Gap sealing
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RE: Gap sealing
I sealed the gaps on my trainer, and WOW it became a whole new airplane. Unfortunately it responded faster to my inputs than my inexperienced brain could respond. I ended up spinning it into the ground. I just built my replacement trainer, and I did not seal my gaps. I believe that sealing the gaps is the right thing to do, but as a novice, I will leave them uncovered. When I get alot more experience under my belt, and I can fly by instinct rather than trial and error, I will seal the gaps up again.
You mentioned sealing the elevator. It did have a big effect on my trainer. I would notice it when I was landing. Normally I would just fly the plant to the ground and flare at the end for a nice touch down. But with the sealed gaps, it became a roller coaster. Everything was SO sensitive. I don't recommend sealing the gaps of your trainer until you are confident in your flying ability.
Mike
You mentioned sealing the elevator. It did have a big effect on my trainer. I would notice it when I was landing. Normally I would just fly the plant to the ground and flare at the end for a nice touch down. But with the sealed gaps, it became a roller coaster. Everything was SO sensitive. I don't recommend sealing the gaps of your trainer until you are confident in your flying ability.
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RE: Gap sealing
Turn you wing upside down, flex the aileron down and then apply monokote over the gap. That is all you need to do! You can also use tape if you want a no fuss solution.
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Would like to seal the gaps on the elv and alr, any help?
Would like to seal the gaps on the elv and alr, any help?
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RE: Gap sealing
Hello Goplaneman!
Welcome to the hobby!!! Check out this thread:
[link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_1093079/mpage_1/key_/anchor/tm.htm#1093079]RCU Gap Sealing[/link]
In general, sealing the gap makes a huge difference. Like one of the guys in our club put it: "it's like adding power steering to your car". Of course, "the product" of the gap is that your plane will become more "sensitive" to controls input.
Good luck!
Welcome to the hobby!!! Check out this thread:
[link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_1093079/mpage_1/key_/anchor/tm.htm#1093079]RCU Gap Sealing[/link]
In general, sealing the gap makes a huge difference. Like one of the guys in our club put it: "it's like adding power steering to your car". Of course, "the product" of the gap is that your plane will become more "sensitive" to controls input.
Good luck!
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RE: Gap sealing
Everything was SO sensitive. I don't recommend sealing the gaps of your trainer until you are confident in your flying ability.
I would recommend ALWAYS sealing gaps of 1/8" or more, and depending on the plane I'd seal them anyway.
Dennis-