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    Default Uncontrolled Roll on Full Flaps

    Hi Guys,

    I'm a new member - in the Davis/Woodland California area.

    I've been helping a friend get his Kitfox Model II (Rotax 582) flying and correctly rigged - and having lots of fun flying it too.

    But with the fun has come a bit of undesired sphincter puckering excitement.

    A couple of weeks ago, the flapperons went into full flutter at ~75mph! Recovered quickly with pulled power and gentle up roll. Yikes.

    I found a lot of slop in the remarkably complex control linkages I could tighten and remove. Additionally, the shoulder bearings on the flappers were not tight and I've fixed that. So far, no more flutter.

    BUT -

    On full flaps, I get a uncommanded and _almost_ uncontrollable roll to the left. Almost full right aileron controls the roll, but it does not seem like a condition I would want to approach landing in! Half flaps seems fine with no roll tendency.

    Any insights or suggestions?

    I did a quick search and have seen that others mention limited roll authority on full flaps, but I've seen no mention of uncommanded roll.

    I look forward to your input - I really need the help.

    Also - if there are folks around wanting to fly out, get in touch.

    Cheers,
    Owen Hughes

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