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Rudder Leading Edge Started

azflyer21

Well Known Member
Today I set up my bench to roll the Rudder leading edge. I successfully finished 2 sections, now that I'm comfortable with the process I should be able to finish the rest tomorrow.
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Looks good. I read your blog and had the same issues using the tape on the trailing edge.

Did you do anything to close the gap in the Trailing Edge? I talked to Van's and they said it will not affect flight performance, but it will bother me knowing I have a few gaps.
 
Flush rivets

Besides several attempts at reforming the leading edge of the elevator; I noticed my nemesis were a few ill placed round head rivets inside the aft of horizontal stab. So I drilled them out, countersunk and installed flush pull rivets. Problem solved!👍

Plans may now have been revised to correct the close tolerances.🤷🏼*♂️
 
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