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1. 02:49 AM - Re: VS offset (Jerry Isler)
2. 10:08 AM - Re: VS offset (S Sampson)
3. 10:31 AM - Re: VS offset (efortner@vnet.net)
4. 11:30 AM - Re: VS offset (Brian Vickers)
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I built mine with a 1/4" offset. I did not use the Vans tail
intersection fairing. It was not even close and it looked awful. I layed
up a new fairing that fits really good so far. As for the offset, I
still need the pressure of your foot resting on the right rudder peddle
to center the ball. I guess I will eventually put on a trim tab.
Jerry Isler
Donalsonville, GA
RV-4 N455J
16 hrs and counting
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Thanks everyone for the VS offset info. On balance I think I have been
talked out of the idea. I had thought that since the later RV are built
with the VS offset, it would make lots of sense, but though there was
some, there was not a lot of support. Cheers, Steve.
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I would suggest you research it a little more. I have yet to see and
RV-4 that did not have a wedge or trim tab on the rudder. How about
asking Van. I am sure he
would reply to your request and I doubt if there is anyone that knows
more about the RV-4 than Van.
Earl
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From: S Sampson
To: rv4-list@matronics.com
Sent: Saturday, April 14, 2007 1:07 PM
Subject: Re: RV4-List: VS offset
Thanks everyone for the VS offset info. On balance I think I have been
talked out of the idea. I had thought that since the later RV are built
with the VS offset, it would make lots of sense, but though there was
some, there was not a lot of support. Cheers, Steve.
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Steve,
Don't fold up your tent so fast. I think from your responses there is
reasonably strong evidence to support installing with an offset. Jerry I.
and Dayton M. both are recent RV4 flyers that have noted the need to hold
right rudder in level cruise. Has Smokey replied on this? I am going to
call the factory Monday morning and see what they say. I don't want a big
trim tab on the rudder if a slight offset will put level cruise flight at
nearly neutral. I'll report back on the factory response.
Brian Vickers, RV4 finishing
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[mailto:owner-rv4-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of S Sampson
Sent: Saturday, April 14, 2007 10:08 AM
Subject: Re: RV4-List: VS offset
Thanks everyone for the VS offset info. On balance I think I have been
talked out of the idea. I had thought that since the later RV are built with
the VS offset, it would make lots of sense, but though there was some, there
was not a lot of support. Cheers, Steve.
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