Looking for knowledgeable guidance: I've finally gotten around to having my RV7 painted after several years of ownership (I'm not the builder). The builder did a precise job of balancing the tail feathers planning to leave them polished metal. They are now painted but I'm wondering if I need to have the shop re-balance the elevator before I pick up the plane or can it wait until I flew it home so I can do it myself. The paint shop is obviously experienced with this kind of thing so I've no doubt the job will be done right by the shop. My real concern (maybe that's too strong a word) is the safety of the flight home if I wait and do the re-balance myself? Perhaps put more precisely, is it likely that the painted elevator is dangerously out of balance (i.e., does paint add that much weight). Van's support isn't specific, just says should be balanced (but doesn't say or even imply immediately).
Looking forward knowledgeable guidance.
Thanks all,
Robert
Looking forward knowledgeable guidance.
Thanks all,
Robert