pylon500 Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 It might pay to have a read about trim systems.... Here's a start; http://www.homebuiltairplanes.com/forums/aircraft-design-aerodynamics-new-technology/14961-stabilator-trim.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth lacey Posted June 3, 2013 Author Share Posted June 3, 2013 Hi Pylon so, what are you saying? cheers gareth 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viper Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 It might pay to have a read about trim systems....Here's a start; http://www.homebuiltairplanes.com/forums/aircraft-design-aerodynamics-new-technology/14961-stabilator-trim.html Hi Pylon Yes we have read that on servo and anti servo trim system , our trim system is set up such that the trim tab moves independently of the elevator as such the elevator can move through its full range of movement without altering the position of the trim tab relative to the elevator , the trim tab is controled with a ray allen servo and is controled with trim adjust in the cockpit cheers Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viper Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 I see the lower cowl is attached to nose bowl ,bad move as you will need to remove prop to service engine,have modified several cowls to overcome this oversightMick W Thanks Mick yes minor oversite to say the least ,consider that sorted , this is why we like this forum good constructive critisism , { well most of the time } cheers Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virago Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 The Morgan Cheetah/Sierra was designed without an antiservo tab. I have not heard of this being a problem at this stage. There is a Cheetah in the west which has been flying for a couple of years with an R.C.Allen servo/tab and the owner is quite comfortable with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth lacey Posted June 15, 2013 Author Share Posted June 15, 2013 More pics of finished wings all painted ready for decals, fuselage is being readied for painting we did the strip down on saturday craig will be painting this week cheers Gareth & Craig 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virago Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 Looking great guys ... love the built in fairings! John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth lacey Posted June 16, 2013 Author Share Posted June 16, 2013 Thanks John when we fitted the wings ,we never liked the finish with a rubber to the fuse ,we used foam to form up the flare and sanded back to the shape then fibreglassed over ,a lot of work but the result was a good line to the fuse cheers gareth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Communications Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 beautifull looking wings Gareth 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth lacey Posted July 6, 2013 Author Share Posted July 6, 2013 Thanks Mark ,here is the plane finished painting and wings on spats brakes engine electrics battery in brake lines in rudder elavator trim system all in ,all bolts locked and pin marked as a final inspection hatch in and wired final decals /airbrush work later still waiting for prop from the states interior trim is being worked on cheers gareth 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth lacey Posted July 6, 2013 Author Share Posted July 6, 2013 The Morgan Cheetah/Sierra was designed without an antiservo tab. I have not heard of this being a problem at this stage. There is a Cheetah in the west which has been flying for a couple of years with an R.C.Allen servo/tab and the owner is quite comfortable with that. you need to beef up the bearings on the elavator shaft,there is to much movement and trim system is better than a bungee type trim cheers gareth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth lacey Posted July 27, 2013 Author Share Posted July 27, 2013 More Progress fuel transfer pumps in and connected , flap actuator wired in and connected all electrical wiring in through to dash area brakes system in and working rudder and brake pedals in, floor covering in ,seating is finished an interior trim all finished (leather) all paintwork finished and air brush work is being completed this weekend , numbers go on next 19-8335 prop arrives next week (fingers crossed) spats painted with graphics cheers Gareth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith.b Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Looking Good! Can't wait to see it painted.. Wheel spats graphics look awesome.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guernsey Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 What prop will you be fitting Gareth ? Alan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth lacey Posted July 27, 2013 Author Share Posted July 27, 2013 Hi Guensey its a Prince prop tortional it changes as you ease off power coase for take off and in cruise it goes finer ( i think i have described it right) composite ,comes with the spinner and bolts and hub? hopefully next week cheers gareth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man emu Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Gareth, It's fine pitch for take off and coarse for cruise. Nice build work. OME Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Compulsion Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Hi Gareth, She looks great. I can't wait to read your report on the first flight. It looks like you guys have done a great job of building a good looking aircraft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth lacey Posted July 27, 2013 Author Share Posted July 27, 2013 thanks for that Mark ,i knew i had it axxse about , thanks John we are getting close , a few more weeks ,still looking for a test pilot and hangerage ,ANYONE out there know a test pilot we are urgently looking for someone ,and a slot at a airstrip Local to Brisbane , will keep you informed and lookout for the movie Lol cheers gareth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damkia Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 ,and a slot at a airstrip Local to Brisbane , will keep you informed and lookout for the movie Lolcheers gareth Jacobs Well would be the best southside, , Boonah westside (best for BNE to Ipswich area), and Caboolture northside. All about 1hr or less from central BNE. I think you may find someone qualified to do your test flights at any of those areas, best to do a drive-by and ask around, I would expect... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexrbetter Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 ANYONE out there know a test pilot we are urgently looking for someone ,and a slot at a airstrip Local to Brisbane , (maybe) Head In The Clouds at Jacobs Well?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth lacey Posted July 29, 2013 Author Share Posted July 29, 2013 THanks Guys will do that ,Boonah no hangarage available Heck Field to many problems at the moment ,Caboolture no hangarage , not looking good anyway a couple of more pics paintwork complete and seats fitted cheers Gareth& Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Compulsion Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 She looks fantastic. I like the look of the seats. Should be very comfortable on long trips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth lacey Posted July 29, 2013 Author Share Posted July 29, 2013 Thanks John ,we did go for comfort for the long trips (to aldinga next year?) I have been flying a Jab 170 and i get a sore axxse after 1.5 hrs so comfort was a critical thing for us oldies LOL ,its so close to being finished I can taste it !! cheers Gareth & Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Compulsion Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Make sure you let us know when you are coming to Aldinga. I will come down and say hi. I find my 170 ok but then I have more than enough padding. LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man emu Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 That plane is as flash as a rat with a gold tooth! OME Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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