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  1. Clark Hinds

    What is going on at the FAA?

    Last July I filed the paperwork to correct a registration mistake. It took six months for them to answer. Now that the registration error has been corrected, I filed my request for Airworthiness Certificate six weeks ago at the FSDO and not even a phone call. I have called and left a message...
  2. Clark Hinds

    Aileron rigging????

    3:36 AM....Back from the "hangar" again after checking the last possible solution to aileron rigging. I am looking for deflections of 24 degrees up and 11 degrees down. I can obtain that setting by adjusting the two pushrods in each wing. The only problem is each aileron sits proud of its...
  3. Clark Hinds

    Tire shaving/cutting

    Getting ready for FAA inspection ( after model type change. Another story another time.) The original tire and tube I installed over twenty years ago was a 4.00x6 Taiwan special, it fit well but in my mind was underated for the job it is about to do. Ordered an Aero Classic tire and tube from...
  4. Clark Hinds

    Help me tame the monster!

    In wrapping up my glider project of 20 years or so, and in my effort to remain true to the plans, I have created a squeak monster. First glider info. Prue Super Standard sailplane. 15 meter span, all metal monocoque stressed skin construction. The aileron control push/pull rods are 6061T6 3/4"...
  5. Clark Hinds

    Rod end bearing question.

    Is there guidance regarding the use of rod end bearings? Specifically how many threads deep should the rod end bearing be screwed into a pushrod? Is the a minimum spec or maximum spec? I am in the middle of rigging control surface deflections and was just wondering. Thanks in advance.
  6. Clark Hinds

    Prue Super Standard Canopy

    I am nearing completion of construction for my Prue Super Standard sailplane. Finally obtained some plexiglass for experimentation and have run into some issues that I believe can be solved via the information I receive on this forum. Along with the original project, a canopy tool was...
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