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Nov 27-Dec 8, 2016

*  There has been a lot happening since the last entry.

   *  The wires in the fuselage have been put in braided sheathing.

   *  The bearings for the rudder hinges have been reset. They were slipping from insufficient penning.

   *  The slots for the canopy lock have been cut and the area re-painted.

   *  The left wing tip has been clamped in place and looking really straight.

   *  The replacement right flap arrived and was installed. Word from Arion was that the workers were not careful in the build and were making bad parts. They were let go. The new one is great and fits well. No warp.

   *  The right aileron was installed and aligned, then both ailerons were adjusted for correct through.

   *  The right wing tip still didn't line up so it was split open and the inner rib removed. all lumps of glue were removed from the interior and then it was clamped back on the wing and aligned. Once I was satisfied with the position and fit, flox was added to the edges, and then clamped in place for curing.

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