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japhillipsga(at)aol.com
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Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 10:19 am Post subject: RV8a- Ailerion & Wing Tip Match

RV-8 Builders, I got a problem. I have the wings mounted on my 8a. I attached the ailerons and set them to the template provided by Van (cut out plywood). Added the flaps and with plenty of careful trimming they line up with the ailerons and fuselage bottom. All is well. Then I put on the fiberglass wing tips and they don't line up with the aileron. Sooooo. Do I go with the template or the wing tip ? I want the bird to fly right, but I also want it to look right. Hope to hear from some folks that have solved this problem. Thanks, Bill of Georgia

 

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dan(at)rvproject.com
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Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 10:54 am Post subject: RV8a- Ailerion & Wing Tip Match

I'm not a fan of the wood template.  It's a  broad stroke on something that, imho, can be a lot more precise.

  

 On my RV-7 (same wings as yours), I used the  extended centerline that bisects the main wing rib tooling holes, and I made  sure the ailerons' trailing edges were dead nuts on that extended line.   More accurate technique imho.  YMMV

  

 Sharpie

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Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 11:07 am Post subject: RV8a- Ailerion & Wing Tip Match

Sharpie, is this centerline/deadnuts technique shown on the plans somewhere? Thanks Bill

 

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planecrazzy(at)wildblue.n
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Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 11:13 am Post subject: RV8a- Ailerion & Wing Tip Match

Bill,



I had the same problem on my 8a.



I went with the template.



I had to split the wing tip ends and adjust to fit the ailerons.



Results were ok.



ray



south caroline

 RV-8 Builders, I got a problem. I have the wings mounted on my 8a. I

[quote] attached the ailerons and set them to the template provided by Van (cut

 out plywood). Added the flaps and with plenty of careful trimming they

 line up with the ailerons and fuselage bottom. All is well. Then I put on

 the fiberglass wing tips and they don't line up with the aileron. Sooooo.

 Do I go with the template or the wing tip ? I want the bird to fly right,

 but I also want it to look right. Hope to hear from some folks that have

 solved this problem. Thanks, Bill of Georgia



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dan(at)rvproject.com
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Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 11:35 am Post subject: RV8a- Ailerion & Wing Tip Match

It may be.  It has been a while.  I  honestly don't remember where I saw it or read about it.  I think it was in  the RV-7 construction manual.  If memory serves, it mentioned that the wing  profile template would be printed on the inside of the crate (it was not), and  that an alternate method involves using the tooling holes.  It may be  mentioned on a Construction FAQ on Van's site.  Don't hold me to  that...check with Van's if you're unsure.

  

 In any case, YMMV, but this "priority" order  of things worked great for me (my plane is no slouch speed-wise):

  

 1. Set the ailerons precisely in  trail.

 2. Align the flaps to the ailerons.

 3. Align the wing tips to the  ailerons.

 4. Rig the pushrods/bellcranks with the ailerons  held exactly in trail.

  

 On a side-by-side RV (I know this is the RV-8 list,  but I'm mentioning it regardless), make sure the elevators are rigged &  clamped in trail while you rig your aileron pushrods & bellcranks.   There's a "triangulation" effect on the side-by-side RVs since the aileron &  elevator control movements are linked.

  

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flyinwithme99(at)yahoo.co
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Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 12:33 pm Post subject: RV8a- Ailerion & Wing Tip Match

Also remember that there is quite a bit of adjustment available when installing the wingtip.  It can be joggled around to line up with just about anything...

   

  Manny



japhillipsga(at)aol.com wrote:

  [quote]Sharpie, is this centerline/deadnuts technique shown on the plans somewhere? Thanks Bill



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jesse(at)casco.net
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Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 9:30 pm Post subject: RV8a- Ailerion & Wing Tip Match

Finishing up on my 8A QB and had the same  problem.  Talked to factory but they weren't much help.  I think I  recall the wing tips sometimes get distorted and use the template.   I  did get them close.  We'll see when I fly.

  

 Jesse-Oregon

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