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Re: Sonex vs Waiex, plans vs kit

Does anybody have a link to the weights spreadsheet on the yahoo group? I can't see the files.
by Bryan Cotton
Mon Oct 21, 2013 11:41 pm
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sonex vs Waiex, plans vs kit
Replies: 13
Views: 8053

Re: Darick from PA

Congratulations Darick and welcome to the fold!
by Bryan Cotton
Mon Oct 21, 2013 6:26 am
 
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Darick from PA
Replies: 2
Views: 1999

Quality Assurance

When I used to work at Sikorsky, Q/A was an important part of the job. Inspectors independently go over the work of others to ensure it is up to standard. The first step in quality, however, is to be critical of your own work. Quality is built in, not inspected in. The other day my 12 year old was u...
by Bryan Cotton
Sat Oct 19, 2013 10:22 am
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Quality Assurance
Replies: 1
Views: 1544

Re: Combination switch/fuses

We had a similar switch on our tow reels at Harris Hill where I used to tow gliders. You would flip the switch on in the pattern once you were below 100 mph and were supposed to turn it off when it was retracted. Easy to miss, when the motor stalls for a bit the switch trips and you can hear it at l...
by Bryan Cotton
Thu Oct 17, 2013 1:07 pm
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Combination switch/fuses
Replies: 1
Views: 1572

Re: Approaching 1000 hours!

My son and I have 50 hours between the two of us. We are right on your tail!
by Bryan Cotton
Wed Oct 16, 2013 9:39 am
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Approaching 1000 hours!
Replies: 5
Views: 3032

Re: 2013 American Sonex Association Fly Inn (CSV)

Great pics Robbie. That is a lot of Sonexes!
by Bryan Cotton
Sun Oct 13, 2013 9:27 pm
 
Forum: Fly-Ins
Topic: 2013 American Sonex Association Fly Inn (CSV)
Replies: 35
Views: 19087

Re: Drilling inside elevator rib to horn

I have one like this, but clunkier. One of my favorite tools.
http://www.aircraft-tool.com/shop/detai ... ID=A601KIT
I bought one of these and it is great too:
http://www.yardstore.com/browse.cfm/4,6738.html
by Bryan Cotton
Sat Oct 12, 2013 11:30 pm
 
Forum: Sonex
Topic: Drilling inside elevator rib to horn
Replies: 4
Views: 3184

Re: 2013 American Sonex Association Fly Inn (CSV)

Excellent pics, thanks Kip.
by Bryan Cotton
Sat Oct 12, 2013 11:24 pm
 
Forum: Fly-Ins
Topic: 2013 American Sonex Association Fly Inn (CSV)
Replies: 35
Views: 19087

Re: Cotton Waiex 191 - N191YX

We riveted together the right hand tail skeleton. I used AN426 4-4's as I had a regular #30 dimple die I was willing to grind down. These are Adam's first bucked rivets.
by Bryan Cotton
Sat Oct 12, 2013 6:49 pm
 
Forum: Photo Album
Topic: Cotton Waiex 191 - N191YX
Replies: 1524
Views: 4052077

Re: Flush rivets for tail ribs at the root end

Great idea! :)
Too late! I already ground. :(
by Bryan Cotton
Sat Oct 12, 2013 6:43 pm
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Flush rivets for tail ribs at the root end
Replies: 2
Views: 2234
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