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I know Rick (racaldwell) flush riveted his Xenos. The main downside i would see is that I had a percentage of mandrels pop off proud of the surface and that required extra work. So extra work is the main reason not to do it, but of course that's a good reason to buy a Cessna rather than build. Go fo...

Guenter wrote:Hi,
I´m interested in a Waiex-B.

Do you thing it is practicable for a day trip to install and remove the wings ?
My wife or one of my sons would help me.

Thaks for your comments

I'd say no! I hope mine never need to come off.

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 ...

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

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.

Rodger posted this video:

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.

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...

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