Apr 27, 2024     Day 89 - (20 hours)       Category: Controls

Several parts of the Veteran's Build Project saw progress this week. Plastic wingtips begun earlier were further fitted and clecoed in place. The plane was then moved in order to rearrange the chapter hangar so that the build table could be moved out and used for another project. When work resumed, the plastic rudder tip fairing was permanently riveted on. Rudder cables were also fabricated as well as new fairings for where the cables emerge from the fuselage. The fairings were an addition that the Zenith plans did not include. Both rudder cables were fitted, but the some strands of the right cable partially unwound as they tightened over the thimble on the rudder end. So that cable was cut off and a new cable will be installed next time.

  Apr 13, 2024     Day 88 - (15 hours)       Category: Controls

Today the main accomplishment was routing and mounting inside the tail cone the wires for the trim system. Other small parts were worked on as well and there was discussion of next steps.

  Aug 20, 2023     Day 75 - (25 hours)       Category: Controls

Measure, adjust, check level, measure, adjust, level, discuss, measure… And so it went this week. Getting the horizontal tail just right before installing it and rigging cables was the total focus of the group's efforts. Near the end there was some discussion of replacing a part in that assembly to make a more precise fit. Stay tuned.

  Aug 12, 2023     Day 74 - (15 hours)       Category: Controls

After a long hiatus due to other things going on, a small group met to organize and plan for a re-start of the build. Most of the time was devoted to discussion of next steps and a reassessment of the 750's current status. The engine has been delayed, but is supposedly nearing completion. Measurements were taken and the supports for the horizontal stabilizer were riveted to the fuselage. This was in preparation for a test rigging of tail surfaces and cables. Zenith's plans call for a small bungee cord rigged to separate the elevator cables. Not happy with that arrangement, plans are in the works to install a more permanent and dependable pulley instead. Plumbing for the fuel system was also discussed and parts located.

  May 28, 2023     Day 73 - (20 hours)       Category: Controls

Today's efforts were mainly focused on control cables. In the cabin the attachment ends of the rudder and elevator cables were fabricated, crimped, and installed. The cables were then run through the fuselage. Making up the control surface ends of the cables is a later step. The engine is nearing completion at the shop and should arrive for installation soon.