Hi Gil
I was looking for a wheel for a mechanical system, although this MAC/RAC kit is very neat, backlit and all.
And George, that has possibilities.
RANs publishes
https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/6e941e_e06d4054396a4e29b022c21300a5bf15.pdf
and on page 34 has the trim wheel system. It's going forward however and not being familiar with RANs I'm not sure what it's trimming but it's a simple system so I would think it's adaptable.
My hope however was a trim wheel on a cam / worm gear adaptable to a single cable back without additional pully's. I'll look to see if RAM/cabletech has something.
Thanks for the suggestions.
Michael B.
The Rans trim wheel drives a single push/pull cable, not pulleys and cable. Again, think it is worth a closer look.
George Meketa
Anyone used used an elevator trim wheel ?
I have seen several discussions and one interesting picture in an RV-8 but no details.
I'd like to put a trim wheel in a center console of an RV-9A.
Thanks.
Michael B.
Most certified aircraft with trim wheels for pitch trim control actuate by using a closed loop cable system ( a loop of cable that runs between the trim wheel and another pulley wheel aft that actuates a jack screw arrangement).
It would be difficult to integrate into an RV's pitch trim system.