Monthly Archives: June 2008

Ok, I’ve been slacking…

Posted on June 30, 2008 by Daniel

Been really slacking on my building progress… But now that I have the means of ordering the Wing Kit, I’m going to get back to it.  So far, I am done back riveting the stiffeners, bending the trailing edges, and … Continue reading →

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Started Elevators…

Posted on June 5, 2008 by Daniel

Began construction on the Elevators today.  Cut and scotchbrite all the stiffeners, match drilled the stiffeners and the E-615-PP (or is it E-617-PP?  I cant remember).  Took it all apart again, and dimpled.  I stopped there because I am not … Continue reading →

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Finally Finished the Rudder…

Posted on June 3, 2008 by Daniel

Damn, this thing seems like it took FOREVER! I un-clecoed the AEX trailing edge wedge, cleaned out some of the Proseal, put my rivets in, taped them, and started setting them per the plans. I was pretty nervous the whole … Continue reading →

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Get the edge straight!

Posted on June 1, 2008 by Daniel

Started the final assembly on the leading edge.  It was a bit wavy by itself (which you don’t want!)  I got a peice of 1/16″ x 3/4″ x 8ft aluminum angle, and did just like I did before, drill into … Continue reading →

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Countersinking…

Posted on June 1, 2008 by Daniel

Today I started countersinking the AEX wedge which will be part of the trailing edge of the Rudder. Basically, I copied Brad’s (www.rv7factory.com) idea of claming this to the table, drilling holes into the wood, and using clecos to hold … Continue reading →

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