tcone1
Well Known Member
Hey there,
I'm finishing the wingtips on my -8. Part number W-412 is the wingtip rib at the trailing edge. The plans call for the flange to face inboard, toward the aileron. I've heard people then fill the opening of the wingtip, so that it is smooth.
My question is, rather than doing it that way, why not put the flange facing outboard. I realize that the rivets will be tougher to buck, but I'm going to over-countersink them and glass them over anyway and might just use pulled rivets and epoxy.
The real question is can I get away with reversing the flange orientation?
Thanks,
Tim Cone
I'm finishing the wingtips on my -8. Part number W-412 is the wingtip rib at the trailing edge. The plans call for the flange to face inboard, toward the aileron. I've heard people then fill the opening of the wingtip, so that it is smooth.
My question is, rather than doing it that way, why not put the flange facing outboard. I realize that the rivets will be tougher to buck, but I'm going to over-countersink them and glass them over anyway and might just use pulled rivets and epoxy.
The real question is can I get away with reversing the flange orientation?
Thanks,
Tim Cone