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1. 02:59 PM - Re: Balancing the Elevators (manuel weber)
2. 03:12 PM - Re: Balancing the Elevators (Carl Froehlich)
3. 03:22 PM - Re: RV8-List Digest: 4 Msgs - 05/27/08 (Glen Matejcek)
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| Subject: | Balancing the Elevators |
I am assuming, since i could not find the balance criteria in the plans, that the
balance values are "zero" for all surfaces?
Is this correct?
Is it safe to fly the aircraft with some positive balance (trailing edge up for
paint compensation) ?
Carl Froehlich <carl.froehlich@cox.net> wrote:
I did each separately as it was just as easy as doing it connected.
Recommend leaving enough weight on to have the elevator trailing edge up. You
will need this to compensate for paint (not an insignificant weight change as
it is all aft of the hinge point). I ended up adding weight back after painting
and then fixing the paint job where I cut into the elevator fairing.
Carl Froehlich
RV-8A (425 hrs)
RV-10 (flaps)
From: owner-rv8-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv8-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Vince-Himsl
Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 7:10 PM
Subject: RV8-List: Balancing the Elevators
Hello,
Does one balance each Horizontal Stabilizer section separately (trim the lead
weights) or as a completed unit connected to the push rods and control column.
Thanks,
Vince H.
RV-8 (Glacier built) Registered and in hanger for final assembly.
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| Subject: | Balancing the Elevators |
I asked Van's about this several years ago and got a "no opinion" response.
I would say the amount of weight difference here can be characterized as
cosmetic. I just did not like the "droopy elevator" look when parked.
Carl
From: owner-rv8-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv8-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of manuel weber
Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 5:57 PM
Subject: RE: RV8-List: Balancing the Elevators
I am assuming, since i could not find the balance criteria in the plans,
that the balance values are "zero" for all surfaces?
Is this correct?
Is it safe to fly the aircraft with some positive balance (trailing edge up
for paint compensation) ?
Carl Froehlich <carl.froehlich@cox.net> wrote:
I did each separately as it was just as easy as doing it connected.
Recommend leaving enough weight on to have the elevator trailing edge up.
You will need this to compensate for paint (not an insignificant weight
change as it is all aft of the hinge point). I ended up adding weight back
after painting - and then fixing the paint job where I cut into the elevator
fairing.
Carl Froehlich
RV-8A (425 hrs)
RV-10 (flaps)
From: owner-rv8-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv8-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Vince-Himsl
Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 7:10 PM
Subject: RV8-List: Balancing the Elevators
Hello,
Does one balance each Horizontal Stabilizer section separately (trim the
lead weights) or as a completed unit connected to the push rods and control
column.
Thanks,
Vince H.
RV-8 (Glacier built) - Registered and in hanger for final assembly.
http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV8-List
http://forums.matronics.com
http://www.matronics.com/contribution
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| Subject: | Re: RV8-List Digest: 4 Msgs - 05/27/08 |
Hi Vince-
IIRC, when I did mine, the side with the trim tab would just about balance without
trimming the weight and before paint. With paint, it won't be able to balance
itself. Hence I would recommend waiting until after paint and do the two
sides together. This was with the electric trim servo in the elevator.
FWIW-
>Time: 04:13:17 PM PST US
>From: "Vince-Himsl" <vhimsl@roadrunner.com>
>Subject: RV8-List: Balancing the Elevators
>
>Hello,
>
>
>Does one balance each Horizontal Stabilizer section separately (trim the
>lead weights) or as a completed unit connected to the push rods and control
>column.
>
>
>Thanks,
>
>
>Vince H.
>
>RV-8 (Glacier built) - Registered and in hanger for final assembly.
>
Glen Matejcek
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