My XS Tri-Gear Manual rather casually mentions that "...the fuselage will
require trimming forwards to enable the full 30 degree of rudder movement
required to port." That is what we colonials would call typical English
understatement. I had to cut (not sand) A LOT of the fin to provide the
necessary clearance, and not just at the joggle, removing (if I remember
correctly) on the order of a 1/4 to 1/2 inch of the entire vertical edge of
the fin on the port side. The manual also notes that the top of the rudder
must be cut away to clear the fin tip shroud.
Best regards,
Rob Housman
A070
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Behalf Of Paul Stewart
Subject: Rudder fitting
I've just fitted the stern post and fin ribs, and am about to hang the
rudder (XS mono). The rudder at first glance would seem to foul on the
joggle where fin, sternpost and fin cap all join (ie approx 6" from the top
of the fin post). I'm at a loss as to how to proceed as my build manual
doesn't mention this, indeed the relevant pages ( 32-3 and 32-4) are from
different editions and don't follow on. Anyone been there or got any
suggestions - awaiting a reply from the factory.
Regards
Paul Stewart #432
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