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Progress photos (click photo for full size version)
 

Elevators being fitted to the tailplane - 12/09

Check for travel and clearances - 12/09

Aileron attach brackets - 2/2010

Elevator Bellcrank weldments and spacer - 2/2010

Elevator Bellcrank Assembly pinned in place - 2/2010

Aileron fitted to wing - 2/2010

Inboard Aileron Attach Bracket, in place - 2/2010

Aileron Bellcrank Aligned with Aileron, ready for Attach Bracket and Push-Pull rod placement - 2/2010

Outboard Aileron Attach Bracket, in place - 2/2010

First layer of plywood on right hand aileron. May 2010

First coats of brown camoflauge paint on the elevators. May 2010

First coats of brown camoflauge paint on the elevators. May 2010

Right hand aileron with first layer of skin glued-on the bottom and spruce strips to capture the balsa, which is next. May 2010

Right hand aileron with first layer of skin glued-on the bottom and spruce strips to capture the balsa, which is next. May 2010

Balsa glued on the bottom. May 2010

Ready for sanding and final ply. May 2010

Elevator, done except for the dope codes. July 2010

Elevator, done except for the dope codes. July 2010

Bottom of the elevators, dope codes and part numbers applied - ready to be installed on the airplane. July 2010

Bottom of the elevators, dope codes and part numbers applied - ready to be installed on the airplane. July 2010
 
 

11/29/2010 - It has been quite some time since my last update and I will try to explain what has been happening around here. First, I took on a job to restore, recover a Taylorcraft and put it on floats. Not a problem, I have been doing restorations for over thirty years. Well, we get into the project and the customer says that it is costing too much. so, the whole thing is loaded and returned . I am not independently wealthy and I need to work to pay the bills and keep after the prototype. So, then comes an answer to prayers in the form of a new builder that wants to build from kits. Now, money to complete sections of the prototype isn't an issue. So, things have been happening here at SAC and to bring everyone up to date, the tail group, ie: tailplane, elevators, & rudder and finished, wrapped in plastic and stored, awaiting final installation. I have allocated enough time per week to get some progress done and I intend to keep update pictures coming on a regular basis. Starting with the next few pictures...


Right hand aileron, inner skin glued in place, ready for layer of balsa to be applied. November 2010

Another view of aileron with ply skin glued in place. November 2010

Balsa wood, ready for sanding and final plywood skin. December 2010

Balsa wood, ready for sanding and final plywood skin. December 2010

Engine test stand for the Allison - April 2011

Engine test stand for the Allison - April 2011

Engine test stand for the Allison - April 2011

Engine test stand for the Allison - April 2011

Gear leg & trunnions in place for fitting - July 2011

Outer leg hanging in wing - July 2011

Another view of attach point - retract arms to be added soon - July 2011