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KEITH OLIVER

Elite aileron settings

Post by KEITH OLIVER » Sat Feb 18, 2012 2:45 pm

Have been trying to find the answer to this in the archives
but so far no luck !!
When building the wings, manual says to make the torque tubes go
from 20 degrees to 40 degrees.
Once installed all I can get is 20 degrees either side of neutral
What is up ???? And what have I missed

Thanks in advance

Keith B. Oliver
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Alan Hepburn

Elite aileron settings

Post by Alan Hepburn » Sat Feb 18, 2012 2:45 pm

Where are you at in the manual? I don't have access to the airplane right
now, but as I recollect the horns at the root are fairly close to the top
and bottom skins at the limits of travel. +/- 20* would be about right.

Al
----- Original Message -----
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Subject: Elite aileron settings


Have been trying to find the answer to this in the archives
but so far no luck !!
When building the wings, manual says to make the torque tubes go
from 20 degrees to 40 degrees.
Once installed all I can get is 20 degrees either side of neutral
What is up ???? And what have I missed

Thanks in advance

Keith B. Oliver
ELITE N654ME (reserved)
Farmingdale, Maine





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KEITH OLIVER

Elite aileron settings

Post by KEITH OLIVER » Sat Feb 18, 2012 2:45 pm

Don't have the manual here at the house but the 20 degree and 40 degree
numbers come from chapter 8 sec 8.27

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Where are you at in the manual? I don't have access to the airplane right
now, but as I recollect the horns at the root are fairly close to the top
and bottom skins at the limits of travel. +/- 20* would be about right.

Al
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To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2006 10:12 PM
Subject: Elite aileron settings


Have been trying to find the answer to this in the archives but so far
no luck !! When building the wings, manual says to make the torque
tubes go from 20 degrees to 40 degrees.
Once installed all I can get is 20 degrees either side of neutral
What is up ???? And what have I missed

Thanks in advance

Keith B. Oliver
ELITE N654ME (reserved)
Farmingdale, Maine





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Alan Hepburn

Elite aileron settings

Post by Alan Hepburn » Sat Feb 18, 2012 2:45 pm

I see where you're at now. They're calling for 20 up and 40 down on the
aileron, not the torque tube. The ailerons have to droop, so the down
movement has to be more than up, contrary to what you'd expect if
differential aileron were being used to counter adverse yaw.

Al
----- Original Message -----
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To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2006 10:12 PM
Subject: Elite aileron settings


Have been trying to find the answer to this in the archives
but so far no luck !!
When building the wings, manual says to make the torque tubes go
from 20 degrees to 40 degrees.
Once installed all I can get is 20 degrees either side of neutral
What is up ???? And what have I missed

Thanks in advance

Keith B. Oliver
ELITE N654ME (reserved)
Farmingdale, Maine





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KEITH OLIVER

Elite aileron settings

Post by KEITH OLIVER » Sat Feb 18, 2012 2:45 pm

Still can't see what the 40 is all about
Once ailerons are set neutral with flaps and control tube centered a swing
of 20 and 20 is all I have


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Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2006 11:36 PM
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Subject: Re: Elite aileron settings


I see where you're at now. They're calling for 20 up and 40 down on the
aileron, not the torque tube. The ailerons have to droop, so the down
movement has to be more than up, contrary to what you'd expect if
differential aileron were being used to counter adverse yaw.

Al
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From: "KEITH OLIVER" <kb_oliver@verizon.net>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2006 10:12 PM
Subject: Elite aileron settings


Have been trying to find the answer to this in the archives but so far
no luck !! When building the wings, manual says to make the torque
tubes go from 20 degrees to 40 degrees.
Once installed all I can get is 20 degrees either side of neutral
What is up ???? And what have I missed

Thanks in advance

Keith B. Oliver
ELITE N654ME (reserved)
Farmingdale, Maine





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Alan Hepburn

Elite aileron settings

Post by Alan Hepburn » Sat Feb 18, 2012 2:45 pm

Keith:

At this stage, you perhaps don't have the ailerons completed to confirm
their travel, but you can make up an aileron rib and aileron horn and attach
it to the hinge temporarily, then build and attach the aileron pushrod to
the torque tube horn and the aileron horn. This allows you to test the
overall movement of the aileron itself, which should be around 20* up and
40* down. If this explanation is inadequate, I can download a pic of this
temporary hookup.

As I recollect, the dimensions given for the slot in the lower wing skin may
not be accurate, but the above hookup will allow you to verify what it
actually has to be.

BTW, when you do get things figured out, make an 0.020" doubler to surround
the slot in the lower wing skin where the horn emerges.

Al


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Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2006 11:55 PM
Subject: RE: Elite aileron settings

Still can't see what the 40 is all about
Once ailerons are set neutral with flaps and control tube centered a swing
of 20 and 20 is all I have


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From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of Alan
Hepburn
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2006 11:36 PM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: Re: Elite aileron settings


I see where you're at now. They're calling for 20 up and 40 down on the
aileron, not the torque tube. The ailerons have to droop, so the down
movement has to be more than up, contrary to what you'd expect if
differential aileron were being used to counter adverse yaw.

Al
----- Original Message -----
From: "KEITH OLIVER" <kb_oliver@verizon.net>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2006 10:12 PM
Subject: Elite aileron settings


Have been trying to find the answer to this in the archives but so far
no luck !! When building the wings, manual says to make the torque
tubes go from 20 degrees to 40 degrees.
Once installed all I can get is 20 degrees either side of neutral
What is up ???? And what have I missed

Thanks in advance

Keith B. Oliver
ELITE N654ME (reserved)
Farmingdale, Maine





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mbetti

Elite aileron settings

Post by mbetti » Sat Feb 18, 2012 2:45 pm

I plan on rigging my Ailerons this weekend and will report my results.
Mike Betti
771E

On Fri, 20 Jan 2006 07:43:58 -0500, rebel-builders@dcsol.com said:
Keith:

At this stage, you perhaps don't have the ailerons completed to confirm
their travel, but you can make up an aileron rib and aileron horn and attach
it to the hinge temporarily, then build and attach the aileron pushrod to
the torque tube horn and the aileron horn. This allows you to test the
overall movement of the aileron itself, which should be around 20* up and
40* down. If this explanation is inadequate, I can download a pic of this
temporary hookup.

As I recollect, the dimensions given for the slot in the lower wing skin may
not be accurate, but the above hookup will allow you to verify what it
actually has to be.

BTW, when you do get things figured out, make an 0.020" doubler to surround
the slot in the lower wing skin where the horn emerges.

Al


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From: "KEITH OLIVER" <kb_oliver@verizon.net>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2006 11:55 PM
Subject: RE: Elite aileron settings

Still can't see what the 40 is all about
Once ailerons are set neutral with flaps and control tube centered a swing
of 20 and 20 is all I have


-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of Alan
Hepburn
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2006 11:36 PM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: Re: Elite aileron settings


I see where you're at now. They're calling for 20 up and 40 down on the
aileron, not the torque tube. The ailerons have to droop, so the down
movement has to be more than up, contrary to what you'd expect if
differential aileron were being used to counter adverse yaw.

Al
----- Original Message -----
From: "KEITH OLIVER" <kb_oliver@verizon.net>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2006 10:12 PM
Subject: Elite aileron settings


Have been trying to find the answer to this in the archives but so far
no luck !! When building the wings, manual says to make the torque
tubes go from 20 degrees to 40 degrees.
Once installed all I can get is 20 degrees either side of neutral
What is up ???? And what have I missed

Thanks in advance

Keith B. Oliver
ELITE N654ME (reserved)
Farmingdale, Maine





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KEITH OLIVER

Elite aileron settings

Post by KEITH OLIVER » Sat Feb 18, 2012 2:45 pm

No, every thing is completed and all is mounted on the airplane
Would appreciate pics
Have already done the doublers, thanks

-----Original Message-----
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Hepburn
Sent: Friday, January 20, 2006 7:44 AM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: Re: Elite aileron settings


Keith:

At this stage, you perhaps don't have the ailerons completed to confirm
their travel, but you can make up an aileron rib and aileron horn and attach
it to the hinge temporarily, then build and attach the aileron pushrod to
the torque tube horn and the aileron horn. This allows you to test the
overall movement of the aileron itself, which should be around 20* up and
40* down. If this explanation is inadequate, I can download a pic of this
temporary hookup.

As I recollect, the dimensions given for the slot in the lower wing skin may
not be accurate, but the above hookup will allow you to verify what it
actually has to be.

BTW, when you do get things figured out, make an 0.020" doubler to surround
the slot in the lower wing skin where the horn emerges.

Al


----- Original Message -----
From: "KEITH OLIVER" <kb_oliver@verizon.net>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2006 11:55 PM
Subject: RE: Elite aileron settings

Still can't see what the 40 is all about
Once ailerons are set neutral with flaps and control tube centered a
swing of 20 and 20 is all I have


-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of
Alan Hepburn
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2006 11:36 PM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: Re: Elite aileron settings


I see where you're at now. They're calling for 20 up and 40 down on
the aileron, not the torque tube. The ailerons have to droop, so the
down movement has to be more than up, contrary to what you'd expect if
differential aileron were being used to counter adverse yaw.

Al
----- Original Message -----
From: "KEITH OLIVER" <kb_oliver@verizon.net>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2006 10:12 PM
Subject: Elite aileron settings


Have been trying to find the answer to this in the archives but so
far no luck !! When building the wings, manual says to make the
torque tubes go from 20 degrees to 40 degrees. Once installed all I
can get is 20 degrees either side of neutral What is up ???? And
what have I missed

Thanks in advance

Keith B. Oliver
ELITE N654ME (reserved)
Farmingdale, Maine





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Mike Betti

Elite aileron settings

Post by Mike Betti » Sat Feb 18, 2012 2:45 pm

I recently mounted my wings and tonight mounted the flap and aileron to one
wing. I made up the contol tube that connects from the wing to the aileron
horn. The manual says 7-5/8" center to center for this rod assembly. I found
that it needs to be 6-5/8" to get full travel. I was able to get 20 up and
40 down with my slot being at least 3.5" long. I still don't have the
connection at the root made so I don't know if the fuselage controls will
actually move them that much. Maybe tomorrow I will know that answer.
Mike Betti
771E
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From: "KEITH OLIVER" <kb_oliver@verizon.net>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Friday, January 20, 2006 9:13 AM
Subject: RE: Elite aileron settings

No, every thing is completed and all is mounted on the airplane
Would appreciate pics
Have already done the doublers, thanks

-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of Alan
Hepburn
Sent: Friday, January 20, 2006 7:44 AM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: Re: Elite aileron settings


Keith:

At this stage, you perhaps don't have the ailerons completed to confirm
their travel, but you can make up an aileron rib and aileron horn and
attach
it to the hinge temporarily, then build and attach the aileron pushrod to
the torque tube horn and the aileron horn. This allows you to test the
overall movement of the aileron itself, which should be around 20* up and
40* down. If this explanation is inadequate, I can download a pic of this
temporary hookup.

As I recollect, the dimensions given for the slot in the lower wing skin
may
not be accurate, but the above hookup will allow you to verify what it
actually has to be.

BTW, when you do get things figured out, make an 0.020" doubler to
surround
the slot in the lower wing skin where the horn emerges.

Al


----- Original Message -----
From: "KEITH OLIVER" <kb_oliver@verizon.net>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2006 11:55 PM
Subject: RE: Elite aileron settings

Still can't see what the 40 is all about
Once ailerons are set neutral with flaps and control tube centered a
swing of 20 and 20 is all I have


-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of
Alan Hepburn
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2006 11:36 PM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: Re: Elite aileron settings


I see where you're at now. They're calling for 20 up and 40 down on
the aileron, not the torque tube. The ailerons have to droop, so the
down movement has to be more than up, contrary to what you'd expect if
differential aileron were being used to counter adverse yaw.

Al
----- Original Message -----
From: "KEITH OLIVER" <kb_oliver@verizon.net>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2006 10:12 PM
Subject: Elite aileron settings


Have been trying to find the answer to this in the archives but so
far no luck !! When building the wings, manual says to make the
torque tubes go from 20 degrees to 40 degrees. Once installed all I
can get is 20 degrees either side of neutral What is up ???? And
what have I missed

Thanks in advance

Keith B. Oliver
ELITE N654ME (reserved)
Farmingdale, Maine





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KEITH OLIVER

Elite aileron settings

Post by KEITH OLIVER » Sat Feb 18, 2012 2:45 pm

That's about what I have
The problem is after everything is all mounted to the fuselage, then all I
can get is 20 and 20 thru the linkage
As yet I don't see why the need for the 40 setup initially
I obviously have missed something or at least have misunderstood

THANKS


-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of Mike
Betti
Sent: Friday, January 20, 2006 9:05 PM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: Re: Elite aileron settings


I recently mounted my wings and tonight mounted the flap and aileron to one
wing. I made up the contol tube that connects from the wing to the aileron
horn. The manual says 7-5/8" center to center for this rod assembly. I found

that it needs to be 6-5/8" to get full travel. I was able to get 20 up and
40 down with my slot being at least 3.5" long. I still don't have the
connection at the root made so I don't know if the fuselage controls will
actually move them that much. Maybe tomorrow I will know that answer. Mike
Betti 771E
----- Original Message -----
From: "KEITH OLIVER" <kb_oliver@verizon.net>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Friday, January 20, 2006 9:13 AM
Subject: RE: Elite aileron settings

No, every thing is completed and all is mounted on the airplane Would
appreciate pics Have already done the doublers, thanks

-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of
Alan Hepburn
Sent: Friday, January 20, 2006 7:44 AM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: Re: Elite aileron settings


Keith:

At this stage, you perhaps don't have the ailerons completed to
confirm their travel, but you can make up an aileron rib and aileron
horn and attach it to the hinge temporarily, then build and attach the
aileron pushrod to the torque tube horn and the aileron horn. This
allows you to test the overall movement of the aileron itself, which
should be around 20* up and
40* down. If this explanation is inadequate, I can download a pic of
this temporary hookup.

As I recollect, the dimensions given for the slot in the lower wing
skin
may
not be accurate, but the above hookup will allow you to verify what it
actually has to be.

BTW, when you do get things figured out, make an 0.020" doubler to
surround
the slot in the lower wing skin where the horn emerges.

Al


----- Original Message -----
From: "KEITH OLIVER" <kb_oliver@verizon.net>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2006 11:55 PM
Subject: RE: Elite aileron settings

Still can't see what the 40 is all about
Once ailerons are set neutral with flaps and control tube centered a
swing of 20 and 20 is all I have


-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of
Alan Hepburn
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2006 11:36 PM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: Re: Elite aileron settings


I see where you're at now. They're calling for 20 up and 40 down on
the aileron, not the torque tube. The ailerons have to droop, so the
down movement has to be more than up, contrary to what you'd expect
if differential aileron were being used to counter adverse yaw.

Al
----- Original Message -----
From: "KEITH OLIVER" <kb_oliver@verizon.net>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2006 10:12 PM
Subject: Elite aileron settings


Have been trying to find the answer to this in the archives but so
far no luck !! When building the wings, manual says to make the
torque tubes go from 20 degrees to 40 degrees. Once installed all I
can get is 20 degrees either side of neutral What is up ???? And
what have I missed

Thanks in advance

Keith B. Oliver
ELITE N654ME (reserved)
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Bob Patterson

Elite aileron settings

Post by Bob Patterson » Sat Feb 18, 2012 2:45 pm

Hi Keith !

When you say you can only get 20/20 through the linkage -
do you have the pushrods in place, connected to the bellcrank ??
If so, you are likely fine !!

The other 20 comes when the flaps are activated, and the long
arm, that the bellcrank is on, moves down, dragging the ailerons
down with it.
......bobp

-------------------------------orig.-------------------------
On Friday 20 January 2006 10:05 pm, KEITH OLIVER wrote:
That's about what I have
The problem is after everything is all mounted to the fuselage, then all
I can get is 20 and 20 thru the linkage
As yet I don't see why the need for the 40 setup initially
I obviously have missed something or at least have misunderstood

THANKS


-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of
Mike Betti
Sent: Friday, January 20, 2006 9:05 PM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: Re: Elite aileron settings


I recently mounted my wings and tonight mounted the flap and aileron to
one wing. I made up the contol tube that connects from the wing to the
aileron horn. The manual says 7-5/8" center to center for this rod
assembly. I found

that it needs to be 6-5/8" to get full travel. I was able to get 20 up
and 40 down with my slot being at least 3.5" long. I still don't have the
connection at the root made so I don't know if the fuselage controls will
actually move them that much. Maybe tomorrow I will know that answer.
Mike Betti 771E
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Wayne G. O'Shea

Elite aileron settings

Post by Wayne G. O'Shea » Sat Feb 18, 2012 2:45 pm

Number sounds familiar! (6 5/8"). I always make that link out of 1/2"
plywood on initial set up for testing throws and then make the push pull
tube to suit. I'll check my template hanging on the pattern "rack" tomorrow.

Wayne


----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Betti" <mbetti@up.net>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Friday, January 20, 2006 9:04 PM
Subject: Re: Elite aileron settings

I recently mounted my wings and tonight mounted the flap and aileron to
one
wing. I made up the contol tube that connects from the wing to the aileron
horn. The manual says 7-5/8" center to center for this rod assembly. I
found
that it needs to be 6-5/8" to get full travel. I was able to get 20 up and
40 down with my slot being at least 3.5" long. I still don't have the
connection at the root made so I don't know if the fuselage controls will
actually move them that much. Maybe tomorrow I will know that answer.
Mike Betti
771E
----- Original Message -----
From: "KEITH OLIVER" <kb_oliver@verizon.net>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Friday, January 20, 2006 9:13 AM
Subject: RE: Elite aileron settings

No, every thing is completed and all is mounted on the airplane
Would appreciate pics
Have already done the doublers, thanks

-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of
Alan
Hepburn
Sent: Friday, January 20, 2006 7:44 AM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: Re: Elite aileron settings


Keith:

At this stage, you perhaps don't have the ailerons completed to confirm
their travel, but you can make up an aileron rib and aileron horn and
attach
it to the hinge temporarily, then build and attach the aileron pushrod
to
the torque tube horn and the aileron horn. This allows you to test the
overall movement of the aileron itself, which should be around 20* up
and
40* down. If this explanation is inadequate, I can download a pic of
this
temporary hookup.

As I recollect, the dimensions given for the slot in the lower wing skin
may
not be accurate, but the above hookup will allow you to verify what it
actually has to be.

BTW, when you do get things figured out, make an 0.020" doubler to
surround
the slot in the lower wing skin where the horn emerges.

Al


----- Original Message -----
From: "KEITH OLIVER" <kb_oliver@verizon.net>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2006 11:55 PM
Subject: RE: Elite aileron settings

Still can't see what the 40 is all about
Once ailerons are set neutral with flaps and control tube centered a
swing of 20 and 20 is all I have


-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of
Alan Hepburn
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2006 11:36 PM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: Re: Elite aileron settings


I see where you're at now. They're calling for 20 up and 40 down on
the aileron, not the torque tube. The ailerons have to droop, so the
down movement has to be more than up, contrary to what you'd expect if
differential aileron were being used to counter adverse yaw.

Al
----- Original Message -----
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To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2006 10:12 PM
Subject: Elite aileron settings




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Mike Betti

Elite aileron settings

Post by Mike Betti » Sat Feb 18, 2012 2:45 pm

I rigged one side today and I get the following:
Full stick with out stops R/L, 12 degrees up
Full stick with out stops opposite, 12 degrees down
With full flaps (30 degrees) at nuetral stick, 15 degrees down
With full flaps, stick moved full R/L, 5 degrees down
With full flaps, stick moved full opposite, 30 degrees down
I am using a good carpenters level with a moveable dial vial. I think it is
with in a degree or 2.
I also notice quite a bit of slack in flap cable when using ailerons, about
1/8". Also when grabing flap and checking tightness, there seems to be quite
a bit of flex in the root rib. The flaps and ailerons are lined up in
nuetral.
Mike Betti
771E

----- Original Message -----
From: "Wayne G. O'Shea" <oifa@irishfield.on.ca>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Friday, January 20, 2006 11:38 PM
Subject: Re: Elite aileron settings

Number sounds familiar! (6 5/8"). I always make that link out of 1/2"
plywood on initial set up for testing throws and then make the push pull
tube to suit. I'll check my template hanging on the pattern "rack"
tomorrow.

Wayne


----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Betti" <mbetti@up.net>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Friday, January 20, 2006 9:04 PM
Subject: Re: Elite aileron settings

I recently mounted my wings and tonight mounted the flap and aileron to
one
wing. I made up the contol tube that connects from the wing to the
aileron
horn. The manual says 7-5/8" center to center for this rod assembly. I
found
that it needs to be 6-5/8" to get full travel. I was able to get 20 up
and
40 down with my slot being at least 3.5" long. I still don't have the
connection at the root made so I don't know if the fuselage controls will
actually move them that much. Maybe tomorrow I will know that answer.
Mike Betti
771E
----- Original Message -----
From: "KEITH OLIVER" <kb_oliver@verizon.net>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Friday, January 20, 2006 9:13 AM
Subject: RE: Elite aileron settings

No, every thing is completed and all is mounted on the airplane
Would appreciate pics
Have already done the doublers, thanks

-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of
Alan
Hepburn
Sent: Friday, January 20, 2006 7:44 AM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: Re: Elite aileron settings


Keith:

At this stage, you perhaps don't have the ailerons completed to confirm
their travel, but you can make up an aileron rib and aileron horn and
attach
it to the hinge temporarily, then build and attach the aileron pushrod
to
the torque tube horn and the aileron horn. This allows you to test the
overall movement of the aileron itself, which should be around 20* up
and
40* down. If this explanation is inadequate, I can download a pic of
this
temporary hookup.

As I recollect, the dimensions given for the slot in the lower wing
skin
may
not be accurate, but the above hookup will allow you to verify what it
actually has to be.

BTW, when you do get things figured out, make an 0.020" doubler to
surround
the slot in the lower wing skin where the horn emerges.

Al


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To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2006 11:55 PM
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Mike Betti

Elite aileron settings

Post by Mike Betti » Sat Feb 18, 2012 2:45 pm

On the Elite is the flap lined up with the fairing/roof or does it follow
the contour of the wing? Does the aileron line up with the flap.
Thanks,
Mike Betti

----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Betti" <mbetti@up.net>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Saturday, January 21, 2006 10:10 AM
Subject: Re: Elite aileron settings

I rigged one side today and I get the following:
Full stick with out stops R/L, 12 degrees up
Full stick with out stops opposite, 12 degrees down
With full flaps (30 degrees) at nuetral stick, 15 degrees down
With full flaps, stick moved full R/L, 5 degrees down
With full flaps, stick moved full opposite, 30 degrees down
I am using a good carpenters level with a moveable dial vial. I think it
is
with in a degree or 2.
I also notice quite a bit of slack in flap cable when using ailerons,
about
1/8". Also when grabing flap and checking tightness, there seems to be
quite
a bit of flex in the root rib. The flaps and ailerons are lined up in
nuetral.
Mike Betti
771E

----- Original Message -----
From: "Wayne G. O'Shea" <oifa@irishfield.on.ca>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Friday, January 20, 2006 11:38 PM
Subject: Re: Elite aileron settings

Number sounds familiar! (6 5/8"). I always make that link out of 1/2"
plywood on initial set up for testing throws and then make the push pull
tube to suit. I'll check my template hanging on the pattern "rack"
tomorrow.

Wayne


----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Betti" <mbetti@up.net>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Friday, January 20, 2006 9:04 PM
Subject: Re: Elite aileron settings

I recently mounted my wings and tonight mounted the flap and aileron to
one
wing. I made up the contol tube that connects from the wing to the
aileron
horn. The manual says 7-5/8" center to center for this rod assembly. I
found
that it needs to be 6-5/8" to get full travel. I was able to get 20 up
and
40 down with my slot being at least 3.5" long. I still don't have the
connection at the root made so I don't know if the fuselage controls
will
actually move them that much. Maybe tomorrow I will know that answer.
Mike Betti
771E
----- Original Message -----
From: "KEITH OLIVER" <kb_oliver@verizon.net>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Friday, January 20, 2006 9:13 AM
Subject: RE: Elite aileron settings

Alan
to
and
this


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Bob Patterson

Elite aileron settings

Post by Bob Patterson » Sat Feb 18, 2012 2:45 pm

Hi Mike !

The reason the Elite has a higher fuselage is so that the flaps &
ailerons can line up with the top of the fuse and not look silly !
This position gives you about 5 degrees of negative flap & aileron,
for improved cruise, at the full up position. Otherwise, the Elite
has no negative flap....

I have seen one Elite with the fairing mounted lower, so the flaps
& ailerons (should be <even>, at <up> flap position ..) are actually
at zero degrees when full up - looks funny, and you lose the advantage
of a bit of negative for cruise.

The Rebel can pull 2 notches of negative flapperon, with more
than 115+ hp. - each 6 degrees gives another 2 - 3 mph, and a
better ride in turbulence.
......bobp

-------------------------------orig.-------------------------
On Saturday 21 January 2006 06:28 pm, Mike Betti wrote:
On the Elite is the flap lined up with the fairing/roof or does it follow
the contour of the wing? Does the aileron line up with the flap.
Thanks,
Mike Betti

----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Betti" <mbetti@up.net>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Saturday, January 21, 2006 10:10 AM
Subject: Re: Elite aileron settings
I rigged one side today and I get the following:
Full stick with out stops R/L, 12 degrees up
Full stick with out stops opposite, 12 degrees down
With full flaps (30 degrees) at nuetral stick, 15 degrees down
With full flaps, stick moved full R/L, 5 degrees down
With full flaps, stick moved full opposite, 30 degrees down
I am using a good carpenters level with a moveable dial vial. I think
it is
with in a degree or 2.
I also notice quite a bit of slack in flap cable when using ailerons,
about
1/8". Also when grabing flap and checking tightness, there seems to be
quite
a bit of flex in the root rib. The flaps and ailerons are lined up in
nuetral.
Mike Betti
771E

----- Original Message -----
From: "Wayne G. O'Shea" <oifa@irishfield.on.ca>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Friday, January 20, 2006 11:38 PM
Subject: Re: Elite aileron settings
Number sounds familiar! (6 5/8"). I always make that link out of 1/2"
plywood on initial set up for testing throws and then make the push
pull tube to suit. I'll check my template hanging on the pattern
"rack" tomorrow.

Wayne


----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Betti" <mbetti@up.net>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Friday, January 20, 2006 9:04 PM
Subject: Re: Elite aileron settings
one
found
Alan
to
and
this
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