RV7Ron
Well Known Member
Looking for some input here from the guys/gals who have gone before me. Recently I visited the factory and took the plunge, I am just getting started on my empennage. I have noticed that although Van's reccomends a wing jig, I dont see any mention of an empennage jig. But I have noticed quite a few builders sites (Checkoway's for one) that show builders sometimes use them. My question is, with the skins being pre-punched, is a jig really necessary? Doesnt the pre-punching give you straight tail-feathers or am I being naive? I dont mind doing the extra work for a straight airframe, just wondering if its a waste of time and effort?