To watch me install the bracing cables, check out my YouTube video<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
My microlight is actually starting to look like a plane.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Having finished the structure of the forward section, my attention has moved onto the rear section. The rear section comprises four longitudinal beams which are bolted to the front section at one end, and come together at the base of the vertical stabiliser at the rear. They are supported mid-point by a square section (actually\u2026 it\u2019s probably better if you just check out the photo).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Constructing this rear section didn\u2019t take too long, but once it was in place, it has to be braced by steel cables. Again, this isn\u2019t a hugely challenging task, but it took me some time to get it right; you have to identify the correct cables, and apply appropriate pre-tension to ensure that, when attached, they are sufficiently taught. The final tensioning occurs when the nuts and bolts of the rear section are tightened (although two of the cables have turnbuckles to allow fine-tuning).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I\u2019ve now completed this, and it\u2019s looking rather good. The only outstanding task is to heat-shrink sections of tubing that protect the cables where they cross each other, and apply some zip-ties to reduce movement\/friction\/annoying rattling!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whilst I\u2019ve been working on this, I\u2019ve also completed some smaller tasks which will feature a little further along in the build. I\u2019ve drilled holes on the trailing edge of the starboard elevator, in preparation for riveting on the elevator trim tab. And speaking of which, I\u2019ve drilled and attached the horn to the tab itself, in preparation for its control cables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
My next task is to test mount the horizontal stabilisers, elevators and their control cables, and assemble the rudder and its horn, and test-mount that too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I also have a confession. I\u2019ve made my first mistake \u2013 and, unfortunately, it\u2019s a costly one. I shall be bringing you more details soon (once I\u2019ve finished processing the shame!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For more on my build, don\u2019t forget to check out my Status<\/a> page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To watch me install the bracing cables, check out my YouTube video<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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