Michael Smith - Experimental Aircraft Builder's Log

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Date: 10-25-2022
Number of Hours: 2.00
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Brief Description: Fiberglass rudder base

Cut and fitted the fiberglass bottom of the rudder. I cut just outside the faint lines molded into the piece, then filed away material until it fit. Getting the trailing edges to align (photo #2) was key. Marked for the rivet holes (photo #3). I'll drill them tomorrow. This fiberglass piece does not get riveted on until later, as the instructions say some trimming may be necessary to clear the tailwheel spring.

Cut and fitted

The trailing edges of the fiberglass (right) & rudder (left) align.

Marking for the rivet holes.

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