I used some heavy nylon blocks cut into an L shape to guide the spar as it
slides in, fixed into each spar hole.
As for the flap tube, like you I had doubts the tube was long enough, it
ended it being too long. Rig your wings
Then go ahead and cut the slots for the hinge mounts in the underside of the
fuse so you can get the four holes lined up.
I used a heavy cord for the alignment that was a neat fit in the bolt holes
and basically pulled it tight with tension provided by a 5kg weight
This way you don't have to "eyeball" the centre of the holes for correct
alignment and even if you move something a little by accident the tension
On the cord is enough to keep the alignment correct on the two inner hinges
as the outer two are already fixed in place
craig
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[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Greg Fuchs
Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2011 4:33 AM
Subject: RE: Europa-List: Re: Flap cross tube
Hi Richard!
Yes, with the flaps up. The wings are pinned with the main spar pins, but
the lift pins are not in place. Could that be it? ...Rocking the wings fore
and aft, there does not seem to be much movement. There is no hole in the
fuselage to accept the cross tube yet. I am looking ahead to try an see how
things are going to fit in the future, and measurements have an eyeball
factor, since things are not in line, and may be suffering some parallax.
Currently trying to figure out some way to provide a slot in the
quick-connect area for the wing spars to slide in, to make it easier to
rig/derig (I don't think there is extra Tufnol in the kit for this, maybe
HDPE will work..). ..Final say may well be after the wing is set in its
permanent position with lift pins and cross tube installed through the
fuselage.. I might use some plumb bobs (hanging from flap pin surface) for
a better esitmate, later on today.
Thanks for your input,
Greg
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[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Richard
Wheelwright
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Re: Flap cross tube
It may be a silly Question, But have you rigged the wings with the flaps in
place? I ask, because the flap drive pin slides into the flap cross tube as
the flaps are retracted. If you are measuring with the flaps extended it
would appear to be short.
I hope this helps. Sorry if you are ready know this
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Richard Wheelwright
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