IowaRV9Dreamer
Well Known Member
I'm getting ready to mate my wings for the first time. My goals are:
1) Not bend anything
2) Get the incidence set and drill the rear spars
3) Get the root fairings drilled
4) Check the flap travel
5) Get the fuel and vent lines trimmed and ready to connect to the tank
6) Make and fit the front fuel tank bracket.
7) Install ailerons and their controls and set / check travel limits.
I think I understand everything but #5 above. What is the best technique here? Right now I probably have 6" of fuel and vent line sticking out of the fuselage.
I guess the basic plan is to trim the lines somewhat long, but not too long. Then install the wing with the lines bent slightly out of the way. Then mark the lines, and remove the wing? Then cut the lines, then reinstall the wings, and repeat until it looks right, then flare the lines?
Is there a better way?
1) Not bend anything
2) Get the incidence set and drill the rear spars
3) Get the root fairings drilled
4) Check the flap travel
5) Get the fuel and vent lines trimmed and ready to connect to the tank
6) Make and fit the front fuel tank bracket.
7) Install ailerons and their controls and set / check travel limits.
I think I understand everything but #5 above. What is the best technique here? Right now I probably have 6" of fuel and vent line sticking out of the fuselage.
I guess the basic plan is to trim the lines somewhat long, but not too long. Then install the wing with the lines bent slightly out of the way. Then mark the lines, and remove the wing? Then cut the lines, then reinstall the wings, and repeat until it looks right, then flare the lines?
Is there a better way?