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What are the best ways to increase the roll rate on a stock Skybolt?
A single aileron roll currently takes about 3-3.5 seconds at about 120 KIAS. Slow rolls are slower of course due to the rudder input.
How much do gap seals increase the roll rate on a stock Skybolt? What type of tape (with, brand etc) do folks use and should they be applied as some other people have written up for Pitts in the forums?
I fly nearly at the published forward CG limit with just me and full fuel. This is handy when flying with a passenger as I can stay forward of the aft limit with minimal gas and a 250 lb person in the front pit. The downside of the forward empty CG I think it may increase the amount of rudder needed to keep the nose on a point a bit during a slow roll.
Should I consider moving things around to get the CG better optimized for solo aerobatics?
A single aileron roll currently takes about 3-3.5 seconds at about 120 KIAS. Slow rolls are slower of course due to the rudder input.
How much do gap seals increase the roll rate on a stock Skybolt? What type of tape (with, brand etc) do folks use and should they be applied as some other people have written up for Pitts in the forums?
I fly nearly at the published forward CG limit with just me and full fuel. This is handy when flying with a passenger as I can stay forward of the aft limit with minimal gas and a 250 lb person in the front pit. The downside of the forward empty CG I think it may increase the amount of rudder needed to keep the nose on a point a bit during a slow roll.
Should I consider moving things around to get the CG better optimized for solo aerobatics?
