Vance Jaqua wrote:

Paul and guys - I had some slack time out in the
garage so I thought I would see if the scheme I
proposed would really function. So I hacked out about
a half scale working model out of some aluminum hunks
I could find. The blade shanks seem to want a bit more
support as there is sometimes a tendency to bind from
the actuation side loads on the pins. But the
principle is sound. It actuates by turning the bolt
head which drives a 3/8 coarse thread. It works quite
well about plus or minus 15 degrees off mid point
which should be more than enough range (I am not ready
for reverse Beta). BTW on the blade shape - it might
be best to set the rotational axis in front of the
center of lift for the foils to keep a steady load
against the back lash.
If I get ambitious Sunday and come to the Santa Paula
airport, I will try to bring it along for your
amusement - Vance
These are "Snappy" captures off my camcorder - so they
are not up to scanned foto quality -VJ

Wow Vance I am impressed with your proto shop. I am going to have
to come over some day and take a look. 
I will not be in Santa Paula on Sunday. I will be in Shady
Bend Florida at Tracy's flyin or in the UAL plane on the way
back. In fact I am leaving in a few hours. 

Paul Lamar
 
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