Byron BD5 control throws
 

I have a Byron BD5 , I have no manual and I need the control throws if anyone has them,
Thanks in advance
David

Re: Byron BD5 control throws
 

David ,
ailerons 1"up -1/2" down
elevator 3/4" up and down
rudder 1" both ways
CG 1.5" in front of the main engine former

hope this helps.

Jackjet

CG
 

Jackjet,
The CG 1.5 inches in front of the engine former seems to far back.
The pic shows ( A ) as the CG that is 1.5 inches in front of the engine former, I was going to use the ( B ) location.
Have you flown yours with that location?

Thanks for the control throws
David

BD-5J ( Byron)
 

David, I have been flying with the Control Surface Travels: Ail. 3/4" up, 3/4 " down.......Ele.3/4 " up and 3/4 " down.............Rud. 1 1/2 " L and R..........Flap Appx. 40 degrees and the CG 3 1/4 " aft of wing leading edge at center section. This is from the owner`s manual. Also I use full up ele. on take -off roll, then back off as needed after it breaks ground. The pitch control can be very sensitive if it is tail heavy so a lower ele. setting after T/O (might) be needed. Well I hope this helps! ETOPS.

RE: BD-5J ( Byron)
 

Where did you get your BD?

RE: BD-5J ( Byron)
 

The reply I posted about (control surface travel) on this thread was in 2003 while I was flying a Byron BD5 ,ducted fan powered, at that time I was also rebuilding another Byron BD I got from a good friend, it is the one I`m currently flying with turbine power (P80) and the Coors Light paint scheme. With the P80 it only needs 1/2 up ele. to rotate. The ducted fan BD is white and red, I found that one at a swap meet many years ago and rebuilt it. There are pictures of both at (www.georgiajets.org). Rick.