Nov 28, 2005     Rigging flight controls - (75 hours) Category: Rigging Cont

The alight control system is interesting and complex. The two control sticks are connected to a single cross tube which then moves the ailerons and elevator. That crosstube must be locked in place while the aileron cables are adjusted to meet the specifications of up and down angles given by Glasair in the assembly manual.

  Nov 28, 2005     Rigging flight controls       Category: Rigging Cont

The flight control system is interesting and complex. The two control sticks are connected to a single cross tube which then moves the ailerons and elevator. That cross tube must be locked in place while the aileron cables are adjusted to meet the specifications of up and down angles given by Glasair in the assembly manual. The cross tube rides in white nylon blocks which are self-lubricating.