wingtip access

[bobnoffs]

any comments on cutting the wiring access hole in the wingtip? is it easier to cut before or after installing the skin on the wing?
thanks.

 

[daveyator]

I did mine on the bench. Marked it out, then attacked with my trusty Dremel. Thin cutoff wheel and flex shaft worked beautifully. It's not really very difficult. I recall about an hour of psyching myself up, followed by about 10 minutes of actual work. Rough out the hole, then finish to the line with a sanding drum or similar. Have fun, good luck.
Cheers, DaveH
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[John-G]

Cut before

Bob- I would suggest making the cut prior to installing the skins.

Here is a link to how I did it.

http://www.dogaviation.com/2013/02/cutting-holes-for-left-wing-lighting.html

Happy building,

 

[XOverZero]

Plus One

What those guys said...
One suggestion, though: If I were to do it again, I'd move the hole for the chassis ground just a wee bit closer to the edge of the wing so the screw head can't contact the fiberglass fairing.

 

[bobnoffs]

Thanks for the advice. Good call on the ground screw location.
Sitting in a fl. Hotel room, ready for snf