Mailing List lml@lancaironline.net Message #57881
From: Bob Smiley <rsmiley2@centurytel.net>
Sender: <marv@lancaironline.net>
Subject: RE: [LML] Finishing Elevator Question
Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2011 10:14:58 -0400
To: <lml@lancaironline.net>

I had the same problem with the H Stab. I used foam covered with one bid of glass. I think this was lighter than filler. Super Fill is a very light filler as well for fine work. You will have more elevator authority after your fix.

Bob Smiley

 


From: Lancair Mailing List [mailto:lml@lancaironline.net] On Behalf Of Christian Meier
Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2011 5:20 AM
To: lml@lancaironline.net
Subject: [LML] Finishing Elevator Question

 

Stan,

My Elevators are bowed concave in my 360. Upper side more, lower side less. (about 5mm)

Flying since 70 hours now but never felt a difference.

I did not want to spread much filler on the skin, as you add a lot of needless weight.

You also have to add a lot of counterbalance weights....  So save weight where you can!!

The leading edge of the elevaters should be flush with the horizontal skin, so the airflow stays laminar when it 

goes over the gap.

Same with ailerons: keep the skins flush or thicker.

I think the Legacy horizontal are the same as the 360 MKII

 

Christian

 

www.lancair.at  -look for pictures

 

 

   Do I need to fill in the concave shape to create a straight Elevator surface or just prime and sand what I have?

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