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 Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2008 7:30 am Post subject: Aileron counterweights |
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Kolb guys,
Do any of you guys have any insight on how I should make aileron counterweights?
I'm at the point where I need to install them, now. My wings are completely finished,
and ready for fabric. I'd like to do the counterweights next, and my manual doesn't
address this subject, as I recall.
Specifically, what is the main objective, when making the ailerons balanced (other
than the obvious!!)? Like...do you balance them WITHOUT the push-rod hooked up?
Or, are they balanced in flying configuration, with the push-rods hooked up?
Hints, pointers, and especially photos, would be greatly appreciated.
Mike Welch
MkIII
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planecrazzzy
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| Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2008 10:12 am Post subject: Re: Aileron counterweights |
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I balanced mine without being connected to the plane....
But later , I extended them about an inch and a half more....
Because when I'd be folding up....The aileron would "hang"
Maybe because of the "angle of the wing" compared to when I balanced
them the first time , the wing was flat...( Level )
ALSO, I adjusted the counter weight "AFTER" fabric and paint.....
Put the "tube" on now....But the balance rod LATER...
Gotta Fly...
Mike & "Jaz" in MN
Snowed in.....Workin on my Buttercup...
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[quote="mdnanwelch7(at)hotmail.co"]Kolb guys,
Do any of you guys have any insight on how I should make aileron counterweights?
I'm at the point where I need to install them, now. My wings are completely finished,
and ready for fabric. I'd like to do the counterweights next, and my manual doesn't
address this subject, as I recall.
Specifically, what is the main objective, when making the ailerons balanced (other
than the obvious!!)? Like...do you balance them WITHOUT the push-rod hooked up?
Or, are they balanced in flying configuration, with the push-rods hooked up?
Hints, pointers, and especially photos, would be greatly appreciated.
Mike Welch
MkIII
Watch �Cause Effect,� a show about real people makce=text_watchcause' target='_new'>Learn more.
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| Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2008 1:38 pm Post subject: Re: Aileron counterweights |
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Mike,
Here is a good article on how to balance control surfaces.
http://www.fly-imaa.org/imaa/hfarticles/howto/v6-1-36.html
Also attached are some pictures of the aileron counter balances on my plane, as well as a MK III classic. If you need more detailed pictures of how they are attached into the aileron tubes, let me know and I will take some. After reading some reports of minor flutter in the Rudder of some Kolbs, I also counter balanced the rudder in much the same way as ailerons.
Mike
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ElleryWeld(at)aol.com
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| Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2008 2:17 pm Post subject: Aileron counterweights |
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Mike
just like on Large aircraft I would think, Un hook all linkage and make the aileron balance on the hindgepoint
Ellery in Maine
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In a message dated 3/22/2008 10:30:38 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, mdnanwelch7(at)hotmail.com writes:
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Kolb guys,
Do any of you guys have any insight on how I should make aileron counterweights?
I'm at the point where I need to install them, now. My wings are completely finished,
and ready for fabric. I'd like to do the counterweights next, and my manual doesn't
address this subject, as I recall.
Specifically, what is the main objective, when making the ailerons balanced (other
than the obvious!!)? Like...do you balance them WITHOUT the push-rod hooked up?
Or, are they balanced in flying configuration, with the push-rods hooked up?
Hints, pointers, and especially photos, would be greatly appreciated.
Mike Welch
MkIII
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