Now you are asking to mix two different materials in a structural location. From what I have heard, that is a bad idea. Why not just use the Dr. Dean hinge method, detailed on Mark Langford's site, and make life easy and safe. This is one area that has been explored a great deal, and I believe that way too much time is wasted thinking of any new ideas. Incorporating these new ideas, while having merit, and making the builder look smart, will ultimately take a great deal of extra time, because now "Captain Kirk" you are going where no man has gone before!
I have a flying KR2 that has been taken down for an engine change that was supposed to take 3 months. This April will be one year. All changes take extra time. Weigh the advantages: you still only get 20 degrees up and 10 degrees down deflection; It will be with more resistance, as I have spoken to builders who have had a 601 with the aileron skin, and converted to hinge for better control harmony; and it will take longer because you will be making the blue print. My humble opinion is to find something else on the plane to express your individuality... Colin Rainey [email protected] EarthLink Revolves Around You.
