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Dennis Thate



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PostPosted: Fri Jul 01, 2011 2:48 am    Post subject: A safe idea? Reply with quote

I've seen Kolb Firestars with aileron stops placed to prevent aileron movement beyond 15 degrees. What is the purpose of this device? Is this a safe idea?

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PostPosted: Fri Jul 01, 2011 5:52 am    Post subject: A safe idea? Reply with quote

I've seen Kolb Firestars with aileron stops placed to prevent aileron
movement beyond 15 degrees. What is the purpose of this device? Is this a
safe idea?

Dennis
I don't know a lot about aerodynamics,,,, but I would believe that beyond
that point the aileron would ace like a set of spoilers, and they could
stall and loose their ability, or their ability would be greatly reduced, to
create the desired results. if you can keep the air attached from the
wing to the aileron the effects would be greater, drag would increase as the
aileron travels beyond the point the air begins to separate.

boyd young
mkiii utah


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PostPosted: Fri Jul 01, 2011 7:14 pm    Post subject: Re: A safe idea? Reply with quote

In which case it would be better to relocate the lower aileron push rods closer to the pivot point as that will give you a lesser throw and also reduce the amount of pressure required to move the ailerons.
Like this: http://www.bcchapel.org/pages/0003/FSII%20ailerons.html
Kills 2 birds with one stone.

Richard Pike
MKIII N420P (420ldpoops)


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PostPosted: Sun Jul 03, 2011 3:56 pm    Post subject: Re: A safe idea? Reply with quote

Perhaps an airworthiness inspector wanted to see a control "stop". I think that it may be required.

I have enjoyed untamed aileron travel for 11 years now with no ill effects... Very Happy


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