Wings 37 (1.0 hr)
Tonight I set about setting the rivets that attach the wing ribs to the spars but lie underneath the fuel tank skins. There is no rivet call out on Van’s RV- 8 diagrams for these rivets. I found AN426AD-3.5s to be the perfect size. 
Wings – Structure
Ailerons 18 (2.0 hr)
Today was a collection of random tasks for the hangar. First, I finally got a new torpedo heater to replace the propane heater I was using. This is a Procom 175VT factory reconditioned unit for $259. It includes some whiz-bang features like automatically variable BTU output from 125k to 175k based upon the thermostat setting, and manual btu selection. Its also multiple fuel burning kerosene, diesel, heating fuel, or jet A. I’m running tax-free off road diesel in it. 
The hangar mascot was quite cold until I fired up the heater.
I temporarily installed the bell cranks. 
I also bought some new parts organization bins to organize some parts I’ve left sitting around and in anticipation of the fuselage kit’s arrival in May. 
I also installed the ailerons in order to match up all the hardware for easier installation later.
Ailerons 17 (3.0 hrs)
After completing the priming, I set about riveting the push rods. Unfortunately I made the bonehead mistake of not properly labeling everything. I had a pretty good idea which part went where, but I was till off a little bit. It took some trial and error to figure it out. And then a little sandpaper to get everything to fit. 
I used one steel rivet and one aluminum rivet in each end. 
The large pushrods were quick and easy with the pneumatic pop rivet gun and pop rivets. 
Finally, I temporarily assembled each of the aileron bell cranks. I will wait awhile longer before final install. 
