The Rudder

Start - 5/10/99, Finish - 5/25/99

What I learned building the rudder: Search the plans carefully for hidden notes and measurements.	Cutting and fitting the Rudder Stiffeners, 11 down 5 to go... Thank you Vixen file!!
Back riveting is difficult. I will try to use the back riveter without the plastic guide next time. Also, Van's suggested using a 3/32 rivet set ground down to almost being flat.	A cleco plantation... or ... Drilling's fun I like to drill do da, do da...
I will try to bend the leading edge in small sections next time rather than one whole side at a time. This will hopefully reduce the bending over the spar and the amount of bleeding.	Completing the leading edge bend complete with blood
When installing the counterweight in the R-803 look to make sure the holes you will drill are not too near the existing tooling hole. If so flip the weight the other way. A wood screw can be ground down to make a good dimple die for the holes.	Rudder counterweight installation with accidental extra hole
Using a 1/8" dowel to radius the trailing edge bend, as suggested in the video, makes the edge bender work fine. Finishing touches were made with the seaming pliers.	The finished product