---------------------------------------------------------- RV4-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sat 04/14/07: 4 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 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) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 02:49:07 AM PST US From: "Jerry Isler" Subject: Re: RV4-List: VS offset 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 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 10:08:24 AM PST US From: "S Sampson" 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. ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 10:31:22 AM PST US From: "efortner@vnet.net" Subject: Re: RV4-List: VS offset 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 ----- Original Message ----- 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. ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 11:30:43 AM PST US From: "Brian Vickers" Subject: RE: RV4-List: VS offset 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 _____ From: owner-rv4-list-server@matronics.com [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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message rv4-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/RV4-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/rv4-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/rv4-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.