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| Subject: | Just a couple of questions |
I have a couple of questions I hope you can help me with.
I just finished all of the changes for the B model change and now it's time
to start on regular construction again! I ran into a few small snags I hope
you can give me some advise on.
I have brass through the firewall threaded fittings for my 2 fuel lines
going through the firewall. Someone at EAA told me to use aluminum fittings
rather than the brass because they were lighter and safer. I can understand
the lightness, but I don't understand why they would be safer. What are you
guys using for through the firewall fittings for your fuel lines? I don't
mind sacrificing weight for safety. I have seen rubber fuel lines with steel
reinforcement on the outside in both a race car and in an RV6. What is the
safest way to build a fuel system and what are the finest products I can buy
made for safety?
Tonight I fit the stab to the fuselage for the very first time! It was a
great feeling to see the stab sitting there on the fuselage. I knew there
would be a sizable gap between the fuselage skins and the bottom of the
stab, but I didn't think it would be big enough to put my finger in there!
What are you guys doing with that big open hole? Would it be worth it to
build a fairing of some sort on the bottom of the stab? Is there a reason
for the big gap?
I am also ordering a new elevator for my plane from the factory, unless I
can find a used or unbuilt one. There are 2 types. One with the trim tab cut
into the elevator, and one with a full tab on the outside of the elevator. I
saw both in Oshkosh and they both look OK for me, but which one is better?
Which one is lighter?
I am preparing a web page this week where you will be able to go and
download pictures of the banquet and award ceremonies. I filmed the entire
banquet and I still can't get over the incredible speech Paul Poberezny
gave. I will have this available shortly for everyone.
Thanks for any help you can give. It feels good to be working on something
other than the retrofit!!!
Joe in Oshkosh
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