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Re: Hybrid steam gauge EFIS panel design

I was going to put headset jacks in the back for the 140. You would plug them in before you sat down and hang them up in the back.
by Bryan Cotton
Sun Oct 06, 2013 6:32 pm
 
Forum: Panel
Topic: Hybrid steam gauge EFIS panel design
Replies: 15
Views: 15218

Re: Sonex note on new rivets

I have had one break proud out of 90. The proud one was a flush rivet in a piece of scrap. Have they changed again? Mine don't rattle either.
by Bryan Cotton
Sat Oct 05, 2013 11:56 am
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sonex note on new rivets
Replies: 26
Views: 18471

Re: Rod End Bearings

I bet the threads weaken the part a lot more than a small hole.
by Bryan Cotton
Fri Oct 04, 2013 6:03 pm
 
Forum: Sonex
Topic: Rod End Bearings
Replies: 6
Views: 4360

Re: Plans Problems/Building Hints

Here is another one: do not locate the WIX-T11-05 clip by lining it up with the forward spar if you have prepunched holes. Cleco the skeleton together, cleco on the skins, then transfer the hole from the hockey stick/ forward spar to the -05 clip. I need a shim now.
by Bryan Cotton
Thu Oct 03, 2013 9:57 pm
 
Forum: Waiex
Topic: Plans Problems/Building Hints
Replies: 12
Views: 40247

Re: Sonex vs. RV (yet again)

Mike,
Excellent summary, well written. I had forgotten to mention light sport. Though I hope to build and fly other airplanes other than the Waiex, that is the airplane that I will likely finish in someday, hopefully well in the future.
by Bryan Cotton
Thu Oct 03, 2013 9:52 pm
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sonex vs. RV (yet again)
Replies: 11
Views: 10920

Re: Flush rivets

Found my answer: About 2 years ago AVEX changed some dimensions on their rivets, making the head bigger. We changed the 120 degree dimple dies from the old dimensions (smaller / thinner rivet head) to the newer larger / thicker rivet head at that time. You will need the newer version dimple dies for...
by Bryan Cotton
Thu Oct 03, 2013 5:59 pm
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Flush rivets
Replies: 1
Views: 1938

Flush rivets

Hi all, I looked up the spec on the CCC flush rivets called out for my aft spar. It looks like they are 120 degree heads, same as avex. Is this right? I pulled a couple in scrap, one with a regular 100 degree dimple and one with a 120 and neither fit great compared to a dimpled solid rivet. Basicall...
by Bryan Cotton
Thu Oct 03, 2013 8:54 am
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Flush rivets
Replies: 1
Views: 1938

Re: Sonex vs. RV (yet again)

If XC and kids factor in heavily, maybe a 170/172 is a better choice. I would have gone that route if my wife liked to fly. It is a good XC and family aircraft. If you see the XC going away in 5 years due to kids, do you want to optimize on a short time period? Or does it make sense to build for the...
by Bryan Cotton
Thu Oct 03, 2013 8:49 am
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sonex vs. RV (yet again)
Replies: 11
Views: 10920

Re: Bart frm Greeneville South Carolina

It is hard to beat renting unless you fly a lot. Clubs are good too. If I was going to buy something it would have been a C140. The demand is soft so prices are cheap. Good when you are buying, bad when you are selling. There are valid arguments for any approach, renting, a club, or ownership. You h...
by Bryan Cotton
Wed Oct 02, 2013 6:48 am
 
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Bart frm Greeneville South Carolina
Replies: 14
Views: 7684

Re: Tail skins

Ribs to front spar, hockey stick is already riveted. Mike was suggesting the skins be clecoed on while riveting the frame together to preserve alignment.
by Bryan Cotton
Tue Oct 01, 2013 2:32 pm
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tail skins
Replies: 7
Views: 5199
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