John Bickham - Experimental Aircraft Builder's Log

Bear with Me!


Date: 6-27-2014
Number of Hours: 5.00
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Brief Description: Starting on strap hinges

Cut elevator and rudder strap hinge tubes 1" x .058 (T-18). Also cut straps (6 ea) 6" long 1' x .063". Jigged and tacked straps to tubes. Heated and bent 1" straps over tube. Tacked all hinges at quadrants. Welded two of the six hinges.

Rudder & Elevator Strap hinge parts.

Jig for 2" overhang and square.

Tacking before bending straps.

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