Mailing List lml@lancaironline.net Message #17207
From: Robert Smiley <rsmiley@centurytel.net>
Sender: Marvin Kaye <marv@lancaironline.net>
Subject: Re: [LML] lml LNC2 Rudder Install
Date: Fri, 17 Jan 2003 19:40:40 -0500
To: <lml>
Capt D's rudder  is the best solution when you install a MKII Tail because:

1: you can keep the flaired portion of the V Stab skins and glue them to the
H Stab with minimal cutaway and easier fairing.

2:  You have more volume in the nose of the Rudder thus all lead can be
potted in that area and you do not need to add lead on the rolled front face
of the rudder.  This requires less lead to balance the rudder.

3,  I landed in a 23 knot crosswind in Jackson Hole two years ago.  Worked
great.  I had faith to do it because I had a 8 mile approach to practice,
kept the runway in line all the way and had an amazing touchdown.  Did
require about a 40 pound  push on on the right rudder and about a 10-14
degree tilt to line it up.  SOOOOOOO  build those rudder tube guides into
the plane and take very good care they are fastened securely to the fuselage
with bid tapes and will not pull out.  Could be disasterous on a crosswind
landing.

Bob
N94RJ





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