Now that all of the prep work is complete on the flapperons I mounted them on the wings with five hinges.At this point it is much easier to rig the flight controls, all of the adjustments are acceptable. This shows the control push/pull tube attached to the control horn on the end of the flapperon.All adjustments are to spec and all jam nuts and bolts are torqued to spec. Next it’s time to remove the flapperons and set them aside until painting. The wings come off also to be put back on the rotisserie’s. There is some finish work on the bottom where the laker Leading Edge meets the ribs.Here they are on the rotisserie’s.The blue color is Super-Fil that helps create the air foil.With the underside completed all that was left was to scallop the upper Leading Edge between the ribs and false ribs. One last detail is to finish the pitot tube. My 37 degree flaring tool should arrive tomorrow. Once that is done the wings will be ready to cover.Went ahead and installed the header tank. There are several ends to coordinate at this time. I will be getting my avionics package from Advanced Flight Systems. Some of the components will need to be installed before the fuselage is covered, i.e. ADHARS, and the auto pilot servos. Also the trim wiring and trim sensor wiring needs to be routed forward.
Hey Terry. I have a dremil with a router attachment. The cutter is just a straight shaft with an abrasive tip. I used a cottage cheese lid (just the right size) to mark the scallops, cut them out then hand sanded. Easy peasie.
Thanks for the reply.
Where did you get the idea to put scallops on the LLE? Just for looks?
Also what’s your name and location?
Terry Johnstone
Deer Valley Airport, Phoenix
I’m very close to where you are in the build.
My name is Joe Gallagher, aka Frontier Fox on the teamkitfox.com
I’m located in Scappoose OR. It’s about twenty miles west of Portland.
Scalloping the LLE is what most do. It makes it easier for the fabric to lay down, sometimes the fiberglass will pucker up between the false ribs. It also reduces weight. Not much but every ounce adds up.
I’m getting close to covering the wings and the bottom of the fuselage. Just a little work left on the pitot tube and a few odds and ends.
I need to connect with Advanced Flight Systems in the next week or so. It’s going to be a VFR panel so not too fancy but I am putting in autopilot so I need the servos and the ADHARS.
Trying to get something done every day and keep the momentum up. This is my first build so it’s not a fast build and won’t be a show plane.
And Now For A Little Assembly 
What tools did you use to make the scallops on the LLE?
Terry
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Hey Terry. I have a dremil with a router attachment. The cutter is just a straight shaft with an abrasive tip. I used a cottage cheese lid (just the right size) to mark the scallops, cut them out then hand sanded. Easy peasie.
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Thanks for the reply.
Where did you get the idea to put scallops on the LLE? Just for looks?
Also what’s your name and location?
Terry Johnstone
Deer Valley Airport, Phoenix
I’m very close to where you are in the build.
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Hey Terry
My name is Joe Gallagher, aka Frontier Fox on the teamkitfox.com
I’m located in Scappoose OR. It’s about twenty miles west of Portland.
Scalloping the LLE is what most do. It makes it easier for the fabric to lay down, sometimes the fiberglass will pucker up between the false ribs. It also reduces weight. Not much but every ounce adds up.
I’m getting close to covering the wings and the bottom of the fuselage. Just a little work left on the pitot tube and a few odds and ends.
I need to connect with Advanced Flight Systems in the next week or so. It’s going to be a VFR panel so not too fancy but I am putting in autopilot so I need the servos and the ADHARS.
Trying to get something done every day and keep the momentum up. This is my first build so it’s not a fast build and won’t be a show plane.
Good luck with your project.
Joe
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