Fixing Hingle Line Space
 

I put my Wings together with CA Hinges. There is a gap between 1/16 in. and 1/8 in. Is the gap to big? A guy told me if the gap is to big then the wing will flutter and wear the servos down. Is there a way to fix the gap with the CA Hinges already put in?

RE: Fixing Hingle Line Space
 

You could seal the hinge line using some extra covering. Ive never done this yet, but a lot of folks at the field do this to help reduce airflow into the hinge gap.

Essentially you would cut yourself a strip of covering material, fold the hinge as far down as it will go (not attached to servo at this point), and iron on the covering. The flip the wing so you have access to the other side and do the same. Wa-la, hinge gap sealed.

RE: Fixing Hingle Line Space
 

Thanks alot..I will try that!

hahaha..I just looked at the Subject and saw that I typed "Hingle" hahaha

RE: Fixing Hingle Line Space
 

You can also use transparent tape to seal the gap. Works very well

RE: Fixing Hingle Line Space
 

Yes, don't worry about the gap, just seal it with covering or tape.

Make sure you get the covering or tape down inside the gap area so it won't restrict the aileron's movement

RE: Fixing Hingle Line Space
 

Get some 3M clear packaging tape. You are going to tape the bottom. Works best with 2 people, especially the first time.
Unhook your servos.
Have someone hold the aileron at full deflection.
Stretch the tape out and stick it to the trailing edge of the wing, making sure it doesn't fall down on the aileron.
Once the trailing edge is done, rub it down to the aileron starting in the center and working outward.
Your buddy or wife is still holding the aileron at full deflection.
Once the tape is stuck down, flex the aileron to neutral position and run tape down in the crack.
Hook the aileron servo back up to the control horn.

If you don't like the sound the sticky tape makes, tap some talcum powder in the crack from the top side and work the ailerons back and forth a few times.

You should be doing this on every plane.
-It makes your aileron trim better.
-It increases your roll rate.
-It decreases the chance of flutter.

RE: Fixing Hingle Line Space
 

Cool, thanks alot for the info. I found a guy to help me fix the hinges this coming friday night. thanks alot for the picture Minn. That was cool. Hopefully I can take my first flight with an instructor this Sunday, I am so excited.
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