From Richard Roake's computer in New Zealand to a CNC machine in Grand Rapids to a lamination shop at Lindahl Composite Design comes a new pair of L rudders.
Two pair are on the way to Texas for testing.
Two pair are on the way to Texas for testing.
The top 3/4 of the mold halves are common to either a port or. starboard L-rudder and also a straight one.
Three different shapes are attached for each one.
Three different shapes are attached for each one.
Here's what the laminate looks like.
I'm using intermediate modulus carbon with bias plies encasing the uni.
I'm using intermediate modulus carbon with bias plies encasing the uni.