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Mine is remarkably (to me) accurate. Mounted on the right jury strut.
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« Last post by Brock on April 19, 2026, 01:22:20 PM »
... In addition to the learning curve you have all the tools, knowledge, jigs, etc., ready to go....
Well, I also have the spars built and tappered, trailing edge wedged-cut, etc.
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« Last post by jrbirdman47 on April 19, 2026, 12:21:27 PM »
"Should take only a fraction of the time of the first wing." You're right! In addition to the learning curve you have all the tools, knowledge, jigs, etc., ready to go. My first wing took 6 months. My 4th one took 28 days.
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« Last post by Brock on April 19, 2026, 08:33:07 AM »
It's beeh awhile since I've posted but be assured progress, albeit slow, is progressing. I was struggling with how the ailerons go together then it finally clicked. What was hard to understand was to differentiating between what is costmetic (ie. the plywood on the ailreon ribside that is exposed when the alierons are not mounted) vs what is structural (ie, the 1/4" ply that holds the hinge blocks). Once this was understood things started falling in place.
Yesterday I glued in the brass hinge tubes. With this done, the aileron spar can next be built in place then it will be time to start the second wing. Should take only a fraction of the time of the first wing.
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« Last post by Vf24renegade on April 19, 2026, 03:29:35 AM »
Not yet. I do have to do further testing.i was wondering if anyone else has seen this and had some probable causes. Thanks.
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« Last post by Kamcoman77 on April 18, 2026, 05:17:17 PM »
If it tested OK out the car window, your air entry angle must be slightly off on the plane. Have you already tried turning it in various directions?
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« Last post by Vf24renegade on April 18, 2026, 04:22:42 PM »
Its brand new. And i tested it out the car window which gave a correct reading. Thanks for the pictures, ill see if i cant get some and try it
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« Last post by Kamcoman77 on April 18, 2026, 03:20:03 PM »
If mine was off that much I would try and take the top off. Then I would wipe down the rod and try to clean the floater hole, maybe with soap & water. I might even try some dry lube on the rod, just wiping mostly off with a diaper or lint free paper towel.
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« Last post by Vf24renegade on April 18, 2026, 06:09:21 AM »
My hall meter consistently reads about 20mph low. I have it on the jury strut like other people. Any thoughts?
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« Last post by Kamcoman77 on April 17, 2026, 08:53:45 PM »
Just found a relatively new video about a DE completed in 2025. EAA Chapter 1531 members built it. Perhaps you could get in touch with their president and have a lot of questions answered by someone who built a DE. Not many have ever been completed.
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