With the tailcone completed last
session, the majority of the students began construction of the
empennage. Preparation and assembly included components of the
anti-servo tab, vertical stabilizer, and the stabilator (a piece
which combines the functions of both the elevator and horizontal
stabilizer into one unit).
Work resumed on the canopy with a
couple of students helping position and fit the frame. Great effort
was required to force the fixture flush with the fuselage sides, so
when it came time for canopy skirt attachment, minimal dents and
impressions would show. The baggage bulkhead and aft windows were
temporarily installed on the fuselage to assist with the canopy
bubble fitting. Some adjustments needed to be made, i.e. sanding the
edges, in order to create a proper fit. The bubble will be positioned
and ready for attachment drilling next session.
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