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View Poll Results: Do you have Rudder trim on your Kitfox?

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  • S5, S6, S7 Yes

    11 26.83%

  • S5, S6, S7 No

    12 29.27%

  • IV or Earlier Yes

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    12 29.27%
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  1. 09-14-2016, 05:58 PM #1
    Dave S
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    Default Rudder trim use

    Do you have a rudder trim device on your kitfox?
    Dave S
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  2. 09-14-2016, 07:07 PM #2
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    Default Re: Rudder trim use

    Does that include a fixed/bendable tab or a wedge?
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  3. 09-14-2016, 07:51 PM #3
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    Default Re: Rudder trim use

    Kitfox III yes-fixed.
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  4. 09-15-2016, 04:18 AM #4
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    Default Re: Rudder trim use

    Ken,

    Any type of trim system
    Dave S
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  5. 09-15-2016, 05:49 AM #5
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    Default Re: Rudder trim use

    No on my classic 4 with left hand prop. I need to hold a slight pressure on left pedal or it will slowly bank to the right hands off. I have never felt it was enough to warrant a rudder trim device.
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  6. 09-15-2016, 07:48 AM #6
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    Default Re: Rudder trim use

    Classic IV with 912, yes-fixed
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  7. 09-15-2016, 05:18 PM #7
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    Default Re: Rudder trim use

    I added provisions for one. See attached pics. I haven't cut the holes through the fabric to access this attach point. I will probably do it before it is flying though.



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    Josh Esser
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  8. 09-15-2016, 06:33 PM #8
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    Default Re: Rudder trim use

    interesting, looks like you have it to put one on the left side of the rudder. sorry to say, mine needed it on the right side of the rudder
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