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Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 1:59 pm Post subject: RV Elevator Counterweight question |
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This brings up a recent conversation on the requirement of even putting on Counterweights for the elevators.
Any comments on the purpose(s), usefulness, or results of not utilizing counterweights ? Inquiring minds want to know.
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David Karlsberg <claypride(at)hotmail.com> wrote:
So, I am working on the Right elevator. After carefully studying the
pictures I trimmed the counterweight as shown on the plans (E-714 Trim
Detail). The part remaining is 5/8th (like the picture shows). After
reading it again I think I was supposed to do this when balancing it. Is it
okay I did it now? Or will my weight be too light? If so, do I need to buy
a new weight or can I do something to fix this? I don't think I will just
be able to slide a new weight in there cause the skin that goes over it fits
real tight and when it will be dimpled it might be really hard to slide this
one out.
Let me know.
Thanks,
David Karlsberg
RV-7
Beverly hills CA
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Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 3:49 pm Post subject: RV Elevator Counterweight question |
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On 22 Mar 2006, at 16:51, Chuck wrote:
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This brings up a recent conversation on the requirement of even
putting on Counterweights for the elevators.
Any comments on the purpose(s), usefulness, or results of not
utilizing counterweights ? Inquiring minds want to know.
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The counterweights are there to increase the minimum airspeed to get
elevator flutter. If you don't put in the counterweights, or if the
elevator is not balanced as per Van's instructions, it is quite
possible that there will be destructive elevator/HS flutter at a
speed lower than the recommended VNE. Flutter, if it occurs, could
cause the HS and elevator to fail very quickly, causing a fatal
accident.
Put the counterweights in as per Van's design. This is not an area
to experiment.
Kevin Horton RV-8 (finishing kit)
Ottawa, Canada
http://www.kilohotel.com/rv8
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Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 4:50 pm Post subject: RV Elevator Counterweight question |
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Also leave them too heavy until you do the final trim prior to
first flight - you will be adding extra weight to the elevator
when you install the trim hardware, fiberglass tips and even
paint.
g
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On 22 Mar 2006, at 16:51, Chuck wrote:
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> This brings up a recent conversation on the requirement of even
> putting on Counterweights for the elevators.
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> Any comments on the purpose(s), usefulness, or results of not
> utilizing counterweights ? Inquiring minds want to know.
>
The counterweights are there to increase the minimum airspeed to get
elevator flutter. If you don't put in the counterweights, or if the
elevator is not balanced as per Van's instructions, it is quite
possible that there will be destructive elevator/HS flutter at a
speed lower than the recommended VNE. Flutter, if it occurs, could
cause the HS and elevator to fail very quickly, causing a fatal
accident.
Put the counterweights in as per Van's design. This is not an area
to experiment.
Kevin Horton RV-8 (finishing kit)
Ottawa, Canada
http://www.kilohotel.com/rv8
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Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 6:08 pm Post subject: RV Elevator Counterweight question |
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Chuck wrote:
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This brings up a recent conversation on the requirement of even putting on Counterweights for the elevators.
Any comments on the purpose(s), usefulness, or results of not utilizing counterweights ? Inquiring minds want to know.
Do Not Archive
Well Chuck, lemme try to answer, in order:
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Purpose: A balanced control surface is less prone to flutter at a given
airspeed.
Usefulness: I'd say high. You don't want to deal with flutter, or it's
aftermath. A very good video of a stealth fighter experiencing flaperon
flutter is out there somewhere on the web. Watch it.
Results of not using counterweights: If there is a camera pointing your
way at that particular moment, you'll have documentation just like the
Stealth fighter mentioned above. You, however, do not have an ejection
seat!
Linn
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David Karlsberg <claypride(at)hotmail.com> wrote:
So, I am working on the Right elevator. After carefully studying the
pictures I trimmed the counterweight as shown on the plans (E-714 Trim
Detail). The part remaining is 5/8th (like the picture shows). After
reading it again I think I was supposed to do this when balancing it. Is it
okay I did it now? Or will my weight be too light? If so, do I need to buy
a new weight or can I do something to fix this? I don't think I will just
be able to slide a new weight in there cause the skin that goes over it fits
real tight and when it will be dimpled it might be really hard to slide this
one out.
Let me know.
Thanks,
David Karlsberg
RV-7
Beverly hills CA
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Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 6:59 pm Post subject: RV Elevator Counterweight question |
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Linn,
I've seen the video, it's humorous unless of course you were in the pilot's seat. Thanks for the analogy.
Chuck
linn Walters <pitts_pilot(at)bellsouth.net> wrote:
Chuck wrote:
Quote: |
This brings up a recent conversation on the requirement of even putting on Counterweights for the elevators.
Any comments on the purpose(s), usefulness, or results of not utilizing counterweights ? Inquiring minds want to know.
Do Not Archive
Well Chuck, lemme try to answer, in order:
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Purpose: A balanced control surface is less prone to flutter at a given
airspeed.
Usefulness: I'd say high. You don't want to deal with flutter, or it's
aftermath. A very good video of a stealth fighter experiencing flaperon
flutter is out there somewhere on the web. Watch it.
Results of not using counterweights: If there is a camera pointing your
way at that particular moment, you'll have documentation just like the
Stealth fighter mentioned above. You, however, do not have an ejection
seat!
Linn
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David Karlsberg wrote:
So, I am working on the Right elevator. After carefully studying the
pictures I trimmed the counterweight as shown on the plans (E-714 Trim
Detail). The part remaining is 5/8th (like the picture shows). After
reading it again I think I was supposed to do this when balancing it. Is it
okay I did it now? Or will my weight be too light? If so, do I need to buy
a new weight or can I do something to fix this? I don't think I will just
be able to slide a new weight in there cause the skin that goes over it fits
real tight and when it will be dimpled it might be really hard to slide this
one out.
Let me know.
Thanks,
David Karlsberg
RV-7
Beverly hills CA
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khorton01(at)rogers.com Guest
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Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2006 2:39 am Post subject: RV Elevator Counterweight question |
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If this is the one where one of the YF-22s piloted by Tom Morganfeld
pancaked into the runway after a touch and go (or was it a low
approach?), then that was not caused by flutter. It was a problem
with the fly-by-wire pitch control gains that triggered a pilot
induced oscillation.
Flutter produces much faster control surface movements, and it often
leads to control surface failure in a few seconds. Flutter would be
much, much worse than what was seen in that video.
Kevin
On 22 Mar 2006, at 21:59, Chuck wrote:
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Linn,
I've seen the video, it's humorous unless of course you were in
the pilot's seat. Thanks for the analogy.
Chuck
linn Walters <pitts_pilot(at)bellsouth.net> wrote:
Chuck wrote:
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> This brings up a recent conversation on the requirement of even
> putting on Counterweights for the elevators.
>
> Any comments on the purpose(s), usefulness, or results of not
> utilizing counterweights ? Inquiring minds want to know.
> Do Not Archive
>
Well Chuck, lemme try to answer, in order:
Purpose: A balanced control surface is less prone to flutter at a
given
airspeed.
Usefulness: I'd say high. You don't want to deal with flutter, or it's
aftermath. A very good video of a stealth fighter experiencing
flaperon
flutter is out there somewhere on the web. Watch it.
Results of not using counterweights: If there is a camera pointing
your
way at that particular moment, you'll have documentation just like the
Stealth fighter mentioned above. You, however, do not have an ejection
seat!
Linn
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Rick Galati
Joined: 10 Jan 2006 Posts: 91 Location: Lake St. Louis MO.
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Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2006 4:47 am Post subject: Re: RV Elevator Counterweight question |
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Dave,
With this simple modification, you can easily and precisely adjust the elevator's counterbalanced weight to accomodate any current or future balancing requirements such as might be confronted after the application of paint.
I did this on my -8 empennage kit and hopefully is of the same general design as your -7. What I did was install a 1/4" nutplate over the (existing) forward tooling hole on the outboard rib and by simply stacking a combination of area washers through a bolt on the opposite side of that rib, precise balance is accurately determined and quickly adjusted for.
http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/5788/img0010500io.jpg
http://img61.imageshack.us/img61/7093/img0011506ek.jpg
Rick Galati RV-6A "Darla"
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David Karlsberg <claypride(at)hotmail.com> wrote:
So, I am working on the Right elevator. After carefully studying the
pictures I trimmed the counterweight as shown on the plans (E-714 Trim
Detail). The part remaining is 5/8th (like the picture shows). After
reading it again I think I was supposed to do this when balancing it. Is it
okay I did it now? Or will my weight be too light? If so, do I need to buy
a new weight or can I do something to fix this? I don't think I will just
be able to slide a new weight in there cause the skin that goes over it fits
real tight and when it will be dimpled it might be really hard to slide this
one out.
Let me know.
Thanks,
David Karlsberg
RV-7
Beverly hills CA
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fstringham
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Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2006 6:36 am Post subject: RV Elevator Counterweight question |
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Rick
Great idea. Any ideas out there on how to accomplish this as a retro fit on
a completed elevator.
Frank (at) SGU and SLC
Quote: | From: "Rick Galati" <rick6a(at)yahoo.com>
Reply-To: rv-list(at)matronics.com
To: rv-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: Re: RV Elevator Counterweight question
Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2006 04:47:59 -0800
Dave,
With this simple modification, you can easily and precisely adjust the
elevator's counterbalanced weight to accomodate any current or future
balancing requirements such as might be confronted after the application of
paint.
I did this on my -8 empennage kit and hopefully is of the same general
design as your -7. What I did was install a 1/4" nutplate through the
forward tooling hole on the outboard rib and by simply stacking a
combination of area washers though a bolt on the opposite side of that rib,
precise balancing is quickly adjusted.
http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/5788/img0010500io.jpg
http://img61.imageshack.us/img61/7093/img0011506ek.jpg
Rick Galati RV-6A "Darla"
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> David Karlsberg wrote:
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> So, I am working on the Right elevator. After carefully studying the
> pictures I trimmed the counterweight as shown on the plans (E-714 Trim
> Detail). The part remaining is 5/8th (like the picture shows). After
> reading it again I think I was supposed to do this when balancing it. Is
it
> okay I did it now? Or will my weight be too light? If so, do I need to
buy
> a new weight or can I do something to fix this? I don't think I will
just
> be able to slide a new weight in there cause the skin that goes over it
fits
> real tight and when it will be dimpled it might be really hard to slide
this
> one out.
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> Let me know.
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> Thanks,
> David Karlsberg
> RV-7
> Beverly hills CA
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fstringham
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Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2006 6:51 am Post subject: RV Elevator Counterweight question |
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Frank
Dah ....... look at the ....... elevator before you use up these people's
good time.............
Rick again thanks for this great idea
Frank (at) sgu and SLC
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Quote: | From: "Rick Galati" <rick6a(at)yahoo.com>
Reply-To: rv-list(at)matronics.com
To: rv-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: Re: RV Elevator Counterweight question
Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2006 04:47:59 -0800
Dave,
With this simple modification, you can easily and precisely adjust the
elevator's counterbalanced weight to accomodate any current or future
balancing requirements such as might be confronted after the application of
paint.
I did this on my -8 empennage kit and hopefully is of the same general
design as your -7. What I did was install a 1/4" nutplate through the
forward tooling hole on the outboard rib and by simply stacking a
combination of area washers though a bolt on the opposite side of that rib,
precise balancing is quickly adjusted.
http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/5788/img0010500io.jpg
http://img61.imageshack.us/img61/7093/img0011506ek.jpg
Rick Galati RV-6A "Darla"
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> David Karlsberg wrote:
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> So, I am working on the Right elevator. After carefully studying the
> pictures I trimmed the counterweight as shown on the plans (E-714 Trim
> Detail). The part remaining is 5/8th (like the picture shows). After
> reading it again I think I was supposed to do this when balancing it. Is
it
> okay I did it now? Or will my weight be too light? If so, do I need to
buy
> a new weight or can I do something to fix this? I don't think I will
just
> be able to slide a new weight in there cause the skin that goes over it
fits
> real tight and when it will be dimpled it might be really hard to slide
this
> one out.
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> Let me know.
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> Thanks,
> David Karlsberg
> RV-7
> Beverly hills CA
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Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2006 7:10 am Post subject: RV Elevator Counterweight question |
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No, it was the F-117 stealth fighter that self destructed in front of an
airshow crowd in the departing high speed pass. The problem was some
missing bolts in the outboard hinge attach fitting. The outboard wing
section removed itself from the airplane. Fortunately, noone was hurt
with the exception of the airplane. In the video, the airplane just
'explodes' (no fire 'till it hit the ground) and immediately goes
catty-wampus (highly technical term, like 'flutter') and a few seconds
later, the pilot ejects safely. The only problem is .... we can't do
that!!!
Linn
Kevin Horton wrote:
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If this is the one where one of the YF-22s piloted by Tom Morganfeld
pancaked into the runway after a touch and go (or was it a low
approach?), then that was not caused by flutter. It was a problem
with the fly-by-wire pitch control gains that triggered a pilot
induced oscillation.
Flutter produces much faster control surface movements, and it often
leads to control surface failure in a few seconds. Flutter would be
much, much worse than what was seen in that video.
Kevin
On 22 Mar 2006, at 21:59, Chuck wrote:
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>Linn,
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> I've seen the video, it's humorous unless of course you were in
>the pilot's seat. Thanks for the analogy.
>
> Chuck
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>linn Walters <pitts_pilot(at)bellsouth.net> wrote:
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>Chuck wrote:
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>>This brings up a recent conversation on the requirement of even
>>putting on Counterweights for the elevators.
>>
>>Any comments on the purpose(s), usefulness, or results of not
>>utilizing counterweights ? Inquiring minds want to know.
>>
>>
>>Do Not Archive
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>>
>>
>Well Chuck, lemme try to answer, in order:
>Purpose: A balanced control surface is less prone to flutter at a
>given
>airspeed.
>Usefulness: I'd say high. You don't want to deal with flutter, or it's
>aftermath. A very good video of a stealth fighter experiencing
>flaperon
>flutter is out there somewhere on the web. Watch it.
>Results of not using counterweights: If there is a camera pointing
>your
>way at that particular moment, you'll have documentation just like the
>Stealth fighter mentioned above. You, however, do not have an ejection
>seat!
>Linn
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Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2006 8:32 am Post subject: RV Elevator Counterweight question |
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OK. That type of quick disintegration is the typical result of
flutter. Everything will go from OK to the aircraft shedding large
pieces before the pilot has time to say "S..t". In some less severe
cases the magnitude of the oscillation may self-limit, and the
aircraft won't come apart. But you have to assume that any flutter
will lead to a a fatal accident.
Flutter is nasty.
Kevin Horton
On 23 Mar 2006, at 13:08, linn Walters wrote:
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<pitts_pilot(at)bellsouth.net>
No, it was the F-117 stealth fighter that self destructed in front
of an
airshow crowd in the departing high speed pass. The problem was some
missing bolts in the outboard hinge attach fitting. The outboard wing
section removed itself from the airplane. Fortunately, noone was hurt
with the exception of the airplane. In the video, the airplane just
'explodes' (no fire 'till it hit the ground) and immediately goes
catty-wampus (highly technical term, like 'flutter') and a few seconds
later, the pilot ejects safely. The only problem is .... we can't do
that!!!
Linn
Kevin Horton wrote:
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> If this is the one where one of the YF-22s piloted by Tom Morganfeld
> pancaked into the runway after a touch and go (or was it a low
> approach?), then that was not caused by flutter. It was a problem
> with the fly-by-wire pitch control gains that triggered a pilot
> induced oscillation.
>
> Flutter produces much faster control surface movements, and it often
> leads to control surface failure in a few seconds. Flutter would be
> much, much worse than what was seen in that video.
>
> Kevin
>
> On 22 Mar 2006, at 21:59, Chuck wrote:
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>> Linn,
>>
>> I've seen the video, it's humorous unless of course you were in
>> the pilot's seat. Thanks for the analogy.
>>
>> Chuck
>>
>> linn Walters <pitts_pilot(at)bellsouth.net> wrote:
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>> Chuck wrote:
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>>> This brings up a recent conversation on the requirement of even
>>> putting on Counterweights for the elevators.
>>>
>>> Any comments on the purpose(s), usefulness, or results of not
>>> utilizing counterweights ? Inquiring minds want to know.
>>>
>>>
>>> Do Not Archive
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>>>
>>>
>> Well Chuck, lemme try to answer, in order:
>> Purpose: A balanced control surface is less prone to flutter at a
>> given
>> airspeed.
>> Usefulness: I'd say high. You don't want to deal with flutter, or
>> it's
>> aftermath. A very good video of a stealth fighter experiencing
>> flaperon
>> flutter is out there somewhere on the web. Watch it.
>> Results of not using counterweights: If there is a camera pointing
>> your
>> way at that particular moment, you'll have documentation just
>> like the
>> Stealth fighter mentioned above. You, however, do not have an
>> ejection
>> seat!
>> Linn
>>
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Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2006 4:49 pm Post subject: Re: RV Elevator Counterweight question |
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I had worked out a way to be able to easily unbolt the counterweight on the first RV-8 that I built, so I could replace it with a heavier one when I painted the plane. I happened to mention this to one of the Van's support people when I called about something else, and they almost laughed me off the phone. They said if it really needed to be that precise, there would be RV's falling out of the sky left and right every day. Their suggestion at the time was to leave it just a bit heavy to compensate for future paint, then quit worrying about it.
The next RV I finished was an RV-3. Guess what, no counterweights at all on an RV-3 elevator, and you couldn't even tell it in flight.
My advice would be to do whatever makes you feel comfortable, but realize that a small imbalance won't cause a problem under normal operating limits. Now if you plan to set your Vne 50 kts past the recommendation, then you're on your own anyway.
Cheers,
Rusty
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Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2006 5:47 pm Post subject: RV Elevator Counterweight question |
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On 23 Mar 2006, at 19:49, 13brv3 wrote:
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I had worked out a way to be able to easily unbolt the
counterweight on the first RV-8 that I built, so I could replace it
with a heavier one when I painted the plane. I happened to
mention this to one of the Van's support people when I called about
something else, and they almost laughed me off the phone. They
said if it really needed to be that precise, there would be RV's
falling out of the sky left and right every day. Their suggestion
at the time was to leave it just a bit heavy to compensate for
future paint, then quit worrying about it.
The next RV I finished was an RV-3. Guess what, no counterweights
at all on an RV-3 elevator, and you couldn't even tell it in flight.
My advice would be to do whatever makes you feel comfortable, but
realize that a small imbalance won't cause a problem under normal
operating limits. Now if you plan to set your Vne 50 kts past the
recommendation, then you're on your own anyway.
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it is good to realize that if the counterweight is too heavy, that it
will be creating an up-elevator force when you pull g. This will
reduce the amount of stick force required to pull a given amount of g
(or increase the amount of g achieved for a given stick force), and
would make the aircraft a bit more delicate to fly when pulling g,
especially at aft CG. Don't go overboard here.
Kevin Horton RV-8 (finishing kit)
Ottawa, Canada
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Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2006 7:13 pm Post subject: RV Elevator Counterweight question |
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There was sombody on a E-mail list years ago, that, "looked down" and when looking up noticed the ASI was at 260 MPH!!!!!! I REALLY would not lose sleep over leaving it just as the factory says. Then there is sombody who flies in airshows with a........Rocket? He regularly hits 280 or was it even faster?
13brv3 <13brv3c(at)bellsouth.net> wrote:
I had worked out a way to be able to easily unbolt the counterweight on the first RV-8 that I built, so I could replace it with a heavier one when I painted the plane. I happened to mention this to one of the Van's support people when I called about something else, and they almost laughed me off the phone. They said if it really needed to be that precise, there would be RV's falling out of the sky left and right every day. Their suggestion at the time was to leave it just a bit heavy to compensate for future paint, then quit worrying about it.
The next RV I finished was an RV-3. Guess what, no counterweights at all on an RV-3 elevator, and you couldn't even tell it in flight.
My advice would be to do whatever makes you feel comfortable, but realize that a small imbalance won't cause a problem under normal operating limits. Now if you plan to set your Vne 50 kts past the recommendation, then you're on your own anyway.
Cheers,
Rusty
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Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2006 12:08 pm Post subject: RV Elevator Counterweight question |
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FWIW, I balanced my RV7 elevator after I painted it. I have kit #47 so
things may have changed as of today. But with my kit I had to remove a lot
of lead from the counterweight. I did it by drilling one hole after another
until I got it perfect. If I were doing it again and I planned to paint the
plane, I would paint before making weight adjustments.
Indiana Larry, RV7 "SunSeeker" 90+ hours flying
"Please use the information and opinions I express with responsibility, and
at your own risk."
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