So, as I understand it, FAA not only wants to see the pictures of the assembly
process but they also want to see the builder doing the work. So starting
from here on, you are going to bare with my mug once in a while.(11/13/99)
So, as I understand it, FAA not only wants to see the pictures of the assembly
process but they also want to see the builder doing the work. So starting
from here on, you are going to bare with my mug once in a while.
First order of business this weekend was to clean off excess Microglass that have oozed to the hinge notches. Here is me cleaning the gook off with the motor-tool.
Incidentally, if you are thinking of building a composite plane, do yourself a favor and get yourself a good motor-tool. Like Dremel or Black and Decker. I have both cordless and wired kind and they are great time savers. Also, get one that has long snake-like attachment that will let you go into tight spots. Then get A LOT of cut-off wheels.
One thing about motor-tools. It's not the force that gets the job done. It's the rotation. Whether you are cutting, grinding or punching holes, don't force the blades. You tend to have a lot better control of your motion when you are not pushing very hard and you are far less likely to break the blades. Also, do not anchor your palm and let your hand pivot when using the cut-off wheel. Cut-off wheels are vulnerable against tortional forces and will easily shatter when twisted sending debris everywhere.
Once I got the hinges cleaned out, I mounted the completed assembly to the wings
using the AN bolt and washers a indicated in the manual. Then using a
straight-edge, I checked the up and down deflections of ailerons. I also
grabbed onto the torque tube and made sure there is no excess friction and
binding through its operating range.