Control Rigging

Before flight it’s critically important that all controls are balanced and the rigging is checked for proper travel. Here are some of the more important checks from the manual. Control Stick Wing Root Aileron Aileron Rigging Aileron Balancing Aileron Weight / Aileron Balancing Roll Checks / Aileron Deflection Rudder Pedal Rudder Attachment Rudder Wing Root […]

Balancing the Ailerons

Aileron balance is critical to avoid flutter, as is the need to for the lower lip (where the main weight is) to be rounded – otherwise it will catch the air when deflected down and create an unpleasant notchy feeling in the controls.