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Edward
02-09-2010, 06:10 PM
Iam building a 1V 1200lbs speedster. I have 2 counter weights on each flaperon and my right weight will hit the fusealage when the flaperon is vertical I checked my measurments on the installation and they are right . Should I move the weight 2" down so it won't hit the fusalage when folding? thanks Ed

t j
02-10-2010, 07:26 AM
Edward, if you move the right weight 2" outboard will it interfear with the left weight when both wings are folded?

For what it's worth. At 89" from the outboard hinge (speedster right inboard weight position) I have 3 and 1/2 inches clearance between flaperon leading edge and the fuselage when the flaperon is vertical. There is dihedral in my wing rigging however.