[lr172]

Doing my final wing fitting on my 6A this week. I have a gap where the wing skin covers the flap. The gap is about a 1/16" or a bit bigger and runs from the fuse out 12" or so. It coincides with the skin doublers there, so it is not surprising there is a gap with all the material under the skin in that spot. I tried bending it by hand, but with all the doublers, I couldn't get it to move.

I assume this will cause some turbulant flow so it should get fixed. Has anyone else experienced this problem? Any suggestions for addressing it.

Thanks,

Larry

 

[jcaplins]

Is this what you are refering too?:

http://www.europa.com/~swayze/RV-7A/Finishing/20110423.html

(not my website)

I have the same issue and will need to sort it out someday.

 

[rzbill]

Gents,
I had the same gap problem described in Bruces website. It was a good 1/4" and extended out to the ailerons.

Vans has a tool for loan that will fix you right up.

Rear spar flange bending

 

[lr172]

That is it. I didn't think that I was the first to experience it. After looking at both of your sites, I looked a bit closer at that area by the aileron and I have a bit there to address as well.

I'll see if I can rig something up in the garage to bend at the flange. If I can't rig something, I'll get the loaner from Van's.

Thanks for the help here.

Larry