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Author:  Jeff J [ Tue Jan 10, 2017 9:03 am ]
Post subject:  Gust locks

I have seen several methods of securing the primary flight controls to protect them against wind gusts but I haven't encountered anything on securing the flaps. Mine bang around a lot if the wind gets behind the aircraft, even when taxiing. Setting them full down limits the amount of travel but I don't think it is enough. What are people doing to protect the flaps? Is anyone using a gust lock for the flaps?

Author:  dickwolff [ Tue Jan 10, 2017 9:14 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Gust locks

I used a hanger.

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Author:  leewwalton [ Tue Jan 10, 2017 11:26 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Gust locks

That's a new on for me .. sounds like your return springs are way too soft. I cant imagine any amount of wind moving mine around.

Author:  fytrplt [ Tue Jan 10, 2017 12:34 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Gust locks

Agree with Lee, springs too soft. I normally park with flaps down outside.

Author:  bfinney [ Tue Jan 10, 2017 1:13 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Gust locks

While hauling the aircraft home tail first on a trailer, we noticed the flaps deploying around 45 mph, just another data point.

Author:  Rich Brazell [ Tue Jan 10, 2017 1:54 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Gust locks

Agree with Mr. Bruce . :P Mine start twerking around 40-45 mph when I trailer ! :o

RB O0

Author:  Jeff J [ Wed Jan 11, 2017 1:44 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Gust locks

Mine start deploying when the wind blows 10-15 mph. I noticed it taxiing out the day I picked it up but my PA-20 did the same thing in a 20 mph wind so I didn't think much about it at first because I keep it in a hangar. I intend to travel a little if I ever get the fuel system put back together and got to thinking about it sitting outside when I am away from home.

I feel sorry for Dick since he never gets to take his plane out. Maybe he just lives where the wind never blows.

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