alpinelakespilot2000
Well Known Member
I started drilling my inboard counterweight to balance my RV-9 right elevator. I've got about 7-8 holes that are 1/4" in diameter and go about 2/3-3/4 through the thickness of the weight. As the picture shows, however, it's done very little to balance the elevator.
Before I get too much farther along, should I be expecting to have to take a lot more out? I'm a bit concerned that I'll end up with swiss cheese on this weight before things balance. FWIW, the outboard (inaccessible) weights were trimmed to plans. It looks like those should have been a lot smaller, but that ship has sailed.
Thanks for any confirmation, one way or the other.
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Before I get too much farther along, should I be expecting to have to take a lot more out? I'm a bit concerned that I'll end up with swiss cheese on this weight before things balance. FWIW, the outboard (inaccessible) weights were trimmed to plans. It looks like those should have been a lot smaller, but that ship has sailed.
Thanks for any confirmation, one way or the other.
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