h2oskibilly
Member
On page 11-09 Fig 2, it shows a minimum gap between the rudder and elevator when the rudder is fully deflected against the rudder stop as .75".
My question is what are people actually setting here for the gap??
Vans gives guidance on actual rudder deflection as 35 deg max and 30 deg min left and right in the notifications and letters section of their website but no one really answered my question of what this gap should be.
For those that haven't reached this step in the build process... I would manufacture my rudder stops slightly larger (1/8") than what the plans show and file them down later to get the gap your looking for vs having to make offset tabs as they recommend as the fix. Thats just my 2 cents and Vans builder assist agreed with me.
My question is what are people actually setting here for the gap??
Vans gives guidance on actual rudder deflection as 35 deg max and 30 deg min left and right in the notifications and letters section of their website but no one really answered my question of what this gap should be.
For those that haven't reached this step in the build process... I would manufacture my rudder stops slightly larger (1/8") than what the plans show and file them down later to get the gap your looking for vs having to make offset tabs as they recommend as the fix. Thats just my 2 cents and Vans builder assist agreed with me.