Ep. 17 | Elevator Construction | Zenith Super Duty Aircraft Build Series

[@Mr.Grumpykins]

I love all the videos so far! They make the build seem very manageable that even a novice can do it. That said, I hope to build my own one day. I love the shirt and their show.

[@photon1972]

Thanks for the video and for getting into the details. Very helpful.

[@Ringele5574]

Adam, I agree; those hinge pins look really small for the anticipated loads they might encounter. Love your videos. Keep em coming.

[@AeroworksProductions]

Yeah they’re more of guide pins as a bolt holds the elevator on in the middle but I wish there was a more hefty end or bearing on the ends too.

[@DaddyO-]

Great Video Adam keep up the great work.

[@AeroworksProductions]

Thanks for watching Pat!

[@MRJSWORKSHOP]

Hi Adam Great episode. I appreciate you comparing manual figure details with the actual parts. It’s very helpful. Look forward to the next episodes.

[@AeroworksProductions]

Thanks for watching Mr J. Make sure to hit the like button too, helps us get seen by more viewers and help spread the love of aviation and experimental aircraft building.

[@jbryant520]

Adam, Great job on the video’s

[@AeroworksProductions]

Thanks Joe! Hopefully you've subscribed so you don't miss any episodes.

[@PoasLodge]

Pop rivet airplane... still makes me shake my head.

[@AeroworksProductions]

Many planes flying using this construction method, not just Zenith. Sonex, Murphy and Rans to name a few. Great for first time builders.

[@PoasLodge]

Aeroworks Productions oh I get it... just as a 29 year A&P where we can’t even oversize a hole a couple thousandths to use a single cherry max rivet... seeing the whole spar go together with pop rivets still makes me go “hmmmm” 🤔

[@AeroworksProductions]

@@PoasLodge The whole spar on the Super Duty is Solid rivets.

[@PoasLodge]

Aeroworks Productions - assume you are talking about the wing main spar? That definitely is warranted and makes sense. Don’t get me wrong... if the method is proven over time then the proof is in the pudding. Trust me ... it would be amazing to be able to run a row of rivets in 3 minutes. I’ve just never had the pleasure. My stabilator re-skins take days and days and days.

[@AeroworksProductions]

@@PoasLodge Yes, the main spar and the forward fuse side are all AN solid rivets. I hear ya on the work you’re doing. Yes this design has been around for 20+ years so it pretty proven. Thanks again for commenting from a professionals perspective.

[@nananggenpro5041]

hello sir, what is the name of the tool for gluing before riveting? 

[@erik_dk842]

I don't understand why the holes that you drill out are not just punched out the correct size from the factory. I also wonder how much it would ad to the kit cost if every part was marked with its part number, directly by the stamping machine, by Braille-like dots.. On some of the drawings, they point out things to be aware of, on others they leave it to guesswork. The elevator pivot should be finished from the factory, not left to the (lacking) fabricationg skills of the individual builder.

[@AeroworksProductions]

As an earlier kit adopter, some parts don’t always get punched to the right size and even when they do a little clean up is necessary here and there. It’s not all just pop it together no plans needed although once you start a major component you only have to refer to the drawings for the small details. The stickers are Zenith’s QC they say, so once a part is cut, stamped, shaped etc, it’s inspected and then a sticker is applied. A little acetone on the stickers takes them right off. If you don’t like that smell or are working in a confined area, there are less toxic things like Goo Gone that work too although not as fast.