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Old 01-09-2006 | 06:26 PM
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shd3920
 
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Default RE: MY KADET LT-40 BUILD


ORIGINAL: bruce88123

A]It can be flown with out the tape if needed. Did it FORCE the wing back or merely allow it to move back? Won't the rubber bands hold it in position?

B]If worried about sealing the gap you can apply a thin bead of RTV along the saddle. Cover the wing with Saran wrap(or similar) to avoid contact and carefully put wing in place. Hold wing lightly in place so as not to squeeze out all of the RTV with a couple of rubber bands. Allow RTV to cure overnight. In morning remove wing and Saran wrap carefully. Trim RTV if needed due to compression smearing. Done
A] . . . No, bruce, it did not force the wing back. It allows the wing to be pushed back with (say, for example) perhaps wind or other shifting that may occur either with me handling it or in the air. Rubber bands hold it on fine, but I am worried about it being able to shift back with handling and such.

B] . . . stupid question: what is RTV and how long does it take to dry? Sounds like a great idea to me and I think I will try it, but ignorant me don't know what RTV is.

ANOTHER POST OF PROGRESS > > >

Nosewheel and main landing gear permanently installed.
Please look at the photos attached below. Is the travel of the nosewheel (left and right) correct as pictured? Looks fine to me, instructions call for about 10 - 15 degree of movement in both directions. Also says for beginners the less movement there is the better it is.