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Legacy
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February 2008
Legacy
FLIGHT CONTROLS
The Lancair Legacy is conventional in its control configuration. The ailerons and
elevators use push-pull tubes with bearing mounts and rod end bearings providing
smooth controls. The rudder control is via stainless steel cables. The flaps are
fully electric. A single flap motor drives a linear actuator and operates the flaps
thru a torque tube.
TRIM CONTROLS
The Lancair Legacy comes standard with pitch and roll trim controls. The rudder
trim control is optional. All three systems use an electric servo that deflects a trim
tab. Prior to the first flight verify that the servos move in the proper direction. The
control surface always moves in the opposite direction of the tab. For example,
if the elevator trim tab moves down it causes the elevator to move up resulting
in pitch up. A loose trim can be disastrous therefore it is very important that it
is properly secured. As you build time in your aircraft you will become familiar
with the trim tab positions for the different configurations. It is essential that all
trims are set in the correct positions prior to takeoff. Both the rudder and elevator
trims have position indicators, however for roll you can determine approximate
position by looking at it.
GROUND CONTROL
The Lancair is controlled on the ground using differential braking of the toe
brakes located on the upper portion of the rudder pedals. A little caution for the
first few times in the aircraft is all that is required to get the feel of this simple
and light weight approach. Over-the-nose visibility is such that this approach is
easily mastered. Initial use of the brakes during taxiing should be cautious but
positive to “set” the pads and disks. Brakes should be used sparingly during the
takeoff roll obviously, and rudder control can be expected to begin after about 35
kts indicated airspeed.
The standard Lancair is fitted with 5.00 x 5 wheels on the main gear. These tires
are essentially scaled down “500x5” tires. The nose gear are five inch wheels
with Lamb tires.
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