It's posible to adjust the trim mechanism to make it work better, I have
done some spring changes to make mine work very well. It's kinda tough
because you have to take the nose cone off and fiddle around a lopt, and
it's not really that big of a deal - the only time I like to use the trim is
on tow when the towpilot get a bit frisky and forgets its a 1-26 on the end
of the rope and we're bouncing off 70 mph.

Otherwise, the stick forces are so light, it's no big deal, besides, you're
mostly conentrating on where you are going to find that next thermal.

Jim

"Kirk Stant" wrote in message
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Martin Gregorie wrote in message
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On 19 Feb 2004 17:20:17 -0800, (Lennie the
Lurker) wrote:

Martin Gregorie wrote in message
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Trim? In a 1-26?

I've seen one once. Never flown one. Couldn't possibly comment.

Actually, Lennie has a good point. In typical Schweizer fashion, the
trim in a 1-26 is usually (always?) a joke.

Fortunately, unlike the 2-33, the 1-26 pretty much doesn't need much
trimming due to it's light elevator forces.

Just in case, it's worth checking that the trim control is in the full
forward position prior to takeoff, especially if the pilot is light
and you are not familiar with that particular 1-26 (since they may
vary quite a lot!).

Still a fun little glider to fly, all things considered.

Kirk