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I think every LIVP driver (and their pilot friends) have noticed the significant increase in roll force required to move the ailerons in fast cruise flight compared to on-the-ground. The ailerons are very small compared to other control surfaces (ex, elevator deflection is easier and elicits a very fast response), and the airspeed over them exerts a significant resistence to deflection. Fortunately, small aileron movement elicits a significant response, and so in-flight deflection is not like testing control movement on the ground.
Because my left arm tricep (roll left) is not as strong as my bicep (roll right), I sometimes augment the left roll input with my knee. Cheater.
I know nothing of gap seals.
Jeff L
LIVP
For Greyhawk:
Although my ailerons move freely on the ground, the in-flight force required in my 4P is greater than I would hope for. I was considering gap seals as a possible remedy. Since I understand that you have installed gap seals on your machine, could we have your before and after experience with respect to aileron force and/or any other secrets you might like to share.
BTW, does any other L-IV have this problem?
Thanks, Bill Hogarty
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Ετ http://www.groundspeedrecords.com/records/record%20light%20Lancair%20IVP%20380kts.htm
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