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Since I am working on this very portion of my IVP as we speak I have taken a
special interest in the discussiion concerning the counter weigh extending
above the hor. stab.  I called and spoke to Orin about it (since he's
building a IVP) to find out how he's dealing with this issue.  He said that
the counter weight may hang below the hor. stab. not just above.  A couple
factors effect this condition.  Center of gravity and speed.  Don concurred
that at high speed the counter weight is more prone to rising above the hor.
stab (This is allegedly do the attitude of  the aircraft at higher speeds).
Does this then mean that we should round both the top and the bottom since
we will conceivably slow down as icing begins to build on the surface.
Please note I have about 2 (literally) hours in IV's so I am suggesting the
question.

regards,
Joe Trepicone

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