CONTROL SURFACES

[Chris Theron]

Wayne

Maybe you can get into contact with Brian Hebert (Patriot designer) - maybe
he is still on the list - his 3D design had counter balances (although not
as large I think you intend installing) - ok for 3D/slow flying, but not as
good for normal pattern flying - makes the plane more difficult to trim etc.

Regards

Chris Theron
(South Africa)

----- Original Message -----
From: "wgalligan" <wgalligan at cnbcom.net>
To: <discussion at nsrca.org>
Sent: Friday, February 21, 2003 7:18 PM
Subject: CONTROL SURFACES


> For you design experts...
>
> I am building a new 2-meter plane and am thinking of using a
counterbalanced elevator(oversized and hinged more forward about .5 inch)
and longer ailerons for A.A./3D type flying already has the rudder
c.balaneced and is very effective on the planes that are flying now.  What
if anything should I look out for in the way of possible problems.  Would it
be wise to use hinge point hinges and stay away from c/a hinges since there
will be larger throws?  Would the aiplane fly OK for regular pattern work if
the throws are set back or would the increased area of the control surfaces
give me some problems.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Wayne
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