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MauleDriver(at)nc.rr.com
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Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2006 7:14 am Post subject: Electric Aileron Trim

I'm getting ready to order my Fuse and Wing kit.  Are any of you 

installing Van's electric trim?  What are your thoughts on it?



Given Van's bias towards 'less', I'm guessing there is a good reason for 

making the trim option available.

Rick S.

Joined: 12 Feb 2006
Posts: 347
Location: Las Vegas

Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2006 7:34 am Post subject: Electric Aileron Trim

I'm installing it. I think most builders are as well if for anything it helps with fuel imbalance trim. Plus it gives the left and right funtions of the hat switch something to work on   



It's pretty simple and you can wait for awhile to install it. Mounts on the inner most access plate on the bottom of the wing. Ray Allen trim wire comes with the kit. It's the #24/5 wire that Spruce and Ray Allen both sell. Servo has an arm the connects to the aileron pushrod via two springs.



Rick S.

40185



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Vern(at)teclabsinc.com
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Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2006 8:06 am Post subject: Electric Aileron Trim

Hi Maule,



I am installing the aileron trim and this came after conversations with

both Trutrak and Van's. The reason for it is as fuel is burned off of

one tank the wing gets lighter. If you are using an autopilot this will

compensate for this condition until you turn the auto pilot off and then

the heavier wing will tend to drop.



How much of a problem this is I don't know. The Mooney I used to fly had

an auto wing leveler that was basically always on. In addition to this

we switched tank every 1/2 hour so the weight difference between the

wings was only 30 lbs. max. It would be interesting to get feedback from

those flying,  as to what they have notice in trim from fuel burn.



Vern (40324)



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flysrv10(at)gmail.com
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Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2006 10:59 am Post subject: Electric Aileron Trim

I have the aileron trim and I find it necessary for fuel and passanger imbalance.  I do not seem to need any adjustment if Trutrak is engaged.



 Rob Kermanj



 



On Oct 10, 2006, at 12:05 PM, Vern W. Smith wrote:

[quote]--> RV10-List message posted by: "Vern W. Smith" <Vern(at)teclabsinc.com (Vern(at)teclabsinc.com)>

Hi Maule,

I am installing the aileron trim and this came after conversations with

both Trutrak and Van's. The reason for it is as fuel is burned off of

one tank the wing gets lighter. If you are using an autopilot this will

compensate for this condition until you turn the auto pilot off and then

the heavier wing will tend to drop.

How much of a problem this is I don't know. The Mooney I used to fly had

an auto wing leveler that was basically always on. In addition to this

we switched tank every 1/2 hour so the weight difference between the

wings was only 30 lbs. max. It would be interesting to get feedback from

those flying,  as to what they have notice in trim from fuel burn.

Vern (40324)

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coop85(at)bellsouth.net
Guest

Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2006 1:22 pm Post subject: Electric Aileron Trim

I'm probably a minority, but I opted not to get the aileron trim "yet" for

budget reasons.  I have about 60 hours on the airplane and it really hasn't

been an issue.  I can tell if I've fed from one tank too long as it takes a

little side pressure, but that goes away fairly quickly after switching

tanks and is non-existent if I switch after level off and then every 30

minutes on schedule.  Of course the Tru-trak makes quick work of the whole

issue.



My thoughts, it would be nice to have, but not a show stopper by any means

and you could always add it later if required.  Of course it's always easier

to put something like that in while in the building process rather than wait

until later.



Marcus



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Tim(at)MyRV10.com
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Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2006 7:51 pm Post subject: Electric Aileron Trim

Have you spent much time with 4 seats full yet?  I find the

aileron trim a must depending on who's filling my seats

and how we pack them in. there are times i wouldn't want

to be without it, and times when I have no need for it.

But, I would recommend it to everyone as worthwhile.

Tim

[quote] 



 I'm probably a minority, but I opted not to get the aileron trim "yet" for

 budget reasons.  I have about 60 hours on the airplane and it really

 hasn't

 been an issue.  I can tell if I've fed from one tank too long as it takes

 a

 little side pressure, but that goes away fairly quickly after switching

 tanks and is non-existent if I switch after level off and then every 30

 minutes on schedule.  Of course the Tru-trak makes quick work of the whole

 issue.



 My thoughts, it would be nice to have, but not a show stopper by any means

 and you could always add it later if required.  Of course it's always

 easier

 to put something like that in while in the building process rather than

 wait

 until later.



 Marcus



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coop85(at)bellsouth.net
Guest

Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 2:53 am Post subject: Electric Aileron Trim

I've had several flights with 4 folks of different sizes with no significant

impact.  Maybe I've just been lucky so far. 



I would certainly not avoid having aileron trim, my thoughts were that's it

just not an absolute "must have".



Marcus



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Tim(at)MyRV10.com
Guest

Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 3:55 am Post subject: Electric Aileron Trim

I would agree. Not a Must have, but I've  found it useful.

I suppose I could say the same for rudder trim.... I don't have

 that yet, but I'd certainly be adding  it if I hadn't painted yet.

I will probably add it in the winter season.



 I flew 975 miles yesterday to Albuquerque  from Wisconsin and

 found w/o rudder trim There wee times My fuel gauges read improperly.



 Going to LOE, on Friday  and sat.



for you Vegas dudes, I'll Probably  be coming there tonight. Going

 to VGT.   Not any time for much visiting.... have

 the kids. Today is the Canyon  and tomorrow more sights to see.

feel free to find the plane though.   I'll have my cell.



Tim



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 I've had several flights with 4 folks of different sizes with no

 significant

 impact.  Maybe I've just been lucky so far.



 I would certainly not avoid having aileron trim, my thoughts were that's

 it

 just not an absolute "must have".



 Marcus



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wayne.e(at)grandecom.net
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Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 10:02 am Post subject: Electric Aileron Trim

I wasn't aware there was a rudder trim available.  Where does one go to find it?

  

 Wayne Edgerton #40336         

  

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jesse(at)itecusa.org
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Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 11:14 am Post subject: Electric Aileron Trim

We use Aerotrim, (305) 864-3336.  It doesn’t look like much, but works great.  We get it without the indicator, just the servo, and pay just under $200, I think.  

     

Jesse Saint  

I-TEC, Inc.  

jesse(at)itecusa.org (jesse(at)itecusa.org)  

www.itecusa.org  

W: 352-465-4545  

C: 352-427-0285  

        

  

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I wasn't aware there was a rudder trim available. Where does one go to find it?  

    

   

    

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