Agree with Mr. Bruce .
Mine start twerking around 40-45 mph when I trailer ! 
RB
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| Author: | Jeff J [ Tue Jan 10, 2017 9:03 am ] |
| Post subject: | Gust locks |
I have seen several methods of securing the primary flight controls to protect them against wind gusts but I haven't encountered anything on securing the flaps. Mine bang around a lot if the wind gets behind the aircraft, even when taxiing. Setting them full down limits the amount of travel but I don't think it is enough. What are people doing to protect the flaps? Is anyone using a gust lock for the flaps? |
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| Author: | dickwolff [ Tue Jan 10, 2017 9:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gust locks |
I used a hanger. d |
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| Author: | leewwalton [ Tue Jan 10, 2017 11:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gust locks |
That's a new on for me .. sounds like your return springs are way too soft. I cant imagine any amount of wind moving mine around. |
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| Author: | fytrplt [ Tue Jan 10, 2017 12:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gust locks |
Agree with Lee, springs too soft. I normally park with flaps down outside. |
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| Author: | bfinney [ Tue Jan 10, 2017 1:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gust locks |
While hauling the aircraft home tail first on a trailer, we noticed the flaps deploying around 45 mph, just another data point. |
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| Author: | Rich Brazell [ Tue Jan 10, 2017 1:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gust locks |
Agree with Mr. Bruce . Mine start twerking around 40-45 mph when I trailer ! RB
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| Author: | Jeff J [ Wed Jan 11, 2017 1:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gust locks |
Mine start deploying when the wind blows 10-15 mph. I noticed it taxiing out the day I picked it up but my PA-20 did the same thing in a 20 mph wind so I didn't think much about it at first because I keep it in a hangar. I intend to travel a little if I ever get the fuel system put back together and got to thinking about it sitting outside when I am away from home. I feel sorry for Dick since he never gets to take his plane out. Maybe he just lives where the wind never blows. |
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