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Forum: RV-7/7A 07-03-2016, 06:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,300
Posted By mikedelta137
Not offended, but neither the fore or aft section...

Not offended, but neither the fore or aft section have rivet holes. Only the two bolt holes.
Forum: RV-7/7A 07-02-2016, 07:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,300
Posted By mikedelta137
Drilling f-704g spacers

I just wanted to check about drilling the f-704g spacers for center section assembly on drawing 11. The plans say to drill rivet holes to final size but my spacers dont have rivet holes just the two...
Forum: RV Photo/Video URLs 05-23-2016, 10:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,007
Posted By mikedelta137
Is that n43

Is that n43
Forum: RV-7/7A 05-12-2016, 08:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,430
Posted By mikedelta137
Same hinge, I matched the numbers stamped on...

Same hinge, I matched the numbers stamped on them, I ordered an 1.25 and 1.5 inch hinge. Both of those can interchange. It's just the flap side with the hinge half that's already riveted that...
Forum: RV-7/7A 05-12-2016, 06:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,430
Posted By mikedelta137
Flap hinge fit and alignment

I installed/riveted the hinge on the flap side and am about to install the hinge on the wing side. To get proper edge alignment with aileron I have to slide the hinge too far aft to maintain edge...
Forum: RV-7/7A 05-02-2016, 08:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,159
Posted By mikedelta137
Pitot line length

Im getting ready to install the pitot line in the wing, how much extra tubing need s to be left on the inboard side of the wing. Im using aluminum tubing. I just dont want to cut myself short, ...
Forum: RV-7/7A 04-10-2016, 05:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,818
Posted By mikedelta137
Just make sure the Bowden cable doesn't have any...

Just make sure the Bowden cable doesn't have any tight bends as they tend to loose a lot of pulling force due to friction in a bend. But you should be able to size it appropriately to withstand the...
Forum: RV-7/7A 04-06-2016, 10:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,133
Posted By mikedelta137
I just squeezed my rivets last night and they all...

I just squeezed my rivets last night and they all pulled tight, so I wouldn't do anything to the bracket.
Forum: RV-7/7A 04-04-2016, 08:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,133
Posted By mikedelta137
fl706a

I'm at the same point as you, it looks like the rivet will sit just proud of the surface from the radius of the bracket it should squeeze...
Forum: RV-7/7A 03-30-2016, 04:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,633
Posted By mikedelta137
Flap hinge pin

Getting ready to put the flaps on but i am curiuos about the single hinge pin method. What retains the pin on the inboard side? I understand the outboard side would stop on the aileron hinge...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 03-25-2016, 06:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,265
Posted By mikedelta137
I know on machined stainless parts a 3 min...

I know on machined stainless parts a 3 min treatment removes some of the tooling marks and a 5 min treatment removes all tooling marks . I ep to Astm b912. Not sure if there is a spec for aluminum,...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 03-24-2016, 06:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,265
Posted By mikedelta137
Just make sure you dont do it too long. It can...

Just make sure you dont do it too long. It can easily remove a thousandth or two per side if polished too long. The other benefit of ep is removing contaminants imbedded in the surface and...
Forum: RV-7/7A 02-04-2016, 11:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,801
Posted By mikedelta137
Thanks for the replies. I just ordered the newer...

Thanks for the replies. I just ordered the newer inboard ribs to match the new skins. Should solve the problem
Forum: RV-7/7A 02-03-2016, 07:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,801
Posted By mikedelta137
horizontal stabilizer skin

I recently had to order replacement skins for my horizontal stabilizer, hs-601pp. When getting ready to put the new skins on I realized the holes did not line...
Forum: RV-7/7A 05-18-2015, 08:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,170
Posted By mikedelta137
That was my thought just building a new rudder. ...

That was my thought just building a new rudder. I have to agree though, the pic makes it look way worse than in person.
Forum: RV-7/7A 05-18-2015, 08:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,170
Posted By mikedelta137
Yeah the pic didnt work, ill try...

Yeah the pic didnt work, ill try another

https://www.flickr.com/photos/133401587@N06/?
Forum: RV-7/7A 05-18-2015, 07:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,170
Posted By mikedelta137
http://s296.photobucket.com/user/miked771/media/im...

http://s296.photobucket.com/user/miked771/media/image.jpg1_zpscamqt1bj.jpg.html
Forum: RV-7/7A 05-18-2015, 07:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,170
Posted By mikedelta137
Rudder trailing edge wavy

Hi everyone, my first post here. I just picked up a partially built tail and wing kit. Most of the work looks pretty good but the trailing edge of the rudder is a little wavy. Im not sure if this...
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