Sunday, December 17, 2023

Rudder - Assembly

Rudder assembly is straight forward.

 Evan Brunye has very detailed and helpful video on the assembly of this part:

1.4. Sling TSi Empennage - Rudder 

Elevating the part using foam blocks helps to provide clearance for the Clecos.

This part is very flimsy at this stage.


Adding the top rib on the rudder leaving the the counter balance weight off until the part is ready to close.


Hinge point brackets shown here fully riveted in place completing the sub-assembly.

Counter balance weight will be installed prior to the closeout of the fiberglass cap to minimize any flexing of this part until the skin is secured.

Propeller Installation

It was finally time to install the propeller on the engine, this has been a long time coming.       The blades are unpacked one a time and i...