Chris, I still have a lot to do, Ihave the fuselage done, tail is done , It is setting on the wheels, I have one wing almost finish, if I can figure out how to close up each in of the wing. My wife said I was going to finish it or I could hit the road.
Chris, I started my kit in May of 2003 and have been working on and off . I get mad sometimes when something don't work out right. But I am going to finish it.
Chris, I have the fuselage finish,the tail is finish and I am working on the wings.It has been rough getting everything to fit right on the wings. But one day I will have it done. I would like to come see your plane and see how the NO SLOT FLAPERON works. I believe it will work better than cutting a hole in the fuselage..
Chris, the extended length is 9.65", stroke is 3.54", compressed length is 6.1" The pressure is 20lbs but it would have been better if they were 30lbs. The springs came from Mcmaster Carr, part number 4138T53. When you order them spec the pressure you need. By the way, I installed them in a way that it actually helps to hold the door closed a little. The way Zenith did it on the 750 and some others it pushes hard on the door to iopen it. Not good in flight if you accidentally hit the latch. If you have any questions et me know.
Wayne, or Richard either one.
Chris,
Thanks for the compliment. Your plane looks great also, I'm sure the first fdlight will be one to remember. Mine was. I have an article in the Zenair news talking about my first flight and testing. A lot of stuff you won't have to go through but be ready when you give it power, it'll go.
wayne
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Wayne, or Richard either one.
Thanks for the compliment. Your plane looks great also, I'm sure the first fdlight will be one to remember. Mine was. I have an article in the Zenair news talking about my first flight and testing. A lot of stuff you won't have to go through but be ready when you give it power, it'll go.
wayne
I have printed out the related photos and matched each with the explanation, and making a 'bill of material' along the way.
Thank you very much.
Champ
The more detailed photos, the better understanding.
More photos (and explanations), please.
Champ
Thanks for the no-slot flaperon photos. I went to Larry Martin's earlier but did not quite get the idea.
Champ
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