Paul K
Well Known Member
So I am about 60% of the way through with the hours and items on my phase one test program. Several issues have been exposed during this time and it would be great to have a Thread or Category for listing of these and how they were dealt with or solved.
Such as, I need a rudder trim on my 7-A because the ball is out of center when everything is trimmed for level flight. I also know it is crabbing slightly because I can't fly a straight line without rudder input. This is a simple one but what is the process to fix it? I know people add trim tabs but what is the process for attaching, positioning, etc? (I ordered a piecs from Avory and hopefully it will come with some directions)
Next:
-Why do my fuel tanks take so long to fill the last 3 or 4 gallons?
-My SL30 is full of static but the VOR works. Just the com side is out. Is this an antenna problem?
-My TT autopilot doesn't want to plan nice. I checked all the values against the book but what are others experiencing?
-I've lost about 50 RPM on my prop compaired to when it was first flown. The only thing that has changed is the OAT is about 30 degrees hotter?
You get the point. Is there a clearing house for phase one questions?
Such as, I need a rudder trim on my 7-A because the ball is out of center when everything is trimmed for level flight. I also know it is crabbing slightly because I can't fly a straight line without rudder input. This is a simple one but what is the process to fix it? I know people add trim tabs but what is the process for attaching, positioning, etc? (I ordered a piecs from Avory and hopefully it will come with some directions)
Next:
-Why do my fuel tanks take so long to fill the last 3 or 4 gallons?
-My SL30 is full of static but the VOR works. Just the com side is out. Is this an antenna problem?
-My TT autopilot doesn't want to plan nice. I checked all the values against the book but what are others experiencing?
-I've lost about 50 RPM on my prop compaired to when it was first flown. The only thing that has changed is the OAT is about 30 degrees hotter?
You get the point. Is there a clearing house for phase one questions?
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