Wheel Pant Attach?

[Rolly9]

Van's plans call for attaching the Outboard section of the Rear Half of the Wheelpant with Rivets. Why not Platenuts and Screws???
Thx.
Rolly Clark
RV-9
Phase I Flying

[robertahegy]

You can do that, but riveting and reinforcing with glass cloth and resin is a much cleaner look. No holes or screws to spoil the sleek outside of the pant.

JMHO,

Roberta

[fstringham7a]

Rolly

Roberta makes a good point.

But, I choose the platenut route for my sense of ease of getting the pants on and off............

Frank @ 1L8 ...RV7A... paint and stuff....