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Old 05-11-2004 | 08:50 PM
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I have the smaller version of the edge and have run into an issue. When my elevator is in a nuetral position. I can only get 1 1/4 inches of rudder throw before the rudder contacts the elevator. Recommended low rates are 1 1/2 inches with 3d being 2 1/2 inches. Obviously i am well short of those num,bers. Has anyone else had this problem. i have included pics for reference
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Old 05-11-2004 | 10:17 PM
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Looks like some trimming and Pearl yellow Ultracote is in order!
Old 05-12-2004 | 03:19 AM
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Bummer and its so close too.Go with what deputydog said its the only way now the parts are glued.Looks like you slid the fin into far.Allways measure first,Ive done tha same thing and its not going to happen again.
Old 05-12-2004 | 12:49 PM
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Default RE: Dave Patrick Edge 540 Rudder throw problem

The fin is attached to the fuse from the factory. I will send it back before I start sanding.... Anyone seen this problem
Old 05-13-2004 | 03:53 AM
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Default RE: Dave Patrick Edge 540 Rudder throw problem

Yes, had the same problem. I had done a dry assembly and noticed it and found that I had the rudder into the vert. stab. too far and not far enough on the left elev. I was able to get around it.
Old 05-13-2004 | 03:57 AM
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Just looked at your pics again, your's looks worse than mine was!
Old 05-19-2004 | 10:19 PM
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What did you do to fix yours Edgeman?
Old 05-26-2004 | 09:11 PM
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Old 06-06-2004 | 09:58 PM
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Default RE: Dave Patrick Edge 540 Rudder throw problem

binghamjd:

I have the same problem on mine but I've got mine figured out. check the horz stab and make sure it's completely flush to the side of the fuse. on mine the front rod needed to be bent slightly to make the fit right. once everything fits tight there is plenty of room for travel. let me know if this explanation is not clear enough and I'll try again.

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Old 06-06-2004 | 11:00 PM
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Default RE: Dave Patrick Edge 540 Rudder throw problem

Thanks Miloh... I am flush as can be. if it isnt too much trouble, I attached a picture measuring the tube the hing line onf the rudder. Does your measure the same?
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Old 06-07-2004 | 06:40 AM
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I'll check it as soon as I get in from work this evening.

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Old 06-07-2004 | 07:59 PM
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seems to be pretty close

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Old 06-07-2004 | 08:24 PM
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Default RE: Dave Patrick Edge 540 Rudder throw problem

Thanks Miloh. I ask Dave Patrick to do the same thing and he wouldnt. Thanks again

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