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

[Walter Klatt]

I have never tested mine in flight to full travel, and not sure that I want
to. But, like Eric and the Elite, I rarely ever touch my trim adjustment on
my Rebel. I do have the rod adjusted to use the bottom hole (longest) in the
tab horn. That limits the travel somewhat, and I only use about 1/2 inch
down (up elevator) max. So, if building, I guess it wouldn't hurt to have a
longer horn to limit the travel even further if you want and reduce the
stress on the rod.

Walter

-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of
Charlie Eubanks
Sent: August 25, 2009 6:21 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