On Aug 30, 6:01*pm, J-Soar wrote:
Thanks Brad and John.

I should have been more descriptive. I was referring to the mylar gap seals that cover the joint between the aft edge of the wing and the flaperon. The flow fences at the root didn't seem to be a problem, so I have left them on. I just removed the mylar seals, and got much less resistance to the stick movements.

I wanted to make sure it was safe to fly without them for the first flights. I know they probably help with gliding performance, so I will later probably follow some good advice in a direct email and just install them on the bottom surface.

Thanks again,
Jerry Booker

So now we're adding up new pilot, new glider, new manuevers (crow-
hops) not practiced with other gliders before, glider not flown by
instructors the pilot can get checked out by, new tow method (ground
not air) and, the latest, uncertain status of mylar seals and other
"improvements" to the control system, so glider flying in unknown and
un-test flown configuration. All at once.

I think enough advice has been dispensed in this thread about useful
approaches to glider test flying, transitions to new gliders, etc.
etc. It doesn't seem to be sinking in though. I hope someone at the
airport where this all is going to happen will perk up.

John Cochrane