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Old 05-23-2004 | 09:44 PM
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jalusa
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Default RE: Avistar Construction Questions

ORIGINAL: raideron

On the hinges, I'm not sure on using epoxy? I used thin CA.. After
sliding half of the hinge into each side of which ever control surface
your working on, insure that the hinge does not move when joining
both together(i.e. slide more in on one side) make sure your control
surface is inline with the smallest gap possible, once satiisfied with
fit.. Hold the surface up, deflect the control surface with your fingers
then add 3 to 4 drops of CA, so as to "wick" the CA on to the hinge
and seating area... same for the other side.. My trainer said you
didn't have to do the inverted side, But I did..
Inserting a pin in the middle of the hinge is a great way to be sure that the hinge is 1/2 in the aileron and 1/2 in the wing.