Microlighters

Hi Guys,

I have seen the electric trim system around a few time for the Aquilla trike, can anyone tell me where to purchase this, I have heard of a guy in Cape Town supplying for about 3K.

Thanks

Also, any tips and do and donts?

Tower, check around on this site there are already a few topics placed on this subject.

I spoke to Jenia at Petit last week and he does them. Imports them and then installation, price to be discussed. His cell 0828538239

Speak to Clive Laubscher

08three 3five2 8seven56

check the post from Junkie here for a sample of their work

http://microlighters.co.za/viewtopic.php?t=2227

Trimmers are cool - But I have to say this

Mine was to be installed on my Mainair 582, P & M were not happy when we approached them and told them about the intended modification - There is a hole being drilled into a major structural part (hangblock) of the airy when the trimmer is installed - I decided against the installation as the current AP was not willing to sign off with the mod done. Also in my particular case some modification would have to be done to the wing to make it work.

I am not saying it is dangerous at all - Just sharing my experience. Use it, loose it

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Folks,

I have just installed mine on my DTA - it is sold by the manufacturer as the "speed" system and did not require any drilling or modification of structure - it was a simple replacement of hangbolt assembly with a servo motor attached.

I have now tested it this week and found limited improvement - instead of sitting at 50kts at neutral (based upon my pin placement on the assembly, I can only boast a range of 45 to 55kts - rather limited in comparison to my expectation of 20 to 30kts envelope....

I will move the pin placement to see if I get any further joy. Based upon my initial experience, I would not think that the system is worth investing in (yet).

Regards

Perry

I can only boast a range of 45 to 55kts

My Mainair goes 60 - 85mph - We can swop. I cannot listen to you suffer any longer and just sit here and not help.

I will take that evil DTA off your hands

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Big D,

Evil just got worse....DTA now gets there as well and can still do a heavy lift!

Just installed the new DTA Speed System that was sent from the factory and arrived a couple of weeks ago.

This unit works on what could be described as a wiper motor with a sun-planet gear system and adjusts the COG on the double hang/bolt system. Pretty neat.

On the middle pin setting on the wing, the system gave me a range from 43kts to 55kts in neutral. This could be extended from about 40kts to 60kts without too much effort.

On the forward most pin setting the speed changes to a range between 53kts and 68kts in bar neutral. We tried it all the way to 80kts in this position. This translates to a straight and level cruise of 92mph.

The system works well and perhaps gives you another trike to dice?

Regards

That is cool man

Awesome bird and now with ability to go fast - Excellent
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