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I started training someone aerobatics in a Skybolt today and the elevator really seemed stiff. It is a D model (3 piece upper wing) with a IO-360 engine on it. It has dual servo tabs on the elevator (1 bay each) and the upper wing is moved forward to the 6 cylinder position. In doing pull ups to a loop or hammerhead the elevator control is way stiffer than my Starduster and not balanced well with the ailerons ( they have spades and are very light). I talked to the builder ( who is an aerospace engineer) and he says the entire control system is built to spec. Meaning the control pivots on the tunnel are correct and he says the reverser behind the seat is equal in length so is not is in backwards. He knows about this and thinks it can be solved by changing the elevator to have 2 bay servo tabs on each side. Any comments , suggestions or advice would be appreciated
