---------- > From: Daniel Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: Coupe Update > Date: Thursday, November 26, 1998 11:36 AM > > Ron, > Just don't do it. The tab is unapproved, causes injuries to people running > into it and constantly get bent at fly-ins or just sitting on the field.
> BEND THE AILERON! When done, you won't even be able to tell it was ever > done and your new aileron will still look new. When properly tweaked, your > plane will fly straight and level as it should. Just follow the > instructions in your service manual. I have removed tabs on planes and > used aileron bending and owners have always been well pleased with the > results - both in looks (a piece of metal hanging off the edge of the > aileron is an unsightly add-on), and in flight. > Dan N2735H > > ---------- > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Subject: Re: Coupe Update > > Date: Thursday, November 26, 1998 10:34 AM > > > > I have a 1946 Coupe with 85HP that is left wing heavy at cruise. 2350RPM > > yields approx. 110-115MPH at 3000' but a hands off roll rate of approx. 3 > > degrees per second. We have the service manual, and my mechanic claims > that > > he has adjusted everything according to the book - but no aileron > bending to > > this point. On Saturday, I'm planning to check everything per the manual > one > > more time along with another mechanic and then, if all else has failed, > bend > > the right aileron in the manner that Syd suggested. I will be doing this > > somewhat reluctantly as the aileron is perfectly straight and in like > brand > > new condition - it seems criminal to bend it. QUESTION - even though it > does > > not appear to be the recommended procedure - has anyone out there riveted > a > > trim tab to the trailing edge of the aileron instead of bending it??????? > > Ron > >
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