Rudder prep done !!!

Post by **Spike** » Mon Mar 28, 2005 12:33 pm

I was finally able to finish up the rudder metal work this weekend for PJ. The
one thing that I had been dreading and kept putting off was the countersinking
of the AEX wedge for the trailing edge. Ill post some pictures later but the end
result worked out well and it was easier than I had thought it would be! I am
happy with it so I thought I would share !!

-- John

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captain_john · Post by **captain_john** » Mon Mar 28, 2005 12:52 pm

Can't wait to see the pix!

CJ

Post by **Spike** » Tue Mar 29, 2005 9:36 pm

Here you go John. The first is a picture of the rudder on my drilling surface. This is after the dimples and countersinking have been done.

Then here is a close up of the trailing edge. Its not perfect, but its pretty darn good I think. One thing I've learned, or at least have started to learn, is to stop before I create scrap. I might be able to get this fit tighter but dont want to jeapordize the whole rudder in the process.

-- Spike

arffguy · Post by **arffguy** » Tue Mar 29, 2005 10:00 pm

A true "homebuilder" I see. Parts in the house-yeah. Good man! Which room is that? Are you sharing space with the cat's post?

captain_john · Post by **captain_john** » Wed Mar 30, 2005 6:04 am

Nice crisp edge! I think one thing I will do, once I am flying and all tested is to swap over to the -9 rudder and see what differences there are with regard to handling.

Looks great, Spike!

CJ

Post by **Spike** » Wed Mar 30, 2005 7:21 am

That is in the basement. And as you noticed I share space with the cats.
Its not uncommon for the kitten to be cozied up on the perch watching me
work

-- John

RB Lists - RV9 wrote:

> A true "homebuilder" I see. Parts in the house-yeah. Good man! Which
> room is that? Are you sharing space with the cat's post?
>

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captain_john · Post by **captain_john** » Thu Mar 31, 2005 6:08 am

Cats like birds!

CJ

bmurrish · Post by **bmurrish** » Thu Mar 31, 2005 9:14 am

Hey Spike, Do you have a picture of an AEX wedge? Just curious as to what it is.

Post by **Spike** » Thu Mar 31, 2005 9:29 am

Not currently. I can take a picture of it tonight though if you wish

Its basically a wedge of aluminum that gets sandwiched between the left and right skins of the rudder at the trailing edge. The skins get riveted together through the wedge. The skins are dimpled and the wedge is countersunk on both sides to accept the dimples. Ill see if I can get a picture tonight.

-- John

Hey Spike, Do you have a picture of an AEX wedge? Just curious as to what it is.

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Post by **Spike** » Wed Apr 13, 2005 9:00 am

Here you go Bill. Dont' know of you had a chance to see it before we lost the server. Here are two pictures of the AEX wedge.

-- Spike