One other issue. The starboard end of the elevator torque tube needs to be raised abou 1/4" in order to make it level with the fuselage sides. I'm assuming that if I I bond the top on with it raised
Author: Graham Singleton <grahamsingleton@btinternet.com>
Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2006 16:35:39
Yes but also put a straight edge along the RH trailing edge of the fin. That needs to be straight. BTW Don't glue the top on until everything is in, elevator deflections set up flaps and wings set up
Vaughn, If your cockpit module is properly installed, the top of the tank compartment should be level. I leveled the lower fuse, at that point and then used a level on the torque tube to set it. I fo
I'm about to confront this task. And I have considered with trepidation putting the (tri) gear in with the top on. Europa says that without the top on the fuse is insufficiently rigid to set up the w
Author: Graham Singleton <grahamsingleton@btinternet.com>
Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2006 18:16:34
Most professional builders do it with the top clecoed on. IMHO once the cokpit module is in that section of the fuse is rigid enough, its only floppy from behind the luggage bay bulkhead. It is infin
I am presently scuff-sanding the mating surfaces prior to bonding the top on the fuselage. Would it be wise to lock down all the adjustments for the elevators and trim tab before doing that. All trav
Thanks to all for the hints. I will safety wire the mass balance arm turnbuckles. tighten all control adjustments, and tweak the already installed torque tube level before bonding on the top. I'm als
Author: Graham Singleton <grahamsingleton@btinternet.com>
Date: Sat, 4 Nov 2006 00:39:13
Have you got the capping strips on the bulkheads and the balance weight guides? Way I do it is do splash layups where the bulkheads etc will bond to the top skin. After cure cleco on the top and flox
Hi Vaughn, Back your thoughts back from your perfect completed panel/plane. Imagine everything you desire in it and then think of all the wires, cables, connectors, and bonded on tie downs to support
As Graham has said with the tunnel in the fuse is already fairly stiff. I did the whole of the tri gear main wheels with the top off. The fuse was on a wooden jig ( see http://members.bellatlantic.ne
I have already done something similar with vinilester formed over the belly but did not include the tail support which was a mistake given how difficult it is to turn over. I also like your turn-over
In a message dated 11/3/2006 10:35:47 AM Central Standard Time, grahamsingleton@btinternet.com writes: (If its a tri I would put the gear in too, but that's just my opinion. Graham) Excellent advise
It looked like a really pleasant job with the top on. Thanks Will _____ (If its a tri I would put the gear in too, but that's just my opinion. Graham) Excellent advise Gram. I found installing in the
Vaughn, Check out www.rotec.com. Based in Vancouver B.C., they are a Rotax dealer and are offering some re-built to factory spec 914's. If the price is right it might be an option. Dave C-FBZI One ot
Morning Vaughn Have you done a trial fit of the top, temporarily fixed in position with self tapers? When I did that on my Classic I discovered nothing down the back was square and ended up having to