Looking for the "rudder wedge trim tab" that I believe Avery once sold. You glue it on the rudder!

[The Wizzard]

Does anybody know who sells it now/

 

[RV6_flyer]

Does anybody know who sells it now/

Flyboy Accessories sell them (or something like them).

 

[The Wizzard]

Flyboy Accessories sell them (or something like them).

Got it, Thanks! They do have them.

 

[blaplante]

I 3D print my own. See, reason to buy a 3D printer!

 

[Kyle Boatright]

I 3D print my own. See, reason to buy a 3D printer!

Do you paint ‘em? How do you attach them?

Enquiring minds and all…

 

[Stevea]

Do you paint ‘em? How do you attach them?

Enquiring minds and all…

Mine was painted separately from the rudder. I attached it using 3M VHB double sided foam tape. VHB = very high bond (strength). The foam tape is approximately 1/16” thick. Been there for 1300+ hours.

 

[HFS]

Gurney Flap ...

 

[blaplante]

Do you paint ‘em? How do you attach them?

Enquiring minds and all…

I leave it natural. Carpet tape works great for attaching it.

 

[PilotjohnS]

A gurney flap works better and is physically smaller. I use 3/4" x 1/8" "L" shape piece of 0.030" with double sided tape. i paint mine to match plane before installing./ For the best effectiveness, the L portion should be even with the trailing edge. i put it a little forward so i dont snag it walking by.

 

[71459]

For $2 you can tape on a small balsa wood wedge. Saves from having more holes in the rudder, adjustable (cut to correct length), and works perfectly.

 

[RV8JD]

Not to go too far off topic ... but if you have a rear light on the rudder, some use a tab under the light. Works well on my RV-8.

 

[Carl Froehlich]

Not to go too far off topic ... but if you have a rear light on the rudder, some use a tab under the light. Works well for my RV-8.
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Always try this first.

Carl

 

[Dugaru]

Not to go too far off topic ... but if you have a rear light on the rudder, some use a tab under the light. Works well on my RV-8.
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Great idea!!

 

[RV8JD]

Great idea!!

But I can't claim credit for it. Just passing on a good idea that works well and that others are also using. It keeps the ball centered in cruise on my -8.

 

[664781]

For $2 you can tape on a small balsa wood wedge. Saves from having more holes in the rudder, adjustable (cut to correct length), and works perfectly.

+2 for the balsa wood wedge. 20 years and still going on strong....

 

[Jpm757]

Another option that I have used on my -6 & -7 is to install rudder pedal return springs. By adjusting the differential tension on springs you can correct for a moderate out of trim condition. Additionally it keeps the rudder cables taught on the ground.

 

[BruceW]

For $2 you can tape on a small balsa wood wedge. Saves from having more holes in the rudder, adjustable (cut to correct length), and works perfectly.

I used the balsa wood wedge from the hobby store (same size as Flyboys) to test location and width to get the desired yaw effect. Then installed the Flyboys plastic in the same place with epoxy glue. Still there.

 

[Roadjunkie1]

I fine-tuned what I needed back there with balsa wood taped on, then fashioned one out of aluminum. Riveted on and has not moved! Cruise range without rudder pedal input is actually quite wide. Those results were purely accidental, I assure you!

The fancy glues we have now were not available back when this was put on.........