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Hangar	Aircraft	Category	Date	Preview
John M Oshust	ManzanoLaser Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.12a	Build	26-Feb-15 19:38
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The Gumster managed to assemble the four pulleys that direct the aileron control cables over the upper and lower wing surfaces. Tomorrow he must assemble four slightly larger pulleys that mount slightly below the wing surfaces directing force from the ailerons to the wing mounted pulleys. He is on hos own tomorrow AM as I am off to the doctor for my annual physical examination. Looking forward or rearward to an unpleasant experience!
John M Oshust	ManzanoLaser Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.12a	Build	25-Feb-15 18:09
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Gumby is in the spotlight of activity!
John M Oshust	ManzanoLaser Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.12a	Flying	25-Feb-15 18:08
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The sheeting of the ventral surface of the upper wing was also completed.
John M Oshust	ManzanoLaser Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.12a	Build	25-Feb-15 18:06
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Attention was paid to alignment of the airfoils.
John M Oshust	ManzanoLaser Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.12a	Build	25-Feb-15 18:05
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John M Oshust	ManzanoLaser Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.12a	Parked	25-Feb-15 18:04
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The BE 12a has visible pulleys that guide the aileron control cables, with their directional force, over the top surface of the upper wing and lower surface of the lower wing. In order for the ailerons to function the fabrication of 8 small pulleys is required. Here is the prototype that Gumby fabricated. Seven more pulleys are required.

Hangar	Aircraft	Category	Date	Preview
John M Oshust	ManzanoLaser Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.12a	Build	24-Feb-15 17:09
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There are some who missed seeing Gumby in yesterday’s posting. I was sure to include him in today’s activities. Gumby started his day with some engine maintenance.
John M Oshust	ManzanoLaser Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.12a	Build	24-Feb-15 17:08
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Then with the aid of our test pilot “Slim”, they tried starting the engine.
John M Oshust	ManzanoLaser Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.12a	Parked	24-Feb-15 17:08
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John M Oshust	ManzanoLaser Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.12a	Build	24-Feb-15 17:06
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We did get the lower foils and ailerons sealed with polycrylic.
John M Oshust	ManzanoLaser Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.12a	Build	24-Feb-15 17:05
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The lower wings were then covered with polys-pan.
John M Oshust	ManzanoLaser Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.12a	Build	23-Feb-15 17:12
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The “Twins” should mount up nicely when their mount is fully fabricated.

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