Mailing List lml@lancaironline.net Message #16935
From: The Colwell's <colwell@innercite.com>
Sender: Marvin Kaye <marv@lancaironline.net>
Subject: Re: [LML] Reichel Trim Wheel
Date: Sun, 29 Dec 2002 15:22:07 -0500
To: <lml>
Lee,
 
Here is a copy of a communication I had with Dick Reichel.  I did not buy one direct from Dick but found an unused one for a 320/360 that I may not use.  Let me know if you are unable to get one.
 
Steve Colwell   Legacy   (530) 621-3408  Placerville, CA 
 
 
 
Sent: Sunday, December 29, 2002 6:41 AM
Subject: [LML] Reichel Trim Wheel

Does anybody know how to acquire a Reichel trim wheel?  I have been trying to communicate with Mr. Reichel by phone and e-mail and have gotten no response.  A Lancair-builder friend of mine said he thought Mr. Reichel had passed away.  Does anyone have any info?
 
Lee Metcalfe
N320WH - FB#449 - Kansas City
 


----- Original Message -----
From: Dick Reichel <dreichel@impulse.net>
To: Steve & Claudette Colwell <colwell@innercite.com>
Sent: Monday, November 13, 2000 3:51 PM
Subject: Re: Trim System


> At 08:22 AM 11/8/00 -0800, you wrote:
> >Dick,  I am interested in your trim system for a Legacy.  Do you see any
> >reason it would not work?  What is the price?
> >Thanks,    Steve Colwell     Legacy  #32
> >
> >Dear Steve,
>
> >I don't know of any reason that the geared trim wheel system would not
> >work in the Legacy.  If I where building one, I would use a mechanical
> >geared trim system.  Somehow, I am not comfortable with an electrical
> >trim tab that adds a lot of extra weight in the elevator.  I could go
> >into a number of reasons but for now lets evaluate the mechanical
> >trim option.
> >I just called the factory and talked with Mark.  He feels that there
> >should be no problem as the elevator control linkage is very similar to
> >the 360.  You will save a couple of pounds in the counter weight if you
> >do not install the trim tab motor and glass in the tab.
> >At the moment, I have sold all the trim systems from the last batch.  I
> >will be starting a new batch soon and they should be ready in a couple of
> >months.  The cost will be between $500 and $550 depending on the costs
> >of the gears.
> >My phone is 805-682-5139 if you would like to discuss this more.
>
> >Regards,   Dick
>
>
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