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Tool for checking rib flange straightness
While preparing to drill the bottom wing skin to the ribs, I wanted to be sure that the center line of the ribs were straight.
When doing top wing skin I had used a metal strip with holes drilled in a straightline to be able to verify straightness.
The improved version uses a 1/8" acrylic strip about 2 inches wide with a line drawn to verify the center line of the rib flange is straight.
In addtion, two red lines were added that would give me a warning if a drilled hole…
ContinueAdded by Damon Brantley on May 30, 2021 at 11:49am — No Comments
Don’t Get Discouraged
Fred Westbrook, of Owego, New York, sent us this inspiring story of his build experience that we share below.
Don’t Get Discouraged
My name is Fred Westbrook. A few years ago, when my son Josh was about fourteen years…
ContinueAdded by Zenith Aero on May 13, 2021 at 2:30pm — 9 Comments
801 for sale
Added by Jeffrey S Overton on May 6, 2021 at 11:02am — 2 Comments
Chris Heintz, 1938 - 2021
ContinueAeronautical engineer Chris Heintz, the designer of all "CH" light aircraft designs, passed away on April 30th, 2021. Best known in aviation circles as a prolific and talented aircraft designer, innovator, builder, entrepreneur, lecturer and author, Chris touched the lives of thousands throughout his…
Added by Zenith Aero on May 6, 2021 at 9:00am — 10 Comments
Horizontal Stabilizer Done (For Now)
Prepped and painted the black trim. Time to start the elevator.
Added by Todd Osborne on May 2, 2021 at 12:20pm — No Comments
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