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RV-12iS: Vertical Stabilizer - 2/1/2020
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Started work on the Vertical Stabilizer Rear SparStarted work on the Vertical Stabilizer Rear Spar
Made the wedge tools. This little wedge allows me to install pop-rivets at an angle when there's not enough room to put one in.
Put the Vertical Stabilizer Hinge Assemblies TogetherPut the Vertical Stabilizer Hinge Assemblies Together
Used my handy pneumatic rivet squeezer to rivet this together.
Here are the upper and lower hinge assembliesHere are the upper and lower hinge assemblies
Done!
Put in the upper spar cap onto the rear sparPut in the upper spar cap onto the rear spar
On to the lower spar cap.
Put the lower spar cap in place on the rear sparPut the lower spar cap in place on the rear spar
Time for some drillin'!
Final drilled everythingFinal drilled everything
I final drilled the upper and lower spar cap using the rear spar as a guide.
Riveted the spar cap to the rear sparRiveted the spar cap to the rear spar
Here's where the wedges come in handy, since I can't put in the pop rivets without them.
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