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For Pat Weston,

I'm building a IV, but I think you may be experiencing the resistance of the
torque tube that crosses over aft of the back seat and connects the two side
tubes.  This one has a fair amount of inertia to overcome as you swing it
back and forth over its hinges.  Talk with the Lancair tech reps, but I'd
bet that if the rod ends are free, you haven't taken license with the
geometry and there is no place where the tubes are rubbing, then your end
result will be very nice.  It takes a solid firm pressure to move the
control, but it's very smooth and gives a good sense of feedback.  I find
that moving the elevator up and down after the whole system is assembled is
the best indicator of a smooth running connection.

John Barrett

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