elevator alignment

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MH434
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elevator alignment

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When the elevators are bolted together, the Reality Aircraft ( UK) Escapade manual says that there will be a slight twist showing as a 3/4" difference at the rear edges of the elevators, and that this is intended. No mention in the Just manual.
Mine align up almost evenly but I haven't drilled yet.
Any comments please on which way the twist should be, or if it is really necessary ( prop wash?).
Thanks
Keith
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Keith,
 I know others have mentioned
this alignment issue, but who
would have thought that it might
be intentional. I'm going to the
factory in the morning, & I'll
try to ask Troy about it.

John
There are many things that happen really fast when you are
flying an airplane. There is no sense in rushing any of the others.

I would much rather be looking down at the runway, than up at it.

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The twist is there for a reason. It helps prevent flutter.  Jak
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Oops! I forgot to ask Troy about that yesterday.
Please forgive me. I was trying to remember
the list while we were flying in a Highlander.

Thanks Jak...

John
There are many things that happen really fast when you are
flying an airplane. There is no sense in rushing any of the others.

I would much rather be looking down at the runway, than up at it.

Duane Sorenson & Rick Norton Gone West 6/8/09. Godspeed
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Thanks Jak

Keith
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