On May 15, 10:05*am, GC wrote:
On 15/05/2012 23:41, Dan wrote:

On May 15, 6:33 am, wrote:
What would be the consequence of removing the springs from the rudder pedals?

I used to fly competition aerobatics in a Pitts S-1S I built. *I
became worried about rudder return springs in that airplane for the
same reasons. *Eventually I removed the springs and I actually liked
the feel of the rudder much better.

Dan
ASW 20
WO

Might be fine in your Pitts but my memory is that the ASW20 manual made
a special point about NOT using lower strength rudder springs. *I also
remember them as the strongest I've come across in the dozen or so
gliders I've worked on.

GC

Spring strength may be a requirement to control/dampen flutter...
Control dynamics are not something to play with lighly!

Cheers,


Derek