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Hi After seeing not to many responses on this one here my 2 cents. I read the test report on the 1947 NACA wind channel testing of the Coupe and it is stated there that if the rudder(s) are moved outwards more than the design limits and opposite to the intended control inter linking (cross control) - a spin is likely. Your Rudder might not do such extreme moves since it will be just banging in the wind but it might get stuck creating an unfavorable aerodynamically situation. Both rudders are needed to keep the turns coordinated. In case it would happen to me in flight, I would make shallow turns and keep up the airspeed to avoid any close to stalling condition. Hartmut [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > ----[Please read http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm before following any advice in this forum.]---- > > On my last flight I discovered after landing that the push rod controlling > the right rudder had broken and the right rudder was completely loose. I > was able to make an emergency repair threading the clevis onto the > remaining cm or so of thread and fly the plane back to base. > I have ordered a new rod and the rudder appears to be solidly attached. I > am concerned about the consequences of my fix failing while I am waiting > for a more permanent solution. What would happen to a coupe in flight if > one rudder were completely loose??? > > ================================================================ > Steven M. Lewis PhD > LordJoe Inc. > 4221 105th Ave NE > Kirkland, WA 98033 > 425-889-2694 > Java Architecture and Training > ================================================================ > ==^================================================================ This email was sent to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?bz8Sid.bAhN69 Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^================================================================
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