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Airframes => Double Seaters => DE => Topic started by: Peterross on September 10, 2016, 07:30:36 PM

Title: Aileron questions
Post by: Peterross on September 10, 2016, 07:30:36 PM

Hi all

I am starting work on the ailerons, and I have a few questions.
First I'll refer to what I call the aileron cutout. This is the rectangular cutout in the rib where the aileron leading edge will fit. It is shown on page 38 of the DE drawings.
There are 2 parallel 1/4" vertical sticks which make the cutout. Where does the pivot point go in relation to the rear vertical stick? If I use a 3 5/8" cutout for the aileron nose rib, it will be located behind the rear stick. Is this correct?
Also, what should the clearance be between the front of the aileron nose rib and the rear of the front 1/4" stick? It is difficult to see from the video and not dimensioned on the drawing.
One last question. The 1/8" plywood aileron spar which is about 73" long. Does it need to be 1 continuous piece, or can I use 2 pieces?
Thanks

Pete

Title: Re: Aileron questions
Post by: MrG on September 10, 2016, 11:11:49 PM

I spliced my aileron spars - the D nose makes it pretty strong 
https://goo.gl/photos/wsKzDQBZyrPAkU4SA 
the photos are about 1/4 way in not all in order

Title: Re: Aileron questions
Post by: John Reinking on September 10, 2016, 11:32:12 PM

Bookmarked your site!   Spars completed today except for beveling mains and rears.   Your photos will be a BIG help.   Thanks.

Title: Re: Aileron questions
Post by: MrG on September 19, 2016, 03:17:11 PM

Im happy to zip them all up and put on a server for you to down load if you want

Title: Re: Aileron questions
Post by: John Reinking on September 19, 2016, 09:53:01 PM

Thanks for the offer.   I went ahead and pulled down all of your photos from your site.   Would appreciate the .zip file though.  I'm at:    reinkings@comcast.net        Again, thanks.   As a first time builder they are a great help.

Blue skys,

John Reinking/Woodinville, WA

Title: Re: Aileron questions
Post by: MrG on September 25, 2016, 09:01:03 PM

Ill get that to you in next couple days John

Title: Re: Aileron questions
Post by: John Reinking on September 25, 2016, 10:54:42 PM

Thank you, Mr. G!