Steve,
Greetings!
Is the rudder pedal “force”
the problem, or is it that the rudder tends to “hold” in place. In
other words, is it the initial release force – the force required to
start the rudder moving – we’re talking about? Once moving does the
force required remain the same?
Mark Sletten
Legacy FG N828LM
http://www.legacyfgbuilder.com
From: Steve Rosenzweig
[mailto:rosenzweig2@verizon.net]
Sent: Saturday, August 19, 2006
3:00 AM
Subject: Re: [LML] Re: Rudder
Pedal Force
Thanks for the welcome Scott,
I'd estimate the force to be 15-20 lbs at 150kts. And
static on the ground about 10lbs. It is most bothersome on takeoff roll
trying to correct for P-factor. Especially if I'm trying to maintain
directional control with the rudder instead of the brakes. It really
seems to take about 20 lbs then. Again, it might be normal.
That's why I'm trying to see how others are.
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Friday, August 18,
2006 4:24 PM
Subject: [LML] Re: Rudder
Pedal Force
Let me add my welcome to the Lancair community and the LML.
The rudder is the heaviest control on the LNC2, and to me
that is good. The pitch is super sensitive (understatement!) and the roll is
pretty darn light and nice. You might have normal rudder forces, and it does
sound like you have normal routing on your calbles. What would you esitimate
your pedal force to be at 150 knots, or some other data point? Is it difficult
to move on the ground?
Scotty G
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