7.3
F
LIGHT
C
ONTROL
7.3.1
P
RIMARY
F
LIGHT
C
ONTROL
D
UAL CONTROLS ARE FITTED WITH BOTH CONTROL STICKS PERMANENTLY
ATTACHED
.
E
LEVATOR AND AILERONS ARE OPERATED THROUGH A SYSTEM
OF ADJUSTABLE PUSH RODS
.
T
HE RUDDER IS OPERATED BY A CABLE SYSTEM
TO THE RUDDER PEDALS
.
A
N AUTOPILOT ROLL SERVO IS ATTACHED TO THE
AILERON BELCRANK BY A FIRM PUSHROD IN THE RIGHT WING NEAR THE
MAIN SPAR
.
A
N AUTOPILOT PITCH SERVO IS ATTACHED TO THE ELEVATOR
BELLCRANK BY A FIRM PUSHROD ON THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR FUSELAGE
.
B
OTH SERVOS CAN BE OVERPOWERED AND CONTAIN A SHEAR SCREW
DESIGN
,
GUARANTEEING CONTROL CONTINUITY
.
Control Travel Limits
Maximum
Up/Down
Minimum
Up/Down
Elevator
30°/25°
25°/20°
Aileron
32°/17°
25°/15°
Rudder
35°/35°
30°/30°
Flaps
Down 40°
Van’s RV7
Aircraft Flight
Manual
Rev 0.1
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Aircraft Flight
Manual
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