-----Original Message-----
From: Jack Cowell [mailto:jcowell@nyc.rr.com]
Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2004 9:49 AM
To: 'lml@lancaironline.com'
Subject: stiff ailerons

 

Hello LML listers.  My IVP (serial # 166, 1225 hours, well built by Mike Mahar) has (to me) abnormally high stick force requirements at altitude (15,000 and above).  I seem remember a while ago that there was a discussion about assessing and addressing aileron controls to remove unreasonably high stick pressures.  Pressure vessel expansion and control rod mounting technique are two of the areas that were discussed.  I’d appreciate any knowledgeable builder or pilot input that would help me reduce this stiffness.  Many thanks,  Jack Cowell