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Hi Guys,
I'm sure that someone has probably asked this before but how many GU canards are still flying as against how many have converted to LS1. Does anyone have any info ? And are there any GU guys who would not change to LS1 and why ? Are those GU guys using LeGare Tail or Reflex ? Richard Thomson TriQ G-BMFN UK.
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Allan Farr <afarr@...>
Mines a GU with T tail. Hasn't flown yet though. I understand the GU is actually more efficient than the LS1, but also more susceptible to lift degradation (from bugs & rain).
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Allan Farr
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From: viggenbuilder2 To: Q-LIST@... Sent: Saturday, 6 January 2007 23:21 Subject: [Q-LIST] GU Canards flying Hi Guys, I'm sure that someone has probably asked this before but how many GU canards are still flying as against how many have converted to LS1. Does anyone have any info ? And are there any GU guys who would not change to LS1 and why ? Are those GU guys using LeGare Tail or Reflex ? Richard Thomson TriQ G-BMFN UK.
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Larry Severson
I'm sure that someone has probably asked this before but how many GUI do not know the numbers of LS1/GU, but the only advantage of the LS1 is the ability to carry more weight because of the carbon fiber spar. The extra weight is required for the O-200 engine. However, it also requires sparrow strainers on the elevator. The GU (clean) is laminar flow which is inherently less drag, even after VGs are added, then the LS1 (non-laminar flow) without the sparrow strainers which add still more drag. Are those GU guys using LeGare Tail or Reflex ?Reflex; however, I have heard that the T-tail is even more effective -> I believe this because of the longer moment arm. Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 larry2@...
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Steve <sham@...>
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Jon Finley <jon@...>
Hi Richard,
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I have a GU and am content with it. I had a T-Tail AND reflexor - I removed the T-Tail as I felt they were redundant. If I were about to start construction, I would build an LS1. The VG's work on the GU but they aren't pretty - would rather have an LS1 so I didn't need to worry about them (plus cleaning around them is a nuisance). Jon Finley N314JF - Q2 - Subaru EJ-22 Legacy Mid-Valley Airpark, Los Lunas, NM
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From: Q-LIST@... [mailto:Q-LIST@...]On Behalf Of viggenbuilder2 Sent: Saturday, January 06, 2007 3:22 AM To: Q-LIST@... Subject: [Q-LIST] GU Canards flying Hi Guys, I'm sure that someone has probably asked this before but how many GU canards are still flying as against how many have converted to LS1. Does anyone have any info ? And are there any GU guys who would not change to LS1 and why ? Are those GU guys using LeGare Tail or Reflex ? Richard Thomson TriQ G-BMFN UK.
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Thanks Jon, and everyone who has contributed to this thread. I have
an LS1 on my early Tri Q 200, which I did wonder if it was at one stage, until PB pointed out it had strainers and cambered elevators, which was a relief as we get lots of rain and bugs in UK. I have just taken the elevators off for repairs to the strainers, but I find that the Elevator rods are in poor condition and need to be changed for new ones. Has anybody got a pair for sale please, or the drawing to make some new ? Richard Thomson TriQ 200 G-BMFN richard@... --- In Q-LIST@..., "Jon Finley" <jon@...> wrote: I removed the T-Tail as I felt they were redundant.VG's work on the GU but they aren't pretty - would rather have an LS1 so Ididn't need to worry about them (plus cleaning around them is a nuisance).Behalf Of viggenbuilder2Reflex ?
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chris rayner <chris-rayner@...>
Richard, I have a couple of used rods that have been cut quite near the actuating arms so they have the welded part which is probably the important bit. They are not rusty though. I also have some more of the same tubing so they could be joined. Let me know if it's of interest.
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Incidentally, I also have a promo picture of your plane from when it was new - which you are welcome to. Cheers Chris
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From: viggenbuilder2 To: Q-LIST@... Sent: Sunday, January 14, 2007 6:46 PM Subject: [Q-LIST] Re: GU Canards flying Thanks Jon, and everyone who has contributed to this thread. I have an LS1 on my early Tri Q 200, which I did wonder if it was at one stage, until PB pointed out it had strainers and cambered elevators, which was a relief as we get lots of rain and bugs in UK. I have just taken the elevators off for repairs to the strainers, but I find that the Elevator rods are in poor condition and need to be changed for new ones. Has anybody got a pair for sale please, or the drawing to make some new ? Richard Thomson TriQ 200 G-BMFN richard@... --- In Q-LIST@..., "Jon Finley" <jon@...> wrote: > > Hi Richard, > > I have a GU and am content with it. I had a T-Tail AND reflexor - I removed > the T-Tail as I felt they were redundant. > > If I were about to start construction, I would build an LS1. The VG's work > on the GU but they aren't pretty - would rather have an LS1 so I didn't need > to worry about them (plus cleaning around them is a nuisance). > > Jon Finley > N314JF - Q2 - Subaru EJ-22 Legacy > Mid-Valley Airpark, Los Lunas, NM > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Q-LIST@... [mailto:Q-LIST@...]On Behalf Of > viggenbuilder2 > Sent: Saturday, January 06, 2007 3:22 AM > To: Q-LIST@... > Subject: [Q-LIST] GU Canards flying > > > Hi Guys, > > I'm sure that someone has probably asked this before but how many GU > canards are still flying as against how many have converted to LS1. > Does anyone have any info ? And are there any GU guys who would not > change to LS1 and why ? Are those GU guys using LeGare Tail or Reflex ? > > Richard Thomson > TriQ G-BMFN > UK. >
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