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Rudder trim needed?

Was rudder trim tab needed initially?

  • No, trim tab not needed.

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Yes, ball was out to the right.

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Yes, ball was out to the left

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Total voters
    0
  • Poll closed .
Tony_T

Tony_T

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From what I am reading and experienced, many RV-12s are needing a rudder trim tab. I am wondering if there is a trend regarding the trim needed, so have initiated this thread with a poll to identify which side the ball is out initially. RV-12s only, please.

Tony
 
Pretty normal to see a trim tab needed, the -12 is a conservative aircraft and thus leans towards the right. ;)

Any alleged political reference is purely coincidental. :rolleyes:
 
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My 2 cents

If you follow the PAP instructions, you can make the plane fly 'straight'. Actually, I think it needs to slightly turn left if by yourself. Then with 2 people, it flies straignt or to the right slightly. That is how I ended up with mine. If you set it up for yourself only, when 2 people, it will not be the same. I'd suggest following the PAP instructions - THEY WORK !

John Bender
 
Mine flys straight as an arrow without making any adjustment to the flaperons, BUT, still needed rudder trim.
 
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