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Critique my rivets

Started this discussion. Last reply by Stephen Larew Apr 8, 2021. 5 Replies

I'm a new builder and I'd like feedback on my rivets. In the photos you can see some A5 rivets along the rear spar of my 650 B horizontal stabilizer. I think these rivets are representative of my…Continue

Pre-drilled holes

Started this discussion. Last reply by Tim Jones Mar 30, 2021. 9 Replies

I'm assembling the 650 horizontal stabilizer. I would like confirmation that "pre-drilled" means the holes are actually the correct final size and ready for riveting without any additional drilling.…Continue

Binding your drawings

Started this discussion. Last reply by Tim Jones Nov 1, 2020. 9 Replies

I received my drawings a couple weeks ago. I was disappointed to learn they aren't already bound in any manner except for two large staples. I would like to bind and protect them for both the build…Continue

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Stephen Larew posted a discussion

Critique my rivets

I'm a new builder and I'd like feedback on my rivets. In the photos you can see some A5 rivets along the rear spar of my 650 B horizontal stabilizer. I think these rivets are representative of my work so far. Please let me know if there are any issues that you can see in the photos.…See More
Apr 6, 2021
5 Comments
Stephen Larew posted a discussion

Pre-drilled holes

I'm assembling the 650 horizontal stabilizer. I would like confirmation that "pre-drilled" means the holes are actually the correct final size and ready for riveting without any additional drilling. In other words, I don't need to "open up" any of these pre-drilled holes, right?I hesitate to conclude that no additional drilling is needed for two reasons.It's too nice. Can't be this easy right? That rudder needed hours of measuring and drilling!All the holes align and allow for the final A4 or…See More
Mar 29, 2021
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Stephen Larew posted a discussion

Binding your drawings

I received my drawings a couple weeks ago. I was disappointed to learn they aren't already bound in any manner except for two large staples. I would like to bind and protect them for both the build period and on into the plane's flying lifetime.During the build, did you bind the drawings? Did you use any kind of page protectors? I imagine a sturdy 3 ring binder would suffice to archive the drawings for reference once the build is done?See More
Oct 29, 2020
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Brad Rawls left a comment for Stephen Larew
"Steven - I've got a 601XLB that I'm Flying from Corona (AJO). Glad to help you anyway I can. Brad Rawls Brad@ocbis.com"
Oct 20, 2020
Ted Taylor left a comment for Stephen Larew
"Congratulations on your 650. You're gonna love it."
Oct 20, 2020

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Aircraft Model
Zenith CH 650
Project Status
Just started
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Engine installed (or plan to install)
UL Power
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http://slarew.net/nadir/
Building Experience
No Experience
Flying Experience
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At 2:28pm on October 20, 2020, Brad Rawls said…

Steven -

I've got a 601XLB that I'm Flying from Corona (AJO). Glad to help you anyway I can.

Brad Rawls

Brad@ocbis.com

At 1:17pm on October 20, 2020, Ted Taylor said…

Congratulations on your 650. You're gonna love it.

 
 
 

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