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*Some people decide to put a VOR antenna at the top of the vertical stabilizer. Although possible later it might be best to plan for that during build. | *Some people decide to put a VOR antenna at the top of the vertical stabilizer. Although possible later it might be best to plan for that during build. | ||
*When first putting the nose rib in, don't ram in in there and cleco. Be gentle, and it will probably need to be sanded down. Otherwise you will have "outtie" dents on the leading edge of your skin. | *When first putting the nose rib in, don't ram in in there and cleco. Be gentle, and it will probably need to be sanded down. Otherwise you will have "outtie" dents on the leading edge of your skin. | ||
*These ribs have been sanded a bit and the web was fluted at the tip trying to bring the flanges closer together, but it still wasn't enough. | *These ribs have been sanded a bit and the web was fluted at the tip trying to bring the flanges closer together, but it still wasn't enough. | ||
[[File:VertStabNoseRib.JPG|600x400px]] | [[File:VertStabNoseRib.JPG|600x400px]] | ||
* This is going to be some of the most difficult riveting for your whole building experience: you are new to riveting, the skin is fairly thin, the access is difficult, and the nose portions aren't straight. Just know it gets easier! | |||
* If you ruin a skin you won't be the first person; many builders have ruined the VS skin and had to order a replacement. | |||
* If you really mess up a rivet, drill it out. You will need to get good at drilling out rivets because you'll drill out quite a few of them. Here are some instructions: | |||