Kostas, The aeliron hinges ( all) MUST BE MOUNTED underneathe the trailing edge of the wing. Mounting on top of the wing not only increases considerable drag, but also upsets the airflow and aeronautics of the wiing/aeliron sytem.
Don't fly until you have them mounted under the trailing edge.... Harry ________________________________ From: kostas vegas <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Sat, June 12, 2010 4:48:18 PM Subject: Re: [ercoupe-tech] Aileron hinge placement Hi Donald Could you please be more specific? My aileron hinges are on top of my wings and I also experienced a significant slow speed compared with what should be the normal for a 415C (Cruise no more than 90mph). Where those hinges should be? Thanks Kostas Athens Greece --- Στις Σάβ., 12/06/10, ο/η Donald Cooley <adonj...@yahoo. com> έγραψε: >Από: Donald Cooley <adonj...@yahoo. com> >Θέμα: [ercoupe-tech] Aileron hinge placement >Προς: ercoupe-tech@ yahoogroups. com >Ημερομηνία: Σάββατο, 12 Ιούνιος 2010, 11:52 > > > > After painting my wings, my mechanic, (some years ago), installed the >hinges on top of the wing. I immediately noticed a reduction in speed, but >the real kicker was that the airplane would not climb above 6,000 feet, even >with just me on board. I did some checking against other 'Coupes and >corrected the position to under the T.E. and returned the plane to its >previous performance. Since then I have noticed many 'Coupes with the hinges >installed incorrectly and have tried to inform the owners, when I could locate >them. It makes a BIG difference! Don, in Woodland, California >
