Alternate Source for Rudder Trim Tabs like from Averys

CharlieWaffles · #1 08-03-2013, 05:18 PM

Anyone know of another source of plastic rudder trim tabs like Avery sells? The website shows out of stock and no response back yet on availability. I know you can make these out of balsa, but would prefer something more weather resistant.

http://www.averytools.com/prodinfo.asp?number=9883

Greenley · #2 08-03-2013, 05:31 PM

They had them at Oshkosh on sale for (I think) $10.00.

videobobk · #3 08-03-2013, 07:42 PM

Really pretty easy to make out of AL with some snips and sheet metal pliers or a break. The ones from Avery are adjusted by cutting to length, and I like being able to adjust them and rivet when they are right. I made one the length of two squares on the rudder checkerboard so they blended in. Pretty easy job.

Bob

BobTurner · #4 08-03-2013, 07:50 PM

I test flew a wood wedge; trimmed it until it was right; then made a duplicate out of foam and fiberglass.

Aerosport1 · #5 08-03-2013, 08:06 PM

Mark check out the Aerosport rudder trim.
http://www.aerosportproducts.com/ruddertrim.htm

Geoff