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Darwin, I don't know the cost comparrison - but I expect it will be about a $1000 + to change the elevator, and re-rig the controls. I see No need to change the elevator for most cases. What the elevator does is allow very slow landings - similar to the C model; about 10 mph slower than the D model specs ( 9 deg up travel). If you are on a short grass strip, it would be nice. but other wise, approaching at about 75 down final allows sufficient elevator control to flare and land softly. The C model with 13 deg up travel allows a steeper angle of attack and thus slower approach speeds. The split elevator with 22 deg up travel also allows the slower approach speeds. The reason for the split elevator is that with the limited 9 degrees up travel the landing approach was higher than the factory deemed satisfactory...in 1946.... Today, an approach speed of 75 is right there with the cessna, pipers ,etc...and with long paved runways, there is no need for short field landings. The reason for the linitation (9 degrees up travel) is that with 1400 # , the coupe could approach stall with full power and full up elevator when using the original 13 deg up travel. Thus, the factory limited the up travel to prevent full power stalls ( result of prop wash against the elevator). By installing the cut-out elevator, the prop wash went thru the cut out, and had insignificent effect on the full power climb, but allowed a slower power off approach with 22 deg up travel. It is a neat solution. I once decided to install the cut out, but after thorough evaluation and cost considerations, I decided I did not need the slower approach speed. If I needed to make a soft field landing, I could make a nose high power approach and accomplish the same thing. You may want to contact John Wright, Jr. about a cut out elevator. He told me he has several available. I do not know the cost. 217-698-8243. Regards, Harry Francis ==^================================================================ This email was sent to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aVxiLm.aVzvvT Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^================================================================
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