---------------------------------------------------------- RV7-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Fri 01/27/06: 2 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 09:06 AM - Wheelpants and leg fairings RV 7a (Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)) 2. 09:25 AM - Re: Wheelpants and leg fairings RV 7a (RAS) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 09:06:24 AM PST US Subject: RV7-List: Wheelpants and leg fairings RV 7a From: "Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)" --> RV7-List message posted by: "Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)" Morning all, Fitting up my wheelpants and noticed from the drawing that you have to lift the plane off its gear so the tires are off the ground. I have one trolley jack and its not immediately apparent how I would do this? I notice what sounds like a fairly involved procedure to align the leg fairings...probably cus I didn't understand it on the first read through...Can anyone expain a simple procedure? I am thinking of using #6 screws and C/s washers rather than rivets to mount the pants..Any reason why not? Looks like a fair bit of work but I'd like to get everything done before I take the plane to the hangar. Thanks Frank RV7a..Final engine connections, bodywork, paint..Sell other airplane...and fly..:) ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 09:25:58 AM PST US From: "RAS" Subject: Re: RV7-List: Wheelpants and leg fairings RV 7a --> RV7-List message posted by: "RAS" Hi frank, the idea is to lift the airplane clean of the ground supported by trestles or similar. Align the main fairings to the centrelign of the aircraft. You can measure from centreline outboard on both sides and mark your H-stab. Use a piece of string over the centre of the pant and align with your mark on the h-stab. Now set the horizontal alignment. Pilot drill with 3/32 and use a cleco this way you have some leeway of adjustment. The holes in the pants can be filled with a little epoxy adhesive should you get it wrong. (but we never make any mistakes). hope this helps.