cipal). .The closer
you are to the elevator hinge line, the more force (weight) you will need to
balance it.
Pat
- Original Message -
From: "Christo Theron"
To: "'KRnet'"
Sent: Monday, June 06, 2011 7:56 AM
Subject: RE: KR> Counter weight for elevator / rud
Please read this report before considering your mass balance design.
http://www.vansairforce.net/safety/G-GNDY.pdf
Paul Smith
Brisbane, AUSTRALIA
pk.sm...@bigpond.net.au
http://kr2spacemodulator.blogspot.com/
At 06:56 AM 6/6/2011, you wrote:
> Can any body tell me if
>the counter weight has to balance the elevator / rudder or is it lighter or
>heavier than the elevator / rudder?
>
>Christo
+
According to Tony Bing
It might be worth noting that the plans don't call for balancing either the
elevator or rudder. With the stock KR tail, I've had mine up to 225 mph IAS
with no indication of flutter. After I removed that tail and built a new
horizontal elevator and stab using the NACA 0009 plan form Mark has pro
Christo Theron wrote:
>>I am busy with the elevator and rudder static balance. My elevator and
rudder is extending forward to the forward spar. Can any body tell me if
the counter weight has to balance the elevator / rudder or is it lighter or
heavier than the elevator / rudder?<<
The elevator
I am busy with the elevator and rudder static balance. My elevator and
rudder is extending forward to the forward spar. Can any body tell me if
the counter weight has to balance the elevator / rudder or is it lighter or
heavier than the elevator / rudder?
Christo
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