ELEVATOR GAP SEAL INSTALLATION
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does your Maule have VG's? The combination of VG's and the gap seals is a great investment. Really helps with elevator effectiveness at the slower speeds. Just don't forget to secure your elevator in the neutral position before you put them on..Karl Hartlen wrote:Thanks for the info. I ordered them yesterday, they should be on by mid next week. I am quite anxious to feel the difference .
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Iceman,
my M4 has the VG's. I originally installed them to try and get my Maule out of the water quicker, CAP2000 floats. I was not completely ready for the rest
Quite amazing the aileron effectiveness at slower speeds. We've tried stalls at 3, 4 and 5 Thousand feet, problem is the A/S indicator gets crazy before the actual stall
I'm quite anxious to see/feel elevator improvement with the seal on.
I'll let you know.
senoiaslim,
I ordered the seal kit from Alaska Bushwheels Inc.
Karl
my M4 has the VG's. I originally installed them to try and get my Maule out of the water quicker, CAP2000 floats. I was not completely ready for the rest
Quite amazing the aileron effectiveness at slower speeds. We've tried stalls at 3, 4 and 5 Thousand feet, problem is the A/S indicator gets crazy before the actual stall
I'm quite anxious to see/feel elevator improvement with the seal on.
I'll let you know.
senoiaslim,
I ordered the seal kit from Alaska Bushwheels Inc.
Karl
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Don't get carried away on how much soap you put in the water.
I just needs a whisper of soap. Any ol' dishwashing liquid works well.
TD
I just needs a whisper of soap. Any ol' dishwashing liquid works well.
TD
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Re: gap seal install
OK,TomD wrote:Don't get carried away on how much soap you put in the water.
I just needs a whisper of soap. Any ol' dishwashing liquid works well.
TD
thanks,
Karl
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The elevator Gap Seals are wonderful! They should have been put on at the factory! I always thought the airplane had an empty feeling in the flare. It now flys like you would expect it should at those low airspeeds. Such a simple fix. If you don't have them, I'd sure recommend it!
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Can this gap seal be removed without tearing up the paint and fabric?
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