24 – Wing Tips Part 2 – AeroSun VX Lights
When I visited Oshkosh in 2019 I spotted a lovely RV14 with AeroLED Aerosun VX lights in the wingtip. I liked the look and functionality … they also filled up a rather empty nav light…
August 2021
24 – Wing Tips Part 1
Initial Fit I used a Dremel cutting disk to trim the wing tip flanges. Vans have changed the method to align the wing tip trailing edges … rather than using a template, having fixed the…
12 – Empennage Fairing & Gap Covers Part 2
Once the fairing attachment holes have been final drilled #27, they are machine countersunk for #6 flush screws. Doing as many as possible in situ provides firm location for the bit pilot. Since I had…
G-STRV Electrical Reference
I’ve had some time away from home, and managed to collate all G-STRV’s wiring diagrams into one document, with links to the respective components from the index. Clicking the image on the left should give…
12 – Empennage Fairing & Gap Covers Part 1
Gap Covers After deburring the F-14111 Gap Covers I applied the specified bends. I made some little templates out of card to get the correct angles. I used a OFFSET HAND SEAMER to bend the…