Monthly Archives: March 2009

Wow, what a big (and long) day in the shop today.  I’ve probably lost about 5lbs from all the sweating I’ve done this weekend, but this has definately been one of my more productive weekends on the wings.  Today I … Continue reading →

Now that the leading edge is done, I attached it to the wing spar.  You sat the LE into place, and cleco it all down.  Then, the plans call for you to buck rivets for the rib to spar attatch … Continue reading →

This part of the wing build was a peice of cake… too bad it all wasn’t this easy!  After riveting the end rib & joint plate in, the Leading Edge is ready to be riveted to the wing spar!  

More countersinking on the wingspar… had to get the holes for the leading edge done… shot it with a coat of primer just for some insurance!

Today has been a busy day in the shop… I revieved the replacement end ribs for the leading edge, so I fluted, marked a centerline, match drilled, deburred, dimpled, and primed the rib.  Then I put the platenuts on the … Continue reading →

So I spend most of my time in the shop today deburring the wing skeleton… Man, thats a lot of holes.  I’ve got all the ribs done, and the rear spar.  Have not countersunk the main spar yet though.  I … Continue reading →

Tonight I completed the riveting for the Left Wing Leading Edge.  Small task, and didn’t take very long at all… really my only advice is to be very carefull while riveting the very tips of the ribs… having the rivet … Continue reading →

Today I started riveting the leading edge.  Seems like throughout most of the build, they have you start at the tip of a rib and work your way aft… but on the Leading Edge, you start from the rear of … Continue reading →

Tonight I finished deburring the ribs, dimpled, and got them primed.  I do have once concern though… the end rib came with no holes… you’re supposed to slide it into place, and slide a doubler-plate in, then match drill the … Continue reading →