Researched rudder & elevator cables tension

Initial investigation of the required tension of the control cables led me to this coment by Chris Ayer on the Zenith.Aero Builder's Site:  "around 20 lbs on the rudder cables and around 30 lbs on the elevator" whatever that means. But like Ralph pointed out if you give full right, forward elevator the up-elevator cable will tighten and loosen when left turn pressure is applied. I put mine in the neutral position and tighten it only to the extent I could get that full right deflection (thats the top cable). I tighten the turnbuckle on the bottom cable until it was almost straight.(slight sag). My rudder cables are spring loaded so its a mute point (I recommend spring loading the rudder cables). I have flown my 701 for 25 hours thus far with excellent results."

Warp Drive Propeller (Ser. # 19433)

Warp Drive Propeller Assembly

The Warp Drive Propeller arrived today via UPS from Warp Drive, Inc., Ventura, IA 50482.  Serial # N1943.   It is a 3-blade, 68" diameter with ground adjustable pitch with an HPL-R Hub Assembly.  Also included in the packaging is a set of Stoneguard Leading edge Protection tapes and an A&P type protractor tool for setting the pitch of the blades.

Install port rear spar strut fittings (7V4-4)

Rear upper strut fitting (7V4-4) install at trailing edge of rib #3

Installed rear upper strut fitting (7V4-4) to rear channel at rib #4.  Difficult assembly (pg 7V5).  Requires 12 A5 rivets through 7V4-4 into rear channel, a short L-angle doubler at the rear channel and flaperon mount; and a longer l-angle bent to match the bottom surface of the wing lying along the rear channel.  All require A5 rivets in tight spaces.  Angle drill required.

Complete port rear spar channel installations

Port wing rear spar channels

Finished installation of the rear channel (spar) components.

Started installation of rear channels to create rear spar

Rear channel (spar) installation)

Rear channel (spar) installation

Install the rear channels (prepared with the stb wing build) to create the rear spar.  Used the template from the stb wing construct & same method.

Port wing ribs installation

Port wing ribs behind the nose ribs.

Install (silver) port wing ribs behind the nose ribs.  Assure vertical placement with square.

Install port spar doublers & nose ribs

Port wing nose rib install (silver)

Port wing nose ribs in place

Using the station lines as references, installed the 3 front spar L-angle doublers at stations 480, 1160, & 2760.  Installed all 6 nose ribs in their proper locations assuring vertical placement with square.