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Elevator Control Horn Initial Drilling

I didn’t get too much time yesterday but I did go back and tighten up the lock nuts for the elevator threaded rod end bearings that I forgot to do the other day on the elevators. I also found a piece of wood that was exactly the width I needed Read more…

By olanandkate, 2 yearsAugust 7, 2023 ago
Empennage

Elevators Aligned & Installed

Over the past few days I’ve worked here and there to get both the left and right elevators straight and the control horns drilled. I was surprised that the drill bushing was not only larger in diameter (which they warned us about) but I also had to figure a way Read more…

By olanandkate, 2 yearsAugust 4, 2023 ago
Empennage

Left Elevator Initial Attachment

I didn’t get alot of time to work on the plane this weekend with all of the church and band activities we participated in. I did get the left elevator attached and measured the gap along the counter balance. It is 1/16″ wider at the front than at the back. Read more…

By olanandkate, 2 yearsJuly 31, 2023 ago
Empennage

Empennage Attach Step 1

I decided to go on ahead and go through the empennage attach section since I’m still waiting on Van’s to get back with me on the elevator tab template. I also don’t want to pull all of the wing parts out just yet since I was reviewing the parts I Read more…

By olanandkate, 2 yearsJuly 28, 2023 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
S18 - Fuel Tank18
S21 - Aileron35
Total499
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