The standard upgrade is to replace the fin and rudder with that from an 8, not a 7.
Several been done.
I appreciate all the replies. I honestly expected some snarky comments like I normally get in another (Certified Aircraft) forum. So I really do appreciate the replies.
I?m thinking of buying (1-2 years out) an already built 6 and was wondering about the feasibility of replacing the tail with a larger rudder from a 7. Looks like replacing with an 8 rudder is more feasible. Is it possible/feasible on an already flying 6?
I appreciate all the replies. I honestly expected some snarky comments like I normally get in another (Certified Aircraft) forum. So I really do appreciate the replies.
I?m thinking of buying (1-2 years out) an already built 6 and was wondering about the feasibility of replacing the tail with a larger rudder from a 7. Looks like replacing with an 8 rudder is more feasible. Is it possible/feasible on an already flying 6?
My friend just bought an rv6 with a -7 tail on it. We are removing the 200hp, io-360, contant speed prop combo and returning it to the seller. We are building an 0-360 a1d narrow deck engine and prince prop setup for the plane. Can someone with a -7 tail post the w&b numbers for their plane? Hopefully i can get one with a constant speed prop and one with a fixed pitch for comparison. I am trying to work out the position on the battery, elt, etc as we go. My rv6 has a stock .020” metal tail, 0320, whirlwind c/s prop, glass panel, autopilot, flightline interior and 9 lbs dive weight on the alternator. It weighs 1105lbs with a cg index of 71.9”. It is still tail heavy with a pax or bags. I sure don’t need any more weight in the tail.
Left 516
Rgt 511
Tw 78
Total 1105 at 71.9”
I really appreciate the responses.
Having flown my original rudder -6 for about 10 years now, i'd ask why you'd bother changing the rudder if you didn't have to...
We have been looking at buying a 6 or 7 already built and flying as well. It is fairly easy to tell if it has the larger rudder, but is there a way to tell if the skin is .02not .016? Did later 6 kits ship with thicker skin but smaller tail? Or are all smaller tails .016?TIA
There may be, and probably are, more than one factor involved.