OK... In Phase 1 on my RV-10. Had a roll tendancy. Checked rigging. Was off a bit. Adjusted it and now the rigging is spot on.
After re-rigging the plane flies much better but one wing is developing more lift. Still rolls a bit and the ailerons reach aerodynamic equilibrium in an uneven state.
So...I checked the aileron heights. Yep...they are not at the same height WRT the wing. So I've got to adjust one.
I've read the threads about slotting an aileron bracket to move it up or down on the rear wing spar. Some suggest a trial and error approach to get it right, followed by drilling (in the newly determined proper locations) an undrilled Van's-supplied aileron bracket for a permanent solution. Fair enough.
So...am I right that this trial and error process of slotting/flight testing (slotting some more if necessary) followed by final drill of the new bracket requires the tedious process of drilling out the bracket, slotting it, riveting it back on, drilling the bracket out again, riveting it back on, etc. (lather, rinse repeat)?
Or is there some other method that I'm missing? My arm is already hurting just thinking about having to buck those rivets thru the aileron bellcrank access location.
David
After re-rigging the plane flies much better but one wing is developing more lift. Still rolls a bit and the ailerons reach aerodynamic equilibrium in an uneven state.
So...I checked the aileron heights. Yep...they are not at the same height WRT the wing. So I've got to adjust one.
I've read the threads about slotting an aileron bracket to move it up or down on the rear wing spar. Some suggest a trial and error approach to get it right, followed by drilling (in the newly determined proper locations) an undrilled Van's-supplied aileron bracket for a permanent solution. Fair enough.
So...am I right that this trial and error process of slotting/flight testing (slotting some more if necessary) followed by final drill of the new bracket requires the tedious process of drilling out the bracket, slotting it, riveting it back on, drilling the bracket out again, riveting it back on, etc. (lather, rinse repeat)?
Or is there some other method that I'm missing? My arm is already hurting just thinking about having to buck those rivets thru the aileron bellcrank access location.
David