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Re: Tailbeacon on a Waiex
I didn't finish before the weekend, so did a little speed tape and a quick flight test to 120kts. Screenshot_20240517-205225.png Here was my first attempt at bending up the aft mount. Screenshot_20240516-222323~2.png I could not get the bends tight enough to work, so I aborted the outside tabs idea ...
- Tue May 21, 2024 10:38 am
- Forum: Avionics and Instruments
- Topic: Tailbeacon on a Waiex
- Replies: 25
- Views: 7046
Re: Elevator Bungee Cord
I bought bungee cord for my sailboats. https://www.sailrite.com/Shock-Cord-3-16 Many diameters and colors available. They deliver to Wyoming I'm sure. Edit: [youtu_be:1ee3mgx9]https://youtu.be/AAFMNdEIYVo[/youtu_be:1ee3mgx9] https://sonexbuilders.net/download/file.php?id=4488&mode=view
- Tue May 21, 2024 12:30 am
- Forum: Sonex Plans
- Topic: Elevator Bungee Cord
- Replies: 4
- Views: 136
Re: Sonex-A purchase - What to look for
I think every build is a little different. I also think the people with the biggest issues tend to be the most vocal. I'd try it out and then decide if it is for you or not. Just my opinion.
- Mon May 20, 2024 7:12 pm
- Forum: Safety and Training
- Topic: Sonex-A purchase - What to look for
- Replies: 80
- Views: 8124
Re: Excessive Shaft End Play
Rodger posted this video:
- Mon May 20, 2024 4:31 pm
- Forum: Aerovee
- Topic: Excessive Shaft End Play
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1121
Re: AeroConversions Trim System with electric trim?
Tommy,
I've never heard of someone electrically driving an Aeroconversions trim but I think some similar home-rolled solutions have been done. No reason it wouldn't work.
I've never heard of someone electrically driving an Aeroconversions trim but I think some similar home-rolled solutions have been done. No reason it wouldn't work.
- Mon May 20, 2024 1:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: AeroConversions Trim System with electric trim?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 118
Re: Cross-Country Tool and Supply Kit
Here's my toolkit. Screenshot_20240519-222511~2.png Screwdrivers, motorcycle toolkit pliers, valve stem extensions, spare key, spare canopy lock pin, spare pitot tube, dipstick puller, paper towel, flat wrench for the EarthX terminals, tire gauge. On my spare tube I also have a valve cap with a buil...
- Sun May 19, 2024 11:30 pm
- Forum: Trip reports
- Topic: Cross-Country Tool and Supply Kit
- Replies: 20
- Views: 893
- Sun May 19, 2024 6:53 pm
- Forum: Photo Album
- Topic: Cotton Waiex 191 - N191YX
- Replies: 1537
- Views: 4104009
Vlad's Onex
One of my hangar neighbors:
- Sun May 19, 2024 6:49 pm
- Forum: Onex
- Topic: Vlad's Onex
- Replies: 0
- Views: 136
Re: Cross-Country Tool and Supply Kit
Bryan Cotton wrote:I'm sure I did a sketch somewhere. If I can find it I'll share it.
I measured my pattern and recreated my sketch. Your partner could easily make this up and you could bring it with you. Darick and I both built A models bought at a very similar time.
- Sun May 19, 2024 2:00 pm
- Forum: Trip reports
- Topic: Cross-Country Tool and Supply Kit
- Replies: 20
- Views: 893
Re: Baggage area DIY
Here is a sketch: Edit this sketch is the finished dimensions of the baggage area flat pattern. Fabric cutout will be larger for velcro, and for stitching the corners up as described below. Screenshot_20240519-124104.png In case my writing is hard to read: The trapezoid is 36.75" along the seat...
- Sun May 19, 2024 1:56 pm
- Forum: Finish methods
- Topic: Baggage area DIY
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8575
