Mailing List lml@lancaironline.net Message #64649
From: Gary Edwards <gary21sn@hotmail.com>
Sender: <marv@lancaironline.net>
Subject: Re: 360 Rudder trim
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2013 08:21:32 -0500
To: <lml@lancaironline.net>
Looks about right for size and angle to correct a heavy pedal typical in the 235/320/360 models.  Round off the rear corners of the tab a little helps make it blend in with all of the flowing curves of the Lancair airframe.
 
Gary Edwards
LNC2
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2013 1:45 PM
Subject: [LML] Re: 360 Rudder trim

Once again duct tape rides to the rescue.
This tab is 4"x1 1/8"x.032 Al and with an 8º bend.
I didn't get around to scanning the ball for a bit but back up at 200kts there was obvious improvement.
Ball centered with no help from my left foot. If I had white duct tape I'd be tempted to 'set it and forget it' as my carpenter would say.
But I'll round the corners, polish, and try the silicone approach.
Scott's internal rudder trim is certainly more elegant, but I'm out of the building and into the flying mode!
At least until I get back to my shop and my half built chopper starts to wink at me.

Angier Ames
N4ZQ
9.2hrs and counting...

 

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