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Old 04-22-2016, 11:49 AM
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Default Vortex Generator - VG's

Anybody have any experience with VG's on their -10?
I know the -10 handles well but I'm trying to improve elevator authority while landing. (I have a 40lb sack of sand in the baggage compartment now)
My previous experience adding vg's to my beech musketeer resulted in noticeable difference in slow flight handling but more importantly, it gave better elevator authority while flaring - all without negative effect on speed.
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Old 04-22-2016, 12:07 PM
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Are RV-10's typically forward heavy?
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Old 04-22-2016, 01:11 PM
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Default zig zag tape on stabilizer?

You might consider trying zig-zag tape on the stabilizer, on the underside, an inch or so forward of the hinge line. This energizes the flow over the elevator and usually improves the control power at large elevator deflections.

You can buy zig zag tape from Wings and Wheels I think, a sailplane accessories supplier. It is self adhesive, so only takes a few moments to put on, and if it doesnt work, its easy to take off.
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Old 04-22-2016, 01:17 PM
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Are RV-10's typically forward heavy?
Each RV-10 is different. Mine came out a little tail heavy initially. And it was very nice to land while solo. However, I could find myself past the aft CG limits in certain loading scenarios.

For that reason, I moved the battery to the firewall to get all my loading scenarios to a happy place. The consequence of that action is that landings while solo are a bit different. I have to use almost all of my up trim on landing, or I can add a 25 pound bag of shot to the baggage compartment. Landings with any load in the back seats or baggage compartment don't require nearly as much up trim.

At no time have I left I was out of elevator authority. The usage of all the up trim is simply to reduce the back pressure required on the stick in the flare.
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Old 04-22-2016, 02:16 PM
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Make sure your elevator has full up travel specified in the plans. Mine is a little nose heavy also.
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Old 04-22-2016, 02:17 PM
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Are RV-10's typically forward heavy?
Yes with empty back seats the CG is very forward. Handles and lands fine without wieght, but you will have the stick ALL the way in your crotch and significant stick forces if you have no weight in the back. Add even 20 lbs in the baggage compartment and it helps. Most of the time I do fly without anything in the back just because I am too lazy to add anything most of the time, or just don't think about it. Not a big deal, but some weight does help when flying solo or with a copilot.
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Old 04-22-2016, 02:30 PM
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Are RV-10's typically forward heavy?
Short answer, no.

My most forward CG (solo, low fuel and no baggage) is at 108.8" . My most aft CG at gross with four 170# FAA people and baggage is 114.98. Approved CG range is 107.84" to 116.24".

Bottom line - build per plans and not go crazy with adding weight you get a very predictable airplane.

I do note however that the HS dynamic tail down force is a little more than needed, as evidenced by the elevators slight trailing edge low in cruise. I added a 0.063" shim under the forward HS spar to increase the HS angle of incidence. It could use a little larger shim but then I'd have to replace the empennage fairing - not something I want to do.

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Old 04-22-2016, 02:32 PM
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Are RV-10's typically forward heavy?
As others have noted, the answer is 'yes', especially for minimalist interiors (adding interiors typically moves cg aft). IMHO this is what you want. I need 16 lbs in the baggage area when solo (short legs so my seat is nearly full forward) which is easily done with a plastic jug of water. If I pick up passengers I dump the water out. This gives max possible cg range, because you do need to watch the aft limit with rear passengrs and baggage. Also, you must check zero fuel cg - it is usually worse than with full fuel.
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Old 04-22-2016, 02:36 PM
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Carl, since elevators 'fly upside down' (produce down force) didn't you mean DECREASE angle of attack with a shim under the forward spar?
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Old 04-22-2016, 03:08 PM
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Carl, since elevators 'fly upside down' (produce down force) didn't you mean DECREASE angle of attack with a shim under the forward spar?
Yep - you are correct.

Anyone else putting a shim under the HS forward spar?

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