Miguel Vidal - Experimental Aircraft Builder's Log

Miguel Vidal RV-8


Date: 12-7-2012
Number of Hours: 4.90
Manual Reference: 8s6r12 6-12
Brief Description: Finishing the Elevators

Rolled and riveted the leading edges of LH & RH Elevators Installed the rod end bearings temporarily to begin edge distance fine tuning Installed elevators to HS to check counterweight arms clearance. Uninstalled assembly and removed 1 inch from each corner (4 places).

Rolling edges

Elevator leading edges closed

Marked and removed 1" each corner

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