---------------------------------------------------------- Lightning-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Thu 01/03/13: 8 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 09:01 AM - Horizontal tail goes on 2013 exp demo (Nick Otterback) 2. 09:06 AM - Outboard horizontal tail finish MK2 (Nick Otterback) 3. 09:08 AM - Horizotal tail leading edge inspection hole (Nick Otterback) 4. 09:11 AM - Alternative to molded in cabin NACA scoops (Nick Otterback) 5. 09:12 AM - Picture of Outside cabin NACA scoop (Nick Otterback) 6. 09:37 AM - New molded in elevator trim tab and inspection cover (Nick Otterback) 7. 09:39 AM - Close up trim tab cut out (Nick Otterback) 8. 09:44 AM - Elevator hinge shim (Nick Otterback) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 09:01:50 AM PST US Subject: Lightning-List: Horizontal tail goes on 2013 exp demo From: Nick Otterback Mk2 tail install complete on 2013 exp demo. Nick Sent from my pocket



________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 09:06:09 AM PST US Subject: Lightning-List: Outboard horizontal tail finish MK2 From: Nick Otterback This is how the end of our tail looks. The cut back of course if for elevato r down clearance. The new tail needs less elevator travel. Up travel is limi ted to 15 degrees while down travel is between 12-15 degrees. All new kits s hip with this tail. Nick Sent from my pocket



________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 09:08:22 AM PST US Subject: Lightning-List: Horizotal tail leading edge inspection hole From: Nick Otterback If glassing the tail on, save some time and dont finish the inspection cover . No nut plates or rivets, just glue it shut and glass over with the lower g ap tape. Nick Sent from my pocket



________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 09:11:19 AM PST US Subject: Lightning-List: Alternative to molded in cabin NACA scoops From: Nick Otterback We have cut the molded in NACA scoops out of the fuselage and installed SV2 s coops from VANs. Provides a nice finish on the outside. Nick Sent from my pocket



________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 09:12:01 AM PST US Subject: Lightning-List: Picture of Outside cabin NACA scoop From: Nick Otterback Follow up picture to the cabin NACA vent. Nick Sent from my pocket



________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 09:37:41 AM PST US Subject: Lightning-List: New molded in elevator trim tab and inspection cover From: Nick Otterback This elevator is new from custom fiberglass with premolded trim tab and cut o ut. Also prefinished is the location of the trim motor inspection cover. Bui lding is about the same. Look for updates to the manual once this one is com plete. Nick Sent from my pocket



________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 09:39:15 AM PST US Subject: Lightning-List: Close up trim tab cut out From: Nick Otterback Pre finish close outs. Nick Sent from my pocket



________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 09:44:29 AM PST US Subject: Lightning-List: Elevator hinge shim From: Nick Otterback To prevent paint from scuffing off the hinge during operation install a shim . We built shims 0.010 in thickness to fit between the hinge and elevator. T he movement is much smoother and the paint stays put. Nick Sent from my pocket



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