Morgan sierra 100

[pylon500]

It might pay to have a read about trim systems....

 

Here's a start;

 

http://www.homebuiltairplanes.com/forums/aircraft-design-aerodynamics-new-technology/14961-stabilator-trim.html

 

 

[gareth lacey]

Hi Pylon

 

so, what are you saying?

 

cheers gareth

 

 

[Viper]

It might pay to have a read about trim systems....Here's a start;

http://www.homebuiltairplanes.com/forums/aircraft-design-aerodynamics-new-technology/14961-stabilator-trim.html

Hi Pylon

Yes we have read that on servo and anti servo trim system , our trim system is set up such that the trim tab moves independently of the elevator as such the elevator can move through its full range of movement without altering the position of the trim tab relative to the elevator , the trim tab is controled with a ray allen servo and is controled with trim adjust in the cockpit

 

cheers Craig

 

 

[Viper]

I see the lower cowl is attached to nose bowl ,bad move as you will need to remove prop to service engine,have modified several cowls to overcome this oversightMick W

Thanks Mick yes minor oversite to say the least ,consider that sorted , this is why we like this forum good constructive critisism , { well most of the time }

cheers Craig

 

 

[Virago]

The Morgan Cheetah/Sierra was designed without an antiservo tab. I have not heard of this being a problem at this stage. There is a Cheetah in the west which has been flying for a couple of years with an R.C.Allen servo/tab and the owner is quite comfortable with that.

 

 

[gareth lacey]

More pics of finished wings all painted ready for decals, fuselage is being readied for painting we did the strip down on saturday craig will be painting this week

 

cheers Gareth & Craig

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Virago]

Looking great guys ... love the built in fairings! John.

 

 

[gareth lacey]

Thanks John

 

when we fitted the wings ,we never liked the finish with a rubber to the fuse ,we used foam to form up the flare and sanded back to the shape then fibreglassed over ,a lot of work but the result was a good line to the fuse

 

cheers gareth

 

 

[Kyle Communications]

beautifull looking wings Gareth

 

 

[gareth lacey]

Thanks Mark ,here is the plane finished painting and wings on spats brakes engine electrics battery in brake lines in rudder elavator trim system all in ,all bolts locked and pin marked as a final inspection hatch in and wired final decals /airbrush work later still waiting for prop from the states

 

interior trim is being worked on

 

cheers gareth

 

 

 

 

 

 

[gareth lacey]

The Morgan Cheetah/Sierra was designed without an antiservo tab. I have not heard of this being a problem at this stage. There is a Cheetah in the west which has been flying for a couple of years with an R.C.Allen servo/tab and the owner is quite comfortable with that.

you need to beef up the bearings on the elavator shaft,there is to much movement and trim system is better than a bungee type trim

 

cheers gareth

 

 

[gareth lacey]

More Progress

 

fuel transfer pumps in and connected , flap actuator wired in and connected all electrical wiring in through to dash area brakes system in and working rudder and brake pedals in, floor covering in ,seating is finished an interior trim all finished (leather) all paintwork finished and air brush work is being completed this weekend , numbers go on next 19-8335 prop arrives next week (fingers crossed) spats painted with graphics

 

cheers Gareth

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[keith.b]

Looking Good!

 

Can't wait to see it painted.. Wheel spats graphics look awesome..

 

 

[Guernsey]

What prop will you be fitting Gareth ?

 

Alan.

 

 

[gareth lacey]

Hi Guensey

 

its a Prince prop tortional it changes as you ease off power coase for take off and in cruise it goes finer ( i think i have described it right) composite ,comes with the spinner and bolts and hub?

 

hopefully next week

 

cheers gareth

 

 

[old man emu]

Gareth,

 

It's fine pitch for take off and coarse for cruise.

 

Nice build work.

 

OME

 

 

[Compulsion]

Hi Gareth,

 

She looks great. I can't wait to read your report on the first flight. It looks like you guys have done a great job of building a good looking aircraft.

 

 

[gareth lacey]

thanks for that Mark ,i knew i had it axxse about , thanks John we are getting close , a few more weeks ,still looking for a test pilot and hangerage ,ANYONE out there know a test pilot we are urgently looking for someone ,and a slot at a airstrip Local to Brisbane , will keep you informed and lookout for the movie Lol

 

cheers gareth

 

 

[damkia]

,and a slot at a airstrip Local to Brisbane , will keep you informed and lookout for the movie Lolcheers gareth

Jacobs Well would be the best southside, , Boonah westside (best for BNE to Ipswich area), and Caboolture northside.

All about 1hr or less from central BNE.

 

I think you may find someone qualified to do your test flights at any of those areas, best to do a drive-by and ask around, I would expect...

 

 

[bexrbetter]

ANYONE out there know a test pilot we are urgently looking for someone ,and a slot at a airstrip Local to Brisbane ,

(maybe) Head In The Clouds at Jacobs Well??

 

 

[gareth lacey]

THanks Guys will do that ,Boonah no hangarage available Heck Field to many problems at the moment ,Caboolture no hangarage , not looking good

 

anyway a couple of more pics paintwork complete and seats fitted

 

cheers Gareth& Craig

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Compulsion]

She looks fantastic. I like the look of the seats. Should be very comfortable on long trips.

 

 

[gareth lacey]

Thanks John ,we did go for comfort for the long trips (to aldinga next year?) I have been flying a Jab 170 and i get a sore axxse after 1.5 hrs so comfort was a critical thing for us oldies LOL ,its so close to being finished I can taste it !!

 

cheers Gareth & Craig

 

 

[Compulsion]

Make sure you let us know when you are coming to Aldinga. I will come down and say hi. I find my 170 ok but then I have more than enough padding. LOL.

 

 

[old man emu]

That plane is as flash as a rat with a gold tooth!

 

OME