SpruceForest
Scratch-Built Patrol SP
Last Activity: Today, 05:55 AM
Joined: 12-31-2021
Location: Germantown MD USA
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Spent way more time building the crates to reship the caps than doing the actual milling. Carlo had a builder that drove in from WV and just strapped...Last edited by SpruceForest; Yesterday, 06:58 AM. -
I think as long as you can make x-y measurements and check with a second method (either off grid or from an x-y baseline), it works. Grid helps prevent...Leave a comment:
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Summary:
Assuming you are a 4 or 5 builder and the spar cap width is greater than 1" (1/8" x 1" 2024T3/T4 for Patrol/Companion/LSA...Last edited by SpruceForest; 07-12-2025, 06:03 PM.Leave a comment:
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We used the aileron and flap rigging templates for setting incidence - rigged just outboard of the inboard aileron hinge. But should not be an issue,...Last edited by SpruceForest; 07-03-2025, 05:11 AM.Leave a comment:
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The lasers were surprisingly accurate for mass-produced tools - the biggest issue was line width and brightness at longer distances. Closing the hanger...Last edited by SpruceForest; 07-02-2025, 08:22 AM.Leave a comment:
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Hanging Carlo's Wings on His Patrol
Spent a toasty Sunday at Frederick Airport getting Carlo's wings on. Clock is ticking on this one, as the owner of the hanger next to Carlo's (very full...Last edited by SpruceForest; 07-01-2025, 07:37 AM. -
Nice! Hoping we get some other approaches to the job as well - I like having a couple different ways to approach a challenge!...Leave a comment:
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Progress on Patrol Overhead Flap Actuation System
Carlo has been prototyping the overhead actuation system for the flaps with some engineering help on my part... a little CNC magic for the aluminum actuation...Last edited by SpruceForest; 06-27-2025, 08:16 AM. -
Tail feather jigs completed with the rudder jig...
Lots of minor tweaks on this airplane - such as saving some weight...Last edited by SpruceForest; 06-27-2025, 07:11 AM.Leave a comment:
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