Pappy's LEXL Build in Texas

[pappyadkins]

Here's the 13th Video... Let's talk Tail feathers!

[pappyadkins]

Here's the 14th Video...

ADCO Aviation - Legal Eagle XL Ultralight Aircraft Build Series 14 - Tail Section (Part 2)

[Dan_]

I Loves me them videos...

[pappyadkins]

Here's the 15th Video... Here's my 10 once Seat...

ADCO Aviation - Legal Eagle XL Ultralight Aircraft Build Series 15 - Seat

[thseng]

Yeah, first time I looked at the seat design I thought "That lattice structure has the same amount of aluminum as a solid sheet."

Maybe it conforms better, being separate pieces that can pivot a little at the rivets. 

The plans seat is theoretically very strong, but if it started to fail in a crash, say due to uneven loading, it seems like to could cut you to pieces like a cheese grater.

For comparison, at 36"x18" the plans seat is half a square yard, while something like 1000D Cordura nylon w/DWR coating weighs 11oz/sqyd. 

[pappyadkins]

Here's the 16th Video... Let's discuss landing gear and wing mounting brackets...

[pappyadkins]

Here's the 17th Video...
ADCO Aviation - Legal Eagle XL Ultralight Aircraft Build Series 17 - Dash & Throttle

[pappyadkins]

Here's the 18th Video...
ADCO Aviation - Legal Eagle XL Ultralight Aircraft Build Series 18 - Control Stick

[Chuck in Indiana]

On page 23 of my build thread, I give locations of the stick pivot point and how high the bolt needs to be for full elevator travel. Fore and aft is fairly fussy, or you won't have enough elevator travel by the time the stick hits the seat tubing. Don't ask me how I know..

[pappyadkins]

Thanks Chuck... As always, I've gotten a lot of helpful info from you... I haven't riveted the ends on the cross tube yet for this same reason... I figured I'd test all movement  before I finalize it... BTW, I searched your build & couldn't find the info you described... Page 23 had a few post of receiving your engine but mainly your wing build... It appears you've "reversed" (newest post first), but I've even checked the 1st 6 or 7 pages... Anyways, I believe we're close to the 4" mark as well... If you don't mind, what is the angle/throw up & down of your elevator & rudder?  Thanks in advance...

[Chuck in Indiana]

Weird.. here's page 23 and it's on there.
https://www.eaglersnest.com/forum/index.php?topic=2197.330
From memory..the rudder stops are set to keep it from interfering with the elevators. I'd have to take my sweetie out in the cold to hold the stick while I measured..or.. it is probably in the thread. I'll skim through it.
Edit: Couldn't stand it.. just ran out to the hanger and used the angle finder on my phone. Approximately 26 degrees up and 20 down.

[pappyadkins]

Here's the 19th Video...
ADCO Aviation - Legal Eagle XL Ultralight Aircraft Build Series 19 - Floorboard & Firewall

[Dan_]

Like and Subscribe to this channel or you ain't got a hair...

[pappyadkins]

Thanks Dan... It's wild, We hit 500 subscribers while at Osh this year, now I think where up near 770, can we hit 1000? Who knows... I can't believe there's over 700 interested in what I've got to say...   Truely Thanks again Dan!

[pappyadkins]

Here's the 20th Video, lets start the Landing Gear...