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Yes John, It is possible to convert your straight elevator to the split
one. The only pieces you use from the old one are the front beam (spar) and the
end ribs. Everything else is different. I obtained a drawing several years ago
and converted one. Since then, I have converted several airplanes, and I
recommend buying one already made and rebuilding it vice trying to remake yours.
I admit that I am slow, but making the ribs (only two are the same) and all of
the skin pieces (six) takes me several days working all day.
If you do not have the tools to dimple the skins,
and make the offset trailing edges it is really tough. (Unless of course you
have access to or a friend in a metal working shop). Unfortunately, you cannot
go to the local Sears Roebuck or hardware store and buy the tools and
materials.
Please ensure you have approval prior to making the
change. It took me several months to convince the local FAA FSDO that it could
and should be done.
Lynn Nelsen
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