I'm Back

October was a busy month but not so much for building the Aircam.  first there was a wedding, then landscaping, then final prep for the annual Hood Field fly-in.  Although we did have 150 or so people for that there was no actual flying due to weather.

Meanwhile progress has been made.  The vertical fin has been dis-assembled and work on the horizontal stabilizers begun.

Also, the center section has started to come apart.

Had to roll the Aircam out of the shop for shop clean up.  Here it is in the nice bright sun.  It was not like this on the day of the party.

Even got official airport vehicle flags to help marshall arriving aircraft.  Maybe I'll get to use it next year.

So back to the vertical stabilizer.  The is the bearing bracket on the rear spar that will support the elevator.

This is the bracket for the top rubber bearing.

Bracket for the brace wires, one for the front and the rear.

This bracket will support the horizontal stabilizer.

The cadmium plated insert is threaded on both ends to accept a clevis.  There is only one insert, the image shows a reflection.

Now on to the horizontal stabilizer. This is an all aluminum structure that will be fabric covered.  Here are a few details shots.

Here it is on a flat surface to check squareness prior to drilling the diagonals in place.

These drag - antidrag wires are pre-made.  You attach them and check squareness.  You adjust by twisting the wire as needed.  This one was ood to go as is.

I needed some supports for the stabilizer so the clecos would clear the surface.  We went down to Don's hangar and got some left over 4 inch square tubing used for his framework.  There were two black widow spiders in one of the pieces.  She had a body the size of a marble.

Aviation can be dangerous!

Congratulations to my friend Chris.  He got his RV-10 inspected this past weekend by the FAA representative.  He found no gripes.  First flight is as soon as he gets the fairings back on.  Also Happy Birthday Chris!!