---------------------------------------------------------- RV4-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Wed 06/04/03: 4 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 05:08 AM - Re: Fish tail (GRENIER@aol.com) 2. 05:15 AM - Re: Fish tail (GRENIER@aol.com) 3. 06:20 AM - "Fish Tail" (Gene Smith) 4. 07:56 PM - Fish Tail (Oldsfolks@aol.com) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 05:08:26 AM PST US From: GRENIER@aol.com Subject: Re: RV4-List: Fish tail --> RV4-List message posted by: GRENIER@aol.com I have heard from other that they experienced the motion - described to me as something like the v-tailed Bonanza. Its not why I installed the RV-8 tail however, The original tail the had been completed when I bought the kit had a serious curve in it when I originally mounted it to the fuse. I decided to buy the 8 kit from a local builder who never started it. I think it looks great with the larger tail and it is very stable. Ray N20RG -- 45 hours ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 05:15:50 AM PST US From: GRENIER@aol.com Subject: Re: RV4-List: Fish tail --> RV4-List message posted by: GRENIER@aol.com Very interesting. I might be that because my vert stab is several inches higher than the 4 stab, the top might be above the terbulated air. In any event I havn't noticed any wagging even in significant terbulance. Ray RV-4 - 8 ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 06:20:41 AM PST US From: "Gene Smith" Subject: RV4-List: "Fish Tail" --> RV4-List message posted by: "Gene Smith" To all you folks on the subject of "fish-tailing," there is an excellent article in the July 2003 "Kitplanes" on page 27 that should just about answer all your questions. (Fin and rudder design greatly affect stability......"Wind Tunnel," by Barney Wainfan)................CHEERS!!!! ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 07:56:09 PM PST US From: Oldsfolks@aol.com Subject: RV4-List: Fish Tail --> RV4-List message posted by: Oldsfolks@aol.com Hey guys! Ya don hafta pump them pedals to make it go!!!!! do not archive Bob Olds A&P , EAA Tech. Counselor RV-4 , N1191X , Flying Now Charleston, Arkansas "Real Aviators Fly Taildraggers"