RE: CGRCJets A-10 Build Thread
Ok, where were we? Sorry if it seems like i am jumping around on the build. I am the type of person that prefers not to read instructions. It takes too long. Besides, some of you might want to start out with something different. I am keeping your options open.
After you are hinged, here are a few pics that may help you with control horn placement. On all surfaces, the control horns will be glued with thick CA to the outer skin where control horn flange is, glued up against ply former aft leading edges and glued to the inner opposing side surface. The neck of the control horns will need to be trimmed up until they hit the opposing side and the horn flange sits flat on the outer surface. The aileron, outer flap and rudders are tapered so you will need to trim and fit. The inner flap and elevator are constant , so you can just put the horn on the side and mark where it needs to be trimmed. As you can see, i marked the elevator horn and it needs alot of trimming. One of these days i will change the cut file to where these will not need to be trimmed but the suffering must continue until i get the time. On the other hand, the flaps do not have the ply structure in this area. They have carbon fiber running through these areas instead but will be glued in the same fashion. Ofcourse you will need to drill your hole for the clevis.
I am not sure what john sent out with his kits but the larger robart hinges are what we used on all the surfaces and i will be sending these out with the kits i am selling.
chris