installing mylar

Hi JJ

Thanks for your input.

On Wed, 08 Aug 2007 13:29:26 +0000, John Sinclair wrote:

I'd cover the hinge gaps on your LS-3 with little pieces
of mylar on the flaps and ailerons (look at a ASW-27)
they did a meticulous job installing mylar. Then select
mylar that just touches the control surface and doesn't
go any further. If the mylar is lifted when control
in moved, you will get increased stick pressure and
it would be a shame to lose the light stick your LS-3
has.

This sounds tricky, I must have a good look at a 27. I am not sure how to
get mylar to cover the gap but not bend when the surfaces are moved. And
as you point out, while the LS3a has not got the best performance it has
got lightest controls! I am sure it would be much easier to mess up the
control feel with mylar than it would be to increase the performance.

What is the relative work in fitting and maintaining mylar verses internal
seals?

Maybe we should just use hinge tape on its own. Lots of work to replace
every season, but possibly as effective as the other options.

Don't know if zig-zag works on the LS-3, anybody got performance
feedback on that?

Ours was fitted by the previous owner. I doubt it has any benefit.

Thanks


Ian