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[rebel-builders] VG's on Rebel stabilizer and pneumatic tail

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Garry

[rebel-builders] VG's on Rebel stabilizer and pneumatic tailwheel

Post by Garry » Sun Feb 19, 2012 7:51 pm

I have considered VG's on the tail end but as the plane stands now with
VG's only on the wing(and working very well), one always runs out of
elevator authority well before the wing wants to stall or even tend to
drop on one side. I like that characteristic, especially on a float
plane but wonder if there is some other view that counters that thought.

Garry

Ken wrote:
I stuck 15 Harrison VG's on the underside of each stab. Admittedly that
is not as many as recommended but I can't say that I notice any
improvement. I'm not seeing any increased authority at or near max up
elevator deflection for 3 point landings.

Also replaced the solid MAM tailwheel with a 2"x6" pneumatic wheel from
Princess Auto. I replaced the junk bearings with 6202-8 2RS permanently
lubed and sealed bearings which increased the expenditure by $10. Seems
to work just fine. It is a lighter wheel and it gives a smoother and
quieter taxi. At 30 psi, hopefully it will be a bit better on soft
surfaces but it really isn't any wider than the original. Downside is
that I guess I'll have to carry another spare inner tube...
Oh what the heck, at $4. for a complete wheel,tire,and tube, maybe I'll
carry a complete spare wheel until I see how it holds up.

Ken



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