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Geoff

I've recently installed the stock Vans tailwheel chains/springs, with about a half inch of slop per the plans.

The problem is that with full rudder travel, the chain rubs on the fiberglass rudder bottom.

Has anyone else experienced this? What am I missing?

-Geoff
RV-8
 
Geoff

Most guys use "eye" bolts in the rudder horn to lower the chain a bit.

I also covered the chain with clear poly tubing.

Bryan Carr
 
I also like mine very tight - I compress the springs with safety wire when I hook the chains up, then cut the safety wire and the springs are pre-tensioned. I just like the feel of the steering better this way.

But that reminds me that I have to order some eye bolts - Jay Pratt pointed out that I have some wear in the holes the chains fasten to, and it is going to mess up the rudder horn if I don't fix it....

Paul
 
No chains

I had chains initially and built with the .5" sag as recommended. I found the ground control wasn't that good.

When I flew my 7 I only had about 25 hours of TW time. After about 10 hours I switched the chains for the Silver Bullet tail wheel link. This was well worth the money. Ground control is very positive and increased my comfort level with the TW plane.
 
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