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Shims are required to position the forward edge of the horizontal stabilizer. I rough cut them on the band saw and shaped them on the disc sander. I then used VHB tape to attach the shims to the stabilizer to… Read More »Stabilizers, Elevators, and Rudder Mounted
Next up was drilling the holes in the elevator horns that set the final position and alignment of the elevators. The hole through the bearing was simple enough to drill with the provided drill bushing. I ran the elevator through… Read More »Elevator Horns Drilled
I have decided to fit the tail feathers for the first time so I rearranged my workshop today to make more room for the airplane. It was also a good chance to tidy things up. I fetched the horizontal stabilizer… Read More »Elevator Fitting
I had previously purchased a RAMI AV-520 antenna to attach to the top of the vertical stabilizer and decided that it was time to get it fitted. I first drilled angled holes through the stabilizer skin/flange for the antenna rods… Read More »Nav Antenna
While waiting on other parts/tools I proceeded with riveting the elevator trim bracket. I also wanted to test fit the motor and figure out what I am going to do with the wiring. The Ray Allen servo has short wires… Read More »Elevator Trim System
I continued with the trim mount bracket so I can prime this when I prime the tailcone parts. The trim servo spacer mounts to the underside of the bracket and is where the trim servo is attached. This is deburred… Read More »Trim Mount Bracket
While waiting for a longer drill bit to arrive, I jumped ahead to the next set of parts that need fabrication. These happen to be in the empennage attach section – the end of the empennage kit is in sight!… Read More »Trim Cable Angle Brackets