CDBridgesRV7A
Active Member
Good Day Folks,
Before I start riveting my right elevator together I have a question IRT the elevator counter balance weight. On my plans it says to remove part of the counter balance weight.
On DWG # 5, E-714 Trim Detail it says "5/8 (1/2 minimum) adjust dimensions as req'd to balace elevator. this dimension is only a starting point and accounts for the future possibility of paint".
Is it absolutely necessary to do this part now, or can I wait a few years until it is time to fit all the parts together to make a full airplane? I'm not quite sure how I would balance the elevator without the other elevator, wings, fuselage etc attached. If i can do it later, how easy will it be to un-screw the weight and remove it (I'm not planning on putting the fibreglass tips on until the very end)? If it is necessary to do it now, what tool do you use to trim these weights? (I don't have a band saw)
Any help/insight would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers
Chris Bridges
Before I start riveting my right elevator together I have a question IRT the elevator counter balance weight. On my plans it says to remove part of the counter balance weight.
On DWG # 5, E-714 Trim Detail it says "5/8 (1/2 minimum) adjust dimensions as req'd to balace elevator. this dimension is only a starting point and accounts for the future possibility of paint".
Is it absolutely necessary to do this part now, or can I wait a few years until it is time to fit all the parts together to make a full airplane? I'm not quite sure how I would balance the elevator without the other elevator, wings, fuselage etc attached. If i can do it later, how easy will it be to un-screw the weight and remove it (I'm not planning on putting the fibreglass tips on until the very end)? If it is necessary to do it now, what tool do you use to trim these weights? (I don't have a band saw)
Any help/insight would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers
Chris Bridges