2004 Flight from KKLS

2004 Flight from KKLS
This photo is from when I was flying the airplane out of Longview, WA. This was taken early in the morning..

RV-6 #25188 in flight

RV-6 #25188 in flight
Doug Eves sent this photo of the Ol' girl in flight. Taken from the ground, this is a great shot. You can see he is "relaxing" in his office in the sky...

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Aileron done and on to the flap

I have completed all the work on the aileron. The hole has been cut into the rear spar so the control rod can pass through it. I got smart and made a template of the hole from the other wing. This time I got it correct in very little time without making the hole too large. The aileron mounting brackets have been riveted to the rear spar, the aileron gap seal is installed and riveted.
I have now moved on to the flap. The flap is mostly constructed and now I must pull everything apart and start the process and deburring and dimpling holes. Once the flap is riveted together, I can then mount it on the wing and get it fitted up next the aileron. This is where the flap brace is installed and then the wing can be closed up for good.