Brief Description: Aileron controls and trimming (pg 1)
Now that the wings are finally attached, I can connect and trim all the controls. First up was the ailerons.
With the left aileron set at the correct angle per the plans, I made adjustments to the pushrod rod-end bearings by screwing them in or out. I used a vertical level to try to keep the control sticks vertical.
Then I moved to the right aileron, which proved to be much more problematic. With the control sticks vertical, the right aileron was way low. I adjusted the rod-end bearings of the pushrod going from the cockpit control horn to the wing's bellcrank. But I ran out of adjustment room.
(More pictures on the next page)
So I had to take off the inspection cover under the right wing and remove the castle nut holding the shorter pushrod that goes from the bellcrank to the aileron. Then I rotated the pushrod, which rotates in and out of the rod-end bearing. After a few trials and errors I got the right adjustment, reinstalled the hardware, castle nut and cotter pin.
Left wing, setting the angle of the aileron.
Sticks must remain vertical with the ailerons in the correct positions.
