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PostPosted: Wed Jan 04, 2012 8:53 am    Post subject: Aileron trailing edge Reply with quote
Hi all

I'm presently working on the trailing edge of my ailerons (please see jpg) and have noticed the VA-140 wedge extrusion is sticking out of the aileron skins by almost 1/16". I obviously have not misplaced the extrusion as all holes are already punched. This is not the case with the rudder, elevators etc, as their skins are flush with the extrusion. Joe at Vans was not concerned, but still I can't help but think the skins are a little short.

Has anyone else run into this?

Regards,

Rick
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 04, 2012 9:09 am    Post subject: Aileron trailing edge Reply with quote
My QB ailerons look exactly the same.  Still flies great!
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[quote] Hi all
 
I'm presently working on the trailing edge of my ailerons (please see jpg) and have noticed the VA-140 wedge extrusion is sticking out of the aileron skins by almost 1/16".  I obviously have not misplaced the extrusion as all holes are already punched.  This is not the case with the rudder, elevators etc, as their skins are flush with the extrusion.  Joe at Vans was not concerned, but still I can't help but think the skins are a little short. 
 
Has anyone else run into this?
 
Regards, 
 
Rick
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 04, 2012 9:16 am    Post subject: Aileron trailing edge Reply with quote
I would start by measuring the edge-distance between the rivet holes and the edge. If they're good, on to the wedge - compare the edge distances on the wedge to the plans spec to make sure it's correct too.

My .02.......

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PostPosted: Wed Jan 04, 2012 9:35 am    Post subject: Aileron trailing edge Reply with quote
Mine had areas that were a little proud of T.E. Once riveted, just gently file down that sharp edge if you want. That way paint will adhere better, and when the little ones run there noggin into it, maybe it wont cut so bad. My boy went running around the airplane and just missed the aileron and hit the wing tip, knocked him off his feet but no lasting wounds.
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 04, 2012 9:40 am    Post subject: Aileron trailing edge Reply with quote
Just file the trailing edge down after you rivet it. That's not uncommon.

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On Jan 4, 2012, at 11:48 AM, Rick Lark <larkrv10(at)yahoo.ca (larkrv10(at)yahoo.ca)> wrote:

[quote]Hi all

I'm presently working on the trailing edge of my ailerons (please see jpg) and have noticed the VA-140 wedge extrusion is sticking out of the aileron skins by almost 1/16". I obviously have not misplaced the extrusion as all holes are already punched. This is not the case with the rudder, elevators etc, as their skins are flush with the extrusion. Joe at Vans was not concerned, but still I can't help but think the skins are a little short.

Has anyone else run into this?

Regards,

Rick
#40956
Southampton, Ont

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PostPosted: Wed Jan 04, 2012 9:49 am    Post subject: Re: Aileron trailing edge Reply with quote
Hi,
I just finished mine and they look just like yours.

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PostPosted: Wed Jan 04, 2012 6:37 pm    Post subject: Aileron trailing edge Reply with quote
Way back when I think this question came up and word I got was one engineer designed the tail feathers and another designed the ailerons. Each had a different idea of how much the wedge should stick out. One thought a smidge the other thought none. It's all fine.
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Hi all



I'm presently working on the trailing edge of my ailerons (please see jpg) and have noticed the VA-140 wedge extrusion is sticking out of the aileron skins by almost 1/16". I obviously have not misplaced the extrusion as all holes are already punched. This is not the case with the rudder, elevators etc, as their skins are flush with the extrusion. Joe at Vans was not concerned, but still I can't help but think the skins are a little short.



Has anyone else run into this?



Regards,



Rick

#40956

Southampton, Ont


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PostPosted: Wed Jan 04, 2012 7:23 pm    Post subject: Aileron trailing edge Reply with quote
I filed mine down flush with the skins and did it again on the second. The sharper the trailing edge of any control surface increases the sensitivity around neutral but the RV-10 doesn't go fast enough to make a difference. From a safety aspect, it will be much better on your forearms and children's foreheads if you file it down. This is another reason that proseal should be used to join the skin and avex wedge. Makes for a nice, filled, paintable finished product. Now back to my been there done that cave. Don't poke the bear.

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On Jan 4, 2012, at 6:31 PM, "Chris" <toaster73(at)embarqmail.com (toaster73(at)embarqmail.com)> wrote:

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Way back when I think this question came up and word I got was one engineer designed the tail feathers and another designed the ailerons. Each had a different idea of how much the wedge should stick out. One thought a smidge the other thought none. It's all fine.
-Chris Lucas
#40072
Flying

From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com (owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com) [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Rick Lark
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Hi all

 

I'm presently working on the trailing edge of my ailerons (please see jpg) and have noticed the VA-140 wedge extrusion is sticking out of the aileron skins by almost 1/16".  I obviously have not misplaced the extrusion as all holes are already punched. This is not the case with the rudder, elevators etc, as their skins are flush with the extrusion. Joe at Vans was not concerned, but still I can't help but think the skins are a little short.



Has anyone else run into this?



Regards,



Rick

#40956

Southampton, Ont


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PostPosted: Wed Jan 04, 2012 7:33 pm    Post subject: Aileron trailing edge Reply with quote
When I had thoughts like that during my build, i typically compromised with half a smidge. Very Happy

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Way back when I think this question came up and word I got was one engineer designed the tail feathers and another designed the ailerons. Each had a different idea of how much the wedge should stick out. One thought a smidge the other thought none. It's all fine.
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 04, 2012 7:33 pm    Post subject: Aileron trailing edge Reply with quote
Guys, thx for the feedback. I will file the extrusion slightly to help keep paint adhered to the trailing edge, and leave it at that.

Rick

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Way back when I think this question came up and word I got was one engineer designed the tail feathers and another designed the ailerons. Each had a different idea of how much the wedge should stick out. One thought a smidge the other thought none. It's all fine.

-Chris Lucas

#40072

Flying



From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Rick Lark
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Hi all





I'm presently working on the trailing edge of my ailerons (please see jpg) and have noticed the VA-140 wedge extrusion is sticking out of the aileron skins by almost 1/16". I obviously have not misplaced the extrusion as all holes are already punched. This is not the case with the rudder, elevators etc, as their skins are flush with the extrusion. Joe at Vans was not concerned, but still I can't help but think the skins are a little short.





Has anyone else run into this?





Regards,





Rick


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