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Old 10-01-2006 | 09:11 PM
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spyder0069
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Default HELP! How to keep trim down!!

Almost lost my 72" CMP Extra ARF today when one of the long trim pieced on the left wing lifted up in the front but not the back creating a huge airbrake on one wing. It lifted about a 18" length and was fluttering and really pulling the plane. Everyone thought a control surface had broke and was flapping. Made it in with a lot of rudder and shaking knees. :^) SO.... This is actually the second time this has happened as before it was the other wing and the trim at the tip had come off which just made a little noise but was still controllable. Keep in mind this plane is only on its 8th flight. Last time I resealed it with the iron and went over all the trim but it looks like this cheap covering is going to continue to give me problems. Here is a link to the plane to get an idea what I am going to have to work on:

http://www.giantscaleplanes.com/Extr...xtra300_72.htm

So far I know I will have to reseal the trim but the next question is should I use a large piece of clear monocote and just go over both wing tops? Or should I spray clear coat over the entire top of the wing? Not sure what is the best fix for this. I don't have a air brush setup and I am not a fantastic painter so I need a "for dummies" solution. Ya know like "how do I know when I have an adequate amount of clear coat for the first coat when the darn stuff is clear?" All help is much appreciated.