Adjustable stab weight

[Rcmaster199 at aol.com]

The stab half weights are about 1 oz too heavy each, but not terrible for  
mass production. I prefer lighter so I built a new set for mine. Same goes for  
the rudder. Much too much plywood in that rudder.
 
Adjustable stabs in this type (TAVS) fuse, should include fuse  
stiffeners/reinforcers in the stab area. If the adjusto-stab gets to  oscillating, it won't 
take much to break the fuse in this area. I have  seen that happen to the 
Impact (but not the tempatation).  Good  luck
 
MattK
 
In a message dated 12/11/2004 10:07:33 AM Eastern Standard Time,  
getterflash at yahoo.com writes:

I'm  using the Gator system also, here is what I have
for weights:

Each  half + elevator     3.0 oz X 2
Center section with pin   3/4 oz
Tube and screws          3/4  oz

Total weight 7 1/2 oz.

Seems a little porky, but then so am I  :)   


--- Bob Kane <getterflash at yahoo.com>  wrote:

> Has anyone ever weighed their adjustable horizontal
>  stab before mounting it to the plane? I have almost
> finished making  the stab of my Temptation project
> removable and adjustable using the  technique
> described
> by Bob Noll in his "Perfect" series of  tapes. My kit
> is the deluxe version, pre-sheeted stab and  wings.
> The
> completed stab seems heavy, but there is a lot  of
> hardware involved. I'm interested in the weight of
> both the  halves and the center section including the
> tube, thanks.
>  
> =====
> Bob Kane


 
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