[rebel-builders] Moose: Elevator trim (crush tube)...was: Ra

[Ted Waltman]

Don't know about the Rebel, Charlie. Just for info, when I had my 1/4x28
rod bend (like a big "U") I was at full gross. Had to use a lot of fwd
stick pressure for about an hour. Real PITA at the time.

Ted

-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of
Charlie Eubanks
Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 7:21 PM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: Re: [rebel-builders] Moose: Elevator trim (crush tube)...was: Ray
Allen Servo

I have been following the discussion on the elevator trim with concern. I am

not a fan of electric trim controls, although I purchased my rebel kit
knowing there was no manual trim system available. I would much prefer a
mechanical trim system.

I realize the Moose is a much bigger aircraft with greater aerodynamic
loads. My question is; if it can bend a