Florida Boy
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A couple more unrelated questions from a first-time builder. (I've got a little planning and "read-ahead" time while waiting on my wing kit to ship.)
First, about aileron trim: I gather there is no system for roll trim included at all as part of the kit, but I do see an electric trim option (EA-10) in the parts store. Am I understanding correctly that the 14 has only those two options--electric or nothing? And that of course leads to the natural question of "How necessary or useful is the roll trim on a 14?" I'm quite a load at 250 lbs. and expect to spend a lot of solo time in the plane, so I'm thinking I might like to have the option to counteract my bulk in some fashion.
What about it?
Second, about external cabin step(s): I'm building a taildragger, so I assume entry will be easier than the tri-gear without a step, but the same question applies. Do you folks with taildraggers find a step (or steps) to be helpful or necessary, especially if there are any 14 taildraggers reading this.
As always, thanks for your opinions and suggestions.
Randy
First, about aileron trim: I gather there is no system for roll trim included at all as part of the kit, but I do see an electric trim option (EA-10) in the parts store. Am I understanding correctly that the 14 has only those two options--electric or nothing? And that of course leads to the natural question of "How necessary or useful is the roll trim on a 14?" I'm quite a load at 250 lbs. and expect to spend a lot of solo time in the plane, so I'm thinking I might like to have the option to counteract my bulk in some fashion.
What about it?
Second, about external cabin step(s): I'm building a taildragger, so I assume entry will be easier than the tri-gear without a step, but the same question applies. Do you folks with taildraggers find a step (or steps) to be helpful or necessary, especially if there are any 14 taildraggers reading this.
As always, thanks for your opinions and suggestions.
Randy