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Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 5:28 pm
by a64pilot
When I first got my plane the gap seal was fabric and painted to match. It's now the clear tape that I believe over time will turn yellow. Both worked equally well.
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 6:55 am
by iceman
You can hardly tell it's there after it's on. The paint shows through nicely and it only extends an inch onto the stab.
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 5:35 pm
by Karl Hartlen
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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Karl
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 7:28 pm
by iceman
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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Karl
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..
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 8:20 pm
by senoiaslim
Where is the best place to buy the gap seal kit?
Posted: Fri Feb 29, 2008 4:37 am
by Karl Hartlen
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
Posted: Fri Feb 29, 2008 10:13 pm
by iceman
You can get it from Maule also. Brian was the one who clued me in on the soapy water thing. I can't see getting the seal on any other way without it sticking to everything it touches.
gap seal install
Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2008 12:03 pm
by TomD
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
Re: gap seal install
Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2008 6:35 pm
by Karl Hartlen
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
OK,
thanks,
Karl
Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2008 9:47 pm
by iceman
I put about four or five drops in a standard spray bottle and filled it with water... That's all it takes.
Posted: Thu May 07, 2009 4:00 am
by SkyMaule
We installed the gap seals on my M5 yesterday. Reading the thread was very helpful. Thanks fellers!
Anxious to fly it to see how it woiks!
Posted: Mon May 11, 2009 8:51 am
by SkyMaule
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!
Mark
Posted: Mon May 11, 2009 9:33 am
by Green Hornet
Ditto, I did mine about a years ago. I had the gap seal but added the VG's. The 2 together really improve control at slow speed. A worth while modification.
Gap Seal Removal
Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2018 6:29 pm
by crhannay
Can this gap seal be removed without tearing up the paint and fabric?
Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2018 7:56 am
by maules.com
Curtis, which Maule did you get that needs this work.
The VGs and gapseal do not affect each other if installed in the correct place.