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Re: Installation of the A2 Plate

Subject: Re: Installation of the A2 Plate
From: EuropaChris@netscape.net
Date: Mon, 14 May 2001 12:05:03

Brian Rauchfuss - PCD <brauchfu@pcocd2.intel.com> wrote:

> I just kept measuring it with a pair of calipers while I was fitting it and
> doing the layup. I tried the measurements both from the center of the bolt 
> and from the edge, both seem to work, but have slight uncertainties.

That's the same way I did it.  Worked out pretty well.  I tried a jig, but just
couldn't make myself happy with the accuracy of it, and it was always in the
way.


> BTW, while I am talking about ailerons: I measured the twist in the ailerons
> one final time before I put the ailerons away until I have wings to attach 
> them to. The twist has changed since I layed them up! 

Oh-oh.  That's not good.  I should go check ours to see if we have the same 
issue.
They were dead-on before layup, so we'll see...

Chris
A159


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