Return-Path: Received: from onyx.xtalwind.net ([205.160.242.2]) by truman.olsusa.com (Post.Office MTA v3.5.1 release 219 ID# 0-52269U2500L250S0V35) with ESMTP id com for ; Thu, 21 Oct 1999 06:54:43 -0400 Received: from jandb (xtal221.xtalwind.net [205.245.61.145]) by onyx.xtalwind.net (8.9.3/8.9.2) with SMTP id GAA23279 for ; Thu, 21 Oct 1999 06:58:48 -0400 (EDT) Message-Id: <3.0.6.32.19991021070913.007e9b30@mail.xtalwind.net> Date: Thu, 21 Oct 1999 07:09:13 -0400 To: lancair.list@olsusa.com From: Judy Subject: stabilizer and motor mounts Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Mailing-List: lancair.list@olsusa.com <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> << Lancair Builders' Mail List >> <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >> I have questions. The first is concerning flight characteristics with the two different size stabilizers. My kit has the original (small) stabilizer. The stabilizer is complete but not installed. I had decided to use it and not spend the time or money for the larger stabilizer. Does the “trim wheel” described by Jen Jensen make flight more stable. OR Do you also need the wing leveler autopilot described by Dan Schaefer? Where can I purchase or get some plans for the Trim Wheel submitted by Jen Jensen? Also, there has been some discussion about longer motor mounts to shift the CG forward. Does this help with both sizes of stabilizers or have anything to do with the size of the stabilizer? I have purchased an engine from Crossflow Aero (Subaru) and have the opportunity to move the engine forward or aft at this time if it would be helpful. Bobby >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> LML website: http://www.olsusa.com/Users/Mkaye/maillist.html