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Old 05-30-2005 | 09:36 PM
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BillS
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Default RE: Kougar inverted question

Just finished double-checking the incidence after setting the aileron reflex and adjusting the servo center and aileron throw. Zero on the right and 1/16 degree (damn close to zero) on the left. Still cannot find incidence in the manual.

The elevator throw was 1/2” plus up and 3/8” down probably a result of a field setting too long ago to remember. The manual calls for 3/8” up and down and I just changed it. Also put the reflex back in the ailerons for further testing.

It is a great airplane and flies in any kind of wind. The airplane is 17 years old and no beauty queen and I have been flying it regularly since 1992. However it has gained weight as it aged and is now 6 1/2 pounds however it has a great sink rate. Several months ago the engine was changed to an OS 50. The pretty airplanes often stay home while the Kougar goes flying.

I have never been able to fly it upside down but for some stupid reason decided to rethink the trim issues and therefore the question. My flying skills are marginal so there has been some resistance to moving the CG rearward past 3/4".

Thanks for your help.

Bill