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Subject: Re: [LML] Legacy Trim Tab Servo Speed Control
From: Dan Ballin <dballin@gmail.com>
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I have a module (no longer made), but has adjustable speed settings
driven by a flap micro switch.

Haven't flown yet so don't know how well it works, but seems good in
theory and simple.

Dan Ballin
LEG2 #286

On Sun, May 23, 2010 at 8:52 PM, Valin & Allyson Thorn
<thorn@starflight.aero> wrote:
> Hey Legacy gang,
>
>
>
> Could I get recommendations on the best way to set up the Ray Allen trim =
tab
> servos in the Legacy so that they have the right sensitivity throughout t=
he
> range of flight speeds?=A0 I know from 99L that at cruise speeds without =
a
> speed control rheostat to slow the tabs down that they=92re too sensitive=
 =96
> slightest tap on the switch causes a =93bump=94.
>
>
>
> Ttcwtech.com has a $49 speed switch that they sell that can be used to se=
t a
> speed where the sensitivity changes =96 up to 145 kts.=A0 Is it good enou=
gh to
> have a speed control rheostat cut in to slow the tabs down once the gear =
and
> flaps are up?=A0 Or, has anyone found a rheostat that=92s directly driven=
 by the
> airspeed so that the sensitivity is always in proportion to flight speed?
> Other ideas?
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
>
>
> Valin Thorn
>
> Eternal Legacy project
>
> Houston, Texas USA
>
>
>
>