Pappy's LEXL Build in Texas

[pappyadkins]

Short clip on building the aileron bellcranks....

[Rick]

Great job on all your videos! Just started my build this year and have found them very helpful working through the plans/drawings from Leonard. My fuselage is almost complete just waiting to see how your tank modification unfolds as I'll be trailering also.  But no rush, starting the tail today . . . it's a long and fun road ahead. Thank you!

[pappyadkins]

Thanks Rick... They are there for y'all for sure... If you have questions, don't hesitate to reach out to myself or the group...

[kalazzerx]

I trailer with mine and have the tank in the wing per the plans.  I mounted a quick-connect to the fuel line just after leaving the tank.  After flight and before disassembly, I disconnected the fuel line from the tank to the engine at the quick-connect and then attach a fuel drain line that runs down to a fuel jug.  By the time I get the tail and first wing disassembled, it is usually drained and ready for me to remove the wing with the tank in it.  The drain line I use has the same quick-connect fitting, so I can switch between them easily. The quick-connect fittings I use are one of those no-leak connectors than when disconnected, do not allow fluid to flow, so no mess from that.

[pappyadkins]

Thanks Chris, great comment... things are constantly changing from 'our original perfect ideas' lol  -  I'm currently looking for the quick disconnects (like you're speaking of) - Where did you get yours??   

[Rick]

Thanks Rick... They are there for y'all for sure... If you have questions, don't hesitate to reach out to myself or the group...

Thank you Pappy! You are very generous.

[Rick]

I trailer with mine and have the tank in the wing per the plans.  I mounted a quick-connect to the fuel line just after leaving the tank.  After flight and before disassembly, I disconnected the fuel line from the tank to the engine at the quick-connect and then attach a fuel drain line that runs down to a fuel jug.  By the time I get the tail and first wing disassembled, it is usually drained and ready for me to remove the wing with the tank in it.  The drain line I use has the same quick-connect fitting, so I can switch between them easily. The quick-connect fittings I use are one of those no-leak connectors than when disconnected, do not allow fluid to flow, so no mess from that.

Chris, Your routine seems like a very easy solution, even with a folded wing setup an empty aluminum tank should not weigh much at all, so little added stress on the wing support tube. Thank you!

[DA Miller]

Chris, I'm also interested in what quick disconnect you are using and where you got it. tks  DA

[pappyadkins]

Sorry for the delays on the updates, today, let's build our aileron guides for the rear struts...

[Chuck in Indiana]

Pappy, certainly no offense intended, but on your pivot bolts for the aileron linkage, you have a standard AN365 lock nut. Where a castellated nut and cotter pin is required is "Subject to rotation." That bolt is able to rotate, and needs to be cotter pinned like so..

[Chuck in Indiana]

I also made a delrin spacer to keep anything from interfering and not having to bend the arm. Here's the finished assembly.

[pappyadkins]

No offense ever Chuck! You are correct about any bolt that can pivot... I think I've mentioned that before even... I'm waiting on hardware order as we speak... Thanks for looking out for us - Thanks for all your input in the community for sure!!!