DGRTEK wrote:
Serious question. I've spoken to several pilots regarding the handling
characteristics of the 1-34, and the general comment was that the Rudder could
have been a bit more effective.

My question is, Has anyone tried to modify the rudder to be more effective?
What would be the result of adding a small tab to the trailing edge of the
rudder? I'm not concerned with legality now, I'm curious to know if it could
be done. TIA

Douglas


Its been a while since I've flown a 1-34, but my recollection is it has
reasonable rudder effectiveness. Lots better than a Grob 103. Never
noticed, but does it run out of rudder when the stick is cranked all the
way over going into a tight thermal? Did those you talked to think it
should be modified?
I guess my thought is, if its only a problem a small part of the time,
why hassle with it?

Shawn