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28 Apr 2016 23:30
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working on horizontal stabilizer...I formed the leading edge using the vacuum method, works well. shown here is 1/2 LE.
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13 May 2016 01:26
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Leading edge 2 halves horizontal stabilizer being spliced.
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30 May 2016 22:07
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Improved rib assembly fixture.
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12 Jun 2016 02:21
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Horizontal stabilizer and elevator. Final finish of the ribs not drilled until line up at this step. That's why all the clamps
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23 Jun 2016 23:25
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Drill Guide, dimple with pop rivet tool
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28 Jun 2016 16:46
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Horizontal Stabilizer done except for fabric. Weight of 4.7 lb. which when added to the weight of the elevator of 3.4 lb = 8.1 lb. The original wood horizontal tail weighed 8 lb. Stay tuned for the load test to limit of 12 #/sq ft.
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