Wing Root Seal

[TangoUniform]

My RV-14A has an unsightly (and aerodynamically suspect) gap between the forward wingroot fairing (F-14118B) and the fuselage. It goes from a close fit at the forward bend near the leading edge to maybe 1/4 inch near the attach points on the forward spar. I know many owners of other RV models install a gap filling seal there. Have any RV-14 owners found an elegant solution for our birds? Thanks.

 

[Jetmart]

This is what I used. Unfortunately I don't have great shots of the finished install. I intentionally made the gap larger to fit the seal material and to prevent aluminum on aluminum rubbing. I am happy with the results.

 

[Carl Froehlich]

Yep - built to plans the RV-10 an RV-14 forward wing root just looks unfinished.

I added the standard seal that is used on the older RVs. Here open the gap between the wing leading edge and the fuselage to ~1/4” and add the seal. I suggest adding a touch of black RTV on the bottom so the seal does not work out.

https://store.vansaircraft.com/rubber-channel-wing-root-seal-12-rubber-channel-x-12.html

Carl