Pittsbuilder
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Hey guys, I'm thinking about putting the RV8 tail on my RV4. I have Several reasons for wanting to do this. I inherited the project partly complete, and am converting to Fastback (mod mostly complete.) The horizontal stab was built with several degrees twist at each tip. If the HS is inline with the axis of the aircraft, each tip is twisted down. Also, my 4 is an old kit, which has the thinner skins, and I fear that I will eventually have issues with cracking anyway. A friend of mine has an -8 tail mostly built that I can pick up for a decent price, thinking about pulling the trigger.
I know several members here have done this swap, and I would love to get some info from them. How hard was the conversion? Exactly what is involved to make it happen? Difference in flying qualities? I tried to message one of the aforementioned members, but to no avail. I also tried the search, and found a couple posts with some mention of it, but not really much helpful info. Any help/suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
I know several members here have done this swap, and I would love to get some info from them. How hard was the conversion? Exactly what is involved to make it happen? Difference in flying qualities? I tried to message one of the aforementioned members, but to no avail. I also tried the search, and found a couple posts with some mention of it, but not really much helpful info. Any help/suggestions would be greatly appreciated.