KR> First Flight Issues - Elevator Trim Tab

On the first flight the elevator trim tab Nyrod sheath anchor point broke loose and moved the trim tab to the full nose up position resulting in near loss of control. Epoxy does not stick to well to plastic surfaces. For the fix: I installed an aluminum angle to support an Adel cushion clamp. T

KR> Glass cloth shelf life

This article included below is from the web site . ?These guys weave and finish composite fabrics to sell. ?What I read here is that our discussion has some terminology issues. ?Sizing is a coating for the yarn so they can weave the fabric, but is cle

KR> Glass cloth shelf life

The glass in fiberglass cloth does not have a shelf life. The glass is inorganic. The sizing coating on the glass strands is an organic compound and has a definite shelf life. I use to teach this fiber glass stuff for the EAA Sport Air Workshops and still do at AirVenture. Sid Wood Tri-gear K

KR> Glass cloth shelf life

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KR> First Flight Issues - Elevator Trim

Thanks, Sid, good heads up for the rest of us. I like your throttle setup, I'm going to try to copy it, Larry Bell On Tue, Mar 26, 2013 at 5:57 PM, Sid Wood wrote: > On the first flight, 3/23/13, moments after lift off, the elevator trim > jumped to Full Nose Up. Trim control in the cockpit was