Penknife control throws
04-21-2003, 05:46 PM
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Penknife control throws
Can someone tell me the control throws for the ailerons, rudder, and elevator on a Morris Penknife? I purchased one built and have just about finished recovering it. I have the manual but it doesn't give the throws.
Thanks,
Linus
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04-23-2003, 12:24 AM
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Hmmm....got me thinking. You're right..the control throws aren't in the instruction book, but on the plans..go figure..
Anyway...here's the throws. They're only listed in degrees.
Ailerons: 25 to 35 degrees
Elevator: 20 to 30 degrees
Rudder: 35 to 45 degrees
The only surfaces I'd really be careful with are the ailerons. This plane will roll like a drill bit. I usually max out my throws and dial expo in to tame the plane. This was probably the first plane where I had to reduce the aileron throw. Have fun with it !
Anyway...here's the throws. They're only listed in degrees.
Ailerons: 25 to 35 degrees
Elevator: 20 to 30 degrees
Rudder: 35 to 45 degrees
The only surfaces I'd really be careful with are the ailerons. This plane will roll like a drill bit. I usually max out my throws and dial expo in to tame the plane. This was probably the first plane where I had to reduce the aileron throw. Have fun with it !
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I agree with AHM - aileron response is *SCARRY*. Elevator and rudder you can max out.
I've only a few flights on mine, but I'm really getting used to it.
Loads of fun.
-R
I've only a few flights on mine, but I'm really getting used to it.
Loads of fun.
-R
