elevator a little crooked?

[diablo]

The PT-17 Stearman that I have, the elevator is at a slight angle when the fuse is level, will this cause any major problems when flying? It's not a much at all, less than half an inch.. .here is an image to explain.

http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/1102/elevatormv9.jpg

[skiman762]

it will cause the plane to want to roll when the elevator is used it's best to fix it

[diablo]

that's the problem, it can't really be fixed the way the plane is put together =\

it will cause the plane to want to roll when the elevator is used it's best to fix it

[smokejohnson]

1/2 inch is a lot. Even if you have to add a little weight for the repair it may be worth it for it to fly right.

[Balil]

either that, or heat it slightly and bend the foam/balsa back straight. i suggest using a blowdryer on a very low heat setting from a distance as not to melt the foam. with balsa use some distance as well as not to mess up the covering.

[diablo]

WOW, it looks even worse in the picture..


http://img476.imageshack.us/img476/6893/dscn8062ht8.jpg

[SaucerGuy]

Shim up the wing and rudder to match it, you can fly with it if it's slightly off by default. I have a cub that's that way and it's very stable with only minimal trim, but your's is going to be a handfull leaving it as is without adjusting the rest of the surfaces.

You can also just chop the vertical stab off and putting a new one in it's place after hollowing out the slot to accomodate it, this time making sure you have shimmed it up properly.

[smokejohnson]

Watts up Emo??? Watt did you decide to do with your horizontal stabilizer?

[diablo]

I haven't touched it since, kinda aggrivated, I have alot of things going on and all. Once I get in the mood, I'll try to correct it :)



Watts up Emo??? Watt did you decide to do with your horizontal stabilizer?