---------------------------------------------------------- RV8-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Thu 12/16/04: 1 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 04:42 AM - Re: RV-4 Flap Question From Greg (Greg@itmack) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 04:42:23 AM PST US From: "Greg@itmack" Subject: Re: RV8-List: RV-4 Flap Question From Greg --> RV8-List message posted by: "Greg@itmack" As soon as I read your email I took off to the shed to check the 1/4" taper that I forgot about, but it seems that my spar has the taper already cut off. I finished one of the FL406 assemblies today, it took me so long to build it because I didn't really understand what I was trying to build until I saw the finished assembly. Regards Greg, starting the fuse soon. > --> RV8-List message posted by: Philippjw54@aol.com > > Also Greg you will notice that on the same flap drawing (drawing plans # 15 ) > the top isometric view will show how the completed F406 assembly looks when > attached to the forward face of the flap spar. Remember to cut the 1/4" taper > on the inboard end of each FL403 flap spar. The 1/4" hole drilled on the FL > 406B is where the rod end bearing is attached for flap operation. Building these > RV airplanes is such a rewarding experience. Just think of it this way, your > fun has just started. I really love building mine and don't know what I'll do > after completion. I suppose I just have to fly it. Oh well. Things could be > worse. I cut the lightening holes in the flap spars with a 1"1/4 Greenlee > knockout punch found at any electrical supply house. Rivet edge distance and rivet > spacing are one of the most important factors for structural integrity in the > construction of aircraft. AC 43.13-1A & 2A, Accecptical Methods, Techniques & > Practices, is an FAA engineering reference manual with a great deal of > information covering all aspects of aircraft construction. This book can be found in > the Aircraft Spruce & Specialties catalog (part #13-11350 $18.95). Two other > books also found in Aircraft Spruce are (Standard Aircraft Handbook part # > 13-11400 $23.95 & Aircraft Sheet Metal part # 13-19205 $18.95. Also all the books > by the late Tony Bingelis are a great investment part # 13-13500 $73.95. Keep > on building and one day you will be rewarded with a fantastic plane. > >