DualRatedFlyer
Member
New RV8 owner (non builder).
I have noticed that I tend to fly out of trim quite often with my feet on the pedals. When my feet are flat on the ground my ball is centered.
I am convinced that when my feet rest on the pedals it induced a right yawing tendency.
Had a friend stand behind the aircraft as I naturally place both feet on the rudders and sure enough I get a deflection to the right. He then positioned the rudder in the center position and asked me to put my feet back on the pedals and I can feel my left pedal is depressed, or right pedal is sticking out further (whichever you prefer).
Either one of my legs is longer (not likely) or my pedals are not centered.
I searched the forums but cant find anything that adequately describes my scenario.
Can anyone recommend where to start troubleshooting or link me to a thread where a similar question as been posted?
Is there a rudder turnbuckle that can be adjusted?
Should I, how do I verify my rudder deflection?
Thank you,
RV8 owner
I have noticed that I tend to fly out of trim quite often with my feet on the pedals. When my feet are flat on the ground my ball is centered.
I am convinced that when my feet rest on the pedals it induced a right yawing tendency.
Had a friend stand behind the aircraft as I naturally place both feet on the rudders and sure enough I get a deflection to the right. He then positioned the rudder in the center position and asked me to put my feet back on the pedals and I can feel my left pedal is depressed, or right pedal is sticking out further (whichever you prefer).
Either one of my legs is longer (not likely) or my pedals are not centered.
I searched the forums but cant find anything that adequately describes my scenario.
Can anyone recommend where to start troubleshooting or link me to a thread where a similar question as been posted?
Is there a rudder turnbuckle that can be adjusted?
Should I, how do I verify my rudder deflection?
Thank you,
RV8 owner