Hoenshell's Build

[HighWing]

The Manual says, "The Horizontal Stabilizer can be as much as 3 degrees to 3.5 negative compared to the datum (the front is lower than the rear.) Our Speedster demonstrator flies best with the leading edge of the Horizontal Stabilizer as high as possible in the slot."

My top hole measures 2.2 and 5 on the bottom hole with this electronic level. Is this normal? Should I set it to the top slot?

This was the talk during my first IV build - "As high as possible". On that airplane I actually cut out a semicircular notch on the top of the tab to get it really as high as possible. Never adjusted it in its 9 years and 900 hours. The current IV was built without the notch and I perceive no difference, but the tab is still in touch with the lower rudder tube.

[mr bill]

My leading edge tab is in the top hole and I still need some down trim on the elevator.

[Hoenshell]

I will have to remove this engine mount and replace it with one that is compatible with my smooth cowling, so my wife and I built this engine stand today on a moveable cabinet.

[Wheels]

I did the same thing and it worked well. Just don't rotate the engine while on the stand. The nose gearbox seal can easily be damaged according to Rotech Research of Canada. I went to their engine classes and think they have the low down on maintenance. Several others on the forum have done as you (including me) and have had no issues.
Awesome.

[Hoenshell]

I can understand how the windshield will push the cowling out and to the curvature of the windshield although, I have my doubts that it will be enough. The top cowling is pretty rigid and I can push it out at the center/top and it does pull the sides in a little. If I push on the top cowling to mimic the pressure the windshield should put on it...I had to push pretty hard to insert this piece of wood and the results are pictured below. It comes in a little, but not very much and definitely not completely. There has to be some amount force applied directly to the side/corner. My thought is making a metal lip welded onto the front door post in order to capture the top cowling and pull it into and snug with the door post?
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[bbs428]

Just read thru your thread, nice IV. That cowl looks like a job. I'm not looking forward to wrestling mine...

I see your just a few hours north of me here in Webb City. Chase Balcom has a 5 that's flying and is a few hours to the east of me south of Rolla.

Some good times flying are in store for us. All the best.