Category Archives: Ailerons

Right Wing Aileron Brackets & Braces…

Posted on July 3, 2010 by Daniel

No pics today, nothing really to show.  I got to the hangar this morning and started with the flap brace.  Got it match drilled, deburred, dimpled, primed, and installed.  It was an interesting task though, as I messed up and … Continue reading →

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Aileron Pushrods & Bellcrank…

Posted on June 13, 2010 by Daniel

I finally got around to making the pushrods and getting the bellcrank installed.  It’s kinda fun making the pushrods… I used a little self centering vice from Harbor Freight on the drill press and it worked out quite well.  The … Continue reading →

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Aileron Final Assembly…

Posted on March 17, 2010 by Daniel

Today, got off of work, had two co-workers (Josh & “Salsa”) come out to the hangar… one brought the beer, the other brought the hot dogs for the grill.  Fired it up, ate, drank, and pounded some rivets.  All in … Continue reading →

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Aileron work…

Posted on March 16, 2010 by Daniel

Yes you read that correctly… I started building again FINALLY.  Feels good to get out and pound some rivets.  I’ve been going to the hangar after work the past couple of days working on the aileron.  Got everything match-drilled, deburred, … Continue reading →

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Left Aileron Final Assembly…

Posted on May 25, 2009 by Daniel

I began assembling the left aileron this morning.  I needed to find a way to dimple the leading edge holes for the counterbalance pipe.  I used a spare (and warped) non-adjustable set holder from my squeezer.  Worked like a charm.  … Continue reading →

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Aileron Stiffeners & Match Drilling…

Posted on May 24, 2009 by Daniel

Started on the Aileron today… Took the stiffners and cut/deburred them.   When I was finished, they looked like this:      I then back-riveted the stiffeners to the skin.  Then, I match drilled the reinforcement plates, brackets, ribs, spar, and … Continue reading →

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