Thanks Al---Would you mind sending me letter with changes---I am starting
stab and would like input on pitch --does it need to be softened ? Roy
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Date: 02/25/06 16:20:50
To:
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Subject: Re: [rebel-builders] new member
Roy:
Good to have you aboard. I recently completed an Elite on Montana 2200
amphibs which you can see on either Murphy's "Completions" page or on the
Wildcat BBS. With your experience, things should go fairly smoothly, but
there are a number of pretty well essential changes in addition to those
listed on the Murphy site which you should consider before you get too far
down the road. If you do things in Murphy's recommended order, the first
you'll come up against are the width and shape of the elevator spades, the
trim tab horn attachment, and the trim tab pushrod reinforcement. Also,
it's advisable to do something other than attach the inspection covers with
sheet metal screws (or rivets!). At least you should consider Tinnerman
nuts.
There are a number of areas where it's quite clear that Murphy did a paper
design on changes from the Rebel, but never actually built the changes into
their prototype. I think perhaps this, and frustration over all the Rebel
stuff that's been left in the Elite manual, may be the reason who so few
Elites have been completed. An example is the length of the control column.
As supplied, it bumps into the panel, and has to be shortened substantially
to get adequate elevator movement. Also, people will speak quite adamantly
about what needs to be done, based on Rebel experience only, so if you're
working on areas that differ between Rebel and Elite, treat such advice with
suspicion.
I uploaded an Email recently with many of the possible changes listed, which
you should be able to find. If not, I can send it again. An Elite on
floats (particularly amphibs) really needs more displacement than the
standard Murphy 1800s, and if you decide on other floats, check into float
attachment before you get too far into the fuselage. The factory rear float
attachment point is considerably further aft than most floats require, so
you may need to do something about that. More info if interested.
Al Hepburn
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