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Title: TF SCORE Rudder mod...
Post by: Joe Yau on October 16, 2007, 11:29:16 AM

I have bought an ARF TF Score a while ago but havn't started or really look at it till now..  I notice the rudder is straight on the fuselage, and not angled to the right in anyway.

Does anyone modify the rudder on the Score?  ??? or it is not needed.

Thanks in advance.

Title: Re: TF SCORE Rudder mod...
Post by: Alan Hahn on October 16, 2007, 12:02:02 PM

Most people today would say to forget about rudder offset. I have broken arf rudders that come with offset just to set them straight.
The offset works best when you don't need it--at level flying speeds where the air flow over the rudder is the highest. You just want to make sure it isn't bent the wrong way.

Title: Re: TF SCORE Rudder mod...
Post by: Gary Anderson on October 16, 2007, 12:57:09 PM

Hi Joe, is you're going to use the engine mount setup, that came with the score. Look at the offset they have, I don't think you'll have to worry about rudder offset. Have a great day, Gary

Title: Re: TF SCORE Rudder mod...
Post by: GEOFFREY on October 16, 2007, 02:49:55 PM

hey Joe . Just got back from delta park, with my score  NO OFFSET is needed. somewhere in that plane they havemore pull than is needed.i even adjusted  leadouts forward to give my arm some relief. mine is K&B 61 power on 65 ft lines.GEOFFREY drying after  a damp day at the site.

Title: Re: TF SCORE Rudder mod...
Post by: Joe Yau on October 17, 2007, 03:56:05 PM

Thanks for the replies everyone.

That's great! I guess i'll just leave it alone.