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CONTROL SYSTEMS
The units which make up the empennage are the fin, rudder, stabilizers and elevators. They are all constructed of
tubular steel with steel channel ribs. The control surface hinges have bronze bushing inserts which should be oiled
occasionally with light oil. Stainless steel tie rods brace the stabilizer to the fin and fuselage. The tail brace wires
should not be used for lifting or handling the airplane; a handle on the right rear side of the fuselage is provided for
this purpose.
Dual flight controls and dual throttles are provided in the Grizzly Cub. The flap control is located for operation from
either seat. Solo operation is normally from the front seat, but the aircraft can be flown solo from either seat.
The flap lever can be set in any one of three positions, for full up flap, half flap, or full down flap. Full flap is
recommended for minimum speed landings. Half or full flap can be applied to reduce takeoff run, the more flap
used the shorter the run. A minimum takeoff distance is obtained by beginning the takeoff with flaps up, then
applying full flaps when takeoff speed (30-35 MPH) has been reached. The best angle of climb is attained with full
flap. The best rate of climb is without flaps extended.
The stabilizer adjustment crank was eliminated in favor of an overhead adjustable trim tab.
FUEL SYSTEM
Up to 36 gallons of fuel may be carried in the two 18 gallon fuel tanks, one in each wing.
A small (approximately 2 gallon) header tank, which serves to maintain constant fuel flow to the engine, is included
in the installation of the fuel tank. The header tank is concealed behind the headlining aft of the rear seat,
Fuel indicator sight gauges are installed in the upper cabin side panels and arc easily discernible from either seat.
The fuel shut-off valve is in the left cabin panel near the front seat.
