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darinh
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 Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2006 9:31 pm Post subject: Series 7 Vertical Stab glass trailing edge question? |
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I am installing the horizontal stab fiberglass trailing edge and have a question on the fit. My question is this: Does the fiberglass fairing sit up against the square trailing edge tubing? If so, the notches on the ribs will need to be extended forward approximately 1/2" to 3/4" to allow for a flush transition from fairing to rib. Is this how it is supposed to be done, or does the fairing stand off the metal T.E. tube? My guess is that the fairing sits up against the tube and the ribs need a bit of sanding to allow a flush transition as it does not look like there will be room for the rudder L.E. fairing if is stands off a bit. I hope this is not confusing but those guys building a 7 or others that have an airfoil tail should know exactly what I am talking about. Thanks,
Darin
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| Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2006 3:42 am Post subject: Series 7 Vertical Stab glass trailing edge question? |
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Darin,
I know exactly what you're talking about. To answer your question,
yes that fairing is up against the square post from top to bottom and yes
you will have to trim the trailing ends on each side of your rib pieces in
order to get a smooth transition from one to the other. I used a Dremel for
that job. I don't think you can build this plane without the use of a Dremel
or other similar tool......good luck
Roger Mac
N619RM S7/912s
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darinh
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| Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2006 6:08 am Post subject: Re: Series 7 Vertical Stab glass trailing edge question? |
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Thanks Roger,
You have confirmed my suspicions and I completely agree with you on the dremel...invaluable!
Thanks,
Darin
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jlfernan
Joined: 10 Jun 2006
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Location: MIAMI
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| Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2008 3:40 pm Post subject: Re: Series 7 Vertical Stab glass trailing edge question? |
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How much space do you need between the VS fairing and the rudder fairing so the they don't rub after covering?
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darinh
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| Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2008 8:51 pm Post subject: Re: Series 7 Vertical Stab glass trailing edge question? |
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Jorge,
Wow, this is an old thread! I ended up adjusting mine after covering and paint. I don't know the exact measurement off hand but 1/4" should be about right. You could probably get away with less than this but you have 3 tapes at the top of the vert. stab that overlap and a bunch at the bottom. You can always adjust it after your done.
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