May 12, 2011 #1 bangiepangie Airman 26 0 Mar 23, 2008 Dundee, Scotland Please forgive my ignorance, but can someone explain what this is and what it is for? Thanks.
May 12, 2011 #2 Airframes Benevolens Magister 62,732 12,095 Aug 24, 2008 Cheshire, UK It's the aileron mass balance. Basically, it helps balance-out the weight of the aileron when moved, to even-out pressure on the control surface, thereby preventing undue judder or stick forces for the pilot, leading to smoother control.
It's the aileron mass balance. Basically, it helps balance-out the weight of the aileron when moved, to even-out pressure on the control surface, thereby preventing undue judder or stick forces for the pilot, leading to smoother control.
May 12, 2011 Thread starter #3 bangiepangie Airman 26 0 Mar 23, 2008 Dundee, Scotland Thanks Airframes, would never have figured that out, thought it was some kind of guage. Cheers Gavin.
Thanks Airframes, would never have figured that out, thought it was some kind of guage. Cheers Gavin.
May 12, 2011 #4 Airframes Benevolens Magister 62,732 12,095 Aug 24, 2008 Cheshire, UK No problem mate.