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August 2024

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Forming Horizontal Stabilizer Tips

I found a post from someone where they had the same issue with their horizontal stabilizer tips being out of shape. They used clamps and heat to shape it, which I remember from the fiberglass 101 class that they stated that if you get fiberglass warm enough (180F or so) Read more…

By olanandkate, 9 monthsAugust 1, 2024 ago

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Aircraft Build Time

Airplane sectionBuild time (hrs)
S06 - Vertical Stabilizer22.5
S07 - Rudder34.25
S08 - Horizontal Stabilizer49.75
S09 - Elevators59
S10 - Tailcone75.75
S11 - Empennage Attach27.75
S12 - Empennage Fairings26.5
S13 - Main Spar18.25
S14 - Wing Ribs35.5
S15 - Rear Spar29.25
S16 - Top Skins32.75
S17 - Outboard Leading Edge34.75
Total446
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