Category Archives: Ailerons

Wing Control Surface Rods Replaced, Rear Wing Spar Bolt and Wing Root Work

Today I completed the remaining replacement work for the wing control surface rods. I connected the control rods from the torque tube, to the bell-crank and to the elevators themselves. I reconnected the aileron trim servo and reinstalled the Gretz … Continue reading

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Flap Completion and Aileron Activation Completion

Today I was able to get a number of things finalized on the wings. I finished the riveting on the right flap that had been curing the trailing edge. There was about 75 blind rivets that had to be completed … Continue reading

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Aileron Completion and Left Flap Assembly

Over the weekend I got the right aileron assembly completed and bolted onto the wing as I had previously done with the left wing. While I was in the area I did some finishing work on the wiring in the … Continue reading

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Aileron Assembly, Installation, and Angle of Attack Final Installation

Its been a very productive last several days. While I am still waiting for the fuel senders to cure their sealant before testing the tanks, I have moved onto the ailerons. They were assembled and drilled per the plans. The … Continue reading

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Fuel Senders! Finally Installed!

Well the fuel senders finally arrived back today. It was a pleasant site to see the UPS man that I could hardly wait to cut open the box. Sure enough, they were there waiting. So I quickly mixed up a … Continue reading

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The Ailerons begin

Yesterday I was able to get a little time in on the plane after we found out the Arrow had a broken Directional Gyro and we of course wouldnt be able to fly IFR to Astoria for lunch as planned. … Continue reading

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