DE (Cabin Mod) tail Modifications

[MrG]

Thank you

[rfeenstra]

Been flying for many hours now. It is great! The added tail length, CG at about 31% MAC, increased stability for hands off flying, increased speed at lower rpm have made the plane a joy to take off, fly and land.  A lot of work, but well worth the effort.  Now for doors!

[Dan_]

Now for doors!

And perhaps videos..?      

[MrG]

Cold and good time to chop up the fuse  - getting there

[azevedoflyer]

rfeenstra,
Just getting started in a DE.
Your "baby" Aeronca, just like the Australian relative,look awesome!
A little tardy but never too late, congrats!
Have you posted an in-flight comparison before&after mods?
Cheers,
azevedoflyer
Piper PA22/20-150
DE to incorporate tail mod.

[rfeenstra]

If you go back through the thread, you'll find a few comments on the new flying characteristics.  Flew it a fair amount this summer and really enjoy it.  I have one fuel tank that's leaking a tiny bit so i'll have to remove that this winter to deal with it.  Otherwise, doing great!

[azevedoflyer]

  That's seals it!
Will extend the fuse as well. 21" you said?
thanks,
Miguel

[rfeenstra]

No, 26".  but remember, my wingspan is about 32" greater than plans because of the cabin.

[azevedoflyer]

Chief Eagle,
Excellent work!
A question to you: when you started building the DE, did you have access to an inventory of tubing necessary (diameters / thicknesses / total length etc)?
Just bought DE plans and nowhere can I find such info...
How did you solve this initial hurdle?
Just retired and moved from Ann Arbor to Trion GA.Need to start building before I go crazy...
Thanks,
azevedoflyer

[MrG]

i have to order some more Molly i can email some images of mine with sizes I've used for the tubes - why im working out what i need 
Ive really closely copied an Aronica that is local to get all my measurements for the back of the cabin to the tail

[azevedoflyer]

MrG: greatly appreciated your help!
Looking forward to your post.
azevedoflyer

[rfeenstra]

I had initially ordered as per the parts list but needed to increase a few things later.  As far as the new tail is concerned, I ordered a whole supply of tubing  as I was also working on the Champion that was the model for the tail.  so far, I haven't used any of the tubing other than what I needed for the new tail as work on the Champion stopped for an indefinite period of time!