We just got back from a long weekend in Vegas. It was nice be in the warm desert before our winter really kicks into high gear. Now back to the project!
- Clecoed left elevator skeleton together
- Cut away right counterweight per plans
Note: Holes in the outboard right elevator spar doubler and the E701R spar are slightly off set by approx. 1/32″. I need to contact Van’s to confirm this is within tolerances. Update (11.20.07): Joe B. at Van’s says its no issue as long as no torsion is created in the spar by trying the force the clecoes in place (which is not happening in my case). Problem resolved.
Tags: 701, cleco, counterweight, question, skeleton, spar, update, vans
ZEROSEVENMIKE 
November 6, 2014 at 3:24 am |
Helo, I have a question, why did you bend the bulkheads, between all the rivet holes? My kit has all the bulkheads without that… (I am talking about the surface in contact with the fuselage skins…
Does the manual says to do that?
Thanks!
November 6, 2014 at 5:26 am |
Hi Juan
I’m assuming you’re referring to the flanges of the bulkheads. If you lay your piece as it comes from the factory on a flat surface your likely to see a slight bend. That’s created when the flanges are created in a press. The objective is to remove that bend by using fluting pliers to create a crease between holes in the flanges.