Steve Sampson
Well Known Member
I guess all -4 have a trim tab or wedge on the LHS of the fin to counteract the torque? I am nearly there wrt size, so the ball is central in the cruise, but was slightly surprised how much right foot was still needed for takeoff. Is this because of the slow airflow? Is that normal?
Once I have the rudder sorted I will work on the ailerons. Should I be able to get the -4 to be roll stable at all power & speed settings, or will it always fall away one way or the other except at the speed for which I get neutral ailerons. I guess I am asking, if when one corrects a heavy wing, is it being corrected for one speed or across the range? Unlike the rudder across the range seems logical.
At the moment the left wing feels slightly heavy with the ball in the centre, but the stall is not really biased. Perhaps just a little to the left but I put that down to engine torque.
Thanks.
Once I have the rudder sorted I will work on the ailerons. Should I be able to get the -4 to be roll stable at all power & speed settings, or will it always fall away one way or the other except at the speed for which I get neutral ailerons. I guess I am asking, if when one corrects a heavy wing, is it being corrected for one speed or across the range? Unlike the rudder across the range seems logical.
At the moment the left wing feels slightly heavy with the ball in the centre, but the stall is not really biased. Perhaps just a little to the left but I put that down to engine torque.
Thanks.