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by tokyovigilante
Mon Aug 22, 2022 12:53 am
Forum: Sling TSi
Topic: Countersinking
Replies: 2
Views: 4498

Re: Countersinking

https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/ ... key=208475

Work a treat, include sizes to suit all 4 standard rivet sizes. I would suggest using with a countersink stop tool.

https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/ ... -01788.php
by tokyovigilante
Mon Aug 22, 2022 12:51 am
Forum: Sling TSi
Topic: Rivnuts - torque setting 20v drill
Replies: 1
Views: 3012

Re: Rivnuts - torque setting 20v drill

I would suggest starting with the absolute lowest. I use the Astro kit with an 18V Ryobi and the minimum torque setting works fine. The worst thing that will happen if your torque is too low is that the nut just won't set, too high and you risk damaging the part or not setting it properly. I'd sugge...
by tokyovigilante
Wed May 26, 2021 8:01 pm
Forum: Avionics & Electrical Systems
Topic: Static Wicks (dischargers) Installation #slingsupport
Replies: 6
Views: 24066

Re: Static Wicks (dischargers) Installation #slingsupport

Hi,

Thanks for the comments. Will there be any guidance from the factory on how to install these, or would the standard method of adding nutplates along the rear/outboard rudder and aileron rivet lines and screwing them in suffice?
by tokyovigilante
Sat Apr 03, 2021 7:10 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: TSi Build in New Zealand
Replies: 3
Views: 7358

TSi Build in New Zealand

Hi Everyone, I'm Ryan, a PPL in Sunny Taranaki, New Zealand. I've just ordered my TSi kit (SB tail, otherwise QB) and can't wait to get started. I'll be logging at https://slingtsi.testtoast.com , and there's a bit over there about my motivations and planning etc. I'm planning an IFR build, and to a...