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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Troy is very correct on this one.....One of the
reasons we seal is because we can't get the</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>gaps between the two ailerons or the two elevator
halves identical enough....I believe loop </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>segments of maneuvers can be less predictable in
roll without seals.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>The other reason </FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2>is
that with sealed surfaces, on most planes, less travel will be needed to
</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>get the same response......I flew a plane
without the hinge line sealed and did full stick</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>upline rolls, tried it several times on low and
high rates....then sealed and flew again. Sealed,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>the low rates were as responsive as the previous,
unsealed high rates...can't remember the </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>difference in degrees, but on a bipe with four
ailerons about 1/8" less travel was needed....This </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>could also mean better resolution as a longer horn
can be used.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Amir</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Yes very important!</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>It insures that both sides are working the
same....Elevators and Ailerons its critical....all trimming is null and void
if they are not sealed before you start.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT><FONT face=Arial
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>The model will still fly without the gaps
sealed..but in my opinion you are wasting your time trimming a model that has
surfaces that are not sealed.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Others opinions will vary but I have done it and
can tell you from experience its important.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Troy</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message ----- </DIV>
<DIV
style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=gabrielg74@juarez.chih.cablemas.com
href="mailto:gabrielg74@juarez.chih.cablemas.com">Gabriel Gonzalez</A>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=discussion@nsrca.org
href="mailto:discussion@nsrca.org">discussion@nsrca.org</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Friday, February 20, 2004 6:21
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Sealing hinge gaps...</DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>How important is it to seal the hinge gaps on
control surfaces?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Do you do it to all your planes?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Can you educate me on this issue?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Thanks,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial
size=2>Gabriel</FONT></DIV></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE></BLOCKQUOTE></BODY></HTML>