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jwilbur 04-01-2013 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by ppilotmike (Post 757959)
Dave,

... I wonder, can you build and install the flaps and ailerons without closing up the bottom skins in the wings??

Yes. I've got my top skins on and have skipped the bottom skin section for now (except for pitot and skin prep which is complete). I've finished my ailerons this past weekend and am half-way through the actuation. Then I'll do flaps and then wing wiring/plumbing. I'll probably have to remove the push-pull aileron tubes before closing the bottom skin but I figure with the bottom of the wing open I have more room to work if there are any difficulties with actuation or wiring (and difficulties, I always seem to have). My fuse is supposed to ship second week of May and my plan is to have the wings complete and out of the garage (I mean, shop) by then.

ppilotmike 04-01-2013 10:28 AM

Thanks.
 
Mine will likely ship towards the end of May, so I have a little more time. However, I still need to do a few of the things you mentioned, as well as finish my tanks. Steady as she goes...

BigD 04-01-2013 01:59 PM

Like Joe, my plan is to match drill and dimple the bottom skins, feather the edges, then cleco in place for now til all the internals are complete. I haven't actually attached the tanks yet, either. And, it looks like one of the ailerons has a little warp to it - will need to decide if it will be used as is and rebuilt later if necessary or if it's significant enough to redo now. I figure I've got five weeks minimum til the fuse shows up, should be enough time to get everything assembled...

==dave==


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