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Old 07-14-2015, 06:34 AM
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It's doable but I can't qualify whether it's a big deal or not as I installed mine while the wings were off. The hardest part will be locating, drilling, and riveting the 2 trim spring brackets to the aileron push rod.
It's not hard, but a whole lot easier in a wing stand as oppose to on your back with the wings mounted.

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Old 07-14-2015, 06:45 AM
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Default I use mine all the time (well garmin does)

I have a heavy wing and my garmin autopilot always is using the aileron trim to account for it. Still working on figuring out my heavy wing issue, but glad I have the trim
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Old 07-14-2015, 06:58 AM
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John,

While aileron trim will treat the symptom of a heavy wing, it does not cure the root problem. For RVs, control surface rigging is simple in concept but can be hard in execution. Before you do anything you should check things line aileron to wing skin gap for consistency, wing tip fit, aileron or flap twist and such.

You welcome to drop into Dogwood (VA42) one day - perhaps an extra set of eyes would be helpful.

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Old 07-14-2015, 10:03 AM
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I would not build without the trim. As Carl said Its easy to install and inexpensive. No it's not necessary but if you plan to fly IFR and do approaches and flying by hand and you have a heavy wing you will always tend to fly towards the heavy wing. I know this from experience. It makes a huge difference when the plane is trimmed properly and flying an approach by hand.

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Old 07-17-2015, 10:05 PM
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Agree with above posters on going with aileron trim. i use it every flight at least once or twice. Switching tanks every 30 minutes/5.3 gal helps too.
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Old 07-28-2015, 07:00 PM
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Default Aileron trim

Like Wayne, i use the aileron trim almost every flight. When I fly alone there is one wing initially heavy as the fuel burns off the plane starts to shift. When I fly with the family the plane has a different aileron setting. Glad to have as it makes for easier flying at times
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