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by Elite583
Fri Dec 26, 2025 6:54 pm
Forum: All Models
Topic: KitPlanes Magazine Take-Over and Alternatives
Replies: 0
Views: 3522

KitPlanes Magazine Take-Over and Alternatives

How many out there are in this boat? About a month ago I started wondering whether my subscription had run out so I tried to confirm with the magazine, on line and by E-mail. The on-line login was broken (System upgrades by the new owners?) and E-mails didn't bring a reply. After digging around and ...
by Elite583
Tue Jan 04, 2022 6:42 pm
Forum: All Models
Topic: Custom Trike Tow Bar
Replies: 5
Views: 37223

Re: Custom Trike Tow Bar

I don't think you're quite as rare as you might think, I don't quite have as many toys - oops - tools as you have for wood or metal but I'm working on it as the need arises. I'm on the hunt for a Bridgeport or something like it to complement my Myford lathe which keeps hitting above its weight. With...
by Elite583
Sat Jan 01, 2022 3:35 pm
Forum: All Models
Topic: Custom Trike Tow Bar
Replies: 5
Views: 37223

Re: Custom Trike Tow Bar

Gary Thanks for sharing, I've been eyeing the NG fork on our Elite & thinking about how to connect a tow bar. The Elite is a little different with a smaller through bolt but I could easily put a boss under the head and nut to pick up on like you've done. BTW, nice mill, I've been on the lookout for ...
by Elite583
Sat Mar 20, 2021 8:05 pm
Forum: All Models
Topic: Fixing miss-drill
Replies: 6
Views: 39462

Re: Fixing miss-drill

You may feel better about it after reading this article. It puts a bit of math into the discussion. https://www.eaa.org/eaa/news-and-publications/eaa-news-and-aviation-news/bits-and-pieces-newsletter/12-25-2019-chapter-1410-high-river-learn-build-program-update-its-all-about-edge-distance At the end...
by Elite583
Sat Sep 19, 2020 10:08 pm
Forum: All Models
Topic: Inspection Cover Template
Replies: 7
Views: 27694

Re: Inspection Cover Template

If you want a CNC part you could talk to Perry at Velocity (www.velocitymachining.ca) in Burnside and have it water jet cut. The office sends them parts all the time. They need a .DXF or STEP model to work from. All you would need would be the dimensions of the cover/hole pattern to make the model/d...
by Elite583
Wed Jun 03, 2020 9:37 am
Forum: All Models
Topic: Rivet Education
Replies: 9
Views: 9333

Re: Rivet Education

From the manufacturer's web site:

http://www.avdel-global.com/fileadmin/u ... 2_2015.pdf

Page 77 presents the 1661 series.

Cheers,

Dave
Elite583 8)
by Elite583
Tue May 19, 2020 7:27 pm
Forum: All Models
Topic: Hole Enlargement - Moose Wing Attachment
Replies: 4
Views: 4326

Re: Hole Enlargement - Moose Wing Attachment

Well played, and you were wise to do a dry run and think about it until this came up! I've used one those on the kingpin of my pickup too! I borrowed it from a nice technologist I worked with. If I may offer some further advice, sneak up on the final size very slowly and keep measuring & checking as...
by Elite583
Tue May 08, 2018 6:58 pm
Forum: All Models
Topic: FWD Float Mounts - Elite/Rebel & ????
Replies: 0
Views: 18120

FWD Float Mounts - Elite/Rebel & ????

. So, today's question is about the FWD fuselage mount for floats, I'm working on an Elite but I expect it's the same for a Rebel too. The float fitting kit for the fuselage comes with a couple of machined extrusion pieces, FL-55 and a bag full of 3/16" rivets (maybe for the FUS-42-1s?). Unfortunat...
by Elite583
Tue May 08, 2018 6:46 pm
Forum: All Models
Topic: Nut-Plate Strength & Application
Replies: 5
Views: 4856

Re: Nut-Plate Strength & Application

irishfield wrote: ↑
Mon May 07, 2018 10:18 am
Dave, thought they were all gone.. but found another box of these 1/4-28 one lugs. They are anodized yellow with a floating steel lock nut inside. $3 Cdn each + postage if you want some.
Thanks Wayne, I'll pop you an E-mail with details.

Cheers,

Dave 8)
Elite 583
by Elite583
Sun May 06, 2018 4:52 pm
Forum: All Models
Topic: Nut-Plate Strength & Application
Replies: 5
Views: 4856

Re: Nut-Plate Strength & Application

.
Yup, pretty much what I had in mind.

The ones in back of the aft mount............. :roll:

Cheers,

Dave 8)
Elite583
by Elite583
Sun May 06, 2018 12:20 pm
Forum: All Models
Topic: Nut-Plate Strength & Application
Replies: 5
Views: 4856

Nut-Plate Strength & Application

Hi Folks, Looking for a bit of input on the application of nut-plates. I've arrived at a decision point for the mount for the horizontal stabilizer for the Elite (SR/M & Yukon, probably the same configuration but maybe different size) and I'm looking for some info/opinions. Some of the nuts where th...
by Elite583
Thu Jan 25, 2018 8:15 am
Forum: All Models
Topic: N25SR First Flight
Replies: 17
Views: 14664

Re: N25SR First Flight

Congratulations Jerry, that's a terrific achievement!

Cheers,

Dave 8)
Elite583
by Elite583
Tue Dec 19, 2017 9:07 pm
Forum: All Models
Topic: N25SR is a Tax Paying Citizen
Replies: 15
Views: 12551

Re: N25SR is a Tax Paying Citizen

Congratulations Jerry! Big milestone, well done. It's 3C (38F) and raining in my part of Canada, I could see about FedEx-ing some of that to you in place of the cold........ :P Actually, I'm looking forward to trying to get some air time Friday when it's finally supposed to be clear (& -7C) Look at ...
by Elite583
Fri Feb 03, 2017 10:25 am
Forum: All Models
Topic: Wanted Rebel for sale on floats
Replies: 5
Views: 3881

Re: Wanted Rebel for sale on floats

Curt I can't arrange a visit but I can tell you that I'm 6'-4" and I have flown in 2 Rebels and one Elite and while it's been a while I don't recall any concerns about height or leg room. I'm doing the Elite fuselage right now and it seems like plenty of room. For comparison, I can fly a C-152 which...
by Elite583
Wed Aug 10, 2016 8:00 am
Forum: All Models
Topic: primer
Replies: 15
Views: 10725

Re: primer

Hi again guys I gave my naPA dealer the dupont number and he sent me up nason dtm epoxy primer/sealer (grey) a 2 part system. Any thoughts on this stuff??? The sheet says it s for any type of metal including aluminum.Thanx again What is the part number of the material they sent? Cheers, Dave Elite ...