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Originally Posted by mciaglia
I?m confused by this set up. The tab is pronounced on the right side of the rudder, which in turn would cause a left rudder deflection as a result making most trim situations worse.
My Christen eagle and most aerobatic planes have a small
Tab on the left side of the rudder to offset the right rudder needed
To stay in trim. Am I missing something in this setup?
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Put the tab on whatever side of the rudder you want. For the RV-10 the ball was just touching the left side line in cruise (as in a little left rudder needed). Other planes will be different.
Note - do not add a rudder trim tab until after very carefully rigging the plane, including the wheel pants and gear leg faiinrg. If these are off just a little, you can get half a ball out on either side. Do not think ?once and done? on rigging. This can be a multi-month process.
Carl