dbaflyer
Well Known Member
I've had a heavy right wing since first flight and I did try to adjust the outboard right aileron by slotting the bracket but that did not seem to have any affect. In the mean time I just put a trim tab under the left aileron and have been flying for 2+ years that way.
Fast forward and I'm looking to take another look at getting this resolved before getting the plane painted. I flew yesterday with full left tank and no passenger. Took off with 14 gallons in the right tank and flew until there was 4 left according to the g3x. The heavy wing was still there but now the aileron trim was able to trim it out. Coming into landing (slower speed) the left wing became the heavy wing. I filled the right tank upon landing and added 14.5 gallons
What I see during flying straight and level is the right aileron is slightly above the right flap. When I release the stick the right aileron wants to raise about 1/4 inch or so. My flaps are up tight against the fuselage and sighting down the wing they seem to be positioned Ok. The flaps are also straight and in-line with the aileron when sighting down the trailing edge when doing this individually (left and right side checked separately).
I've seen van's recommended procedure and read every post I could find here. Sometimes it is hard to decipher myth from reality. Looking for someone near KCID who knows the overall process and has been through this before who is willing to help provide some expertise and work through the process.
Fast forward and I'm looking to take another look at getting this resolved before getting the plane painted. I flew yesterday with full left tank and no passenger. Took off with 14 gallons in the right tank and flew until there was 4 left according to the g3x. The heavy wing was still there but now the aileron trim was able to trim it out. Coming into landing (slower speed) the left wing became the heavy wing. I filled the right tank upon landing and added 14.5 gallons
What I see during flying straight and level is the right aileron is slightly above the right flap. When I release the stick the right aileron wants to raise about 1/4 inch or so. My flaps are up tight against the fuselage and sighting down the wing they seem to be positioned Ok. The flaps are also straight and in-line with the aileron when sighting down the trailing edge when doing this individually (left and right side checked separately).
I've seen van's recommended procedure and read every post I could find here. Sometimes it is hard to decipher myth from reality. Looking for someone near KCID who knows the overall process and has been through this before who is willing to help provide some expertise and work through the process.