Wed, Apr 05, 2006
Proving that there is
no rest for the weary, Sonex Aircraft, LLC has made yet another
addition to its rapidly expanding AeroConversions product line. The
AeroConversions Trim System is a simple and attractive trim
solution for sport aircraft. Through the use of a trim wheel
jackscrew assembly, the AeroConversions Trim System offers precise
pitch trim control through spring-loaded elevator control bias.
Originally designed for use in the Waiex and Xenos "Y-tail"
aircraft, which can not use traditional pitch trim tabs, the
AeroConversions Trim System has proven to be a highly-effective
trim solution for traditional-tailed sport aircraft as well. Sonex
Aircraft staff have unofficially dubbed the new system the
"Dial-A-Speed" trim unit. "The reason we have nicknamed it the
"Dial-A-Speed" Trim System, is because it offers precise-enough
pitch control to actually control airspeed at fixed power
settings," explains Sonex Aircraft, LLC General Manager and CEO
Jeremy Monnett. "Want to fly a little slower? Turn the knob
clockwise and give yourself a little up trim (raising the nose). A
little faster? Turn the knob counter-clockwise and lower the nose.
We really like this system on approach with full flaps where you
can select whatever speed you want to fly at. Just dial it in."
The AeroConversions Trim System uses two springs to put tension
on the control stick and "balance it". When you turn the Knob on
the Trim unit, you are applying small forward or aft pressure on
the stick (Nose Up or Nose Down), applying small elevator
pressures. When you find you're flying by holding a bit of back
pressure on the stick, give the red knob a turn or two and you'll
find you can release the stick and the aircraft will fly right
along hands free.
Aggressively priced at $95.00, the AeroConversions Trim System
includes all the items needed for a typical installation including
cable, springs and hardware. The companion installation manual
gives step-by-step instructions for installing the system and is
written with enough general information to accommodate installation
in a wide range of aircraft.
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