Balancing the Ailerons

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.  

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Balancing the Elevators

Balancing the Elevators

The last thing to do the canard (in this chapter at least) is the check the balance and travel. First you must connect the elevators at the center hinge/inboard counterweights, then fixture the trailing edges with your I-Beam. Then using 2 shorter section of I-Beam attached to trailing edge find neutral, and check for 28 […]

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