Originally Posted by
md80fanatic
I don't want to get involved in this, but just thought I'd point out one thing if I might. If the HS is ever free to move about it's pivot point (ie sans jackscrew) it will align itself with the oncoming air (weathervaning), not slam to one or the other stop. It's takes the path of least resisitence.
Sorry.
Depends whether aeroD CofP is ahead of or behind remaining pivot point.
Been there, seen that. Thats why Im Wilyflier.
Edges of fuselage clearance holes unlikely to act as movement stops .
The only proper stops I can see on construction photos is that blobby thing on the end of the jackscrew.....Plus the mounting for the screw motor and Jesus! nut at the top.