Bob Ellis - Experimental Aircraft Builder's Log

Vans RV-8 G-JBTR


Date: 3-2-2009
Number of Hours: 0.00
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Brief Description: Longeron Bending

Followed the Vans instructions and no major problems encountered, though I have yet to fit the Upper Longerons! Yet again the mobile Work Island with it's vice came in really handy. Patience seemed the key to me - lots of small moves as opposed to big ones. Post Note. The upper longerons fitted like a glove after I cut out the notch for the Vertical Stab Bars - so pleased it's not true!

Mid and Lower Longeron

Bending Upper Longeron

Upper Longerons Bent

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