Building A Plane | Building My Skyranger Nynja | Drilling/Fitting Rear Control Surfaces | Episode 7

[@rustynuts4426]

That drill slip hurt me so much you'd think its my plane. So sorrry Man, you took it like a champ!

[@darrenweston6056]

Looking good Nick, remember the man who says he never made any mistakes never actually made anything 👍

[@stratotramp6243]

Totally.

[@LetsGoFlying]

So very true! It can be frustrating at times though.

[@callumg103]

Loving this mini series and very much looking forward to the next episode 👍

[@LetsGoFlying]

Saturday 26/02/2022 at 10am Episode 8 is out! Thank you for watching!

[@spency787]

Maybe next time you drill the holes for the trim tab rivets you could drill the first one and then use that first rivet to hold the whole unit in place thus giving you a guide to drill through (and hopefully prevent any drill slippage)?

[@brucemiller3226]

Can wait to see the next video

[@LetsGoFlying]

Thanks for watching!

[@dalemalpas4960]

Another exciting episode Nick, Keep up the good work 🤙

[@miguelslade]

Hi Nick, you might want to consider clamping the elevators to a straight edge across the aircraft, that is you are clamping them to each other (swing the rudder to one side) prior to drilling that new elevator leading edge tube. If you don’t mind me saying I don’t think the digital protractor will be accurate enough…

[@LetsGoFlying]

Thanks Michael! It has all been signed off now so I got it right second time around! Good advice though!

[@paulieb796]

Really enjoying this series Nick. Keep up the good work.

[@LetsGoFlying]

Thanks, will do!

[@alfredfox8535]

Just checking on the progress of your skyranger build. When will episode 8 be out?

[@andrewboothman6363]

Maybe leave the drilling to Barney next time? Kidding! Very interested to see how it's all coming together.

[@LetsGoFlying]

Haha - he would probably do a better job!!!! I’m learning a lot though and that is what it’s all about 💪

[@MAFurry55]

Coming together great Nick, keep up the good work 👍

[@LetsGoFlying]

Thanks Chris, and thank you for watching.

[@ThePorkyPilotShow]

Heya Pal, looking great as always. a tip when it comes to drilling holes on uneven surfaces is to push hard and manually turn the drill to create a spot. This will prevent the drill bit from wondering as it did. Hope this advise helps :D

[@LetsGoFlying]

Thanks for this! Super good advice!

[@ThePorkyPilotShow]

@@LetsGoFlying you are very welcome pal. If you need any help just pop us a message on TikTok. 😁

[@stratotramp6243]

Centre punch might have helped with the drilling bit just to give you a start - (blimming backseat builders!) I suppose they may prohibit this as it might distort the tube. Looks like it's coming together nicely. 👍

[@LetsGoFlying]

That is good advice! It doesn't say you can or cannot in the manual but I can see arguments for both. I reckon some sort of home made jig might be a happy compromise.

[@aviatorsteve5649]

Well worth the wait! 👍😀

[@LetsGoFlying]

Glad you think so! Thank you for watching.

[@alfredfox8535]

FYI, when trying to find a hole to melt through the fabric, I found using a flashlight helps to locate the predrilled holes in the tubing.

[@LetsGoFlying]

That is great advice! Thank you!

[@nickaxe771]

Wondering how you got the big hole in the elevator fabric repaired.....after you riveted the trim tab on....I was surprised to see you rivet it on?

[@LetsGoFlying]

I am not sure to be honest - Flylight did it for me!

[@ranbirsingh7666]

That was a ‘Riveting’ episode 😁😁

[@LetsGoFlying]

Haha thank you! I do like my puns but they sound a bit like "dad jokes" when I do them! Thanks for watching

[@ranbirsingh7666]

@@LetsGoFlying - 👍

[@nickaxe771]

No updates Nick? when will we see video 8.

[@LetsGoFlying]

Saturday 26/02/2022 at 10am Episode 8 is out! Thank you for watching!

[@nickaxe771]

Is it flying yet???

[@LetsGoFlying]

Sort of! Check the latest updates!!!!

[@majorwrinkles7906]

Please keep the metal shavings under control, barnies 🐾 might get cut

[@LetsGoFlying]

Absolutely - I sweep up regularly as I go along, don't worry!

[@johnhodgkiss9882]

Get rid of that big battery drill. Get yourself a small pneumatic one. It will give you better control and will be a lot lighter to handle.

[@LetsGoFlying]

This is a good idea - I am looking into it as we speak!

[@dalemalpas4960]

A good craftsman never blames his tools 😉

[@johnhodgkiss9882]

As I worked as an aircraft engineer and built a number of aircraft. A good tradesman does not blame his tools because he has the sense to purchase the right tool in the first place. Get an air drill that has good fine control. Atlas copco, are the aircraft engineers preferred brand.

[@dalemalpas4960]

@@johnhodgkiss9882 your quiet right, but I doubt Nick will be going into it full time. 😊

[@OLDDREW]

I would of thought all the holes would be pre drilled

[@jaideld1]

Hi Nick , Has the built lost its appeal ?

[@LetsGoFlying]

Nope! But rushing it has! It’s too cold at the moment. That’s the only thing I underestimated!

[@jaideld1]

@@LetsGoFlying Yes it can get cold at the hanger . Mines been tucked away for a month without a visit from me .