I am building an F1 Rocket but the control system is essentially the same as an RV-8 in design and operation. I am not flying yet but should be soon. Anyhow, the problem I have is that when I tighten the jam nuts that hold the two rod end bearings that the control torque tube swings left and right on - it binds up creating a lot of friction for the ailerons. Pitch is perfectly smooth.
Do you think this is caused by me having the two rod end bearings being adjusted to slightly different lengths? Maybe I need to slot the hole that the front rod end goes through so it can be moved slightly (maybe 1/16" forward or backwards) to make sure that both front and aft rod end bearings are perfectly aligned with each other.
Any thoughts would be appreciated? Thanks, Tony
Do you think this is caused by me having the two rod end bearings being adjusted to slightly different lengths? Maybe I need to slot the hole that the front rod end goes through so it can be moved slightly (maybe 1/16" forward or backwards) to make sure that both front and aft rod end bearings are perfectly aligned with each other.
Any thoughts would be appreciated? Thanks, Tony