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jeeperjake 01-02-2005 10:40 AM

Progress Check - Where are you at?
 
Hi all-
I thought it might be an interesting beginning to the new forum for everyone to have an opportunity to mention where they are in production (those of us who are building)...

I am just now (finally!) getting into my rudder.

It would seem that after about two months of my workshop being overtaken by a Christmas gift project for the family, I have finally been able to reorganize (an ongoing problem) and get back to business! We are due to have our first chld any day now, so who knows how far I'll get before the next little hiatus!

Where are you? Any idea when you'll be airborne? I'm on the 5 year plan... no big hurry. (unless I win the lottery, of course)

Cheers & Thanks Doug :) for putting together a better option than the Yahoo! groups!

-Jake

Dave Hertner 01-02-2005 03:05 PM

RV-10 #41064 Progress
 
Hello everyone,

I have been toiling away at deburring the emp cone after having to take it apart. That has to be the most disheartening part of construction. You get the thing built up and have everyone over to see and the next time they are there it is in pieces again.

Just a note to newbies. Don't forget to do the wrist exercises!! The repetitive nature of this work can quickly lead to RSI injuries. Just take care and have fun building.

Dave

PJSeipel 01-02-2005 08:06 PM

I'm currently working on finishing up my wings. Just finished the ailerons, and starting on the flaps.

This may be a topic for another thread, but I've noticed that my empennage structures are getting some surface corrosion on the outside of the skins. Anyone else have this problem? I'm frustrated by it because I'm not ready to paint yet, and I'm having a hard time finding info on what to do about it. Any suggestions?

PJ
40032

sslayden 01-02-2005 09:51 PM

Hi gang. I'm in the middle of the fuselage (okay, it's a QB fues). Finish kit's arriving the end of Feb!

Regarding the light surface corrosion. If it's a light white in color simply use an aluminum polish to remove it. I think it'll happen on unprimed spots where the sweat from one's hands was not wiped away.

rdoerr01 01-03-2005 07:49 AM

RV-10 40250 - Prosealing Tanks
 
Greetings all and happy New Year!

I started my RV-10 and end of July 2004 and I am currently working on the tanks. I have 400 hrs in it so far. Prior to this project I built and completed my RV-9A 90442 N369RV.

Thanks
Ray Doerr
40250

millsapd 01-03-2005 08:15 AM

Progress
 
Greetings All,

I'm done with the cone and all of the flying parts on the back. Started on the wings recently. I'm already thinking about how I'll install the Trutrak servo since I know this plane will be on "autopilot" quite a bit. You know, to enhance passenger comfort! Anyone who has flown with me can tell you that when I hand fly the 6A, 60 degree turns at 2G's are standard....

Dennis
"Diceman"
RV-6A; N464DM

dav1111 01-03-2005 05:53 PM

Rv-10 #40044
 
Located in Lubbock, Texas. Almost finished with Emp/Tailcone; QB Wings 95 percent completed; QB fuselage due next week; Finishing Kit due in February. Engine ready to assemble; MT 3 blade Prop waiting on engine; Starting to look at panel layout, already bought some things. RV-6A sold.

Russ Daves

RV10Man 01-04-2005 05:42 AM

Progress kit 40110
 
I have the tailcone almost completed, just lack installing the vertical and horizontal "corner" fairings. The wings are due to ship this week (slow build).
I do have a question about the elevator trim tabs. Full nose up position, both tabsare down. Full nose down, left tab stops about neutral, right tab continues up. Why? Please don't be too harsh on me, I'm no engineer. All my time has been in 150s & 172s.
Also, how has elevator balance come out. Mine seems to be abit tail heavy. I didn't deviate from the plans/instruction at all. Should I try to get them as close to perfect as I can, or not worry about it?

Marshall Alexander
#40110

Jaypratt 01-04-2005 06:48 AM

Progress RV 10 QB
 
Emp cone and tail parts done. Wings done. Wing sent to Chuck and Jeffs for long range tanks. Waiting on Fuse/ Finish.
Mike Heberlings kit

Alex 01-04-2005 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RV10Man
I do have a question about the elevator trim tabs. Full nose up position, both tabsare down. Full nose down, left tab stops about neutral, right tab continues up. Why?

I'm taking a guess here, but I would suspect it's just that more nose-up travel is needed than nose-down. The stabilizer incidence is going to be set for a nominal cruise flight condition (speed/density altitude) so that drag is minimized there. Trim conditions slower than the nominal flight condition require nose-up trim, those faster require nose down trim. Hope that helps, and is more or less accurate!

Alex


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