RE: not-quite-straight elevator...
Hey Rick,
I'm going to assume you mean the gaps are at the edges (about 1/16 - 1/8"). Personally, I wouldn't worry about this on a trainer; the only thing you need to watch is the hinges. If you have pinned hinges, they might bind at the edges because the gaps. You could move to CA hinges and that would help elevate your problem. A pic might help.