tom paul
Active Member
I had to leave the plane outside a little while back when visiting my parents in Rochester. The local FBO wanted $175/night for hanger space, so I went for the $15 tie down. It rained a lot that night. The when I departed a couple of days later, I noticed the elevator counterweight was slightly contacting the tip of the HS. It wasn't much, just a little kiss as it moved through neutral. After a few days without moisture, it went back to normal. I do see some slight cracking in the paint around there, and there is ever so slight movement to the tip of the HS if I tug on it. I did not build this plane. I have heard that the tip is Balsa wood, but I don't know that for sure. I suppose putting a coat of sealer over the cracks would help keep it dry in there, in case I need to tie down in the rain again.
Has anyone else had this issue? And, do any builders have any advice for me?
Thanks,
Tom
Has anyone else had this issue? And, do any builders have any advice for me?
Thanks,
Tom