Rudder Modifications

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cosmof16

Member

• Feb 23, 2015

• #1

All,

I know people do different things on the build. I'm just about finished closing up my rudder and wonder how many people decided to any modifications to it (trim, etc) prior to closing it up.

Thanks in advance.

Jesse

 

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BobTurner

Well Known Member

• Feb 23, 2015

• #2

Some have put an electric trim tab on it, but a spring bias on the rudder pedals seems easier and more popular. Or as in my case, a fixed wedge, trimmed for cruise.

 

rleffler

Well Known Member

• Feb 23, 2015

• #3

BobTurner said:

Some have put an electric trim tab on it, but a spring bias on the rudder pedals seems easier and more popular. Or as in my case, a fixed wedge, trimmed for cruise.

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I agree with Bob. I opted to install the Aerosport Products rudder trim. You can install it in under thirty minutes. It also helps to dampen wind gusts when on the ground.

bob

 

Mike S

Senior Curmudgeon

• Feb 23, 2015

• #4

I cut in a trim tab, very glad I did so.

A buddy kept his finished/flying10 in my hangar while I was building, and installing rudder trim was one of the things he suggested doing while the plane was under construction.

 

majuro15

Well Known Member

• Feb 23, 2015

• #5

I went with electric trim as well since I had nothing but time to spend building! Details are on my blog.

 

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cosmof16

Member

• Feb 23, 2015

• #6

Mike,

Do you have any details on your electric trim solution?

Jesse