Flap and Aileron Bellcrank Joggle

For general discussion of the Just Aircraft family of aircraft.
Includes: Highlander, Escapade, Summit and SuperSTOL.
Post Reply
User avatar
BucF16
Veteran Member
Posts: 463
Joined: Sun Mar 23, 2014 11:47 am
Location: Alexandria, Ohio

Flap and Aileron Bellcrank Joggle

Post by BucF16 »

I was just about to install the aileron and flap pulleys when I realized that some of you joggled the bellcranks. I have not installed them on the Left wing set but the bellcranks are already placed on the right wing. SO some questions from those of you that have gone before. Who has joggled? Did the powder coat wrinkle or crack after the bend? how did you accomplish the task?

It seams most didn't.
Were there issues with the cable contacting the web of the rib?

AND the big Question:
Who wants to sell me a set of their cable/ wing attach FAIRINGS!! :D :mrgreen:

Thanks in advance!
Bruce
Bruce Johnson Highlander # 393
"Because I fly, I envy no man on Earth"
Builder web site:
http://www.bruceshighlander.blogspot.com
User avatar
FlyerChief
Veteran Member
Posts: 290
Joined: Tue Nov 03, 2009 9:53 pm
Location: Ontario, Canada

Re: Flap and Aileron Bellcrank Joggle

Post by FlyerChief »

Hi Bruce,
I must confess.... I'm a joggler!
I just used several layers of masking tape to protect the finish and widen out the bend radius, then used pump pliers to carefully make the bends. It definitely keeps things aligned better and there have been no issues after 3 years and 285 hours on the Highlander. If I remember correctly, it's only the top aileron crank that needs to be done because of its proximity to the trailing edge of the wing.
Regards,
Dan
Bell Crank Bend - 20120404.jpg
You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.
When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it. ~Henry Ford
User avatar
gkremers
Veteran Member
Posts: 495
Joined: Sun Aug 08, 2010 8:06 am
Location: Michigan

Re: Flap and Aileron Bellcrank Joggle

Post by gkremers »

Bruce.
I also did the joggle thing.
IMG_0963.jpg

Gary
N325AB
You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.
User avatar
gkremers
Veteran Member
Posts: 495
Joined: Sun Aug 08, 2010 8:06 am
Location: Michigan

Re: Flap and Aileron Bellcrank Joggle

Post by gkremers »

I made my own fairings for most places. The leading edge fairing that ties the wing area to the windshield was not very good so I had to cut and rework them. Also needed cable fairing for the aileron cable, rudder cables, Ray Allen servo, et... If you have done any fiberglass work it's not really that hard, just takes more time like everything else!!

Gary
IMG_1396.jpg
IMG_1091.JPG
You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.
User avatar
BucF16
Veteran Member
Posts: 463
Joined: Sun Mar 23, 2014 11:47 am
Location: Alexandria, Ohio

Re: Flap and Aileron Bellcrank Joggle

Post by BucF16 »

Thanks Gents! I'll be a Joggler too. :mrgreen:
As for the fairings, Yes, it is a time issue. I'm still pretty busy between the Airline, Farm, and my 14 year old son (scouting...ect). When I ordered our kit from Just, I requested, "EVERYTHING possible for a quick build".
So I'll have my Father-in-Law build them up.

Cheers,
Bruce
Bruce Johnson Highlander # 393
"Because I fly, I envy no man on Earth"
Builder web site:
http://www.bruceshighlander.blogspot.com
Post Reply

Return to “Just Aircraft”