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Old 05-02-2011, 10:03 PM
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Default stall warning device holes

Any suggestions for filling the leading edge holes left by not installing the stall warning device?
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Old 05-02-2011, 11:28 PM
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Dimple skin and install flush rivets. I used C-frame and small diameter set. Align the skin and rivet carefully in the C-frame and smack a few times with a hammer. Looks good to me.
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Old 05-03-2011, 07:01 AM
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Dimple skin and install flush rivets.
Same here...works fine.
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Old 05-03-2011, 08:59 AM
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I just used the blind rivet dimple die and then bucked the rivets with very light pressure. I also had no ribs installed and stood the skin up on end so I could get to the inside curve easier.

Pics: http://websites.expercraft.com/sblai...y&log_id=57567

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Old 05-03-2011, 09:51 AM
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Default see this thread

http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...ad.php?t=71738

Guys, not trying to be a pr...k or anything, just illustrating a point - I assume that the reason that you are not installing the stall warning device in the holes is because you have an alternate (better) stall warning - AOA, EFIS or other??
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Old 05-03-2011, 10:14 AM
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http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...ad.php?t=71738

Guys, not trying to be a pr...k or anything, just illustrating a point - I assume that the reason that you are not installing the stall warning device in the holes is because you have an alternate (better) stall warning - AOA, EFIS or other??
Definitely a good question/point (although it my be a little OT for this thread?). I plan to use an AOA/EFIS system, that was my decision behind not installing the stall warner from Van's. Some guys do both...but I agree, some kind of stall warner system should be installed IMHO.
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Old 05-03-2011, 10:24 AM
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Default Thanks and sorry Ron

and again, not trying to be a pr..k or a snitch. Just thought it was a timely co-incidence that your innocent thread got started right in the middle of all of these other thorny threads. Could'nt pass it up!
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Old 05-03-2011, 10:46 AM
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and again, not trying to be a pr..k or a snitch. Just thought it was a timely co-incidence that your innocent thread got started right in the middle of all of these other thorny threads. Could'nt pass it up!
no problem at all, I dont mind the question one bit. I know what you're saying, things are a little 'heated' on the ol' forums at the moment, to say the least.
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Old 05-03-2011, 12:52 PM
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Default AFS AOA instead

An AOA instrument was one of the first things I bought for my plane-to-be (thanks VAF forum). I didn't know the kit came with a stall warner. Decided I didn't need both.
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I am using the Dynon AOA system, so what I have done is scuffed up the inside and put a line of fine glass on the inside.

Will then fill from outside.

Didn't want to dimple and rivet as there is no support behind the skin to prevent denting.
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