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08-15-2016, 08:15 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2016
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Bumping an old thread, but these tips look SO tempting to me I may not be able to control myself and get a set (if they're still available).
My plane is an SLSA so I'll need to check with Vans first as well.
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08-15-2016, 08:46 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
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I have them on mine and I think they really improve the looks of the airplane.
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08-15-2016, 11:35 AM
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[IMG]  [/IMG]Same here, the difference is quite pleasing. I always thought the "unfinished look" of the stabilator was really bad.
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Originally Posted by Pat Stewart
I have them on mine and I think they really improve the looks of the airplane.
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Last edited by DonFromTX : 08-15-2016 at 12:19 PM.
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08-15-2016, 12:12 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Irvine, CA
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Has anybody noticed a change in performance with the tips?
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08-15-2016, 12:20 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: La Feria Texas
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Most of us see a top speed increase of 11 to 13 mph. (Just kidding of course)
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Originally Posted by rv9builder
Has anybody noticed a change in performance with the tips?
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09-14-2016, 12:18 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: mexico
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performance
Actually, would be interested in hearing from people flying with the tips which we have on our RV12...our test pilot, who has built and flown six RV12s, does not like them as he says they make the airplane tail heavy and the stab more wobbly. Has anyone else noticed any changes? What is your configuration when you fly (single pilot, full fuel, baggage??)?
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09-14-2016, 12:34 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Irvine, CA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by peter52
...he says they make the airplane tail heavy and the stab more wobbly...
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That statement strikes me as one begging further discussion. I for one would really like to hear more, such as what is meant by "more wobbly?" Indeed, MORE than...? Can you please elaborate? Are there CG numbers to support the tail heavy condition?
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09-14-2016, 01:05 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: mexico
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Bad choice of word. The airplane undulates, up and down, not to lose control, but noticeable. All the other RV12 he has built and flown do not do that. The stick does not always stay in place during flight as with the other airplanes. The stab has a noticeable drop when you try to place in neutral position on the ground.
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09-14-2016, 02:46 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: kansas
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No problems on my 12 with tips.
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09-14-2016, 03:19 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: santa rosa CA
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How heavy are these tips?
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