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by s10sakota
Sun Jun 17, 2012 7:54 am
Forum: RV 7/7A
Topic: Drill bit size?
Replies: 4
Views: 9574

Thanks Mike. Follow up question... The instruction (I mean Vans brief almost worthless) manual says to countersink the holes in the spar for the inspection plates with a #40 counter sink bit. But if I drill the hole first with a #27 bit so that I can fit a #6 screw through it, the #40 countersink bi...
by s10sakota
Sun Jun 17, 2012 6:16 am
Forum: RV 7/7A
Topic: Drill bit size?
Replies: 4
Views: 9574

Drill bit size?

Would someone please tell me what size drill bit to use for a #6 bolt?

I'm drilling the holes in the spar flange for the W-822 access plate.

Thank you!
by s10sakota
Fri May 11, 2012 1:07 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Learning Artwork
Replies: 26
Views: 39329

I was finallty able to complete an RV-7A. This one is of Jeff Vaughan's plane...

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by s10sakota
Mon Apr 30, 2012 8:24 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: See you all at OSH! (2008)
Replies: 24
Views: 31150

Just let me know! My e-mail is s10sakota@yahoo.com.

I work as a pilot so I'm gone for half the month so hopefulyl you'll pass by here when I'm home!
by s10sakota
Mon Apr 23, 2012 4:29 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: See you all at OSH! (2008)
Replies: 24
Views: 31150

Hey if your route takes you close to Detroit, Mighigan, stop by. I'll grill the burgers while you build my elevator trim tab! Yes I so nice that I will let you experience the pure joy that comes from bending that darn tab :)
by s10sakota
Mon Apr 23, 2012 4:26 pm
Forum: Help Me Decide!
Topic: Autopilot or not?
Replies: 17
Views: 30380

Autopilot or not?

Obviously I'm about 67 years away from getting to this point, but I'm wondering if it's worth it to install an autopilot? Probably 90% of my flying will be flights less than an hour, but is it worth it to have an autopilot on the long flights? Has anyone else debated this? Did you install one or not...
by s10sakota
Mon Apr 23, 2012 4:24 pm
Forum: RV 7/7A
Topic: Did I ruin my trim tab?
Replies: 7
Views: 12250

I give up. Today I ruined my THIRD trim tab. This time, I had all the folds perfect-I've mastered that part! But I had a hell of a time lifting the tab off the workbench with that stupid carpet tape holding it down. After I was finished bending the third tab over, I was working it back and forth to ...
by s10sakota
Sun Apr 22, 2012 10:49 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Learning Artwork
Replies: 26
Views: 39329

Here's an RV-6A. I liked the paint scheme and wanted to try the checkerboard tail...

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by s10sakota
Sun Apr 15, 2012 6:22 pm
Forum: General Construction Questions
Topic: Elevator to HS gap?
Replies: 5
Views: 10715

I've been working on this all day with great results. It's done! I tried making the gap less but any less than it was and I wasn't getting the required travel. It is now complete as far as mounting the elevators to the HS. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n7/marky613/Forum%20Pics/Elev_done.png Doe...
by s10sakota
Sun Apr 15, 2012 11:06 am
Forum: RV 7/7A
Topic: What to do first? (wings)
Replies: 8
Views: 13620

Are you talking about the tool in this video?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTXqw-YV ... re=related

If not, please show me your tool...er...um...your rib flange straightening tool! I've been wondering how I'm going to straighten these!
by s10sakota
Sun Apr 15, 2012 10:59 am
Forum: General Construction Questions
Topic: Elevator to HS gap?
Replies: 5
Views: 10715

Elevator to HS gap?

I didn't find any spec in the manual other than "no binding". My gap between the elevator and HS is 3/16". Is this ok? Should it be tighter? I'm thinking that if I screw in the hinge eye bolts the gap will close up a bit, but I'm not sure what it's suppose to be. Here's a pic...but since it's such a...
by s10sakota
Sat Apr 14, 2012 8:34 am
Forum: RV 7/7A
Topic: What to do first? (wings)
Replies: 8
Views: 13620

Yes it's a tedious job. I remember doing the ribs on my S-6S and it was not too fun. That's why I want to get them done and out of the way first. Once they're done, it's going to be nice to just rivet them on when the time comes! (oh, and when I get tired of doing the ribs, maybe I can work on my th...
by s10sakota
Sat Apr 14, 2012 8:25 am
Forum: RV 7/7A
Topic: Did I ruin my trim tab?
Replies: 7
Views: 12250

Dave-I'm glad your stickers are holding up well. They should last many more years. I have a RANS S-6S sticker on my left window and an RV-7A on my right window. They've both been there for a few years and they still look brand new. I just screwed up my second elev trim tab! Dang it. I see what I'm d...
by s10sakota
Sat Apr 14, 2012 8:21 am
Forum: RV 7/7A
Topic: What to do first? (wings)
Replies: 8
Views: 13620

What to do first? (wings)

Hi all, I just unpacked the wing kit so the first thing to do is inventory. After that, it looks like the first order of business is to build the wing jigs. Does anyone see a problem if I did the worst task first-debur, flute, and strighten all of the ribs? I have a nice clean workbench now and it s...
by s10sakota
Sat Apr 07, 2012 6:34 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Let's trade a photo for a print!
Replies: 13
Views: 20348

Here's an RV-6A I made for a guy here at Mettetal airport...

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by s10sakota
Wed Apr 04, 2012 1:38 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Let's trade a photo for a print!
Replies: 13
Views: 20348

Mike send me the numbers for your colors. there's a way to convert them to RGB which is what the computer uses.
by s10sakota
Wed Apr 04, 2012 8:40 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Let's trade a photo for a print!
Replies: 13
Views: 20348

Bruce, you are referring to the white aircraft stickers on the AircraftStickers.com website. Those are all white vinyl graphic stickers. Actually, they are now available in black but I have to get that info on the site. These drawings I'm doing are something completely different. These are drawn on ...
by s10sakota
Mon Apr 02, 2012 5:44 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Learning Artwork
Replies: 26
Views: 39329

I've been working on making the prop look better. I like this prop more...

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by s10sakota
Sun Apr 01, 2012 8:08 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Learning Artwork
Replies: 26
Views: 39329

OK, here it is :)

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I still like 'my' version better :evil:

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by s10sakota
Sun Apr 01, 2012 2:53 pm
Forum: RV 7/7A
Topic: Did I ruin my trim tab?
Replies: 7
Views: 12250

Oh man just looking at that last pic I realized it's ruined. Even if I trim the horn, the last rivet will be hanging over the edge!

Oh well, I hear trim tabs are cheap :(