Mailing List lml@lancaironline.net Message #55165
From: Dan Ballin <dballin@gmail.com>
Sender: <marv@lancaironline.net>
Subject: Re: [LML] Legacy Trim Tab Servo Speed Control
Date: Mon, 24 May 2010 08:08:18 -0400
To: <lml@lancaironline.net>
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,
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> 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 the
> range of flight speeds?  I know from 99L that at cruise speeds without a
> speed control rheostat to slow the tabs down that they’re too sensitive –
> slightest tap on the switch causes a “bump”.
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> Ttcwtech.com has a $49 speed switch that they sell that can be used to set a
> speed where the sensitivity changes – up to 145 kts.  Is it good enough to
> have a speed control rheostat cut in to slow the tabs down once the gear and
> flaps are up?  Or, has anyone found a rheostat that’s directly driven by the
> airspeed so that the sensitivity is always in proportion to flight speed?
> Other ideas?
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> Thanks,
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> Valin Thorn
>
> Eternal Legacy project
>
> Houston, Texas USA
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