Hi all,
I dimpled my aft spar channels, but when I went to dimple the mating holes in the aft part of the ribs they were too close to the radius. Looks like I will have to grind one of my dimple dies.
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- Fri Oct 11, 2013 9:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Flush rivets for tail ribs at the root end
- Replies: 2
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Re: Tinnermans eating screws
Mike,
I have never seen machine screws used with tinnermans. The 140 used them extensively but always with sheet metal screws.
I have never seen machine screws used with tinnermans. The 140 used them extensively but always with sheet metal screws.
- Thu Oct 10, 2013 10:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tinnermans eating screws
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2309
Re: Hybrid steam gauge EFIS panel design
I was going to put headset jacks in the back for the 140. You would plug them in before you sat down and hang them up in the back.
- Sun Oct 06, 2013 6:32 pm
- Forum: Panel
- Topic: Hybrid steam gauge EFIS panel design
- Replies: 15
- Views: 14070
Re: Sonex note on new rivets
I have had one break proud out of 90. The proud one was a flush rivet in a piece of scrap. Have they changed again? Mine don't rattle either.
- Sat Oct 05, 2013 11:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sonex note on new rivets
- Replies: 26
- Views: 16504
Re: Rod End Bearings
I bet the threads weaken the part a lot more than a small hole.
- Fri Oct 04, 2013 6:03 pm
- Forum: Sonex
- Topic: Rod End Bearings
- Replies: 6
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Re: Plans Problems/Building Hints
Here is another one: do not locate the WIX-T11-05 clip by lining it up with the forward spar if you have prepunched holes. Cleco the skeleton together, cleco on the skins, then transfer the hole from the hockey stick/ forward spar to the -05 clip. I need a shim now.
- Thu Oct 03, 2013 9:57 pm
- Forum: Waiex
- Topic: Plans Problems/Building Hints
- Replies: 12
- Views: 38223
Re: Sonex vs. RV (yet again)
Mike,
Excellent summary, well written. I had forgotten to mention light sport. Though I hope to build and fly other airplanes other than the Waiex, that is the airplane that I will likely finish in someday, hopefully well in the future.
Excellent summary, well written. I had forgotten to mention light sport. Though I hope to build and fly other airplanes other than the Waiex, that is the airplane that I will likely finish in someday, hopefully well in the future.
- Thu Oct 03, 2013 9:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sonex vs. RV (yet again)
- Replies: 11
- Views: 10246
Re: Flush rivets
Found my answer: About 2 years ago AVEX changed some dimensions on their rivets, making the head bigger. We changed the 120 degree dimple dies from the old dimensions (smaller / thinner rivet head) to the newer larger / thicker rivet head at that time. You will need the newer version dimple dies for...
- Thu Oct 03, 2013 5:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Flush rivets
- Replies: 1
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Flush rivets
Hi all, I looked up the spec on the CCC flush rivets called out for my aft spar. It looks like they are 120 degree heads, same as avex. Is this right? I pulled a couple in scrap, one with a regular 100 degree dimple and one with a 120 and neither fit great compared to a dimpled solid rivet. Basicall...
- Thu Oct 03, 2013 8:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Flush rivets
- Replies: 1
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Re: Sonex vs. RV (yet again)
If XC and kids factor in heavily, maybe a 170/172 is a better choice. I would have gone that route if my wife liked to fly. It is a good XC and family aircraft. If you see the XC going away in 5 years due to kids, do you want to optimize on a short time period? Or does it make sense to build for the...
- Thu Oct 03, 2013 8:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sonex vs. RV (yet again)
- Replies: 11
- Views: 10246
