moose is unknown.
->
-> On the other hand, I agree with the others. The Rebel is a well proven
-> great design. Just leave it alone. My mods have added at least three
years
-> to my build.
->
-> Mike
->
-> -----Original Message-----
-> From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of
Jesse
-> Jenks
-> Sent: Friday, September 08, 2006 7:22 PM
-> To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
-> Subject: Re: [rebel-builders] My latest crazy idea Rebel/Moose
->
->
-> Ok, thanks guys. I just thought it would be cool to have everything in the
-> ceiling, but I know it's like I said...crazy. If I knew an engineer I would
-> check it out more, but I guess I'll give it up.
-> Jesse
->
-> >From: WALTER KLATT <Walter.Klatt@shaw.ca>
-> >Reply-To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
-> >To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
-> >Subject: Re: [rebel-builders] My latest crazy idea Rebel/Moose
-> >Date: Fri, 08 Sep 2006 15:29:59 -0700
-> >
-> >I'm with Bob on this one. I just have the stock MAM set-up and wouldn't
-> >change a thing if I was building again, other than maybe the dog leg
-> >handle. Has always done the job for me, and is light, simple and out of
the
->
-> >way, but very easy to reach and use inflight. I cram stuff in the back of
-> >mine all the time, and just try to make sure that I don't affect the
-> >operation of the push rods, but again never had a problem. And don't
worry
-> >about the slop in the system, as it has no bad effects when flying. If
-> >anything, it helps, in that at higher speeds there is some give on the
-> >flaperons so you don't overstress them or the hinges. And when you slow
-> >down, you gain maximum deflection on the flaps which is exactly what
you
-> >want when you land. I have my float pump between the seats with the
handle
-> >forward, and that works great, too, so have nothing behind my seats to
get
-> >in the way of baggage.
-> >
-> >There are a lot of other more important changes on the Rebel that I
would
-> >worry about, and focus my efforts on those. Why change something that
-> >doesn't need changing?
-> >
-> >Walter
-> >
-> >----- Original Message -----
-> >From: Bob Patterson <beep@sympatico.ca>
-> >Date: Friday, September 8, 2006 2:50 pm
-> >Subject: Re: [rebel-builders] My latest crazy idea Rebel/Moose
-> >
-> > >
-> > > Hi Jesse !
-> > >
-> > > "Leave it alone, it works fine the way it is" !!! :-)
-> > >
-> > > The Moose setup is completely different, and will never match
-> > > the control response you will get with the standard Rebel setup.
-> > > This is not a slight to the Moose, it's a different airplane, with
-> > > different needs & control loads - using 747 ailerons wouldn't be
-> > > pretty either ! ;-)
-> > >
-> > > You will add at least 6 months to your build time (every change
-> > > ...)AND you will end up with an oddball Rebel that will be that
-> > > much
-> > > harder to sell one day. You are adding a lot of extra complexity,
-> > > still need a cable, and springs, and will have less control response.
-> > >
-> > > "JUST GET IT FLYING !!!!" :-)
-> > >
-> > > (You can always tinker later ....)
-> > >
-> > > > Why? you ask. 1)Keep controls out of the baggage/jumpseat area.
-> > > 2)Get rid of
-> > > > the Teleflex cable. 3) Eliminate the rather crude (IMO) method
-> > > of bolting
-> > > > two control horns together at the wing root and forcing them to
-> > > flex to
-> > > > accommodate for the dihedral angle. 4)Not having to wait until
-> > > the wings are
-> > > > on to finish the cabin flight control installation ie locating
-> > > the torque
-> > > > tubes.
-> > >
-> > > 1) Just put a plate of 1/8" Lexan over the mixer area -
-> > > keeps stuff
-> > > out, and lets you inspect easily. 2) The Teleflex cable is easy,
-> > > simple,inexpensive, and works just fine 3) If you build it right
-> > > (1 degree DH),
-> > > there shouldn't be noticeable flex - over 15 years without problems
-> > > 4) They might line up better if the wings are on first ! ;-)
-> > >
-> > >
-> > > Just couldn't resist !! ;-) :-)
-> > >
-> > > --
-> > > ......bobp
-> > > http://bpatterson.qhealthbeauty.com
-> > > http://apatterson2.qhealthzone.com
-> > > http://apatterson2.qbeautyzone.com
-> > >
-> > > -------------------------------orig.-------------------------
-> > > On Friday 08 September 2006 05:19 pm, Jesse Jenks wrote:
-> > > > I can hear Bob P already saying "leave it alone, it works fine
-> > > the way it
-> > > > is". Ok here goes anyway. Regarding the Rebel flaperon mixing,
-> > > it has never
-> > > > seemed like the most elegant solution to me. While looking at
-> > > pictures of
-> > > > Moose on Scott Aldrichs' site, I had the thought that the
-> > > flap/aileron
-> > > > mixing system on the Moose is a bit more refined. It gave me the
-> > > idea that
-> > > > you could use some Moose parts and make a better mousetrap,
-> > > er... Moosetrap?
-> > > > Anyway, here it is: run cables from the control column up to the
-> > > ceiling a
-> > > > la Moose. Use the Moose flap/aileron mixer, turned around to
-> > > face forward
-> > > > with a short linkage forward to the flap handle. Use the Rebel
-> > > flaperon
-> > > > bellcrank to maintain the geometry, with pushrods back to Moose
-> > > aileron
-> > > > torque tubes. These would exit the cabin about mid chord, with
-> > > pushrods back
-> > > > to the flaperon torque tubes. The flaperon torque tube horns
-> > > would need to
-> > > > be replaced or modified to end up 90* from their current
-> > > position, and be
-> > > > shortened. Of course the devil is in the details, but it sounds
-> > > pretty cool
-> > > > to me.
-> > > > Why? you ask. 1)Keep controls out of the baggage/jumpseat area.
-> > > 2)Get rid of
-> > > > the Teleflex cable. 3) Eliminate the rather crude (IMO) method
-> > > of bolting
-> > > > two control horns together at the wing root and forcing them to
-> > > flex to
-> > > > accommodate for the dihedral angle. 4)Not having to wait until
-> > > the wings are
-> > > > on to finish the cabin flight control installation ie locating
-> > > the torque
-> > > > tubes.
-> > > > Any comments appreciated. You Moose guys as well. I am
-> > > interested in how
-> > > > well the flap/aileron mixer works in the Moose. I will need part
-> > > #s too if
-> > > > it goes that far.
-> > > > Thanks.
-> > > > Jesse
-> > > >
-> > >
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[rebel-builders] My latest crazy idea Rebel/Moose

Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 11:08 am
by Mike Davis
I started this list in November 1997, and have read nearly every post since
then. My friend Mike Kimball can tell you that I could rattle off tons of
information about building these things before I even received my own kit.
Yet even I have found myself pulling completed parts back out to make
changes to them! These kits are constantly evolving, so just make that
first mark and start drilling... seeing parts turn into pieces is a great
feeling.

Mike

----- Original Message -----
As for adding building time with making changes: I have added a year to my
building time by just reading all these posts! I've picked up invaluable
info,
but am now addicted to reading all the posts ... I put off starting the
floats
waiting for a rumored CD. The tools are in place, the work table is built,
the
complete kit (rebel and amphibs) are sitting and waiting. Now if I could
just
make that first "Sharpie" mark on a piece of aluminum I might break the
trance.


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[rebel-builders] My latest crazy idea Rebel/Moose

Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 11:08 am
by Jim Cole
Well Eric, there's an old saying "Paralysis by Analysis" .

I found that the best way for me was to do one thing at a time and learn
about each stage as I went. For example, I didn't start paying attention
to fuel systems until I was ready to do my fuel system. Being old and
slow I could only learn one step at a time. On the other hand I did
attend the builders club meetings in Brampton for probably a year or
more before I started. (Great value and I'll be there tomorrow)
It's a great feeling when you get the first piece done and can mark it
off the list. I also had the first piece inspected so that I knew I was
on the right track. (in Canada we need to have all the flying surfaces
inspected before closing)
Now I'm taking Bob's advice - just get it flying - and then I will
continue to refine over the winter.

Cheers
Jim
Rebel 333





eric.r@dcsol.com wrote:
As for adding building time with making changes: I have added a year to my
building time by just reading all these posts! I've picked up invaluable info,
but am now addicted to reading all the posts ... I put off starting the floats
waiting for a rumored CD. The tools are in place, the work table is built, the
complete kit (rebel and amphibs) are sitting and waiting. Now if I could just
make that first "Sharpie" mark on a piece of aluminum I might break the
trance.
On 9/8/2006 8:58 PM, mkimball@gci.net wrote to rebel-builders:

-> Or do like I did and put the flap handle on the roof then turn the
-> flap/aileron mixer block around and attach it to a servo. Aileron droop is
-> completely under the control of the pilot, separate from flap deflection.
-> Pictures and a drawing of the system are in the archives. Of course,
-> applicability to other than a Super Rebel/Moose is unknown.
->
-> On the other hand, I agree with the others. The Rebel is a well proven
-> great design. Just leave it alone. My mods have added at least three
years
-> to my build.
->
-> Mike
->
-> -----Original Message-----
-> From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of
Jesse
-> Jenks
-> Sent: Friday, September 08, 2006 7:22 PM
-> To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
-> Subject: Re: [rebel-builders] My latest crazy idea Rebel/Moose
->
->
-> Ok, thanks guys. I just thought it would be cool to have everything in the
-> ceiling, but I know it's like I said...crazy. If I knew an engineer I would
-> check it out more, but I guess I'll give it up.
-> Jesse
->
-> >From: WALTER KLATT <Walter.Klatt@shaw.ca>
-> >Reply-To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
-> >To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
-> >Subject: Re: [rebel-builders] My latest crazy idea Rebel/Moose
-> >Date: Fri, 08 Sep 2006 15:29:59 -0700
-> >
-> >I'm with Bob on this one. I just have the stock MAM set-up and wouldn't
-> >change a thing if I was building again, other than maybe the dog leg
-> >handle. Has always done the job for me, and is light, simple and out of
the
->
-> >way, but very easy to reach and use inflight. I cram stuff in the back of
-> >mine all the time, and just try to make sure that I don't affect the
-> >operation of the push rods, but again never had a problem. And don't
worry
-> >about the slop in the system, as it has no bad effects when flying. If
-> >anything, it helps, in that at higher speeds there is some give on the
-> >flaperons so you don't overstress them or the hinges. And when you slow
-> >down, you gain maximum deflection on the flaps which is exactly what
you
-> >want when you land. I have my float pump between the seats with the
handle
-> >forward, and that works great, too, so have nothing behind my seats to
get
-> >in the way of baggage.
-> >
-> >There are a lot of other more important changes on the Rebel that I
would
-> >worry about, and focus my efforts on those. Why change something that
-> >doesn't need changing?
-> >
-> >Walter
-> >
-> >----- Original Message -----
-> >From: Bob Patterson <beep@sympatico.ca>
-> >Date: Friday, September 8, 2006 2:50 pm
-> >Subject: Re: [rebel-builders] My latest crazy idea Rebel/Moose
-> >
-> > >
-> > > Hi Jesse !
-> > >
-> > > "Leave it alone, it works fine the way it is" !!! :-)
-> > >
-> > > The Moose setup is completely different, and will never match
-> > > the control response you will get with the standard Rebel setup.
-> > > This is not a slight to the Moose, it's a different airplane, with
-> > > different needs & control loads - using 747 ailerons wouldn't be
-> > > pretty either ! ;-)
-> > >
-> > > You will add at least 6 months to your build time (every change
-> > > ...)AND you will end up with an oddball Rebel that will be that
-> > > much
-> > > harder to sell one day. You are adding a lot of extra complexity,
-> > > still need a cable, and springs, and will have less control response.
-> > >
-> > > "JUST GET IT FLYING !!!!" :-)
-> > >
-> > > (You can always tinker later ....)
-> > >
-> > > > Why? you ask. 1)Keep controls out of the baggage/jumpseat area.
-> > > 2)Get rid of
-> > > > the Teleflex cable. 3) Eliminate the rather crude (IMO) method
-> > > of bolting
-> > > > two control horns together at the wing root and forcing them to
-> > > flex to
-> > > > accommodate for the dihedral angle. 4)Not having to wait until
-> > > the wings are
-> > > > on to finish the cabin flight control installation ie locating
-> > > the torque
-> > > > tubes.
-> > >
-> > > 1) Just put a plate of 1/8" Lexan over the mixer area -
-> > > keeps stuff
-> > > out, and lets you inspect easily. 2) The Teleflex cable is easy,
-> > > simple,inexpensive, and works just fine 3) If you build it right
-> > > (1 degree DH),
-> > > there shouldn't be noticeable flex - over 15 years without problems
-> > > 4) They might line up better if the wings are on first ! ;-)
-> > >
-> > >
-> > > Just couldn't resist !! ;-) :-)
-> > >
-> > > --
-> > > ......bobp
-> > > http://bpatterson.qhealthbeauty.com
-> > > http://apatterson2.qhealthzone.com
-> > > http://apatterson2.qbeautyzone.com
-> > >
-> > > -------------------------------orig.-------------------------
-> > > On Friday 08 September 2006 05:19 pm, Jesse Jenks wrote:
-> > > > I can hear Bob P already saying "leave it alone, it works fine
-> > > the way it
-> > > > is". Ok here goes anyway. Regarding the Rebel flaperon mixing,
-> > > it has never
-> > > > seemed like the most elegant solution to me. While looking at
-> > > pictures of
-> > > > Moose on Scott Aldrichs' site, I had the thought that the
-> > > flap/aileron
-> > > > mixing system on the Moose is a bit more refined. It gave me the
-> > > idea that
-> > > > you could use some Moose parts and make a better mousetrap,
-> > > er... Moosetrap?
-> > > > Anyway, here it is: run cables from the control column up to the
-> > > ceiling a
-> > > > la Moose. Use the Moose flap/aileron mixer, turned around to
-> > > face forward
-> > > > with a short linkage forward to the flap handle. Use the Rebel
-> > > flaperon
-> > > > bellcrank to maintain the geometry, with pushrods back to Moose
-> > > aileron
-> > > > torque tubes. These would exit the cabin about mid chord, with
-> > > pushrods back
-> > > > to the flaperon torque tubes. The flaperon torque tube horns
-> > > would need to
-> > > > be replaced or modified to end up 90* from their current
-> > > position, and be
-> > > > shortened. Of course the devil is in the details, but it sounds
-> > > pretty cool
-> > > > to me.
-> > > > Why? you ask. 1)Keep controls out of the baggage/jumpseat area.
-> > > 2)Get rid of
-> > > > the Teleflex cable. 3) Eliminate the rather crude (IMO) method
-> > > of bolting
-> > > > two control horns together at the wing root and forcing them to
-> > > flex to
-> > > > accommodate for the dihedral angle. 4)Not having to wait until
-> > > the wings are
-> > > > on to finish the cabin flight control installation ie locating
-> > > the torque
-> > > > tubes.
-> > > > Any comments appreciated. You Moose guys as well. I am
-> > > interested in how
-> > > > well the flap/aileron mixer works in the Moose. I will need part
-> > > #s too if
-> > > > it goes that far.
-> > > > Thanks.
-> > > > Jesse
-> > > >
-> > >
-> > >
-> > >
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[rebel-builders] My latest crazy idea Rebel/Moose

Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 11:08 am
by Ken
Gee I've got a lot of hours in just shrinking, bending, deburring the
float bulkheads and not a single rivet in yet. If you get started maybe
we can help each other a bit. I'm slow enough that I should be easy to
catch up to...

The posts take time but they surely helped me build a much better Rebel ;)

Ken

eric.r@dcsol.com wrote:
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building time by just reading all these posts! I've picked up invaluable info,
but am now addicted to reading all the posts ... I put off starting the floats
waiting for a rumored CD. The tools are in place, the work table is built, the
complete kit (rebel and amphibs) are sitting and waiting. Now if I could just
make that first "Sharpie" mark on a piece of aluminum I might break the
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[rebel-builders] My latest crazy idea Rebel/Moose

Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 11:08 am
by Drew Dalgleish
eric.r@dcsol.com wrote:
As for adding building time with making changes: I have added a year to my
building time by just reading all these posts! I've picked up invaluable
info,
but am now addicted to reading all the posts ... I put off starting the
floats
waiting for a rumored CD. The tools are in place, the work table is
built, the
complete kit (rebel and amphibs) are sitting and waiting. Now if I could
just
make that first "Sharpie" mark on a piece of aluminum I might break the
trance.

Most guys build the plane first Eric then they build the floats at their
leisure while flying on wheels and enjoying the fruits of their labour :) I
figure each float was about the same work as building the fuselage and
they're not much good without a plane to put them on. Plus you have to
store them somewhere and they take up a ton of space.
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[rebel-builders] My latest crazy idea Rebel/Moose

Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 11:08 am
by Daryl C. W. O'Shea
Drew Dalgleish wrote:
Most guys build the plane first Eric then they build the floats at their
leisure while flying on wheels and enjoying the fruits of their labour :) I
figure each float was about the same work as building the fuselage and
they're not much good without a plane to put them on. Plus you have to
store them somewhere and they take up a ton of space.
Drew
Combined with a sheet of plywood and an outboard motor, you might be
able to find a use for them. :)

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[rebel-builders] My latest crazy idea Rebel/Moose

Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 11:08 am
by Robert Andrews
Mike, there's a very nice Rebel in Libby that is done exactly like you
describe.

Bob 612e

-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com]On Behalf Of
Mike Kimball
Sent: Friday, September 08, 2006 9:58 PM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: RE: [rebel-builders] My latest crazy idea Rebel/Moose


Or do like I did and put the flap handle on the roof then turn the
flap/aileron mixer block around and attach it to a servo. Aileron droop is
completely under the control of the pilot, separate from flap deflection.
Pictures and a drawing of the system are in the archives. Of course,
applicability to other than a Super Rebel/Moose is unknown.

On the other hand, I agree with the others. The Rebel is a well proven
great design. Just leave it alone. My mods have added at least three years
to my build.

Mike

-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of Jesse
Jenks
Sent: Friday, September 08, 2006 7:22 PM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: Re: [rebel-builders] My latest crazy idea Rebel/Moose


Ok, thanks guys. I just thought it would be cool to have everything in the
ceiling, but I know it's like I said...crazy. If I knew an engineer I would
check it out more, but I guess I'll give it up.
Jesse
From: WALTER KLATT <Walter.Klatt@shaw.ca>
Reply-To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: Re: [rebel-builders] My latest crazy idea Rebel/Moose
Date: Fri, 08 Sep 2006 15:29:59 -0700

I'm with Bob on this one. I just have the stock MAM set-up and wouldn't
change a thing if I was building again, other than maybe the dog leg
handle. Has always done the job for me, and is light, simple and out of the
way, but very easy to reach and use inflight. I cram stuff in the back of
mine all the time, and just try to make sure that I don't affect the
operation of the push rods, but again never had a problem. And don't worry
about the slop in the system, as it has no bad effects when flying. If
anything, it helps, in that at higher speeds there is some give on the
flaperons so you don't overstress them or the hinges. And when you slow
down, you gain maximum deflection on the flaps which is exactly what you
want when you land. I have my float pump between the seats with the handle
forward, and that works great, too, so have nothing behind my seats to get
in the way of baggage.

There are a lot of other more important changes on the Rebel that I would
worry about, and focus my efforts on those. Why change something that
doesn't need changing?

Walter

----- Original Message -----
From: Bob Patterson <beep@sympatico.ca>
Date: Friday, September 8, 2006 2:50 pm
Subject: Re: [rebel-builders] My latest crazy idea Rebel/Moose
Hi Jesse !

"Leave it alone, it works fine the way it is" !!! :-)

The Moose setup is completely different, and will never match
the control response you will get with the standard Rebel setup.
This is not a slight to the Moose, it's a different airplane, with
different needs & control loads - using 747 ailerons wouldn't be
pretty either ! ;-)

You will add at least 6 months to your build time (every change
...)AND you will end up with an oddball Rebel that will be that
much
harder to sell one day. You are adding a lot of extra complexity,
still need a cable, and springs, and will have less control response.

"JUST GET IT FLYING !!!!" :-)

(You can always tinker later ....)
Why? you ask. 1)Keep controls out of the baggage/jumpseat area.
2)Get rid of
the Teleflex cable. 3) Eliminate the rather crude (IMO) method
of bolting
two control horns together at the wing root and forcing them to
flex to
accommodate for the dihedral angle. 4)Not having to wait until
the wings are
on to finish the cabin flight control installation ie locating
the torque
tubes.
1) Just put a plate of 1/8" Lexan over the mixer area -
keeps stuff
out, and lets you inspect easily. 2) The Teleflex cable is easy,
simple,inexpensive, and works just fine 3) If you build it right
(1 degree DH),
there shouldn't be noticeable flex - over 15 years without problems
4) They might line up better if the wings are on first ! ;-)


Just couldn't resist !! ;-) :-)

--
......bobp
http://bpatterson.qhealthbeauty.com
http://apatterson2.qhealthzone.com
http://apatterson2.qbeautyzone.com

-------------------------------orig.-------------------------
On Friday 08 September 2006 05:19 pm, Jesse Jenks wrote:
I can hear Bob P already saying "leave it alone, it works fine
the way it
is". Ok here goes anyway. Regarding the Rebel flaperon mixing,
it has never
seemed like the most elegant solution to me. While looking at
pictures of
Moose on Scott Aldrichs' site, I had the thought that the
flap/aileron
mixing system on the Moose is a bit more refined. It gave me the
idea that
you could use some Moose parts and make a better mousetrap,
er... Moosetrap?
Anyway, here it is: run cables from the control column up to the
ceiling a
la Moose. Use the Moose flap/aileron mixer, turned around to
face forward
with a short linkage forward to the flap handle. Use the Rebel
flaperon
bellcrank to maintain the geometry, with pushrods back to Moose
aileron
torque tubes. These would exit the cabin about mid chord, with
pushrods back
to the flaperon torque tubes. The flaperon torque tube horns
would need to
be replaced or modified to end up 90* from their current
position, and be
shortened. Of course the devil is in the details, but it sounds
pretty cool
to me.
Why? you ask. 1)Keep controls out of the baggage/jumpseat area.
2)Get rid of
the Teleflex cable. 3) Eliminate the rather crude (IMO) method
of bolting
two control horns together at the wing root and forcing them to
flex to
accommodate for the dihedral angle. 4)Not having to wait until
the wings are
on to finish the cabin flight control installation ie locating
the torque
tubes.
Any comments appreciated. You Moose guys as well. I am
interested in how
well the flap/aileron mixer works in the Moose. I will need part
#s too if
it goes that far.
Thanks.
Jesse


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