Teggles

Happy Christmas Don, every job is one less😃

The rudder cables were - as you said straight forward. Elevator I am still working on, but I had a breakthrough when a friend sent me some pictures of the inside of his machine. Some angled pulleys has made for a neat system, so I will try to replicate that. He also had an issue with the aileron cables. As he moved the stick fore and aft the ailerons moved as the cable was tensioned. Both ailerons going up or down together. He has solved that by routing the cable from the bottom of the stick through the torque tube (picture attached). I am going for steam gauges, simple, reliable.

It’s with a specialist VW company. I’m not that good!

Hi Don, Its too cold in my workshop to glue at this time of year so I am getting on with the metalwork. I have got the wing fittings water jet cut. Much better than laser as the laser heat treats the metal as it cuts. Undercarriage and associated fittings are progressing. Engine? After much angst I am going for a VW 1776cc with a 110 or scat 25 cam. Single port heads with 1:1:1 rockers. This should give enough power but the torque will be lower in the rev range. The case has been vapour blasted, now to get a line bore.

Looking good. We have had the same drone issues here in the UK - looking at military bases mainly 😱

Warm day here in the UK, so that random it’s a glue day! Replacing the rear spar on the Mono’s tailplane.

To be honest I am just kicking around ideas. I don’t have much contact with other Taylor Mono owners as they all seem to live on the other side of the UK from me. So as my build progresses, just trying to see what other people think. It’s part of the fun of the build 😁

I am not so sure. It’s a 10% reduction in span but if I can keep the weight under control then the wing loading will be less than that. Why does John Taylor mention it on the plans? He must have done the numbers and was happy with it.

Here’s a thought, anyone know of a short wingspan mono? JT states on the plans that the wing can be reduced by 1 bay (12.5 inches) from the tip. Ailerons stay the same. The stall speed will increase, roll rate a bit quicker? A little lighter?

I have yet to start on the VS, but will look at using the hinge bolts to secure it. I will have a tail skid, lots of grass strips around here and will save a little weight. Cable routing….as you say the rudder should be straight forward but the elevator I am trying not to think about 😂😂

That’s a good thought, I was thinking of separate bolts for the vertical stab but combining them with the hinge is a good idea. I have the balsa for gap sealing, so that will go on in the next few days.

Just having a celebration cup of tea (I am British). Hinges made and rudder on with no binding or play - and it’s straight! Yes there is more to do, but you have to take the wins when they come 😁.

Hi Don, No not yet. I will get the rudder and elevator on after I have finished the hinges and then use some string to see just how big a problem I have got!

GINFO says the permit ran out in 2022. Anyone with more up to date knowledge?

I will probably keep her at Felthorpe, near Norwich. Lovely grass strip, but just inside Class D airspace 😫, but ATC are very helpful.