[rebel-builders] Rebel - engine mount/fin offset

[Bob Patterson]

Hi Ben !

No sweat on the fin offset - DON'T DO IT !!! :-)

If you dig back through the archives, this one's been beaten to
death ! No matter which offset you do, it's only good for ONE
power setting & speed (and rotation !), so - it's better to just
put the fin in the middle & add a trim tab strip to the back of
the rudder, if needed. It's a LOT easier to build with the fin
centered - bolts and fairings are all easier to fit, as is a
dorsal fin - IF you decide you like the looks.

Another solution is just to change the tension on the
rudder pedal springs .... I prefer the tab on the rudder, as
it changes effect with speed, and will work even if the cables
broke.... (Now there's paranoia ! ;-) )

FWIW - you will be flying a lot sooner if you just use the
O-320 ... ;-) Keep rivetting - you'll be there soon !!

.....bobp

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On Monday 27 February 2006 07:58 pm, bransom@dcsol.com wrote:

Hey Bob,
Yep, I don't know why I try to park all these little tidbits in my
brain. ...better to wait till I'm there ...just champin at the bit I
guess.

But that does bring up another question. I see that setting the tail
offset for direction of prop comes pretty soon in the fuselage
construction. I'm hoping it's fairly easy to hold off on that -- any
problems that you know of? Ya see, my two favorite engine choices are an
0320 or hoping George comes out with that R-263, and they turn opposite
directions.
-Ben

Hi Ben !

Lots of conflicting options ! Unless you already have a cowl,
don't worry about it until you do get an engine. :-)
You already know I prefer the 4 door metal cowl, for ease of
access.... ;-)
......bobp
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On Monday 27 February 2006 02:51 pm, bransom@dcsol.com wrote:

Could someone clarify which 0320 engine mount works with the MAM

speed

cowl? Also, unless there are too many variations, which 0320 models
with that mount?
Thanks,
-Ben/ 496R ...prosealed top tank skin on 2nd wing yesterday :)

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[bransom]

Thanks Bob ....again!
-Ben

On 2/27/2006 4:18 PM, beep@sympatico.ca wrote to rebel-builders:

Hi Ben !

No sweat on the fin offset - DON'T DO IT !!! :-)

If you dig back through the archives, this one's been beaten to
death ! No matter which offset you do, it's only good for ONE
power setting & speed (and rotation !), so - it's better to just
put the fin in the middle & add a trim tab strip to the back of
the rudder, if needed. It's a LOT easier to build with the fin
centered - bolts and fairings are all easier to fit, as is a
dorsal fin - IF you decide you like the looks.

Another solution is just to change the tension on the
rudder pedal springs .... I prefer the tab on the rudder, as
it changes effect with speed, and will work even if the cables
broke.... (Now there's paranoia ! ;-) )

FWIW - you will be flying a lot sooner if you just use the
O-320 ... ;-) Keep rivetting - you'll be there soon !!

.....bobp

-------------------------------orig.-------------------------
On Monday 27 February 2006 07:58 pm, bransom@dcsol.com wrote:

Hey Bob,
Yep, I don't know why I try to park all these little tidbits in my
brain. ...better to wait till I'm there ...just champin at the bit I
guess.

But that does bring up another question. I see that setting the tail
offset for direction of prop comes pretty soon in the fuselage
construction. I'm hoping it's fairly easy to hold off on that -- any
problems that you know of? Ya see, my two favorite engine choices are

an

0320 or hoping George comes out with that R-263, and they turn opposite
directions.
-Ben

Hi Ben !

Lots of conflicting options ! Unless you already have a cowl,
don't worry about it until you do get an engine. :-)
You already know I prefer the 4 door metal cowl, for ease of
access.... ;-)
......bobp
-------------------------------orig.-------------------------

On Monday 27 February 2006 02:51 pm, bransom@dcsol.com wrote:

speed

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