Mark Jackson
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650 wing incidence, flap gap stops

Started Feb 1, 2021 0 Replies

Good day to 650 buildersI want to check my wing incidence to make sure of symmetry.Is there a drawing of a wing profile template that I can rest on top of the wings so that I can use an …Continue

 

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650 wing incidence, flap gap stops

Good day to 650 buildersI want to check my wing incidence to make sure of symmetry.Is there a drawing of a wing profile template that I can rest on top of the wings so that I can use an  inclinometer. I would also then use the template to set the flaps at the correct up position with the flap gap stops.Thanks in advanceMark JacksonSee More
Feb 1, 2021
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Rotax Ring mount / Engine mount

Posted on June 8, 2020 at 4:51am 0 Comments

Hi 

I need some info / diagrams for dimensions of a Rotax 912 with a ring mount for a 650B. Made a start with using a Sling mount to the Rotax Ring... need a distance from firewall forward to Centre of Gravity. Can anyone who has done this help?? Any photos or advice welcome.…



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At 10:32pm on February 23, 2022, Mark Gravatt said…

Hello Dr. Mark,

I just saw your question about stick forces and autopilot.  Autopilots are a workload helper, especially in IMC.  

I am not a high time pilot, even though I started flying decades ago.  One thing that all of my instructors instilled into my flying disciplines, is never fly more "out of trim" than you must for a short period.  I usually fly with two fingers in straight & level flight.  (Multiple instructors = primary, commercial, aerobatic)

I find most stick pressures are associated with pitch changes, not roll.  That said, I am planning on an electric trim system, panel indicator and most likely stick control.

I hope this helps.

Great pictures!  Keep them coming, please.

 
 
 

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