WrightsRV7
Well Known Member
Have done some homework on the RV10 trim system, clearly the current system works very well with some attention to limits and alignment of the two cables at install. Over the past 3 years my RV7 electric trim has been fantastic and flawless in performance. So it begs the question, at least for me, of having two electric actuators, and in some ways to me a much simpler/cleaner install in the 10. I have read the thread where imbalanced trim tabs led to a "distortion" or mis-alignment of the two elevators, so clearly the trim tabs have enough force, when mis-aligned, to cause concern...
For my RV7 the trim is pure convience, I rarely use it to be honest, the forces are so light I just fly...with little adjustment, really never from cruise to landing. My trim tab (single elevator) moves no more than 1/2" from neutral. So for RV10's, can folks comment on the trim forces and when needed? Comparison to certificated aircraft would be great, I have flown most and this would give me a good reference point. When you land, what is the position of the trim tab? Lots of nose up for one/two passengers?
For my RV7 the trim is pure convience, I rarely use it to be honest, the forces are so light I just fly...with little adjustment, really never from cruise to landing. My trim tab (single elevator) moves no more than 1/2" from neutral. So for RV10's, can folks comment on the trim forces and when needed? Comparison to certificated aircraft would be great, I have flown most and this would give me a good reference point. When you land, what is the position of the trim tab? Lots of nose up for one/two passengers?