Rudder rivets

[Larry Boggs <74164.3224@compuserve.com>]

How can the thin strip of fiberglass on the rudder and fin possibly hold the
rudder on?  This is not an ultralight?  But to my real question, is it ok to use
regular rivets instead of pop rivets.  We have built an RV-6 and have become
very well acquainted with riveting (13 or 14 thousand later), and the
accompanying noise.  We would be very disappointed if we couldn't squeeze a few
just for good measure.  

Thanks,

Larry Boggs