Thorp Air Command - T18.net

OH OK. So I could snap in the connector, and solder to those 2 pins and be done. Got it. thanks a bunch.

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Cubes
831GR
Las Vegas

I uploaded 2 photos in my album of the Firgelli connector and the ribbon end. For those following along, look at the photo titled "Ribbon" to see what we are talking about.

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Cubes
831GR
Las Vegas

Nice looking nails ! Do you have them done on lay overs ?

RB

Of course! It is one of the many "services" us SWA pilots receive

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Cubes
831GR
Las Vegas

Hey Rich, do you remember the model number of the ray Allen servo we used for our ailerons by any chance? We are going to trim Deans plane and I can't remember, Thanks Rich. Dan

Dan,
I used the T2-10A (1" travel)

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Lee Walton
Houston, TX
N51863,N118LW
KEFD

I will try to speak in soft voice so as to not stir up a pile of piss ants ! I believe I used the T2-7A servo with 0.7 inch of travel. I believe the "preferred" servo is the T4-5 with 0.5 inch of travel, but the cost is almost TWICE that of the T2-7A . Not sure if the T4-5 can be mounted inside the aileron ? The T4-5 unit is used with the Lyle Trusty trim system...I think ? As with any electric trim system you better have a cut out switch or CB (for EACH servo) within arms reach to stop a runaway trim situation ! Or at best turn off the Master Switch ! ANY electric trim system will get your attention right away if it starts an uncommaned movement (no input from the pilot) ! REMOVE power immediately !

Probably the most common problem for runaway trim is a faulty "coolie hat" switch or other switch used for the trim.


RB

No need to whisper RB ... A lot of us use the RAC servo in the aileron (as it is truly a "trim tab"). I'm not going to argue with you on this but you have a pic of your aileron trim install in the gallery ... Looks like its a T2-10A.

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Lee Walton
Houston, TX
N51863,N118LW
KEFD

So the one they use on the stabilator trim is probably the ID-10T model......

Sorry....I'll shut up now.

The one they've been using on the stab is the .7" inch throw model .. the T2-7A ... incidently that's almost twice the throw called for in the plans.

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Lee Walton
Houston, TX
N51863,N118LW
KEFD

I just fell for one of Frase's pocket o tricks ....

Time for me to admit I have several ID-10T servos in my head!

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Lee Walton
Houston, TX
N51863,N118LW
KEFD

The response is appreciated guys.....Thanks Dan

Fraser needs to get back in the trunk with his Monkey !

RB

Since my left wing is all but done, I will be trying to hook up the aileron trim system now. Surfing for parts. Will post picks when I get something working.
Cubes

Jim, try looking at the minature linears from Fragelli Linears